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Traveling With a Camper or Trailer

July 12, 2011

Camping With Travel TrailerFor 3-4 years our whole family camped in a travel trailer exclusively. It was fun to prepare an entire meal of home-made lasagne perhaps, complete with china and silverware, and watch the other campers enviously eat hot dogs over campfires.

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On Monday morning, the kids and I would search the empty campground for fires still burning and any other detritus left behind. We hiked all over the place and I would incorporate what we found into our lessons which I was teaching them.

By Susan W. Gompf from Baltimore, MD

 
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July 1, 2010

When booking an RV spot to use with a travel trailer, do we reserve a spot that is big enough for both the truck and trailer, or just the trailer length?

By Lewissan from Port Orchard, WA

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July 1, 20100 found this helpful
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Truck and trailer would be best if you are towing a vehicle or hauling a trailer. The trailer length spots are usually for actual RV's. Most spots provide room for your to park your vehicle as well as set up your trailer though so I wouldn't worry too much if you find a spot that is trailer only.

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Happy Camping!

 
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April 12, 2011

I learned this tip from friends who not only camped, but owned a campground. It works wonderfully! When traveling with a travel trailer, always crack open a front window on the left side of the camper, and a right window on the back side of the camper.

 
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April 16, 2012

I love camping but I will be honest, I do not "rough it" very well. No tent and sleeping bag for me, I prefer a camper.

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But camping in a camper can be very expensive. I work hard to keep it frugal.

 
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July 22, 2010

This is an idea for getting use out of your shower in a trailer. We have a trailer that we live in 6 months of the year. I am sure there are lots of others like us doing the same thing. I love house plants and came up with an idea to allow them in my trailer home.

 
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July 16, 2015

I have a 34' camper that we're looking to take from Michigan to South Carolina. We've planned an overnight stay at a campsite in Nashville the first night and plan to be at a state park in SC the following day.

I'm pretty much a newbie having never gone out of state with our camper. I was wondering how difficult is it to have to stop for gas along the highway and does anyone have any tips for doing so?

I've owned camper's before, but this one is the longest I've owned and I've only had it for a year. I have this nightmare of trying to wiggle into a gas station, having a hard time maneuvering around pumps and traffic and not being able to back up if I need to because of the sway bar. I've been told it will crimp if you do.

Thanks!

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July 16, 20150 found this helpful

The major problem with long trailers is that they are loooooong, as you note. On all major highways in the nation you will find large and well designed facilities for gas, etc., for large trucks and long trailers as well as cars. You should not worry about refueling on the major roads, however, this can be a problem away from the freeways. You can find much more information and ask questions online regarding RV travel, facilities, RV parks, repair, etc. A few of my favorites are rv.net, rveducation.com, frugal-rv-travel.com.

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Have a great trip!

 

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July 16, 20150 found this helpful

An addition to my prior reply-make it a rule that you stop for gas when your gauge hits 1/4, no less. Unless you are very familiar with the area, it is safer to buy gas sooner, even for a bit more $$, than risk being out of gas in an unknown area. Also, we always travel with well researched plans, destinations, travel and RV insurance, emergency road service, etc., and the best resource to start planning is your computer.

 
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September 8, 2013

I live in New York, and am planning to go south in late February; I am new to camper travel. I am going to the Keys. How do I get out of the northeast and still be able to use my 23ft Hornet? How far south do I have to go before I will be able to live out of the camper the rest of the way? What suggestions do you have for me to prepare for the trip in regard to the trailer? Any and all will be helpful.

By Tom P. from Clifton Park, NY

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September 11, 20130 found this helpful

Question: I live in New York, and am planning to go south in late February; I am new to camper travel. I am going to the Keys. How do I get out of the northeast and still be able to use my 23ft Hornet? How far south do I have to go before I will be able to live out of the camper the rest of the way?

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What suggestions do you have for me to prepare for the trip in regard to the trailer? Any and all will be helpful.

Answer: Preplanning is a necessity! The trip will be a long one, for sure, along the way are many, many RV/camper parks. These are where you spend the night/few days whatever your schedule allows. You can find these parks on the internet. Easy.

You can travel as far south as the road extends! Its these parks you need to find along the way. You really need to decide where you are staying in the Keys and reserve a site just as you would a hotel room. Preplanning is the key to this lengthly trip. The internet is all you need. Hope this helps.

 
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July 23, 2009

My husband and I just purchased a small camper. I would love to hear your space-saving and organizing ideas for in a camper or RV. Also any camping tips in general that you might have.

 
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July 23, 2009

We have a camper that needs storage space. Any ideas as to how we could make more room? We will be traveling and selling our product "on the road".

By dan ward

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I lived in a school bus off & on for many years. You'll naturally come up with a strategy as the weeks go by. Buy some of those new portable space bags, called "Space bags 2 go". These have a one-way valve that won't let air back in when you squeeze it out:

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Also, buy the smallest things you can. For example but a "travel-size" blow dryer instead of the regular size. Take showers at camp grounds & keep lots of quarters to do it (also quarters for the Laundromat). Buy every size of zip-locks you can because you'll use them a lot. For drying wet clothes, buy one of those retractable clothes lines that coils up then goes back inside itself. You can clip this across the RV to dry things while to sleep (get some plastic clothes-pins). Those netting bags (that breathe) they sell at the dollar stores are wonderful to store dirty clothes in & other junk in!

It goes without saying that you want things that can serve double-duty. Lets say you want to go into a nice restaurant. For females: You can wear a dress & sandals that serve as day or fancy wear. Bring wrinkle resistant clothes & only one of each. For summer, I'd pack a fleece light weight jacket, several pairs of shorts, & a pair of jeans along with sleeveless, short sleeve & long sleeve tops & 2 or 3 of each. You''ll most likely need long sleeves even when it's hot when the mosquitoes are out, so bring 100% cotton long sleeve T-shirts. Only bring 2 pairs of shoes, sandals & tennis shoes. Shoes take up LOTS of room! Bring rain gear & an umbrella. You can get more clothes in a space if you roll them up instead of folding.

If you have a Microwave then that's VERY cool! If you're using a camper stove, I always used stainless steel bowls (or pans) to cook in & I brought 2 cast iron pans. Both of the same size. This way you can turn one on top (inverted) on the other on to kinds of "bake" with or at least melt cheese on burgers etc. Try to never have leftovers & only cook what you'll need. I purchased mostly dried foods & canned. (I had no refrigeration).

Netting. You can buy netting to attach across you space to store things in. This easily folds up! ...Sometimes you can find it in kids areas (to store their toys in). Attach everything you can to the underside of cupboards (like your radio, etc). This gives additional space. Make sure you have a board that covers your sink (like a cutting board) for extra counter space. You can also cover your stovetop with a fold-down stainless cover so you have even more counter space. Take lightweight folding chairs & several card tables to live outside. I'd also bring a piece of Astroturf rolled up to set outside the RV to keep mud & dirt out. Store it rolled up in a large plastic bag. Cover your seating areas with cotton towels or easy to wash covers.

Flash lights, bug spray & sunscreen & blowup mattress's. These go without saying, but be sure to purchase them at a dollar store instead of needing them in a small town at quadruple the price! Many Walmart's will let you park for free for 1 day in their lots & B.L.M (Borough of Land Management) will let you stay for free for up to 30 days. Google these before you leave so you don't always have to pay for campgrounds. Maps. Have good maps of everywhere you go & a list of the local "news" radio stations so you can listen to traffic info & weather. Be prepared for anything, especially a flat tire!

Lighting. Buy yourself several head lamps. These are Wwonderful for reading or crocheting & you'll have both hands free! ... Buy rechargeable batteries & a charger for your lights, etc. Use florescent lamps or LED's because they use much less power that regular bulbs. Bring a camping ax & a folding saw for campfires. Be super careful where you light a fire! Obviously, you'll need a cell phone for emergencies on the road or medical. It can pay to have AAA for help with your vehicle or some other towing package. Also AAA offers free maps of place all over the US & they have branches everywhere in to USA.

In your cupboards, you want pull out boxes or pull-out boards on rolling bearing strips so you can easily get to the things in back. If you have room, bring a light weight step ladder. Save all your "burn garbage" in a separate bag so you can use it to start fires. Buy organic dish soap (& other cleaners) so you can throw out your dishwater with no guilt. If you're bathing in the camper (I used to bath in a large stainless bowl) Use baby shampoo, or baby-wash. It rinses out much, much faster & easier than other body soaps or shampoo. Stop drinking 2 or 3 hours before you go to bed, or you'll be up all night! Keep your shoes & a flashlight right next to you for nighttime use. Bring some good nylon rope.

Find a craft that takes up little room. Be it computing with a laptop, crocheting or knitting, watercolors or pencil drawing. Also, several good books. This way you'll not ever be bored! Bring a digital camera to snap photos of your're trip. You'll be glad you did!

Go to an RV show. They have ALL KINDS of great ideas for space saving stuff! As you drive around, you'll naturally rethink things you've brought with you. Just pack them up & send them home or to a friends' house! Anything you forgot you can probably find at the thrift store. This is all I can think of for now. I'll post you a note if I can think of more.

 
July 25, 20090 found this helpful

For really great wash and dry with no wrinkles, try travelsmithoutfitters.com

They sell some great clothes that pack neatly, don't wrinkle, and they have lots of collections that go together, so you can mix and match and still have nice, comfortable outfits.

 
July 27, 20090 found this helpful

In our camping trailer I hung shoe organizers in different areas of the trailer. In the bathroom and I put shampoo and toothbrushes and paste, in bedroom, scissors, remotes. In the common room and kitchen it was a godsend. It really works. If you sew you can sew them and it looks pretty. The kitchen I had one just for spices

 
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April 9, 2015

Can I leave linens in my camper while storing it in Florida?

By Sophie K.

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