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I have a Coleman 18HTT with a fairly decent sized refrig/freezer, I'm too lazy to go check the model at 11pm, but hopefully my picture will attach. I am going to be dry camping for a week and am trying to determine if my frig can make it on my two 10# tanks. Aside from chancing it, has anyone figured out how long their tanks will last. This is my first time in this trailer for this particular camping trip. Previously I was in a pup with such a small frig I didn't bother, but went through a lot of ice. I won't be using the furnace or stove much, but I might want the occasional hot water. Thanks,2.8KViews0likes9Commentsthe best roast ever
Have you tried the best roast ever? We always have a crock pot in the trailer so that when we plan a long day of hiking we come back to a yummy meal. So here is how hard it is (not) place your roast in the crockpot, I tend to use a London Broil mix one packet of ranch dip mix, one packet of brown gravy mix and one packet of italian dressing mix with one and a half cups water. pour the mixture over the roast go enjoy your day and when you return, the best roast ever!2KViews0likes6CommentsRe: please delete
popupcamping wrote: bikendan wrote: so, your tow vehicle must not have the factory tow package if you have to have wiring done for a brake controller. This isn't the first time you have stated this and your theory isn't correct across all manufacturers. Not all "tow Packages" have brake wiring provisions. You need to research that some more My vehicle came equipped with a factory tow package but we had to install a brake control.369Views0likes0CommentsRe: My new HT happy happy
Thanks for the replies, I knew that the Coleman were the same as another brand but I wasn't sure which. I will make sure not to rely in those switches until I get them sorted out which are controlled and which aren't. My pup was smart enough to know not to use battery if it was connected to power.386Views0likes0CommentsMy new HT happy happy
Now I realize it is customary to post a picture, so here is my attempt. We took delivery today on our New to us, 2010 Coleman HT184. Since putting in the offer 10 days ago, I have been spending a lot of time here on the forum looking at mods (which I will be hijacking many) and the different topics that people have had problems or success with. I was only a little discouraged that no one else is posting about being a Coleman HT owner but I am sure that there are some out there. :) I have seen the recommendations for WDH and Sway Control. So I went in with the expectation to discuss these for my setup. I didn't even notice when I went to look at the unit and was extremely happy to see that the trailer came with both. The dealer gave us some credit in the onsite camping store to get some septic supplies that we didn't need with the pup we traded in. One weird issue we had tonight when we plugged in (I have been told to always plug in at home to keep batteries charged up) I had turned off the two power switches that control the interior and exterior lights but there were still lights on. Guess that when I read up on the owners manual I will find more about that. So on my to do list so far... figure out the power issue get all my gear moved in from the pup and downsize a little start on all the mods I have saved from the forum figure out photobucket Oh and I need to plan some camping because I sure don't want to wait till spring to use my new home.3.8KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Interior redo in small TT just about complete
campknitter wrote: We have an 07 Orbit Sport 180FQ. Our interior has been the generic faux sponge brownish beige look walls, beige/white vinyl flooring, rickety mini blinds with Cornishes and decor of shades of blue. Nothing wrong with it, it has worn well except for the mini blinds :) I was tired of the generic cookie cutter interior so on Memorial Day weekend started transforming our camper into a fun cheerful vacation retreat. I painted the walls and cabinets, leaving the bathroom door and refrigerator door alone. (I can tell you right now, I am a horrible painter.) It took much longer to paint than I imagined. I've learned that a small space doesn't necessarily mean and easy space to paint! I used a good primer coat from Lowes, that is mildew/mold proof meant for kitchens/baths, I then used a top coat with the same mildew/mold resistant formula. I chose a white primer and slightly off white antique top coat, it looks stark white yet to my eye, but a good backdrop for anything I wish to do in the future. We used the same hardware on the cabinets as before. We found a cute owl shower curtain to replace the beige/pink original. I recovered the cushions in a cheerful cabana stripe fabric that is meant for outdoor furniture. I then used some of the same fabric to recover the bolster above the interior door archway as well as for some of the new valances. I sewed new curtains and valances for all the windows. Using fabric from my stash. I did have to buy more fabric for the escape window and window over the bed. I installed vinyl planking over the existing floor. I've never installed flooring before, and found pretty quickly again that a small space isn't necessarily an easy space to install! especially, with all of the angles in our bathroom! I didn't have a backsplash before, but decided after some research and thinking to try a photo backsplash, then screwing plexi over it. We still have some organizing stuff to do, shelving, hooks. Trim work to finish to make my cobbled efforts look a bit more polished but overall I'm pleased with the results. DD loves it, DH likes it. At first he was unhappy with me painting everything, but now that it is complete, I think he understands my vision. :) I'll post my photos in the reply I will be borrowing some of your ideas. Thanks! :)721Views0likes0CommentsRe: Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
herbhofmann wrote: We live in Oregon, so forgetting raingear is like forgetting food (or a good porter/stout, or BOTH!) Herb That's funny, where we live in Oregon, we always joke that they way you can tell a tourist is that they are the ones walking around with the umbrellas. We keep a baseball hat, a hoodie, and a rain jacket for each family member in the trailer at all times.224Views0likes0Comments
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