However, we decided that now that we’re a small
family, and because we already have a "permanent" vacation home in
Mexico, that we want to be more mobile. Each weekend a new adventure! Where the
wind blows! With that in mind, we’ve purchase a vintage molded fiberglass
trailer; sometimes refer to as an “Egg”. Our is a 1972 Compact Junior made by
Hunter.
The great thing about these fiberglass campers is
that they’re very lightweight. This one comes in at around 950 lbs. That means
we can tow it with our Jetta TDI wagon rated for 2000 lbs. towing capacity.
Plus, we normally get around 55 gallons (highway) per mile without the trailer. We’re
hoping to get around 45 while towing which is really great.
The camper doesn’t look like much now, but by this
time next year, she’ll be a beauty!
For
now, I’ll be heading down to Pueblo this weekend to tow her home. Our plan is
to enjoy her the way she is for the summer, and start a total restoration next
fall. Stay tuned...
