Well this is all really good feed back. Since we're first time campers we'll have to include this feed back when we're looking for places to camp. We don't want to park the trailer and just sit in it for a few days. We want to do things...like day hikes or the beach. Taking the dogs would be the icing on the cake. Some of you seem positive about the idea so I feel better about the prospects.
Also, I still plan on buying a generator but I'm keeping an open mind about how much we'll be able to use it. We'll see...
Thanks for the replies