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The Fridge and The RV of Illusion

Published on September 2, 2009 by Katya in the category cooking | 1 Comment

After a week without the fridge and my little ice idea working at its peak (which wasn’t bad) I finally decided to call a technician. It wasn’t easy finding someone who had gas fridge experience. Everyone kept sending me in circles “call an RV place” – “call a gas appliance place”, both being totally logical but the wrong answer. While I was scouring google, Ross was checking out the local Craigslist for me, finding a guy who specifically said he … →

First cooking experience

Published on August 29, 2009 by Katya in the category cooking, RV life | 3 Comments

I was pretty happy when upon putting propane into the 36 year old tank and turning on the stove I did not explode. I was however disappointed that the oven didn’t seem to work with quite as much gusto as the one functioning burner. I got the pilot to light but wasn’t really sure why the rest of the oven did not become aflame as I adjusted the dial. I later discovered I was just being impatient and there was … →

To start at the beginning

Published on August 28, 2009 by Katya in the category history | Leave a comment

The Brougham was the second motorhome I looked at. The first was a 1969 Cabana – which was more like a bus than a motor home and almost 30 feet long. It was gorgeous and classic inside and out – but the owner had never driven it once. →

Nerd on the road begins!

Published on August 23, 2009 by Katya in the category RV life | Leave a comment

So, This is the first post on the site but not the first day of the project. I have lots of postings and updates to do on all the renovations we are making to the 73 Brougham but I haven’t had the time – because im so far behind and started before I even bought this domain. Today me and my mom are making curtains for it while Ross reads wiring diagrams and troubleshoots every little bug in the system. … →