Gypsies In A Caravan: DRV Factory, Howe Indiana

We made our way to the DRV factory in Howe, IN traveling on the Ohio Turnpike, we had a good travel day but ouch when we had to pay getting off the turnpike. Oh well it is what it is. We pulled into the factory parking lot, got set up and went to go get something to eat in Michigan. Yes, the factory is less than a mile from the state line. So I can say I went to my home state. We traveled more than 200 miles today so we could make the factory tour tomorrow at 8:30.

We didn't have an appointment for service, didn't really need anything done, just some questions about a few things. They were very good about talking with us and giving us the materials to address some of our issues so we could fix them ourselves.

I won't bore you with all the pictures I took during the tour but here are a few:

The factory starts cranking at 6am so there isn't any sleeping in going on here.

We met some nice folks while we were here and got some good information. That's what is so cool about talking with new folks and it is a small world. We met Paul McClellan who was here for service and he mentioned a couple by the name of Dave & Maxine English...hey I know those folks, we camped next to them in Pigeon Forge, TN at the RV Dreams Rally. Paul was very nice to us and a well of information. Mark noticed these blocks he had made for the jacks.

Mark made us a set and they are great making set up quicker, Thanks Paul for the idea.

Paul was kind enough to take us with him when he went to Shipshewana which is a nice town about 15 miles away. It appears to be an upscale Amish/Mennonite area with several businesses run by them. He gave us a tour of where to eat and what to see. We ate lunch at Wana Cup being several by young Amish girls, the food was tasty.

We went back to Shipshewana the next day and wandered around the delightful town. It is abit touristy but very nice. Horse and buggies where everywhere.

There is lots of shopping through out the town making it a nice day trip. One of the parking areas had this windmill which pumped water into a trough for the horses next to the hitching post and later someone scooped up the poop making it available to who ever wanted it. I like free but passed on this.

Look at that happy man.

After checking out the town on foot we ate at The Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery which Paul recommended. It was a beautiful place with wonderful landscaping, the flowers were just gorgeous and the food was wholesome home cooking. Thanks again Paul we had a great time and I suggest checking it out if you are in the area.