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Has anyone developed a way to flip up the storage hatch covers to block wind to stove while also having a counter surface where the hatch covers had been? I envision a two part hatch cover - one part flips up while the other stays down as a counter….but too all are more clever than I. -Al...

Would April 7-20 be too chilly?? San Francisco to Paria Canyon/Canyon de Chelly/Hubble Trading Post

I would love to clean the area where the stove is stored. Does anyone know how to temporarily remove the stove so that I can get into that area to clean it? Thanks!!!

I’ve lubed it, but I think the lock is shot. It worked fine, and then it didn’t. Do I buy an entire handle? To keep the keys matching, do I buy both exterior handles?

Hi, all. I’m looking for trip planning advice. June 21 or so, 2020 we will drive from San Francisco to the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and Glacier. I'd love to hear suggestions, especially for campsites and driving routes. We plan to stay 5 or so nights in each park (and could be convinced to...

Every few years I think I'll find someone making a mailbox that is shaped like a teardrop trailer. But no luck.

Have you ever arrived at your campsite only to find that your TD battery has less charge than when you left home? How can that be? I had the TD connected to the TV and I drove for 5 hours!!.... Well, it may not be your battery's fault NOR your TV's fault. It may be YOUR fault! :) I made a...

The maiden voyage of the SS Joyful Tear (#450) was in October 2011. It took 5 years to achieve our first 100 nights (114 nights to be exact, and 11,200 miles) - through a combination of monthly 3-day weekends within 1-2 hours of home, and a 1-2 week trip each year. Our tow vehicle is a 2004...

in August 2019 we plan to spend 4 weeks heading north from San Francisco up to Washington and perhaps BC. I'd love to hear suggestions, especially for campsites. Rough schedule [REVISED] Days 1-3 San Francisco to Shasta to Ashland to Portland Day 4 St Helens Days 5-6 Rainier Days 7 -9 North...

Selling a Camp-Inn cover for the 550. It has never been used. Still in the storage bag it came with. The list price from Camp-Inn is $431. I would like $250, plus actual postage. (I estimate the postage will be <$50; it weighs about 10 pounds. Thanks, Al

Very excited. Two of our closest camping buddies just bought a Raindrop!! We will be a two CampInn crowd the next time we go camping!! So if you see a Teardrop and a Raindrop in the same campground, that'll be us: come say HI!! Now we REALLY have to find a campsite soon!! -Al

Hi. I have had some issues with our battery not lasting as long on a camping trip as I think it should (and not charging very well from the TV), so I wanted to explore this a bit before running to a local repair shop. I recently went to a trailer service shop and they said the battery was just...

I'm getting some error messages on my NovaKool, and I am wondering if anyone here is good at troubleshooting this? I've sent a message to the support line at NovaKool. The issue: On day two of camping - running only on battery - the fridge went into error mode. The fridge was very hot to the...

I thought this question had already been answered on the forum, but I can't find the discussion. Is there a problem with charging the onboard TD battery from a solar panel while other batteries are also charging in the TD? For example, will the TD battery charge from the solar panel just as...

Hi. I'm looking for some advice. I'll be in Utah in August, and hope to camp at Calf Creek, which does not take reservations. If we show up at Calf Creek and it is full, do you have any suggestions for nearby camping spots (with the TD)? For example, if there is federal land nearby, do...

Hi. I have not found a thread on this topic, so.... I tow with a 2004 Volvo XC90, and need new tires. I have been riunning Nokian tires the past 5 or 6 years and been very happy. I used the WR2 SUV tire, and went with the WR3 when Nokian moved to the WR3, and I have been happy. However...

I am curious what people's thoughts are on how much stuff we can put in our TD galley storage. For example, cast iron. I know we all like it, but if weight is a concern, you can get almost all the functionality of cast iron with a LOT less weight. Do I have to be concerned about weight...

I've started wondering about the "best place" to carry/store things while traveling (camping). For example, I don't carry wine in the td, because I think the temperature in the td(while driving) is likely much higher than it is in my tv. I also thought about carrying some food items...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/05/wildlife-refuges_n_4217362.html?utm_hp_ref=green Bird watching, hunting or just picnicking. Whatever the reason, visits to the nation's 561 wildlife refuges are big business. A new report says visitors to federal wildlife refuges generate more than...

http://lakeland.edu/landing/landingpages/musicfest/ A great young guitarist is headlining this music festival at Lakeland College, somewhere in Wisconsin. If you have ANY interest in this type of music, I highly encourage you to start following Davy. You will love it. -Al