Top 10 camping lessons learned
10. Pay attention
when the rental guy tells you that the awning is the hardest thing with the
camper operations.
9. Fill up the water
tank at home even if it means carrying an extra 80 pounds. When you’re already over the limit by 1000
pounds, what’s 80 more pounds!
8. Bring a generator
even if you don’t think you’ll need it.
Even better when a friend has one to loan you and offers it up!
7. Hide the firewood
underneath the camper even if you don’t think it will rain. Tip: See #3.
6. Don’t be shy…ask a
camping neighbor to help you put the awning up so that it doesn’t scare you or
your dog trying to do so.
5. Before departing,
find out from Dad if you need to have the Jeep in 4-wheel drive or not. Saves panicking as you’re half way through
the trip wondering if you’re suppose to or not.
4. Have a backup plan
for important items whether it is no electric for the coffee maker, inoperable
stove, inoperable water system.
Hints: instant coffee,
backpacking Jetboil stove, bring extra water to ‘flush’ the
toilet. As in #10, pay attention to the rental guy’s
instructions so as not to be wishing you had done #9!
3. Don’t leave your camper windows open when leaving the
site unless you know the weather report for the day.
2. When towing
something, remember that it’s back there!
1. Choose a good
co-pilot! An 11-month old Boxer pup
riding shotgun is pretty cute….not so helpful navigating or setting up the
camper though!
Love this post. I learned the hard way about filling up the water tank. Also, single ply toilet paper is a good lesson as well. I love having a generator on board at all times (and 2 marine batteries to boot!).
ReplyDeleteGreat information!! Every trip is a new learning experience.
Yes, the TP is quite important. The rental trailer came stocked with plenty for me so I didn't have to worry. But I have heard marine grade/type toilet paper is a must. It sounds like single-ply too. Good to know!!
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