olyjan56
Port Angeles, WA
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Here's our site from last Kalaloch Beach in Olympic Nat'l Park.
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jrdebono
Aurora, TX
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In 2004 we had our very first camping trip to Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma. We used the camper before on verious trips like to California to visit my parents and to Washington to visit the kids.
We also took a trip to Colorado to visit the wife's side of the family. But the first camping trip was to Robbers Cave State Park. Spent a week there and burned fifteen pounds off my Black Lab. Needless to say he was almost over weight. When we got to the park he was at 125 pounds. He and I hit every trail and at the end of the trip he was down to 108 pounds.
This was the first time I put the tarps to the test. They worked great. Helped the ac from working overtime. Even though there was some shade there was also a lot of afternoon sun and the tarps reflected the heat so the camper stayed cool. The Camper is a 2002 Bayside by Coleman. I added the bicycle racks at both ends so that I could have a place to attach the tarps. I also had to replace the filtered water spigot twice before going to home depot and getting a brass one. Had to add some reducers to go from the 3/8 to 1/4 inch tubing to use the orginal filter. I also found a pvc fitting to go from the drain to standard flex hose. I took a red adapter an cut the nubs off and used a rubber 2" to 3" reducer to make the connection. The sink drains better and I can go to a grey water tank or to standard sewer drain.
John R. De Bono
Aurora, TX
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jrdebono
Aurora, TX
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Here are some pictures of our first boondocking trip. My wife's sister and brother-in-law like camping in the nationa forest in Colorado (they are from Denver). They invited us up.
I had to get Honda Generator because the wife needs an oxygen generator to sleep. So this was a whole new experience for us. We had to top off the water storage tank because the only water there was at the stream. Might be good to wash with but not drink.
What was really neat was the next morning (being the first one up) I watched two moose walk through the camp. I also discovered that I needed to make sure the generator was topped off before retireing for the night. That way the generator would run the entire night. All I had for the load was a portable oxygen generator and the camper so I could charge the battery. I was only able to use the water pump for a limited amount of time. Found out later that I needed a new battery because it wouldn't hold a charge.
I did not bring the extra tarps because I was concerned about the weight and I did not need the ac because it was fairly cool up there. There was still snow on the ground, which helped with the coolers.
This was our second camping trip and our first boon docking trip. The generator worked great. My Brother-in-law said that there ought to be a way to add an external gas tank so I won't have to keep filling it up. So after I got back I checked the web and got most of the parts to make the external gas tank connection. The only piece that I need is the feed through to go through the spare gas cap to the generator.
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bud121156
Shelby, North Carolina
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Our spot this weekend at Foothills Campground in Forest City, North Carolina.
Donnie and Cheryl
Shelby, North Carolina
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motx72
Dallas, TX, USA
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This was our summer trip to Petit Jean SP in Arkansas.
Our camping adventures! (etc.)
2000 Dodge Durango
1994 Viking SP195
1977 Ford F-150
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sdn40
Green Bay
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http://community.webshots.com/user/sdn40
On a whim I took my daughter to the local RV place to look around and she saw the E3's and said 'I want a yerrow campa Daddy.'
Well my wheels started spinning and knowing I wasnt going to spend $18,000 on a camper I made her an E3 Jr. instead. I found an 89 Columbia and got to work thanks to the forums. It was a complete resto inside and out. Wouldnt you know it my daughters favorite thing is hiding in the lower galley cabinet. All I could do was shake my head and laugh. The zippers are a big hit as well. Kudos to Bear Creek Canvas for all the help as well. I have about $2000 all in so far. See my webshots for more pics.
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The Pop-UpMercman
Lee MA
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South Thomaston Maine, June 2008
Happy to be the wondering wanderer,
...As long as there sand in my toes.
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Official Vehicle of the Camping Collies
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rjsams
Minnesota
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Here's my new-to-me PUP. She had a broken refrigerator, but I found a used one that works in the same model, and it's being replaced right now. Her inaugural camping trip will be Oct 3-5. I can't wait!!
Renee in Minnesota
1993 Flagstaff by Cobra PUP
1992 Ford Explorer
2002 Ford F-350
1997 Diamond D 4-horse trailer
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acowles
Toronto
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Our new (to us) trailer and its mighty tug at Letchworth State Park, NY.
I'm guessing that we tend to the minimal in our campsite esthetic.
Andrew, Jaimie & DD
'06 Jayco 806
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shfd739
Mobile,AL
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Us this weekend in the Milton/Gulf Oaks KOA. Not a bad place, I didnt like being so close to the interstate, but since we didnt set up the shower and toilet, it put us about a 30second walk from theirs. Half of our offroad crew camped on the beach; while we were here with power, water, cable and WiFi (that Im using now). They were a little jealous.
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