Took the truck in to have the 5th wheel hitch serviced. The verdict at Hitches Galore of Scottsbluff, NE was it needed a lube job. Rust and no lubrication was causing the hitch to bind to the extent that it would not release the kingpin. They kindly showed me how to take apart and lubricate the hitch with NAPA Power Lube spray and Lithium Grease on the cradle parts. A mechanic I'm not but I think this I can do. Love working with the RV. Sure is a lot more fun than keeping books for a living if you ask me. In addition they recommended using a 5th wheel lube plate on the kingpin. Even I can install it. Good feeling to be ready to roll once again. It is a frustrating feeling not to be able to unhitch the trailer from the truck.
Will be ready to head out for Bear Mountain and 66 Mountain territory south of Torrington, WY by Friday. Tomorrow is to be blustery so will finish organizing the RV while staying cozy inside. 66 Mountain was named for the legend that a troup of 66 Cavalrymen was masacred on its summit during the Indian Wars. Bear Mountain was so named because there used to be bears in the vicinity. Of course we've had at least one bear north of Torrington in the last few years. My neighbors' horses were chased by a cougar that lives in the area.
Wind is blowing colder tonight but the moon is making the mostly clear night sky silvery here north of Torrington. Need a hooded sweatshirt jacket outside tonight.
Tonight's painting is of Grand Teton from the banks of Pilgrim Creek.
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