We continue sea trials of Baribal. We rode through shitholes, wandered through rivers, and twisted the frame on potholes.

As a result, the water tank was crushed and torn. An autopsy will show: either he was hit from below by the rear axle gearbox, or he was pinched between the side members when the frame was torsionally. In any case, we will come up with a new shape and location of the water tank.

And, perhaps, this was the only trouble. Otherwise, Barney is in good spirits. I went over all the bumps and didn’t get stuck anywhere. The residential module and all the boxes are safe and sound, in their places.

The hot shower is already working, all passengers bathed with pleasure.

For the first time, we tested a soft box for luggage on a roof rack. Large, roomy, does not get wet.

They also hid from the rain with a sweat canopy. The canopy is a bit narrow. We will look for a fan-shaped one that covers both the right side and the stern.

Three adults and two children were sleeping inside. There was quite enough space. The sleeping compartment is cool during the day and warm at night. It was even hot, we slept all night with the window wide open. It looks like the planar is completely unnecessary :)

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