We have a Coleman basket like that. We put our condiments, plates, silverware, cups, milk,etc. into it and then tote it back and forth to the picnic table at our campsite.
Marilyn w/ Joe, 2000 Xplorer Class B van, usually pulling a Ranger bass boat.
Smudge, (in photo) a Shih Tzu/Yorkie Mix and Gizmo is waiting at the Rainbow Bridge
HappyTrailsRVing wrote: Last summer I bought myself an IPod and downloaded all my CD's on it.
We do the same thing! I love my iPods (I have two of them - long story!) and they are the best thing for long drives up here because we run out of radio for a good portion of our trips. I can just plug into the truck stereo and have music whenever and wherever. Just be careful HappyTrails...your iPod can get addictive!
I do the same using an MP3 player. To have background music outdoors while camping, rather than using the cab radio or the RV surround system, I use the speakers that come with a computer system ... one speaker has power transformer and lead that normally goes into computer (plug this into MP3 player); connect to source of 110, set speakers on ground, volume on low and have music. Speakers are light weight and don't take up much room ... sound isn't too bad either>
Cinderella wrote: Enjoyed reading everyone's tips. Does anyone know how to keep a runner rug which I've put down on the carpet in our fiver from creeping up. Not sure how to keep it laying flat.
I know of nothing that works for rugs, however, I found a very simple alternative. I bought some of those cheap cotton Mexican blankets. I spread them out evenly over all the carpeted areas and they stay put until you are ready to shake them out. They collect dirt, spills, etc that would otherwise stain the carpet and fold up for travelling into very small bundles.
Cinderella wrote: Enjoyed reading everyone's tips. Does anyone know how to keep a runner rug which I've put down on the carpet in our fiver from creeping up. Not sure how to keep it laying flat.
I know of nothing that works for rugs, however, I found a very simple alternative. I bought some of those cheap cotton Mexican blankets. I spread them out evenly over all the carpeted areas and they stay put until you are ready to shake them out. They collect dirt, spills, etc that would otherwise stain the carpet and fold up for travelling into very small bundles.
About the runner. My wife bought a new one and I kept stubbing my toe on it for a few days but now it lays flat. I think it just takes a little time.
I may have missed this since there are so many great ideas here, but here is my offering.........
My wife bought a new car and had an extra storage "net" that goes across the trunk for placing items that may roll around the trunk. Well, I am too cheap to throw away anything useable so I took this net and hung it underneath our bed's storage area. We store rags, fishing tackle, and miscellaneous items that might get lost with the items on the floor. I hung this net with screw hooks, and through the eye of the screws I also place a 3/8" wooden dowel that I use to prop the bed up when opened. The gas struts were not strong enough to keep the bed up and I got tired of getting hit in the head!
Thanks to all for your great postings, and I hope my small contribution will help someone as yours have helped me!
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