What to pack for ice storms?
Of course, winter is still a ways off. However, for Texas, the time after October becomes prime camping season because one doesn't have to have a generator and A/C running for most of the day. Bli...
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Thanks for the info. The 16 ounce Coleman containers are easy to just slide into a storage compartment for use later on and forget about. I can use these with a propane stove without issue. The Buddy heater is something to have for emergencies. I've used one when tenting in 15 degree weather, and the best thing is to have it run from a large propane bottle. Else, one wakes up every 2-4 hours freezing buns off and having to change out the small cans.
As for an extension cord, I agree about the typical cord -- the usual cords sold are not rated to carry anywhere near 15 amps. However, I just use two Camco adapters and one of my 30A, 10/3 extension cables. It isn't that the TT's wiring is obviously bad, but I just don't trust it to carry such a high wattage. From what people state here, RV wiring isn't exactly top tier stuff, so where house wiring can handle the full wattage indefinitely, it might be pushing it with RV wiring (which isn't needing to conform to as strict a wiring code.)
The cash idea is a very good suggestion. I never even thought about that, especially these days where one can run transactions using Square, PayPal, Google Wallet, or another without needing to bother with a merchant account.
De-icer is also good. With my current rig, that will give me more weight on the pickup's rear axles.
The suggestion about skirting is a good one. The wind where I boondock can easily go over 55mph, sometimes into the 60-70 mph for gusts. It isn't as good as a complete RV skirting solution, but I can always place a storage tent directly upwind, and make sure it is well secured (I might try the Toughstakes I've seen offered, just to give it a thorough product review, but I've had good luck with the corkscrew-shaped pet tie downs so far.) By placing heavier items inside, it should stay put and create a decent windbreak.
Ice storms are rare (last big one I remember was circa 1997), but it is a major hazard if/when it does happen.
As for an extension cord, I agree about the typical cord -- the usual cords sold are not rated to carry anywhere near 15 amps. However, I just use two Camco adapters and one of my 30A, 10/3 extension cables. It isn't that the TT's wiring is obviously bad, but I just don't trust it to carry such a high wattage. From what people state here, RV wiring isn't exactly top tier stuff, so where house wiring can handle the full wattage indefinitely, it might be pushing it with RV wiring (which isn't needing to conform to as strict a wiring code.)
The cash idea is a very good suggestion. I never even thought about that, especially these days where one can run transactions using Square, PayPal, Google Wallet, or another without needing to bother with a merchant account.
De-icer is also good. With my current rig, that will give me more weight on the pickup's rear axles.
The suggestion about skirting is a good one. The wind where I boondock can easily go over 55mph, sometimes into the 60-70 mph for gusts. It isn't as good as a complete RV skirting solution, but I can always place a storage tent directly upwind, and make sure it is well secured (I might try the Toughstakes I've seen offered, just to give it a thorough product review, but I've had good luck with the corkscrew-shaped pet tie downs so far.) By placing heavier items inside, it should stay put and create a decent windbreak.
Ice storms are rare (last big one I remember was circa 1997), but it is a major hazard if/when it does happen.
