We arrived in St Joseph, MI, on Wednesday afternoon to see Barbara, Marty and Bea and to begin our search for the right Recreational Vehicle (RV) for our trip around the States. Marty had suggested we visit KrenekRV further along Interstate 94 from St Joe and consequently we rocked up to their lot on Thursday lunchtime to be greeted by Rob one of their salespeople. Our research before reaching the States had been somewhat perfunctory and were mainly focussed on the generally overpowering wooden interiors they all seemed to possess
Rob showed us a range of RV’s including used, short ones, and one long one (more a tour bus than camper van). Sadly all possessed similar wooden interiors which Rob assured us was the only décor available as more modern inferiors didn’t resell as well. Having got over our disappointment our feelings were swayed by one in particular which was a Forest River Forrester 2861 DS with cherry wood interior. Alex was impressed by the external kitchen and speakers, meaning we can cook outside while raving to our own beats.
We returned on Friday and had a road test drive which showed that it was easy to drive and we can manage it OK. After a tough negotiation (where Alex suggested I sit on the other side of the desk for my particular method of helping Rob out) we have placed a deposit on Reggie (as he has been christened) and we are hoping to pick him up on Wednesday.
We’re going to spend Monday and Tuesday drawing up a shopping list for everything we need and after picking him up we’ll have a manic shopping expedition before setting off to spend two days in North Michigan trying him out.
Travelling Bradburys 
Loving Reggie! What a palace. X
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Alex has compared his décor to a DFS catalogue (after the sale!). He’s a bit too much wood for us but we’ll personalise him and he’ll be home before we know it. The outdoor speakers will be playing Public Sector Broadcasting while we barbecue!
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I hope matts natty glove box emergency kit will come in handy! Xx
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We have used it already! and the pad is used daily too. Ax
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The RV looks fab – Anthony’s campervan envy has gone up a notch! Give our love to Barbara, Marty and Bea too. Forgot to say before you went, a good place we visited when staying with them was the Sleeping Bear dunes if you’re in the vicinity. X
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Hi Ang
Will try to go there for sure and having a really good giggle with Babs and Marty. Is there any chance of you sending any of the Frame of Shame to us…?
Suggest to Tony he can have Reggie when we are done if he cares to ship him back… Or you guys come over for a trip after we finish!! Home schooling? Anyway come and see us next year.
Love to you all. X
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Alex, have emailed you some of the photos. It has already been suggested we could do the same next summer – could be a convoy! X
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Ooooo…larger than the RV Nigel and I rented in Texas in ’98. Lovely. Get that sofa! Hope you’re both finding it ok to drive.
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I think it will be a bit like living in a DFS advert…After the sale!! X
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Reggie – I see you baby shaking that ass. That is one hell of a rear end. Your not a campervan, you are a tour bus. Only jealous, Reggie looks fab, think we could cope with the DFS interiors….enjoy S x
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Reggie writes: If only I could be free of those two idiots who seem to keep messing around with my tubes and grinding me on low slopes…!
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Am loving the updates. Keep ’em coming! Have fun in Reggie! X
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