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Re: First Trip Out
No I don't use as much as I figured I might have. If I had only taken one 20 lb tank I would still have some left in the tank. Weather network was way off on their reports. Day time temps were in the mid to high 20 and night was around 10 Celsius. I only turned hot water on when needed also. Father in law said he normally gets a whole summer out of 60 lbs of propane and I will be camping at all the same times and spots. I would rather have too much then be that guy that runs out560Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Trip Out
Just got back a couple hours ago, and was a great trip. Did hook up solar first day for most of the day but not second day as it was cloudy and raining a bit. Batteries never went below 2/3 according to gauge in TT. Didn't end up needing extra water I took but did save lugging it from lake to make sure fire was out before leaving. Had 3 30lb propane tanks with me as there are two on trailer and took the one from our bbq at home to run bbq we use camping as I didn't have a chance to plumb hose to bbq so that it could be hooked to fitting on TT. We didn't have a generator or hydro hook ups so we did well I think. Son did get sick one night which wasn't good but was really nice to have shower to clean him up. Oh and kids brought home every stick in the bush I think lol.558Views0likes0CommentsFirst Trip Out
So I will be headed out for the first time this weekend with the new TT. It's a '06 Fun Finder X240, and I'm wondering about dry camping. I have 2 30lbs propane tanks and 3 group 31 batteries. Will this be enough for 3 days running the fridge (propane) and heater at night with some lights in evenings. Most concerned about propane as this is first time I will be using a TT with propane. I have a third tank that I can take if I might need it. I also have another 3 batteries mounted on truck so will be fine for battery power I think3.9KViews0likes16CommentsRe: Lifting Trailer
Finally got the camper home and did first total check over. I guess when the dealer said it was ready to go they ment to the shop not camping. Only one wheel braking as rear axle wires are broke and left front wheel bearing is almost falling off. All spring and equalizer bushings were wore out. So headed to spring shop and got all new parts and got stuff to change to over slung axle setup. Including tax out the door I was just under $90 (which included one axle worth of spare parts) and a couple hours later trailer is about 5" taller. I will add some pictures in the day light as I only get to work once the kids are in bed and it's to dark for pictures then lol.295Views0likes0Comments
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