Broken Mar 12th

 As it was raining when we left Frank and Linda's we had thought that we would head over to the coast and come home via the Oregon coast. The closer we got to the road heading over to the coast the nicer the weather looked along the I5. Checking the forecast, it looked like there would be a couple of days of sun. So, we opted for the I5. Somewhere past Redding I noticed that the trailer seamed to be dog tracking, that's not good. Checking at a rest stop, I found that we had a broken leaf spring. I nursed it to Yreka, we got there around 4 pm. After phoning around, it soon became apparent that we could not get it fixed there. I got underneath and ratchet strapped the axle in about the correct position. we left Sat. morning hoping that my fix would last till we got to Medford. It did, we made it to Valley of the Rouge St Pk. I had phoned a few places in Medford on Fri. afternoon but no one had the part. Camping World said they can most likely get one but they will not know till Monday. All suppliers were closed by then and not open till Mon. So tomorrow, Monday, we will see for how long we will be marooned here. I will keep you posted.

It was clear and cold at Yreka, our water froze over night. The high yesterday was 13C or so but sunny. That changed overnight to light rain, with over night low of 6C. At noon today it is 10C the rain has stopped. 

No pictures today as the internet is very slow here at the park. Nothing to see except a broken leaf spring anyway!

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  1. DaveMarch 12, 2023 at 7:44 PM

    Bummer... Hoping the repair doesn't take too long!

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