Saturday I took possession of my new RV.  Yesterday, I spent two hours at the Danvers DMV to get plates.  Today, the RV was inspected, and I had the Bluetooth radio and backup caera installed.  I also took the van off the road 😭, and had the EZ Pass recoded for a camper rather than a van.  I was stymied over a very loud and annoying rattle every time I hit a bump, and discovered that the silverware I packed had fallen out of the holder. I had a good laugh at that.

Chris, a friend, came over to troubleshoot a chair lift that isn’t working, and he took a good look at the RV.  I’m glad he did: he noticed a badly rusted beam under the rear of the RV that looks like it needs attention. I had already noticed a rusted flange holding the tailpipe to the underside that likely needs to be replaced. In addition, I have 6 tires, not 4, as I told the DOT’s EZ Pass office, so I need to correct that rather than risk a fine.  Overall, nothing is so crucial it can be corrected, I think. Honestly, I’d have been shocked if everything had gone perfectly!

I found a holder full of CDs that the previous owner didn’t want, and as I was checking them out (mostly country music, not my fave), I discovered a nice, crisp $20 bill beneath one of them.  That doesn’t happen as nearly often as I’d like!

Because of the coronavirus threat, my medical team has suggested I stay home for a while to see how extensively the infection spreads.  Being in a strange area with a 104 degree fever and three pets to house while I am hospitalized somewhere doesn’t appeal to me.  Instead, I will travel in New England, see some sights I haven’t been to yet, and get used to driving the RV. So far, it’s a comfortable ride, and, other than cornering like a grocery cart, seems to ride much like the van.  Speaking of the van, I posted it for sale on Facebook Marketplace.  I’ve gotten more than 900 hits, but only a couple of nibbles.  It would be nice if potential buyers didn’t propose outrageously lowball offers; I am not *giving* the van away.  I do hope someone shows up that will enjoy it as much as I have.

in the meantime, I am pulling together a list of places to visit, among the first of which will be the commercial garage I went to for the RV inspection, to get that rust looked at. Onward!