"The Canned Ham"

All year long I wait for my favorite time of year, Camping Season!
Nature always seems to amaze me with all the visitors we seem to attract in our campsites. To name a few, we have had of coarse Brokeback- mosquitoes, chippies, deer, elk, and even a black bear.

A couple of years ago we decided to start a project to improve our outdoor experience. It’s called the “Canned Ham”. A 1969 - 15 ft camping trailer which got its unusual name from its shape.

Last year we rebuilt the undercarriage and added a 5” lift to the suspension for clearance. Since then we have gutted the interior and replaced all the paneling / cabinets, as well as new wiring gas lines etc. to bring this antique into the new millennium safely. We still need to finish the bathroom and exterior of the trailer.

Some of my favorite features are the solar panels on the roof, the new refrigerator, queen size bed, and of course the flat screen TV / DVD. Even though we are not done with the restoration at this point, we have been camping with it all summer long. It sure feels like princess camping to me!

Well there is only a few more weeks left in this year’s season, so I better get back to my menu planning. What do you think goes better with Beer-Can Cornish Game Hens and Wild Rice, (white wine or a jug of Buffalo Gold beer from Rock Bottom Brewery)? Place your votes on the return comments.

Chris Ex - Aug. 31, 2009