Leaving AZ

We planned on leaving Tombstone Territories RV Park today but ran into a snag after hooking up the fifth. We have a Trailaire ride hitch on the fifth, which have air bags and after hooking to the truck hitch the airbag needed to be topped up after sitting a long time. Woody hooked up the 12-volt air compressor, which we have used for this same purpose many times and after a few minutes of running it quit, okay we have a 110-volt compressor, set that up and no go. We realized by this time that we were staying another day to fix the problem. We had an 10 inch extension installed on the fifth wheel hitch while at the park, so called the installers to inquire what solutions or ideas they may have concerning the problem, they offered a few suggestions as to what the issue could be, followed their suggestions, still could not pump up the air bags to the proper level. Woody unhooked the fifth wheel and set it up while I went to the office to let them know we needed internet for another day. Returning to the fifth wheel, I got on the internet to find out more information on our Trailaire Ride hitch. The air bags will hold up to 120 PSI depending on the weight of the fifth wheel how much you need, so Woody went shopping for a new compressor as the 110 Volt compressor only goes up to 80 PSI. We looked online and saw a nice little compressor that was 110V/12V with PSI up to 160, should do the job, luck was in our court, and he found one at the Lowes Store in Sierra Vista. Well that did not help, now we think the extra length and slightly different angle of the extension hitch just will not allow the Trailaire ride hitch on the fifth to extend as it should, which means we can travel but will not have the benefit of air ride for the fifth wheel which is a bummer, the fifth wheel and contents will have a rougher ride. I checked the information on the internet and it does not cause any damage to the Travelaire hitch, but of course no air cushion. We talk it over and decide to travel to Las Cruces and see what difference we experience while travelling, so we will leave.
Our neighbour Charlie (work camper at the park) came over late afternoon, we showed him some DVD’s of our family and our Alberta home, very relaxing, and totally enjoyed our last visit. Charlie is a wonderful and unique fellow. He has major health issues due to injuries in the Viet Nam war and is a victim of Agent Orange but does not allow that to get him down, he stays positive and is a real hero in our eyes.

Charlie and his beloved dog, who unfortunately has been diagnosed with cancer. Prayers Charlie for you and your little dog. Keep safe and we will see you next year if you are still at TTRV!

Thanks for the emails since we left, we will keep in touch!