...almost done

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wonko

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This is probably close to the last set of photos. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited. And a good thing it's almost ready... my storage unit is a little hard to walk through with all the boxes of provisioning items I've bought in the meantime.

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We had a little set-back in the kitchen, when we removed the protective coating, there was a crease in the stainless counter-top. We removed the cabinets and sink, replaced the counter-top and reassembled everything.

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Curtains hung.

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Doors hung.

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The fledglings are almost ready to leave the nest.
 
Hilditch said:
Lyle,

We dropped about $3 g's "furnishing" our tear. How did you do?
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I haven't been counting, but I suspect I'm below that so far. I've taken quite a bit of advice from this forum on things to get.
 
Lyle, Evan or I would be glad to help you catch up. Just ask.

Hilditch

PS: The Hudson Bay 4 point fits great and a custom made summer quilt is good for the warmer nights.
 
Hilditch said:
Lyle, Evan or I would be glad to help you catch up. Just ask.
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Heh... interesting game. OK, this is what I've got so far. Let me know if you see any big "missings":

From Camp-Inn:
- 1 Side entrance tent ($297)
- Storage/Dust cover ($431)
- Fridge/Freezer portable ($667)
- 25' Gas/Water extension hoses ($39)
- LP Gas meter ($31)
- LP water heater + accessories ($206)
- Hitch cover, Raindrop style ($50)

Subtotal, Camp-Inn accessories: $1,721

- Paper Towel rack ($17)
- Eureka Northern Breeze screen room ($370)
- Wheel chocks ($7)
- Hitch coupler lock ($9)
- Claw style Wheel lock ($90)
- Hang-strap waste basket ($5)
- Portable collapsible trash can ($13)
- Sham-wow package ($10)
- Magma nesting pots and pans ($160)
- Thermal cooker ($141)
- Woody wax cleaner and aluminium protector ($51)
- PETT Portable toilet ($65) + 12 wag bags ($28)
- 25' 15 Amp extension cord ($30)
- 30->15 Amp plug adaptor ($10)
- 1.5" memory foam mattress topper ($60)

Subtotal other things: $1,001

Things I'm thinking about but haven't gotten yet:
- Windscreens (wait and see...)
- Solar panel/stand/cabling/etc
- Shower enclosure (later, not currently boondocking)
- Propane heater (later)
- plastic bins for storage (do initial packing first, see what I need)
- Hose attachable water filter (will get this, local bi-mart)
- teapot?
- misc kitchen stuff -- spatula/measuring spoons/measuring cups/colander/etc. (get this on the road as we fine tune?)
- dc electric mattress pad
- bottle of stainless steel cleaner (will get)
- whisk broom (will get)
- floormats of some sort (will get)

Things I already own that will get moved into the "luv shack":
- Cast iron griddle
- Cast iron frying pan
- Cast iron dutch oven
- Charcoal chimney
- Instant hot water (electric, sucks too much juice for my 300W inverter, might leave it at home depending on type of trip)
- knives/cutting board (spare freebee cheap set that came with something else... might upgrade later)
- cutlery/plates/cups

OK... I've spent $2,721 so far. $3k isn't so far off after all.
 
Lyle Scheer said:
Things I already own that will get moved into the "luv shack"
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FYI -- I don't know why, but when thinking about names for our raindrop, whenever I start thinking about it that song from the B-52's keeps entering my head. I've been resisting the name as not completely appropriate, but I'm about to give in.
 
Luv shack, I like it. Yes, that song will be in your head all the time.

Trailer is now done and inspected. Truck is arriving here on Tuesday. Just have to get it packed up before then.

Cary
 
Lyle,
My wife and I used our Northern Breeze this last weekend for the first time. We really liked it. Fly up for breeze, fly down for privacy. We actually used it as the changing room. Plenty of room for all the stuff. We load a couple of Action Packers of stuff. Under the Northern Breeze, there was plenty of room for them, a campsite picnic table, her scooter, and lots of walking room. The Northern Breeze is a keeper.

Steve
 
Steve'nEllen said:
Lyle,
My wife and I used our Northern Breeze this last weekend for the first time. We really liked it. Fly up for breeze, fly down for privacy. We actually used it as the changing room. Plenty of room for all the stuff. We load a couple of Action Packers of stuff. Under the Northern Breeze, there was plenty of room for them, a campsite picnic table, her scooter, and lots of walking room. The Northern Breeze is a keeper.

Steve
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I went camping with my 7 year old a month ago over at Lake Shasta (saw the caverns... nice). There I set up the Northern Breeze just to check it out.

I don't think I'd use it road-tripping when I have to set up in the evening and break down in the morning unless there are a lot of mosquitoes. I do see it more useful if staying awhile.
 
Lyle,

Here is some more stuff to consider:

1. Another 25' extension cord. 4% of the time I'm 3'short.
2. Lock for the trailer hitch.
3. A lantern.
4. 120v under the desk type space heater for when plugged in.
5. Mattress pad, pillows, dedicated sheets & blankets.
6. Chairs
7. Hatchet
8. Pot holders
9. Camping toaster
10. Spices
11. Dish pan
12. Alarm clock
13. Laundry bag
14. A can of bear spray
15. Small fire extinguisher.
16. A remote single cast iron burner to go on the end of that long gas extension hose you bought for messy frying on the picnic table - or the ground.

As far as kitchen utensils go, we bought duplicates of what we liked in the home kitchen so as not to be transferring back & forth - such as my vintage cast iron tongs.

Not to worry, you will glide past 3 g's.

Hilditch
 
Hilditch said:
Here is some more stuff to consider:
1. Another 25' extension cord. 4% of the time I'm 3'short.
2. Lock for the trailer hitch.
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I'll add the cord on the "think about it" list.

Do I need one... I've got a lock to put on the wheel... that should secure the trailer while parked.

Hilditch said:
3. A lantern.
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I have one.

Hilditch said:
4. 120v under the desk type space heater for when plugged in.
5. Mattress pad, pillows, dedicated sheets & blankets.
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I'll add the space heater on the "think about" list... I really was planning on the pad/pillows/sheets & blankets, but didn't have it on the list.

Hilditch said:
6. Chairs
7. Hatchet
8. Pot holders
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Got these already.

Hilditch said:
9. Camping toaster
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Possibly, but I'm not sure I'm that much of a toaster person.

Hilditch said:
10. Spices
11. Dish pan
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part of the kitchen supplies I mentioned... yep.

Hilditch said:
12. Alarm clock
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iPhone. There's an app for that.

Hilditch said:
13. Laundry bag
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Already have a bunch of stuff-sacks for car camping... will use those.

Hilditch said:
14. A can of bear spray
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OK, don't have that.

Hilditch said:
15. Small fire extinguisher.
16. A remote single cast iron burner to go on the end of that long gas extension hose you bought for messy frying on the picnic table - or the ground.
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Have these already.

Hilditch said:
Not to worry, you will glide past 3 g's.
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Do I appear worried? None here....
 
Hilditch said:
14. A can of bear spray
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Hmm... That reminds me. When I went to see Kent's trailer, his "deterrent" of choice was a loud air horn. His claim was that this was good not just for bears but of predatory human critters or other such threats. Just thought I'd throw that into the mix for those at home watching.
 
Hilditch said:
5. Mattress pad, pillows, dedicated sheets & blankets.
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Hmm... not a typical item, but my wife was sure to point out that because we have a 2.5 year old who is still potty training:

- bed-wetting blanket/pad to prevent accidents from ruining the mattresses.
 
Lyle Scheer said:
Cary said:
Trailer is now done and inspected. Truck is arriving here on Tuesday. Just have to get it packed up before then.
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Sweet!
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Hey just in time for IRG3. Maybe they will let you drive through and stop for potluck. Betsey will surely welcome you.
 
Lyle,

First congratulations that it's done!

A trailer hitch lock not only insures the latch will stay in place, it helps keep it attached to your TV while you are having lunch.

The bear spray sits nicely on a galley shelf and is much more likely to go hiking with you than an air horn. I made a leather holster for mine to sit in. Also, Canadian customs won't think you are nuts. Lastly, mine is not for 4 legged critters. They are't a problem on the East coast. It's for 2 legged ones when I'm not packing.

It sounds like you are ready!

Hilditch
 
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