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Title: Pop up camper
Post by: oneezreiter on March 02, 2011, 01:47:10 PM: Hello all, I have a tent trailer that i am outfitting for the up coming camping season out hear in South Dakota. I am adding additional storage to the front but am looking for things i may have forgotten to put on my list. I am getting new sleeping bags for all three kids and me and the wife. (feel free to make recommendations on brand/style) we are adding a Big Buddy portable heater that we will run off of the propane tank, solar reflectors from pop up gizmo's.com, a fresh water tank, and two new coolers. Can you thank of anything else? Thanks in advance. Rick
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 03, 2011, 05:17:44 AM: Anybody???
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Post by: dreamunelk on March 03, 2011, 05:48:17 AM: carbonmonixide (sp?) detector. Or what ever in case the heater goes on the fritz.
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Post by: MIKEXRAY on March 03, 2011, 06:16:05 AM: My buddy has one & mounted bike racks on top, pretty cool system for hauling the kids bikes. Not much else to do with them as they are pretty self contained. Have a fun summer. Mike
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 03, 2011, 06:54:11 AM: South Dakota / Summer=A/C!
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on March 03, 2011, 07:03:52 AM: portable crapper from cabelas?

There is a list of things that I make sure I have in my camper at all times. Just dont know if you are looking for big things or little items also.

Joe
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Post by: rasbo on March 03, 2011, 07:14:43 AM: dinning tent
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Post by: Special T on March 03, 2011, 07:20:38 AM: I think the Big Buddy header has a built in Co2 detector... Make sure to grease/inspect the wheel bearings and make sure you have a tire iron and spare tire. For small trailers i really like the axle jack that you put under the axle then pull forward to raise the trailer tire for changing...
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 03, 2011, 07:58:09 AM: Thanks guys, good suggestions.
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on March 03, 2011, 08:05:03 AM: Oneez,

here is what I do when I get ready. I break it down to make sure I do not forget anything.

1. Safety - Tires, wrenches, tools, any other odds and ends that will get me up and moving again. First aid kit.
2. Cleanliness - Broom, dustpan, lysol wipes, windex, small rugs for entry point. Toilet paper/ paper towels
3. Sleeping - pillows, blankets, sleepingbags, nightlight ( Chem lights) for the lil one.
4. Entertainment - board games, cards, yahtzee, anything the lil ones might use.
5. Main effort - Fishing/camping/hunting/ Whatever one I pack what I need. Fishing - rods, reels, net, lures, bait just break it down to cover all bases.
6. Staples - Cups/plates/plasticware/ bowls/pans/
7. Chow - To each his own on this my friend.

Hope this helps, the big thing is make a list check it twice and then add more/ bring your list with you and add to it when you discover something is missing.

Joe
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Post by: rasbo on March 03, 2011, 08:09:27 AM: do as much cooking outdoors as possible,hence the dinning tent for a dry are to cook,it cuts down the moisture inside
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Post by: quadrafire on March 03, 2011, 08:15:28 AM: Quote from: rasbo on March 03, 2011, 08:09:27 AM
do as much cooking outdoors as possible,hence the dinning tent for a dry are to cook,it cuts down the moisture inside
And the smell of bacon permeates the cloth very well ;)

I have an awning that will pull out over the "door side" of mine. Keeps down a lot of mess, by keeping rain from soaking the area in front of the door.
Get an old floor matt/rug/outdoor carpeting to lay down outside the door for scraping off excess crap before it gets dragged into the camper.
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Post by: jeepasaurusrex on March 03, 2011, 09:11:40 AM: Seam sealer/water proofer.
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Post by: Special T on March 03, 2011, 09:12:13 AM: I have wind up LED flashlight so i don't have to hunt batteries... I'm working on installing some LED light for night lighting inside the camper.. Not a big draw on the batterie...
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 03, 2011, 11:26:40 AM: Thank you guys this is helping a lot. And quad, I like the idea of the bacon permeating the cloth. mmmmm, baconnn :drool:
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 03, 2011, 11:33:11 AM: So will the Bears! Lol Ya might be safe in SD though. Lol
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Post by: huntnfmly on March 03, 2011, 11:45:34 AM: Dont forget the wrench that cranks it up :chuckle:I did one time after i cranked it up at home to check everything then forgot to put it back :bash:and had to use a socket with a screw driver to get it popped up at perrygin lake not fun
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 03, 2011, 01:06:05 PM: huntnfmly that is sound advice. I lost mine when we moved out to south Dakota last year, had a heck of a time finding a new one. I am going to be adding a storage deck to the front of it so this is going to be a big project. I am re outfitting our hole camp so this is our big expense for the year, I want to do it right the first time so I really appreciate the input.
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Post by: quadrafire on March 03, 2011, 01:21:50 PM: I sometimes (when I remember) cover the mattress pads w/ cheap fitted sheets----helps keep them kinda clean.
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Post by: jeepasaurusrex on March 03, 2011, 01:55:38 PM: We keep one of those plastic mattress covers on ours in the travel trailer.
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 03, 2011, 02:05:41 PM: good advice guy, keep it coming.
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Post by: joseph.rupp001 on March 03, 2011, 02:11:06 PM: Anything electric, ya need extra fuses or relays for your junction box. Also consider installing a water filtering system W/removable filters. Ya never can trust the local water and travelers sickness ruines the whole trip. If your going for a good couple weeks, you can get a chest freezer installed too. They require more 110vt energy usage but you can pack more meats and stuff, so you don't have to restock on the local economy. Be carefull to check the operation of the freezer several times a day, just to make sure it isn't over loading your junction box. Basically anything electrical that you add on, be sure your matching up your system load limits with the operational demand those gadgets will place on your camper. Any RV mech or electrician can help you with that. Good luck and have fun!
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 03, 2011, 02:15:05 PM: Thanks joeseph, i am going to add a 20 gallon water tank but had not thought about a filter, thank you for the idea, it is going on the list.
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Post by: Alchase on March 07, 2011, 10:04:08 AM: Quote from: rasbo on March 03, 2011, 07:14:43 AM
dinning tent

Ya that, or a 12 x 12 pop up with bug netting, we use the 12x12 version of this below for our cooking tent.

http://www.quikshade.com/Product_Detail.aspx?Id=905 (http://www.quikshade.com/Product_Detail.aspx?Id=905)
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 07, 2011, 10:44:11 AM: how well does the shade hold up in the wind?