A New Chapter: From Water to Wheels
It’s been a while since our last post, and a lot has changed — in the best possible way.
After 37 wonderful years of boating, we found ourselves having a heartfelt “bucket list” conversation about 18 months ago. The conclusion? It was time to trade in the waves for wheels and explore the land while we’re still active and adventurous.
In August 2024, we said goodbye to Tug’n, our beloved boat, and passed her on to a lovely couple from Marquette, Michigan. Soon she will return to the waters of the North Channel and Lake Superior, and we’re thrilled to know she’s in good hands.
Shortly after, we ordered a 28' Airstream travel trailer from CanAm RV in London, Ontario, with a planned spring 2025 delivery. At the time, this seemed ideal — until February rolled around. Thanks to the tariff dispute between the U.S. and Canada, we endured a few nerve-wracking weeks wondering if our trailer would be affected. Fortunately, it crossed the border just in time, avoiding the new tariffs.
We officially took delivery of our Airstream on April 22. We spent a couple of nights camping in the dealer’s parking lot while the CanAm team configured our Tesla Model Y for towing and walked us through the trailer systems. A big shoutout to the staff — their support was fantastic.
Over the Victoria Day long weekend, we joined a rally hosted by the Ontario Canada Unit of the Airstream Club International in Blyth, Ontario. It was a great opportunity to get our feet wet (literally - the weather was cold and wet!) with real-world camping and towing experience — and to meet a fantastic community of fellow Airstreamers.
Now, we’re just days away from setting off on our first major land cruising adventure: a 3.5-month journey to the West Coast and back. The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to share the highlights with you.
Stay tuned for updates and photos from the road!
— Stephen & Fran
Tug'n in the North Channel
The new Airstream Tug'n
Inside the new Tug'n
At the Airstream Rally in Blyth
Happy and safe travels!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Airstream community! We joined about 4 years ago and have found the camaraderie, kindness, and wisdom of fellow members to be as enriching as having the Aistream. Enjoy your upcoming adventures!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your travels Fran and Stephen! We can’t wait to see your adventures!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing all about your journey! Sorry we won’t be meeting up with you in July, but will anticipate another opportunity soon!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! What a way to travel, plus you won’t have to worry about the anchor dragging……
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to follow you this summer. We will be both boating and camping…..STB….happy trails.
ReplyDeleteSave traveling and look forward to your adventures
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