April 12 - 13, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada - Waiting Out the Storm

 

April 12th, 2024

Our initial plans were to head northeast, however, there is a storm front coming thru over the next few days so we decided to hang out in the area.  Sadly, I could not get some extra nights at the Elks so we traveled to the northern part of Las Vegas and are now at the Clark County RV Park and Shooting Range.  Beautiful area.

Our route took us thru Las Vegas and the last time we did that, I had a meltdown because of the traffic so I wasn't looking forward to it.   Thankfully the traffic wasn't bad and we got here safely.  Since I was on edge, there were very few pictures.

There was some interesting art along the way.

Coming into downtown Las Vegas:

Once we set up, we started on making phone calls to get this inverter situation fixed.  Our RV Technician could not find the same model  - many places were on backorder with no expectation date.  Our research and phone calls showed the same thing.  So we called Magnum to see if they are still making them - and they are.  The next question is where?  We were told to contact their service centers or dealers.  Frustration!

So after getting the list and thinking about it, we found one near Sumner WA and made an appointment for May 7th.   On that day, they will evaluate the work needed and hopefully get us done within a week.  We decided to go with an upgraded inverter and they have that in stock and will hold for us. Hopefully all will go well.  

We are a little disappointed because that will set us back a week or so from heading across the border but, hey, these things happen.  (And I am so so glad I did not make reservations too far out!).

Stats for today:

Miles Traveled: 46 Miles

Routes Traveled:

Nevada: US-95; US-93/95; Boulder City Parkway; Juniper Way; Elm Street; Buchanan Blvd.; Boulder City Parkway; US-93/95; I-11; I-515; US-95; NV-215; North Decatur Blvd.

 

April 12th, 2024

Our first item of the day was to do laundry.   We found a nice little place with big washers and were done and back home by lunch.

The wind storm started and we have been rocking and rolling all day.  I have learned with this wind and the desert and the dust and my allergies - stay inside and put the AC on.  So when it is over, I should not have any sinus issues (To my friend Judy - I have learned!!)

So we got some things caught up around here and I updated all the blogs - sorry for all the emails.

Tomorrow we hope to play tourist so stay tuned and enjoy today.