I've been camping my whole life, so the tips for basic campground use I've got down pretty well... it's the RV that's new.
I never go anywhere without my headlamp. I LOVE IT!! I wear it so often that I forget I still have it on my head. :eek1
A mini Weber you can connect to the propane is handy. Everything from pizza, nachos to steaks.:dg We hook ours right to the rig's tanks. Set it up on one of these from Coleman as they pack small. Then there's the dark side of RVing... So you know. You'll soon learn that it's like outfitting a second home - largely because it is. Good times, though.
It's true. And once you have it properly kitted, you don't have to pack! Just get in it and go. Yeah, remember the stinky slinky gloves...
I have friends who keep a set batch of clothing in their RV. Jeans, socks and underwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, raincoat, etc. Only have to pack any clothing that would be specific to the trip they're taking. So you don't get poo-poo-paws?
We got $5000 off the sticker, and they gave us more for our trade than we paid for it. First time I can remember feeling like I got a screaming deal... instead of that vague feeling of having been screwed.
I would add, maintenance meds (7 day supply) in case you forget when leaving the house Build a med kit that fits your activites and keep it in the trailer. Date it on the outside. Blue tape with month/yr is sufficient. Change out meds yearly. I ended up dumping the dishes and went with paper plates and bowls. Add spices that are your mainstay. I cook ribs, burgers (red meat) when I camp. So I have spices that go well with that. If items in the trailer are time sensitive, find a spot and write down the date of the items, again blue tape works very well. The inside of a compartment drawer is perfect. Example, trailer tires are time sensitive not mileage senstive. I changed mine every 3 years. You will find a bunch of discussion about this, (just like opinions about oil, etc)
I know what you mean. I alternate between vague and just knowing. I like the color BTW. The Nissans are the best looking of the current mid-size pickups IMHO.
Don't think it's been mentioned yet but pack stuff to change a tire or four - a spare with air (I know that sounds obvious but you'd be surprised), tire iron and a jack. With tandem axles these work pretty good in place of a jack assuming your situation allows it. Stack them up in any configuration you can to ride the good tire up on lifting the flat tire off the ground to remove/reinstall a good one. They're also handy for leveling the camper while setting up. Wooden blocks do as well but don't stay in place as well if using for pitstop tire changes. Pack a tire gage. Be religious about checking them before hitting the road heading out and heading home. A method to inflate one wouldn't hurt. We were fortunate enough to learn of Carlisle Tire's 'bad run' of rubber a few years back. You can't get off the road fast enough when you're watching 4-5 feet of rubber flop around and beat the heck out of your camper with each revolution.:eek1 Had more than one flat before we learned what the story was but in the process we got the 'trailer tire religion' from our tire guy - check them each and every time before towing. One more tip - store the keys to anything you take camping (camper, roof rack, trailer hitch mount, etc) in the glove box of your tow rig. That way you'll always have them where you need them.
Some data points: * had a brief gig at a tool rental place awhile back and one thing that I quickly discovered was that tools and generators with Honda engines were usually preferred because they started quicker and easier than any other engine * out here in the South Texas oil patch the Honda generators are far and away the most popular for that class of small generator on the back of a light or medium truck Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
If that little one will run an AC unit, I'll be all over it. We've got a bunch of boondocking planned.
Be wary of gas with ethanol of you are going to use a genny and not use it very often. The ethanol fuel has a short shelf life and will cause you a lot of carb problems later. DAMHIK Stabil in the fuel seems to help some but I run my genny every month like religion and burn a 1/4 to a 1/2 tank through to get old gas out and new gas in. PITA, but it saves on trips to the repair man.
This is really cool but I think they want too much... I was quoted $8000.00 up here in Quebec Canada. Are the US prices similar ?
This is what I was quoted $8000.00. It is a tent on a lightweight trailer. I am not sure a bike could pull this, anyway I would not try it. It is really cool but in my opinion too expensive for what you get! Thoughts...