Jim
RVF Supporter
- Joined
- Dec 18, 2019
- Messages
- 4,426
- Location
- North Carolina
- RV Year
- 2016
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- London Aire 4551
- RV Length
- 45
- Chassis
- Freightliner
- Engine
- Cummins / I6 Diesel Pusher 600HP / 1,950 ft-lbs
- TOW/TOAD
- 2016 Jeep Rubicon
- Fulltimer
- No
Some of you may remember "Franklin"? Franklin was the battery powered autonomous mower that ran around the park for a few months. Once programmed, he would self propel himself to different sites, mowing on a schedule, and generally being a fun machine for the dogs to bark at.
But poor Franklin had some shortcomings, some of which made him unsuitable for work when the park was full of people. And when he broke one of his main cutters, he was set back to his original home for some much needed R&R. In other words, we fired him.
So today his replacement arrived. He's a 4-wheel drive, remote control mower that, while not completely autonomous, should prove to be a better fit and not find himself tangled up under our guests cars/trucks/motor homes. Here is his providers website.
We are not really in need of someone/something to handle the large mowing projects, as our zero turn does a wonderful job of that. The the weed-wacking is a major chore, and if the new recruit can make our lives easier in that area, then he's going to be a great addition to the park arsenal.
I won't be back to the park for another week, so I'm leaving the maiden voyage up to the campground host, Howard. He was there when the new employee arrived via FedEx, and he sent me a couple of pictures. He also promises to send some "action shots" as soon as the new fellows batteries are up to snuff.
But poor Franklin had some shortcomings, some of which made him unsuitable for work when the park was full of people. And when he broke one of his main cutters, he was set back to his original home for some much needed R&R. In other words, we fired him.
So today his replacement arrived. He's a 4-wheel drive, remote control mower that, while not completely autonomous, should prove to be a better fit and not find himself tangled up under our guests cars/trucks/motor homes. Here is his providers website.
We are not really in need of someone/something to handle the large mowing projects, as our zero turn does a wonderful job of that. The the weed-wacking is a major chore, and if the new recruit can make our lives easier in that area, then he's going to be a great addition to the park arsenal.
I won't be back to the park for another week, so I'm leaving the maiden voyage up to the campground host, Howard. He was there when the new employee arrived via FedEx, and he sent me a couple of pictures. He also promises to send some "action shots" as soon as the new fellows batteries are up to snuff.
