The Official Camper and Camping Thread

[5Cent]

Must have for a dual axle trailer to take out the bounce of the tires. She should be like concrete with those and scissor stabilizers properly used.

Just make sure they are removed, as they can be over powered by the tow vehicle and will fly up and damage the rig...seen it twice lol. 1x at nascar, 1x at BG.

Same goes for antenna, awning, doors, steps, wives and kids

 

[giles]

Yup, buy them and use them as directed. Just be sure they'll fit between the tires on your camper.

 

[Quantum673]

Another big fat yes on those. They work great as long as you have enough space between tires to use them.

 

[bowhunter1023]

My wife's only complaint was how bad it rocked, so she thanks you for your endorsement and approval.

 

[hickslawns]

I have something similar. Not the "x" style. Works for us. I'm thinking $30 but that was a good while back.

 

[JOHNROHIO]

Sex chocks.......... the kids will never know.

 

[giles]

Couldn't let this weather pass by.

 

[Sgt Fury]

Sex chocks.......... the kids will never know.

Wasted money....the campers only going to be rocking for 30 seconds anyway!

 

[hickslawns]

Wasted money....the campers only going to be rocking for 30 seconds anyway!

Show off.

 

[bowhunter1023]

What's the verdict on using space heaters in campers?

 

[Geezer II]

What's the verdict on using space heaters in campers?

If it propane be careful - does your trailer have a CO and propane dector - proppane is heavier then air so dector should be at floor level -

 

[Dustinb80]

What's the verdict on using space heaters in campers?

I've never used one.

 

[5Cent]

Yes they have hardwired detectors, only way to have the propane furnace.

Space heaters r fine, just keep in mind you are in a tinder box. Dogs or small kids, i wouldn't. Run the furnace and get those air ducts cleaned out and burn off the dust. If you haven't done this full blast since you got it, open the windows and turn on the shitter fan lol.

Use every item/mechanical as often as you can, in the scheme of a year its not a lot and helps ensure they work properly.

 

[jagermeister]

What Adam said ^. It's the kids and pets you have to worry about, not the heaters themselves so much. My dad almost burnt him camper down one fall on a deer hunt... My brother and his buddy happened to move the space heater too close to a curtain. Pooof! Live action!

 

[hickslawns]

It's a sad sad day when you put the camper to bed for winter. . . .and it hasn't left this spot all year. Graduation, COVID, life in general. . . We just didn't use it this year. Should have left the dang covering it all summer.

 

[giles]

Itll heat it, just don't be a dumbass.

 

[Quantum673]

Space heaters can be great to save on propane. They have their risks. We used them a lot but kept them up on counters to keep them from being knocked over. Just be careful.

We used two small probably 8"x8" ceramic style heaters. One for the front and one in the back.

 

[hickslawns]

What about the oil filled radiator style heaters? Wouldn't those be safer?

 

[Quantum673]

Yes Phil they are a lot safer.

 

[giles]

Alright, so we dipped our toes into a campground that is 95% permanent campsites this past weekend. We had a lot.of fun, more than I would expect. Kids didn't hardly touch their phones or anything. A pile of phones on the table at all times. Started to pack up this morning and the wife mentioned coming back next weekend. Knowing it was opening weekend and this spot is 5 minutes from my hunting g grounds, I jumped. Went up and talked to the camp host and ended up just leaving the camper. Wife and kids are still out there having fun and I came home. $1,350 a year and about $100 a month for electric during open season.