From "Oh Deer!" to "Oh, Dear, What a View!": My Travel Trailer Tales

So, you're thinking about joining the glorious, sometimes chaotic, world of travel trailer adventures? Welcome! Buckle up, because it's a wild ride. I've been living the dream (or at least a very dusty, slightly damp dream) for the past year, and let me tell you, every day brings a new story. From breathtaking sunsets over mountain ranges to… well, less breathtaking encounters with wildlife, it's an experience like no other.

One of my most memorable moments (and a truly humbling one) happened just outside Yosemite National Park. Picture this: I'm nestled in a beautifully secluded campsite, the air crisp and clean, the stars… absolutely magnificent. I'm brewing coffee, ready for a sunrise hike. Then, *BAM!* A deer, a rather large and determined deer, decides my travel trailer's awning is the perfect scratching post. Not a gentle rub, no, a full-on, antler-scraping, canvas-ripping assault. Let's just say my morning coffee went from peaceful to panicked pretty quickly.

Luckily, the damage was minimal (mostly a few scrapes and a very shaken awning). And you know what? Looking back, it's hilarious. It's a reminder that Mother Nature has a funny way of reminding us who's really in charge. But even after that wild encounter, the view from my slightly-damaged campsite that morning, was still absolutely worth it. The sunrise was spectacular.

My tip for fellow travel trailer enthusiasts? Always carry extra bungee cords. You never know when you'll need to quickly secure something…or a very determined deer.

Happy trails!