Elkhart, Indiana

The trip to Elkhart was an upgrade for our 5^th wheel.  We wanted to be as safe as possible, so, we added a MORryde independent suspension system with disc brakes.  This provides the RV better stability when traveling through rough and pitted roads and provides better-stopping power.  You would not believe how bad the interstates are and how many cars just want to cut in front of us without any notice.

While in Elkhart, we visited the RV Museum and Hall of Fame.  It’s amazing to see how far we have come in terms of features in recreational vehicles.  The first ones were merely somewhere to sleep.  There were no cooking or bathroom facilities and didn’t appear to be strong enough to endure all types of weather conditions.  Not my idea of fun, but, a real way to get close to Mother Nature. 

This area also is known for its Amish community.  It’s not every day you see horse and buggies clippity-clop down the street as they share the road with motorized vehicles speeding by.  One has to respect the fact they have stood by their beliefs and ways while the modern world technologies have made our daily lives easier.  No phones, no laptops and the biggest of all no electricity.  We enjoyed visiting their shops of woodworking, quilts, and homemade bakery goods.  The find of the day was Yoder’s meat and cheese shop.  The varieties of cheeses were endless and best of all – grass-fed beef, lamb, and pork.  The next time we visit, we will have to go with an empty freezer.

The new suspension and brakes are now on the 5^th wheel and we are ready to roll once again.  Next stop – St. Louis, Missouri.