We found a free BLM (Bureau of Land
Management) wilderness campsite at Mittrey Lake about seven miles north of
Yuma. This was an idyllic peaceful private spot where we did not even have to
draw the drapes as night. We decided to stay for two nights. There were other
campers near. It was close to the lake where there were flocks of American
Coot. Unfortunately on the way out we managed to get the RV stuck in the sand
with the drive wheels digging themselves in and the back of the RV jammed on
the ground. I removed the tow car and towing bracket but that was not enough.
Fortunately three guys came and helped. It required putting boards (which they
had) under the rear hydraulic jacks then laying boards out under the rear
wheels. A four wheel drive truck was then attached to the front of the RV and
helped by adding a tow out. I was very grateful for the help of the three guys
for a lot of digging and who all came from BC - from Sooke, the Malahat and
Kamloops! We then carried on North to
Quartzite and another BLM site. (We listened to NPR and the Presidential
Inaugural on the way North).
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