Today we were really slow to get started, we finally got up about 8:30, ate and started prep to go home.
About 10, we were nearly done, but Tony had heard that Dave had the means to measure the trailer (hooked up to the truck) from the highest point down to the ground. They had done some measuring earlier for folks at the rally, so we asked them to do ours.
We had quite a group end up watching us get hitched up, and of course that always makes Murphy come along, too! (Remember Murphy's Law?)
Well, we were positioned just so that the truck tailgate was interfering with the forward compartment door, so we couldn't close it. How many Heartlanders doesn't take to help you leave the rally!? It seems like we always draw a crowd. It took us a bit to unhitch to get it closed, as well as getting the wheel chocks stuck and having to raise the rig again to get them out, too. I'm sure we put on a show for them all. Lol!
When someone is leaving it always draws a crowd.
Once hooked up they got the measuring done.
Turns out we are 13'8", which is taller than Heartland's published height of 13'3". Good to know for future trips!
After measuring, we said our final goodbyes and hit the road about 11:30.
(Pic of Eileen to come)
It was a short 1 hour drive home. We set up fairly quickly and then went to Eastland to go eat and get mail. When we got back, we settled in and both took a nap. Visiting takes a lot of energy!!
It was a great trip, and lots of fun!!! Thanks to Dave & Nancy for a great rally.
Erica, how did they measure your height? Can you give me a short how too? I have always wanted to do this but I never had a straight edge long enough.
ReplyDeleteBest to contact Nander on the forum. Dave had a long level, with a rope hanging down. I didn't see it up close it how he did it exactly.
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