Newbie introduction (and some general questions)

RE Question#2 -- We had many years of tenting and some pop-up experience. When we took our new travel trailer out for the first quick weekend to get used to the differences of RV camping, we decided to stick very close to home. I believe it was 21 miles from the house. We did this specifically because we knew we would forget stuff or decide we really should have and item from home. We where glad we did it this way!