Earl's First Accident in Whitefish, Montana-a lovely town

We rounded the corner watching for the pole, not seeing the roofing that came out to the street.

We caught the corner of the roofing, and it first gouged the trailer side, then pulled the back end away from the frame.  It made such a little sound we were astonished when we got out of the pickup.

After we left (having the police file an accident report), we traveled to an RV dealer.  Pierce RV took off our canopy for free.  First blessing!

I loved that reading light by my recliner!!!  How do we close the back so we can travel from Kalispell to Boise for repairs at the Arctic Fox dealer/RV repair shop?  Pierce RV had the ticket!!  Earl drilled holes on each side near the back - holes went into the cupboards at the back of our trailer inside.  Then another blessing!  Ron, a camper from Florida who used to own boats, suggested ratcheting it closed.

Then Earl fixed another ratchet strap from the luggage rack to the fender.

Now we are on our way to Boise for an estimate, adjustor talk time, and repairs.

We have learned that the gouge can be fiberglassed so now whole new side panel will not have to be installed.  A cap (the end piece) will be purchased from LaGrande and shipped up here.  It will take a week or so once the adjustor approves the estimate, the parts are ordered and it goes into the shop.

Another blessing - the Arctic Fox dealer here will LEND us a trailer while it is in the shop!!  And we are staying at a campground for $13.00 a night (monthly rate).  There are quilt stores and shopping galore.  Earl is now learning how to carve a little Santa Claus and there is a bikeway 10 feet from our campground.  So all is well and we will head to the Fair tomorrow!  Thanks for all your support!