Need Christmas Ideas

Anderson levelers... don't seem very sexy??
I've never found meal things sexy!!
That's like saying a Corvette is sexy. If I were a politician I'd pass a law that said "Ugly women can't drive Corvettes, Neither can bald men or guys with long hair!"

I got my wife a lounge chair with a side desk for the trailer. It's heavy but nice. Has a shade. Similar to this.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/zero-gravity-recliner-beige/52807

My wife and I did a camping theme last year for Christmas.

I haven't read all of the posts so I don't know if this has been said (I doubt it), but one of the things I bought for her that has been a big hit is this portable hammock:

http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Hammock-Guide-Gear-Camping/dp/B003DQ2YIY

It's pretty cool and fits in our front storage. The kids love it too.

Here is another thought, a battery operated or extension cord leaf blower to clean off the top of your slide before closing it and to clean off your patio area. I have one of those too and its great instead of sweeping the slide out or patio off.

Electric tongue jack!

Bears Den wrote:
The ice maker is what I put on my Christmas list. If you have a slideout, how about an awning for it? The battery operated drill for the jacks is great, I have one and believe me it is better than cranking. A subscription to Trailer Life magazine, after I'm done reading/looking at them, I put them in the trailer for future use. I don't know what you tow with but if it is a pickup, there is a battery operated set of LED lights that mount under the rail to light up the bed at night.

We do have a slide. I had no idea you could buy awnings for them separately. I thought they either came with them, or didn't. But, I know he brushes it off before we close it all the time, so that would be helpful.

Majja13 wrote:
If you do not have a lantern I recommend either a propane or LED lantern. I got my propane one for my birthday last year and love it. And am hoping for a new LED one as well this year under my tree.

We do not have a lantern and now that you mention it I remember how much he liked our friends' one last year. Thanks.

On the Lam wrote:
How about a collapsible/packable fishing rod and small tackle box to keep in trailer. Or a custom fire poker made by a local metal shop with a design you or the kids come up with? Both were hits with me.

We have some fishing gear that lives in the trailer but none of it is collapsible, that would be cool. The poker is nice a great idea too.

Thanks.

dave54 wrote:
Satellite radio subscription. We often boondock where there is NO antennae reception of any kind.

If you get a tool kit you do not need a complete set of every kind of tool that exists. You only need enough to jury-rig a repair good enough to limp back to civilization. Include a small assortment kit of various sizes and types of screws, nuts, bolts, washers,etc. You only need a few of each. Sometimes you can find such a kit in a hardware store. I made my own with a empty plastic vitamin bottle.

There are several different smart phone apps you can buy for him. I have three mapping programs myself -- each one with different features and maps.

A customized license plate frame for your rig. Ours says "Grandma's and Grandpa's Other House".

You probably have lots of photographs from your previous trips. Go to Calendars.com and make a customized 2015 calendar with your family camping photos.

A gift certificate for a complete detailing of your rig.

What do you do while camping? We hike, paddle, mountain bike, and fish so accessories and gear for those activities is a possibility. We also like to observe wildlife, so we have a spotting scope.

Build up your camping library with a set of the Audubon Field Guides.

Everyone has a first aid kit for people injuries. How many have a first aid manual and kit for their dogs? Ask your vet for suggestions.

Entrance fees at the National Parks are going up. Buy an annual pass for him.

A gift coupon for a 'date weekend' where you send the kids to the grandparents or a friend for a weekend and just the two of you go camping -- preferably someplace remote and alone. (you'll have to make it up to the kids later.)

Thanks! They are some great ideas.

Blazing Zippers wrote:
You know, just the fact that you are on this site looking for ideas should be a great gift! You are truly a good spouse.

Awe, thanks!

Satellite radio subscription. We often boondock where there is NO antennae reception of any kind.

If you get a tool kit you do not need a complete set of every kind of tool that exists. You only need enough to jury-rig a repair good enough to limp back to civilization. Include a small assortment kit of various sizes and types of screws, nuts, bolts, washers,etc. You only need a few of each. Sometimes you can find such a kit in a hardware store. I made my own with a empty plastic vitamin bottle.

There are several different smart phone apps you can buy for him. I have three mapping programs myself -- each one with different features and maps.

A customized license plate frame for your rig. Ours says "Grandma's and Grandpa's Other House".

You probably have lots of photographs from your previous trips. Go to Calendars.com and make a customized 2015 calendar with your family camping photos.

A gift certificate for a complete detailing of your rig.

What do you do while camping? We hike, paddle, mountain bike, and fish so accessories and gear for those activities is a possibility. We also like to observe wildlife, so we have a spotting scope.

Build up your camping library with a set of the Audubon Field Guides.

Everyone has a first aid kit for people injuries. How many have a first aid manual and kit for their dogs? Ask your vet for suggestions.

Entrance fees at the National Parks are going up. Buy an annual pass for him.

A gift coupon for a 'date weekend' where you send the kids to the grandparents or a friend for a weekend and just the two of you go camping -- preferably someplace remote and alone. (you'll have to make it up to the kids later.)