A Solo Hookup

A few days ago, Lovey and I were in Walmart getting groceries for the weekend. While there, I had to check out the camping aisle. And of course, I found a few things that I just had to have. Last year, my sister and nephew pulled my camper to the lake because I was in a workshop. When I got there my cord would not reach the power outlet, so I did what I had to do - I stole my brother's extension cord, and when he got there a few days later, I reminded him to back-in really close to the power outlet. All winter I knew that I needed to buy my own extension. And this weekend I did. But that's not what I'm excited about.

While cruising the camping aisles, I found the Solo Hitch Alignment System.

Lovey was a tad bit doubtful that I needed this. But I reminded him that sometimes I don't have anyone to guide me while I am hooking up to the camper. I can do it, but it takes several get-out-and-looks. I just thought this would be quicker, maybe.

Part of my plans for the weekend included popping up the camper so that I could do some minor repairs, cleaning, and packing for the summer. While Lovey and Baby Jus did the morning pickup, I decided that I would try my new gadget.

First, I backed up sort of close to the camper.

Then put one of the magnetic thingies on the camper hitch.

And one on the truck hitch.

My hitch is a dropped down hitch so that the camper won't have to be so jacked up in the front when I pull it. The thingy on my truck didn't sit up straight in the spot where I was supposed to put it. But I am straight with the camper. See?

I just moved the truck thingy to the level spot on my hitch.

 Backed right up.

All I had to do was lower the camper on to the ball. Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

When the guys got home I had it washed, popped up, and was ready to begin repairs, cleaning, and packing. I needed this Solo Hitch thingy a long time ago. Lovey even commented that he might need to borrow my Solo Hitch sometime.

Memorial Day...

The sun is bright.

The grill is hot.

And the pool is open.

Here in Arkansas we have been blessed with beautiful weather for the entire weekend. I hope that we have all taken a moment to remember the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country.  Several days ago, I was perusing the 'net and found Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. A short, powerful few words. Words that transcend time. Words that honor US service men and women even today.