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Re: Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012
Our trailer has a bumper but the stabilizer jacks are bolted to it (the bolts protrude most of the way through the bumper) so we can't store anything in there. We have a Rhino hose and store it in a small compartment on the outside of the slide. We figure it (hose) has caps on both ends so we aren't "contaminating" anything. This is (hopefully) only a temporary storage solution until we can complete one of the vinyl-fence-post-sewer-hose-storage mods!396Views0likes0CommentsRe: What is boondocking and dry camping?
Thanks bobdifley! The battery did very well! We used it as you suggested, sparingly on lights etc. Main draw was upon arrival putting down the stabilizers, tongue jack, awning and slide. After that it was just lights and water pump. I learned how to put hot water heater onto gas and fridge onto gas which all seemed to work very well. We had to use the stereo for a little bit to re-charge an iPod but even with all that on Saturday night it was still at 2/3! An overall success I would say and now feeling much more confident about doing this again. Is it advisable to run your battery down before re-charging or just re-charge it whenever you get the chance (or when you get home)?510Views0likes0CommentsRe: What is boondocking and dry camping?
When doing either do people tend to use their bathrooms or any other water from the taps? I am taking the trailer out this weekend for it's first "no power" experience - I think it would be considered dry camping: small Provincial park (about 40 sites) with no services and limited amenities other than pit toilets and a fish cleaning station. DH-to-be is staying home for his stag party so it's just me and the girls! The trailer just has the one deep cycle battery that cruiser RV supplies them with. We're going Friday afternoon to sunday afternoon... The power jacks will run when you hook up to the TV so I'm not worried about running it dry. Think it'll last two days if all it's running is the water pump for three ladies washing dishes and using the toilet? (fridge and HW tank going onto propane). Just not sure if the dry camping means bringing water along in aqua packs too...?510Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone Bring The Bean Bag Toss Game (Corn Hole) To Camp?
We bring this game: Horse Balls / Ladder Golf. I have a home made version that I put together a couple years ago something like this. There's a few different versions out there. It's a ton of fun and perhaps not quite a noisy as the bean bag game for those who are disturbed by the thunderous noise of bean bags hitting wood...302Views0likes0Comments
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