First 4 months observations and ramblings
I can't believe the summer is almost over! Figured I might share some observations.
First a little background. I live in Mass and have been a seasonal camper in Bourne, MA. I can look out my window and see the Cape Cod Canal. It's great! I went from a tent to a pop-up to a new 2013 KZ Sportsmen Show Stopper 28" bunkhouse. Quite a step up over the years but possibly a mistake. See I used to fish the Cape Cod Canal every waking moment...hence the seasonal site. It was easy to wake up at 0300, roll out of the bare minimum pop-up and get fishing. Not so much now. It's raining? I'm sleeping in and watching cable TV. Hot? A/C...cold? Heat? See where I'm going with this??
I have 2 kids...8 year old boy and 5 year old girl...oh yea, a wife and dog too. Can't forget them! She's a teacher's aide so has summers off. Guess where she stays now! It's about 1 1/2 hours away from home so it's kind of nice for me (don't tell her!!) but far enough away to get away from the riggors of work!
So this year I dragged the new rig down and set it up. Everyone was quick to give me pointers...like unhitch before trying to drive away. Yeah...that. I just wanted to move it a little more ;)
I am still learning a lot...like
1. The freezer really builds up frost in the summer mugginess and heat
2. Make sure to cover the whole house filter outside or algae will bloom
3. Emptying the black tank into the honey wagon and then dumping it isn't as bad as I thought!
4. The family is spending more time than I am down there!
5. The more I'm down there, the more I find I need....grill, shed, bike locks, canoe....uggh
6. Maintaining and keeping up with the rig is a little tedious and time consuming. I'm meticulous and the rig is under pine trees. No fun but worth it
7. I'm learning more and more as I go along
8. Might be time to look for a new truck that can handle the rig comfortably. The 2003 Trailblazer is pretty much maxed out.
9. The most important of all is this. THIS FORUM IS INVALUABLE! I keep reading and learning from everyone on this forum and thank you....one & all!
My season is half over (We have to pull out in October). I can't believe it. Still learning and having fun doing it.
So far, I can honestly say that the KZ is holding up fantastic. Granted it hasn't had a big test or anything but everything is holding out better than expected. It seems like a good quality trailer and well worth the price! Plenty of room, easy to maintain and very comfortable!
I'm not looking forward to the impending snow around the corner (it was down to 46 degrees here last night...BRRRR!!!) so I'm hoping summer drags along until December!
Thank you all for the great insight, trick & tips and general fun reading!
Stay safe and happy camping!!
First a little background. I live in Mass and have been a seasonal camper in Bourne, MA. I can look out my window and see the Cape Cod Canal. It's great! I went from a tent to a pop-up to a new 2013 KZ Sportsmen Show Stopper 28" bunkhouse. Quite a step up over the years but possibly a mistake. See I used to fish the Cape Cod Canal every waking moment...hence the seasonal site. It was easy to wake up at 0300, roll out of the bare minimum pop-up and get fishing. Not so much now. It's raining? I'm sleeping in and watching cable TV. Hot? A/C...cold? Heat? See where I'm going with this??
I have 2 kids...8 year old boy and 5 year old girl...oh yea, a wife and dog too. Can't forget them! She's a teacher's aide so has summers off. Guess where she stays now! It's about 1 1/2 hours away from home so it's kind of nice for me (don't tell her!!) but far enough away to get away from the riggors of work!
So this year I dragged the new rig down and set it up. Everyone was quick to give me pointers...like unhitch before trying to drive away. Yeah...that. I just wanted to move it a little more ;)
I am still learning a lot...like
1. The freezer really builds up frost in the summer mugginess and heat
2. Make sure to cover the whole house filter outside or algae will bloom
3. Emptying the black tank into the honey wagon and then dumping it isn't as bad as I thought!
4. The family is spending more time than I am down there!
5. The more I'm down there, the more I find I need....grill, shed, bike locks, canoe....uggh
6. Maintaining and keeping up with the rig is a little tedious and time consuming. I'm meticulous and the rig is under pine trees. No fun but worth it
7. I'm learning more and more as I go along
8. Might be time to look for a new truck that can handle the rig comfortably. The 2003 Trailblazer is pretty much maxed out.
9. The most important of all is this. THIS FORUM IS INVALUABLE! I keep reading and learning from everyone on this forum and thank you....one & all!
My season is half over (We have to pull out in October). I can't believe it. Still learning and having fun doing it.
So far, I can honestly say that the KZ is holding up fantastic. Granted it hasn't had a big test or anything but everything is holding out better than expected. It seems like a good quality trailer and well worth the price! Plenty of room, easy to maintain and very comfortable!
I'm not looking forward to the impending snow around the corner (it was down to 46 degrees here last night...BRRRR!!!) so I'm hoping summer drags along until December!
Thank you all for the great insight, trick & tips and general fun reading!
Stay safe and happy camping!!
