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Old 12-06-2014, 06:02 PM   #41
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It took me a dozen years to figure this one out.

When I'd go camping, I'd haul clothes from the house to the Scamp. When I came home, I'd wash the camping clothes and put them away. The next trip, I'd go through the drawers and haul stuff back out to the Scamp.

WHY?

I was only wearing some (MOST) of those clothes when camping.

Smartened up. Now, when I camp and drag everything inside to wash, it's immediately put back in the trailer. Thanks to Goodwill and second hand stores and some items I've purchase specically for Ten Forward, when I decide to go camping... the only items that need to be packed are fresh foods (and the bike/ bike rack out of the shed.)

Make it easy on yourself!
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Old 12-06-2014, 06:51 PM   #42
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That is my intention, to have lists that match the activity. We are new to RV's so my initial list was trying to be all inclusive.
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Old 12-06-2014, 11:31 PM   #43
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What I do is to take the master list made in Excel, and immediately delete items that I know are in the trailer, as well as the ones not needed for that trip. What is left is what we need to do, or load. When closing the file, I just choose to not save changes. Of course, like any other files on my computer, I have a couple backups in case something goes wrong.
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Old 12-07-2014, 05:51 AM   #44
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I have found that there are a lot of items I carry that are not being used most of the time. In other words they are good to have if needed but not needed too often. They are now in my garage.
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Old 12-07-2014, 06:58 AM   #45
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My advice to a "new" RVer is to make use of other peoples lists, but don't expect them to fit your individual needs. We all need bedding materials, but does that mean sheets and blankets or a sleeping bag? We all need dinnerware, but do we prefer Corelle, melamine, foam, or paper? Stainless utensils or plastic utensils? And how many place settings if we use the washable rather than disposable type?
Unfortunately, planning and real-time experience are two different things. When I sold my second Aliner and bought my now sold Scamp 19, I thought I knew what we needed to take with us because we had it down to a science with the Aliner. Wrong. We spent the better part of a year and several trips before we got to that comfortable point; and we didn't change, the trailer was what was different. Even after a year, we continued to make minor changes in provisioning. I fully expect to go through an adjustment period as I transition into my 5.0TA, and that is somewhat similar to my Scamp 19. Moral of the story: you can plan and pour over lists, but expect to revise those lists a number of times before they are reasonably accurate for your particular needs.
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Old 12-07-2014, 08:48 AM   #46
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but expect to revise those lists a number of times before they are reasonably accurate for your particular needs.

and that is why you have erasers on a pencil.......
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Old 12-07-2014, 08:54 AM   #47
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And garages to put those erased items in!
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Old 12-07-2014, 09:18 AM   #48
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and garages to put those erased items in!
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Old 02-10-2015, 10:48 AM   #49
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Without starting a new topic, what should I be bringing with to get the trailer home? It's a 1450 mile trip, and I'll probably do it in 3 days.

The trailer will be winterized and I'll leave it that way; but intend to sleep in it. Obviously, I need to bring bedding; but I'll skip the kitchen stuff, other than what's required to make coffee.

I carry tools that are appropriate to a Tacoma. Are the lug nuts metric? Do I need anything other than a couple of Robertson screwdrivers?
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You'll need a lug wrench to check your lug bolts after a short period, not certain of the size, but ETI will tell you. They are not metric.
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Old 02-10-2015, 11:05 AM   #51
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Lugs are 13/16" on my 19.
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Old 02-10-2015, 11:23 AM   #52
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Without starting a new topic, what should I be bringing with to get the trailer home? It's a 1450 mile trip, and I'll probably do it in 3 days.

The trailer will be winterized and I'll leave it that way; but intend to sleep in it. Obviously, I need to bring bedding; but I'll skip the kitchen stuff, other than what's required to make coffee.

I carry tools that are appropriate to a Tacoma. Are the lug nuts metric? Do I need anything other than a couple of Robertson screwdrivers?
The lugs are 13/16, bring a torque wrench because the lugs should be torqued to 98-115 ft-lbs and according to the manual:
*Re-torque after first:
10 miles --> 25 miles --> 50 miles and then before every trip."

Another thing is you can't put any items in your trailer until it's delivered to you in Sumas.
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Bottle jack.
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Water, coffee and coffee maker, have ETI fill the propane tanks for your heat, carry your 30 amp cord (if you have the removable option) in your tow vehicle, it will be easier to use if it is warmer than being out in the front box all day subject to colder temperatures, have ETI check the door seal and put some foam rubber if there are gaps, maps and your passport, spare keys to your tug, a portable heater to use at night if you have hookups, some rv antifreeze to use in the bath toilet if used, sheets and blankets for bed. Spend the time reading the manuals that will come with the trailer.
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Old 02-10-2015, 12:11 PM   #55
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Take as little as possible. Most of the stuff you think you'll need, you won't.
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When the time comes to outfit the kitchen etc., don't cheap out. Buy the same stuff that you use at home or you'll just end up replacing it later in frustration.
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Old 02-10-2015, 12:40 PM   #57
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When the time comes to outfit the kitchen etc., don't cheap out. Buy the same stuff that you use at home or you'll just end up replacing it later in frustration.
We have that covered. The Mrs is using this as an opportunity to upgrade the home kitchen. We'll take the "old" stuff camping (and I'll keep my mouth shut about the expense).

I'll toss a 13/16" socket and a torque wrench in for the drive. Why would I use a bottle jack? I'd assume that I can drive onto a 2x6 to change the tire on a dual axle trailer or am I missing something?
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Wasn't thinking dual axle.
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Old 02-10-2015, 01:55 PM   #59
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Why would I use a bottle jack? I'd assume that I can drive onto a 2x6 to change the tire on a dual axle trailer or am I missing something?
Maybe, but I don't think always. Depends on what type of material the wheel is sitting on. If it's soft the 1 1/2" lift from the 2 x 6 might not quite be enough.

I'd carry a second one to be sure but I always carry a jack. Seems like cheap insurance.

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If the suspension of one axle is only compressed 1-1/2 inches by the entire load of the trailer, then the 2x6 is enough - I assume you'll need more height than that if you need to get a tire in the air.
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