Cooking in bad weather

[erinsluck07]

I am considering a little guy but sig. other thinks in wind or rain not a good idea, but he also thinks our big trailer too much trouble. Anyone got ideas to overcome that. I'd like ot have something compact for quick trips and remote areas.

[Bill P]

I have a Little Guy 5 wide and it stays very dry and comfortable.

In October a group of us TD'rs got together in Nevada Missouri and we encountered high winds and a driving rain. My Little Guy held up just fine. No leakage at all.

Just my 2 Cents. As they say, "Your mileage may vary."

Welcome to the family!!!

Bill

[s4son]

Most of us use an Easy-Up type cover over the gally area to keep cool or dry depending on the weather. Here I am cooking at Beaver's Bend I a couple years ago. Yes that's water in the lid of the stove. Our trailer wasn't finished so we were in a very wet tent. It was our last trip with a tent! One thing about cooking in the rain, the burgers are always moist and juicy.



Scott F.

[bobhenry]

Most of us use an Easy-Up type cover over the gally area to keep cool or dry depending on the weather. Here I am cooking at Beaver's Bend I a couple years ago. Yes that's water in the lid of the stove. Our trailer wasn't finished so we were in a very wet tent. It was our last trip with a tent! One thing about cooking in the rain, the burgers are always moist and juicy.



Scott F.

THAT'S THE SMALLEST EAZY UP I EVER SAW

[bobhenry]

You can always throw your 12" dutch oven into a smokey joe Jr grill and throw on the lid. (Block it up a bit to breath) then plug in the dvd for a couple hours and.....

[jeep_bluetj]

THAT'S THE SMALLEST EAZY UP I EVER SAW

But it sure looks easy to put up...

[hiker chick]

I would not go camping -- teardrop or not -- without my Eureka Northern Breeze 12' x 12' screenroom. This is the beast of burden. Guyed out in the corners, this very spacious screenroom has withstood countless severe thunderstorms and even a tropical storm (a nearby tent was not so fortunate). With the optional snap-in floor it is a terrific addition to camp living space. The walls are nearly vertical and each side can be used as an awning. Cannot praise this piece of equipment enough. Have had it for three years. For the previous decade, I used the Eureka Breezeway -- also an excellent piece of gear, but lacking the solid walls of the Northern Breeze. I bought both from www.campmor.com

Easy setup, too. Can put it up myself in 15-20 minutes thanks to the 1" diameter shock-corded aluminum poles and hub point of attachment at the top.

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[Joanne]

I am considering a little guy but sig. other thinks in wind or rain not a good idea, but he also thinks our big trailer too much trouble. Anyone got ideas to overcome that. I'd like ot have something compact for quick trips and remote areas.

Big stand-up trailers have the advantage of being great in bad weather, but they just aren't right for the type of camping I like to do right now. (maybe someday...)

Weather is a valid concern with teardrops. Although it's not a perfect solution, a lot of folks have large "easy-up" shelters that they put up over the galley of their trailer. This will keep you reasonably dry while cooking. Additionally, you can buy "walls" that attach to the legs that allow you to enclose the canopy. Look at the Easy-Up website and you'll see what I mean.

Again, this isn't a perfect solution but it does provide a reasonable amount of protection from the elements when camping. Out here in the west we aren't quite as concerned with the rain, but the same solution can be used to help keep the direct sun off. I put up a shade over my galley and hang one "wall" to creat a bit of shade with it's really hot out.

Steve from San Diego is the consummate tarpologist. He might be able to provide some photos of his trailer with all of the approprate tarpage.

Hope that helps.

Joanne

[Miriam C.]

to the playground Erin. Lots of different solutions to shelter and just about anything goes. We have a easy up type shelter with the screens and I am looking into buying a clear solution for winter.

If you look at the trip and camping photos in the "Camping and Gathering....." forums you will find lots of different arrangements.
http://tnttt.com/index.php?c=2

Little guy also has some ideas too.

Enjoy the site and remember to share the

[mikeschn]

Erin,

Two Ideas I have for getting around the bad weather are

1) The Winter Warrior
2) The Giant Teardrop aka the Generic ET

You can see both in the Hall of Fame!

Mike...

[Mike C.]

Hi Erin,

Welcome to the forum. As Aunti said, an Easy Up, is probably the best way to stay cool and dry. I'm sure if you guys both use your imagination and you will come up with something, maybe even home built, using tarps.


See you around.