Bought a stand up

[wincrasher]

Took my first trip with my new trailer. Went to a lovely campground near Linville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I think my loaded weight is around 4200lbs, as my Suburban really struggled up 226. It was VERY steep - should have ignored my GPS and went the way I knew to go.

When I got to camp, they told me there was a better space due to a no-show. Of course I pull in and it's next to giant diesel motorcoaches with their generators clambering away. Course nobody is outside. So I look around and go down near where the tent campers are. What a fun group they were, and of course no generators. I was able to go all weekend on my batteries except for about 30 mins with my Yamaha - gotta have my coffee in the AM. Sadly it's my only device that needs juice - wish there was a better alternative. I may get an inverter - the single serve brewer I have is only 500watts.

Trailer checked out great. Nothing broken or malfunctioned. Spent most of the weekend organizing things and putting stuff together. Boy was it nice to have your own hot shower and potty. Didn't need AC, as it was in the 60's by dark. Didn't even need to run the fantastik fan either since it was so cool. Btw, there was a nice couple there with a T@B. it was really cool and alot of the tent campers were admiring it. They also liked my campfire in a can- several stopped by to inquire about it.

I did change out all my interior lights for LED. They are pretty bright, about 200 lumens, but no match for the incandescents - left a couple as reading lights and the one over the mirror in the bath. I came away from the weekend with a couple projects to do - I need a better grill - the one I have is just sad - and I need to install a few 12v outlets, as there are zero!

[S. Heisley]

...Glad to see you didn't let Gage run you off, Wincrasher. It sounds like you had fun on your trip, too!

When somebody tries to rain on your parade, march anyway!

[bdosborn]

We don't use the percolator any more, we went to Starbucks Via. Tasts great and you just need to add boiling water.



We heat the water on the propane stove so we don't usually need the generator when we camp.

Bruce

[Jiminsav]

You need to get you one of these Brother..I have had mine for years..they have a newer model, but i haven't used that, so can't vouche for it..but, do turn the flame up..it takes heat and it won't melt.

[wincrasher]

Actually, I tried the Via last weekend, and it's delicious!

[JuneBug]

Really nice layout!
The larger versions have an option for a galley on the side of the trailer; how cool is that? WineCrusher's rig is a Forest River Surveyor Sport.

[wincrasher]

Thanks. I have another trailer that is like that - a Crossroads Sunset Trail 25rb - I use it for family trips to the beach and things like that. The outside kitchen is awesome - especially a big fridge for beer and sodas. But that thing is a bear to drag out when it's just me, so I thought the sport was a good size. Still use my year for car rally's and such.

[Ira]

Years ago, before many of you had joined, Gage had agreed to a set of standards for his conduct in order to be allowed back on the forum. This was after a period of being banned for a number of issues. He knows what he agreed to. Since he is unable to police himself and live up to his agreement, others have had to do it for him. Sorry you chose to leave.

Wow.

Seems like some things haven't changed in the 5 years I've been gone.

[Mukilteo]

I bought a van for the same reasons. Plus I get to park it at my apartment.
I'm converting my Silver Shadow to a gear hauler for longer trips. (The SS was leaking and rotting)

[Gage]

Wow.
Seems like some things haven't changed in the 5 years I've been gone.

Yea, but I didn't have to change my name when I came back like someone I know. Damn, I'm glad your back Ira.


And it's only been 4 1/2 years.

[Jiminsav]

Holy Smokes...Ira is back..where ya been Son..why you not been crabbin' lately?

[Gage]

Holy Smokes...Ira is back..where ya been Son..why you not been crabbin' lately?

Boy have you been out of touch Jim. He quit crabbin and is now Clamming.