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Thanks. Looks like a long trip from Massachusetts but maybe worth it.
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eatSleepWoof
Do it for the 'gram
Forgot to mention this earlier. Last camping trip I learned that stainless steel garden hoses are not nearly as durable as rubber ones. An RV drove over my hose (I had it across the road, my fault) and flattened it in two spots. I've previously had vehicles drive over my rubber hoses without issue, and really didn't think it would be an issue with the stainless hose, but it most definitely is. It still lets water through, but is obviously affected in a big way.
The stainless hoses are awesome because they don't kink, are thinner and lighter than their rubber counterparts, but getting flattened/destroyed by other campers is a non starter.
So I've replace it with this rubber one. This hose is considerably bulkier & heavier. Barely fit it on my spool and in the drawer. I'll definitely have to remake that spool down the line. The hose also kinks like crazy, despite the "kink less" claim. But it also feels like a heavy duty beast, so at least that eliminates the issue of being crushed.
In any case, another trip coming up at the end of this week. Heading to a remote, backcountry site for about a week, and then (possibly) more front-country camping in a new park. Weather is looking iffy, so we might come home earlier than planned.
The stainless hoses are awesome because they don't kink, are thinner and lighter than their rubber counterparts, but getting flattened/destroyed by other campers is a non starter.
So I've replace it with this rubber one. This hose is considerably bulkier & heavier. Barely fit it on my spool and in the drawer. I'll definitely have to remake that spool down the line. The hose also kinks like crazy, despite the "kink less" claim. But it also feels like a heavy duty beast, so at least that eliminates the issue of being crushed.
In any case, another trip coming up at the end of this week. Heading to a remote, backcountry site for about a week, and then (possibly) more front-country camping in a new park. Weather is looking iffy, so we might come home earlier than planned.
eatSleepWoof
Do it for the 'gram
I was curious how much water my fresh water tank actually fit, so I picked up a garden hose water meter and filled up the fresh water tank. Water started pouring back out the intake at 33.1 gallons. The tank is advertised as 31 gallons.
Perhaps the meter isn't super accurate, or the water tank size is advertised under-size? In any case, glad to be getting the full capacity, with seemingly no air-locks preventing fill up.
In this experiment my water heater and water lines were already full of water prior to fill up.
Perhaps the meter isn't super accurate, or the water tank size is advertised under-size? In any case, glad to be getting the full capacity, with seemingly no air-locks preventing fill up.
In this experiment my water heater and water lines were already full of water prior to fill up.
Todd780
OverCamper
Hopefully the weather holds for your camping. Enjoy!
I was curious how much water my fresh water tank actually fit, so I picked up a garden hose water meter and filled up the fresh water tank. Water started pouring back out the intake at 33.1 gallons. The tank is advertised as 31 gallons.
Perhaps the meter isn't super accurate, or the water tank size is advertised under-size? In any case, glad to be getting the full capacity, with seemingly no air-locks preventing fill up.
In this experiment my water heater and water lines were already full of water prior to fill up.
The tank is not rigid, the expansion can be up to 3-8% of its total volume.
eatSleepWoof
Do it for the 'gram
Spent five nights in this spot. Came home on day 6 absolutely exhausted (we were supposed to spend a few more nights here and then head to a provincial park for another week of camping).
This is our favourite spot, where we've camped five or six times now, but haven't been in the last 5 years. About 6 hours from home, so getting there is a lot of effort. The only real problem this time around was the bugs - endless mosquitos, flies, horseflies, and even ants endlessly feeding on us; I have more than 100 bite spots, no exaggeration. We've never had issues with bugs here before, but this trip was insane. My wife, kid and dog were similarly eaten alive.
Set in a valley, in between two tall mountains, and right on a fast moving river.
We've had a fairly wet summer so far, which worked out in our favour as campfires are still allowed. This was the last night, burning whatever firewood we had left.
River about 30 metres behind the trailer.
The first few days we had weather alternating between pouring rain and beautiful sunshine about every 30 minutes. Very frustrating.
Show me a hotel with a window view like this!
Endless great views.
This old girl had a pretty decent last camping trip. At 13 years old and with countless health issues, she's very close to the end. Glad we got her out to this spot one last time and made some memories (and many photos)!
The water level in the river went up about 6-7" in the six days we camped here. I'm always wary of setting up camp near water (be it lake or river) and always keep track of the water levels by placing markers on the edge of the water to see how/if it changes over time.
That's a 150ft, orange garden hose pulling water from the river to the trailer. We absolutely loved having endless water. The toddler got hot baths (outside) 2-3x per day, which gave us some much needed (if short) rest each time.
First time finding a porcupine in the wild. Also saw a black bear on the road both on the way in and out, three deer, and a rabbit.
My ~570W of solar worked beautifully and had the trailer charged to 100% by about 5pm every day. Didn't have to run the LX (for the DC/DC charger) even once. Here it is putting in more than 20ah of charge into the batteries.
And this is why I love having a 12v fridge. 28.6c inside the trailer, fridge is easily holding 3.4c (set nowhere near max cool setting), while the freezer is MINUS 28.5c. Try getting that kind of performance out of a propane-powered, absorption fridge.
(It wasn't actually 39.7c outside, closer to 30-32c. My outside temp sensor is set inside the propane tank cover, which was hotter than ambient.)
With a second kid a few months away, we don't plan on camping any more this year, and likely not at all next year. Will be winterizing the trailer (in July!
) very soon
This is our favourite spot, where we've camped five or six times now, but haven't been in the last 5 years. About 6 hours from home, so getting there is a lot of effort. The only real problem this time around was the bugs - endless mosquitos, flies, horseflies, and even ants endlessly feeding on us; I have more than 100 bite spots, no exaggeration. We've never had issues with bugs here before, but this trip was insane. My wife, kid and dog were similarly eaten alive.
Set in a valley, in between two tall mountains, and right on a fast moving river.
We've had a fairly wet summer so far, which worked out in our favour as campfires are still allowed. This was the last night, burning whatever firewood we had left.
River about 30 metres behind the trailer.
The first few days we had weather alternating between pouring rain and beautiful sunshine about every 30 minutes. Very frustrating.
Show me a hotel with a window view like this!
Endless great views.
This old girl had a pretty decent last camping trip. At 13 years old and with countless health issues, she's very close to the end. Glad we got her out to this spot one last time and made some memories (and many photos)!
The water level in the river went up about 6-7" in the six days we camped here. I'm always wary of setting up camp near water (be it lake or river) and always keep track of the water levels by placing markers on the edge of the water to see how/if it changes over time.
That's a 150ft, orange garden hose pulling water from the river to the trailer. We absolutely loved having endless water. The toddler got hot baths (outside) 2-3x per day, which gave us some much needed (if short) rest each time.
First time finding a porcupine in the wild. Also saw a black bear on the road both on the way in and out, three deer, and a rabbit.
My ~570W of solar worked beautifully and had the trailer charged to 100% by about 5pm every day. Didn't have to run the LX (for the DC/DC charger) even once. Here it is putting in more than 20ah of charge into the batteries.
And this is why I love having a 12v fridge. 28.6c inside the trailer, fridge is easily holding 3.4c (set nowhere near max cool setting), while the freezer is MINUS 28.5c. Try getting that kind of performance out of a propane-powered, absorption fridge.
(It wasn't actually 39.7c outside, closer to 30-32c. My outside temp sensor is set inside the propane tank cover, which was hotter than ambient.)
With a second kid a few months away, we don't plan on camping any more this year, and likely not at all next year. Will be winterizing the trailer (in July!
) very soon
Kingsize24
Well-known member
Sucks about the bugs. They really can make a pleasant area absolutely dreadful.
And the solar sure is a game changer. And I bet the ability to bring in water is as well. I really need to look into a system soon for our longer trips. Even if not for drinking. I hate the run to an RV spot for water song and dance.
Beautiful pics brother! And I just realized we have the same thermometer. Lol
And the solar sure is a game changer. And I bet the ability to bring in water is as well. I really need to look into a system soon for our longer trips. Even if not for drinking. I hate the run to an RV spot for water song and dance.
Beautiful pics brother! And I just realized we have the same thermometer. Lol