Yes, second camping trip and it was back to Drumheller. With the forecast finally showing nothing but plus temps and the calendar saying May, we decided to roll the dice and de‑winterize right on site. Time to see what this setup can really do.
Having running water and a flushing toilet again felt like pure luxury after last trip in winter mode. But the celebration didn’t last long. The heat‑on‑demand system refused to recognize any water flow, no matter what we tried. City water pressure? Strong. Well above the 0.7 GPM it needs. Switching to the fresh water tank and pump? Same story. The heater just sat there, stubborn and silent.
So… the verdict: the trailer is heading straight to the shop this week. Not ideal, but hey — that’s part of the adventure when you’re breaking in a new rig.
The return part of the trip added a little unexpected suspense. Not long after leaving Drumheller, the truck chimed in with its very polite but very unwelcome message: 80 km to Empty.
A quick glance at the numbers showed we had just barely enough range to reach the next gas station. So we eased off the throttle, crossed our fingers, and hoped we wouldn’t end up calling roadside assistance to tow us in for a splash of fuel.
We rolled into the station with 25 km showing on the gauge — a little too close for comfort, but it definitely kept things interesting.
With gas prices sky‑high thanks to the latest round of turmoil in the Middle East, I already knew this fill‑up was going to hurt. But I still wasn’t prepared for the sticker shock of filling an almost‑empty truck. As the total crept past the $200 mark, I couldn’t help thinking, “What have we let ourselves in for?”
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