FIRST TRIP IN THE WILDCAT

Took a 3 day trip to the coast to get away and check and make sure things work on the Cat. Just a few little things have been noted to have the dealer fix. However, I did have a little bigger problem after getting home and dumping the tanks. I found that the gate valve for the black tank was not sealing properly and allowing waste to drain down to the sewer cap. So you can imagine the surprise I had when I took off the cover to attach the sewer hose.
So I plan on towing the Cat back to the dealer with my list of for him to fix next week sometime.

I will post some pictures here of our trip as soon as I download them to the computer.

Been there. Done that.

This was the view from the right side of the Cat.


This is how we west coast guys spend are winters....no snow here...

Sorry to hear about the mess that was waiting for you when you uncapped the waste hook-up. Thankfully that's one that I've never had to deal with in any of the three 5'ers I've owned.

But, the trip looked like a winner and you pix were really great. Sure, sure ..... rub it in to us poor New Englanders that are experiencing the annual battle with cold, ice and snow.

I knew I was going to hear it from you east coasters

With all of the tanks enclosed I cant even see the gate valve, just the cable that supposed to open/close it.
I first thought I had the handles (push/pull) open but that was not the case after I tested it three times...

Here is one more my daughter really liked.

I'm sitting here in Pa, boy can I picture me there. Glad you had a good trip, always some minor problems and adjustments with a new unit. Should not be to hard of a fix.

What is the name of the campground. We are planning a trip to the west coast in August.

The name of the park is called Doran Park its a Sonoma County Park. Its located in Bodega Bay Ca. Just google Bodega Bay Camp Grounds or Doran Beach and this one will come up. There is also a State Park called Bodega Dunes its nice also. Recommend both of them.

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

I really envy you, sitting here this morning at nine below. Thanks for sharing your pictures. We haven't hadn't had the weather to take our first trip yet. We hope to try it out in April or May, It's going to be a long winter.

Very nice shots!! Thank you.

As far as the valve goes, mine "leaks" some occasionally if I do not almost pound the valve shut after I dump. Luckily it has always just leaked down a heavy concentration of the blue stuff first so that it does its job.

Now THAT is a camping spot!! Nice pics...thanks.

Nice view .... thats one of those,,, Wish I was there kodak moments....

Where were the photos taken?

Sorry about the mess; that stinks.

scottz wrote:Where were the photos taken?

Sorry about the mess; that stinks.

Doran Beach Park in Bodega Bay, CA.