next camping adventure - July 4th weekend
We are taking our third camping trip this coming long weekend. We are taking the KZ hybrid up to a campground near Center Harbor, NH - Harbor Hills Campground - to be near the in-laws and the whole e...
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Your post rattles my brain, brings back a lot of memories.
We camped at my wife's house many, many times. They live on a Farm in Clinton County, Indiana, and we parked the camper by the barn, plugged into 30 amp service, had air-conditioning that way, hooked up to water and dumped in our tote. I'd haul it into the middle of the field and dump. (good fertilizer). We really enjoyed the privacy of our own own "bedroom", as we spent many nights inside their house with no privacy. You'll really enjoy having your own privacy and when you've "had enough" you can retreat to your own world!
When we first purchased our TT, we simply moved all our stuff from our pop-up to it. But that was only the start. We realized real fast we wanted better than just paper places and plastic spoons. Over the years, we've replaced every item and now 3 TT's later, we have some really nice stuff. Nice blankets, nice sheets, good dishes, nice supplies, comfortable living with everything. (we are RV's now, not "campers" ... so we had to get over that mind set of having to do everything "primative" style).
So, we do not cheap-out in the camper. As I've said many times on these forums, my camper is my vacation spot, my personal resort, and we have it stocked with the best we can get and afford now. It took time, but it began with new sheets and blankets instead of sleeping bags, and then over time, advanced from one thing to another, including electric blankets, electric space heaters, cushy pillows, We want it outfitted with the absolute best and finest we can do. Our kids are grown and gone now, so it's time to really enjoy and spoil ourselves when we do go camping. We are not full timers, but this is our vacation and get away destination spot. We want it to be the finest, BETTER than any 5 star motel!
So, when thinking in terms of "outfitting" your new camper, each person has their own way of doing things. You may want to use paper products, or grandmas's antique china. Either way is OK, as long as you do what makes you happy.
Each time you take your rig to a new destination, you'll find there is another item you will want and may even 'need' for your camper. Don't be skimpy, just just get it! Eventually, you'll be getting rid of stuff you don't need or want or use anymore, but that's the fun of the whole process!
We camped at my wife's house many, many times. They live on a Farm in Clinton County, Indiana, and we parked the camper by the barn, plugged into 30 amp service, had air-conditioning that way, hooked up to water and dumped in our tote. I'd haul it into the middle of the field and dump. (good fertilizer). We really enjoyed the privacy of our own own "bedroom", as we spent many nights inside their house with no privacy. You'll really enjoy having your own privacy and when you've "had enough" you can retreat to your own world!
When we first purchased our TT, we simply moved all our stuff from our pop-up to it. But that was only the start. We realized real fast we wanted better than just paper places and plastic spoons. Over the years, we've replaced every item and now 3 TT's later, we have some really nice stuff. Nice blankets, nice sheets, good dishes, nice supplies, comfortable living with everything. (we are RV's now, not "campers" ... so we had to get over that mind set of having to do everything "primative" style).
So, we do not cheap-out in the camper. As I've said many times on these forums, my camper is my vacation spot, my personal resort, and we have it stocked with the best we can get and afford now. It took time, but it began with new sheets and blankets instead of sleeping bags, and then over time, advanced from one thing to another, including electric blankets, electric space heaters, cushy pillows, We want it outfitted with the absolute best and finest we can do. Our kids are grown and gone now, so it's time to really enjoy and spoil ourselves when we do go camping. We are not full timers, but this is our vacation and get away destination spot. We want it to be the finest, BETTER than any 5 star motel!
So, when thinking in terms of "outfitting" your new camper, each person has their own way of doing things. You may want to use paper products, or grandmas's antique china. Either way is OK, as long as you do what makes you happy.
Each time you take your rig to a new destination, you'll find there is another item you will want and may even 'need' for your camper. Don't be skimpy, just just get it! Eventually, you'll be getting rid of stuff you don't need or want or use anymore, but that's the fun of the whole process!
