I would go. Your trip is short, and it would be a good test for your trailer. Since everything is new to you, even if you get stuck inside most of the time, it should not be boring.
Mark
Mark & Jan "Old age & treachery win over youth & enthusiasm"
2003 Fleetwood Jamboree 29
We were camping on top of Chandler Mountain in North Alabama last year when Hurricane Humberto came through. We tied down the the awning. Then watched the most beautiful light show ever.
John
Ted
2007 Surveyor SV291
2006 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab LS
In your case I would go. But we DO consider the weather. If it's a long trip and it's supposed to rain the entire week we'll cancel. It also depends on the focus of the trip for us. Alot of times we're going somewhere to go on a particular bicycle trail, or hike, so the weather is key. If we're going locally with friends to hang out at the campground then we'll go no matter what the weather.
..One of the main reasons we moved away from tent camping and to the trailer, was because we liked camping so much, we did not want our camping plans to be dictated by the weather.
That, and as already said, if you let weather dictate when you camp, in many cases you basically would never camp. Trips would get postphoned until no free weekends are left, and you would not go.
Soooo, no, we do not let weather alter our camping plans. We *do* watch the weather, and if we know there is a good chance of a lot of rain when we're going, we will pack/plan accordingly (more indoor toys/stuff for kids to do, etc.) But, we still go even if there is a good chance of rain. Weather reports are only so accurate anyway, so its kinda crazy to hinge all your plans around a *chance* of a little rain.
..Only time I can think of where we *did* change our plans significantly due to weather, was when we were camping at Outer Banks, and a hurricane was headed for the area. We still went, knowing there was a chance of such. But, once we got there and heard from weather reports it was fixing to get bad there, we hitched up, and finished the rest of the trip at a CG up in the mountains instead. We still camped that weekend as planned, just at a different, safer place from the hurricane.
Will & Angela
2 wonderful children that love camping, Stephen & Allison
2003 Ford Excursion V10 4x4
2003 Thor Citation 33M, Hensley Arrow hitch, Brakesmart Brake Control
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We've camped in freezing temps, snow, extreme heat, hail, thunderstorms and high winds. The only thing that keeps us home is the probability of severe weather. Here in the Atlanta area we have had several weekends this spring when we had tornadoes or severe thunderstorms. Much as I adore my Puma, she's no match for mother nature. I'd rather wait out a tornado in my basement than in a campground bath house, if I know it's coming.
"Those who dwell...among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life."--Rachel Carson, environmentalist, 1956
We really liked our PUP but the main reason we went to a TT was to better cope with adverse weather conditions. We now go regardless of the weather (obviously hurricanes are the exception) and find it very enjoyable. You just adjust your activities to suit the weather. We like to be outside but if it's really cold and disagreeable we will hike some then sit inside and read, etc. If it's warm but rainy we can sit under the awning or tour the local area. We feel like now we can go no matter what the weather and still have a relaxing time.
Camping on cooler rainy weekends are so relaxing. You can watch movies, stay warm inside reading, stay in bed late and not feel like you are missing out on anything. It's wonderful! I wouldn't do it in a tent! Another thought, the weather men have enough trouble forecasting yesterday's weather, you could end up with perfect weather.
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