The First Leg - Saskatoon June 21

A few months ago, I decided this would be the summer where I would show my kids the country they live in.  And, after two months of planning it is finally here.  It has been an eventful few weeks.  Starting the beginning of May, I realized my 1971 tent trailer would not be a viable option for what I was planning. I was beginning to doubt the duct tape would continue to hold it together for an entire summer on the road!  So, I decided it might be time to invest in a bigger trailer.  With advice from a friend, I ended up at Arrkann Trailer and RV Centre.  Thanks to Ralph, Neil and Dave's expertise we were able to find a great 19 ft Starcraft Trailer. It's great - sleeps 8, working stove and fridge, and ultralight.  Now, the only issue was finding a truck to pull it.  My friend, Kevin, came and looked at an Avalanche with me and said it would work so paperwork was done and it was parked on my driveway.  That was until today, when all the planning came into reality and we were off.  Our first stop Saskatoon.  Five hours away, it was a good trial run with pulling a trailer and then we got to visit the in-laws at the same time.  Thank goodness that is what I did.  After stopping for gas, and still one hour outside Saskatoon, the check engine light came on.... 11 pm and we are pulling into Saskatoon with a problem in our truck and sleeping kids.  An interesting start to the holiday......  RVTHEREYET???