Georgia to New Mexico - Part 5

Each day of this cross country trip has been warmer and dryer than the last.  Today follows that trend as we leave Weatherford, Texas and make our way to Brownfield, Texas.  Only today we have a breeze that is a little stiffer and it is a cross-wind.  We are going to say adios to our 10.5 mpg fuel economy.

Cross-wind aside, we have a short distance to cover on I-20 and then we get to move off to Texas State Highway 84, turning north going from Sweetwater to Post and then turn due west on Highway 380.  Best day yet.  These state highways are great, uncrowded, smooth, flat, and scenic (if you like the desert).  This was a relaxing day of driving even with fuel economy dropping to about 8.0 mpg.

Our goal for the day is Brownfield, TX.  Specifically, Coleman RV Park which is a city operated park.  Nothing fancy, a complete opposite from our last night's stay, both in amenities and price.  The place operates off of a donation box, just give what you think the stay was worth.  We dropped enough in to easily cover the electricity we used.  Which wasn't much considering we didn't need to run our air conditioner, just lights and refrigerator.  The connection was 30 amp with a power box that was scary to touch.  It looked rough but it worked well.  Water was okay but we can tell that the farther west we go the harder it gets.  It takes more soap and shampoo to get a lather going and when you get your hair rinsed it still feels gummy.  Spots form anywhere a drop of water comes to rest.  You have to wipe down everything thoroughly and immediately after turning off the shower or sink.

Coleman RV Park.
Just a dirt parking lot with water and 30 amp connections.  Perfect for over-nighting.

One picture can capture the whole RV park.
When we pulled into Coleman RV Park there were two rigs already there and a couple of car campers.  Before the sun went down we had several more neighbors.  From what we have read about this place this is pretty normal.  Word gets around about decent places for one night stopovers.  But it is still surprising to me that someplace so far off the beaten path is so utilized.

After getting set up we wandered into town and found a local Mexican food place for supper.  After our dose of Tex-Mex we got fuel for the truck and headed home for the night.  Tomorrow will be a dash for the finish line.

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