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romancegir
I am going to camp in a Yogi Bear campground in a site that says "Water and Electrical Hookup". Does that mean I can use an extension cord with a strip on the end of it that has plugs in it?
I can find lots of info on tent camping on the internet, but nothing that explains electrical hookup. I'm a single mom. I hope I can find a veteran camper who can help me with my camping questions.
Answer
Typically, "Water and Electrical Hookups" are referring to convenient places an RV or trailer can plug in to for power and running water. Chances are, you should be able to plug an extension cord with a power strip for running some electrical items.
I say plan your trip as if the electrical won't be available, but bring a few things that will be helpful in case it is.
A few helpful camping tips:
If there's a firepit, bring a couple Duraflame logs. They last a couple hours, don't take any special gymnastics to ignite, and you can always throw regular wood on after the duraflame is burning. Remember to smother your campfire before you go to bed (Shovel dirt on it, etc).
Bring a stiff rake. Rake out the spot where you're putting your tent(s). This way, you don't end up rolling over onto a rock or acorn.
Please, please, PLEASE, clean up when you're gone. Have your kids walk all over your campsite and pick up every little bit of trash possible. (Also, bring trashbags! Not all campsites have convenient trash receptacles).
Check the temperature ranges in advance, and pack accordingly. It's a very long night when it's freezing cold and you didn't bring the winter sleeping bags. Remember that tents catch fire VERY easily, so don't put the tent next to the campfire, and don't bring electrical or gas heaters into the tent.
Bring fresh drinking water. (Those 2.5 gallon jugs with the convenient spigot are good...)
Bring a medical kit w/ all the usual refinements. Kids will always find a way to get boo-boo's.
I can almost guarantee that you will certainly overpack for your first trip. You'll find that over time you'll be able to whittle it down to the stuff you *really* need, as opposed to the stuff you think you'll need.
If you're with someone who is not a morning person, they will be much worse in the morning. Trust me.
Good luck!
Typically, "Water and Electrical Hookups" are referring to convenient places an RV or trailer can plug in to for power and running water. Chances are, you should be able to plug an extension cord with a power strip for running some electrical items.
I say plan your trip as if the electrical won't be available, but bring a few things that will be helpful in case it is.
A few helpful camping tips:
If there's a firepit, bring a couple Duraflame logs. They last a couple hours, don't take any special gymnastics to ignite, and you can always throw regular wood on after the duraflame is burning. Remember to smother your campfire before you go to bed (Shovel dirt on it, etc).
Bring a stiff rake. Rake out the spot where you're putting your tent(s). This way, you don't end up rolling over onto a rock or acorn.
Please, please, PLEASE, clean up when you're gone. Have your kids walk all over your campsite and pick up every little bit of trash possible. (Also, bring trashbags! Not all campsites have convenient trash receptacles).
Check the temperature ranges in advance, and pack accordingly. It's a very long night when it's freezing cold and you didn't bring the winter sleeping bags. Remember that tents catch fire VERY easily, so don't put the tent next to the campfire, and don't bring electrical or gas heaters into the tent.
Bring fresh drinking water. (Those 2.5 gallon jugs with the convenient spigot are good...)
Bring a medical kit w/ all the usual refinements. Kids will always find a way to get boo-boo's.
I can almost guarantee that you will certainly overpack for your first trip. You'll find that over time you'll be able to whittle it down to the stuff you *really* need, as opposed to the stuff you think you'll need.
If you're with someone who is not a morning person, they will be much worse in the morning. Trust me.
Good luck!
We just purchased a used starcraft tent trailer that does not have a heater. Can a heater be installed later?
Dan P
How much will it cost if an RV place can install one. Or are we better off buying a portable heater from a camping place, and which kind is better, propane or electric?
Answer
You can have one specifically made for tent trailers installed. Price depends upon heating capacity.
When we camped in our tent trailer, if there was electricity, we connected a small 1000 watt heater with a fan. Worked fine in all but the coldest of weather. No electricity means no heat. We also had an 1800 watt generator if we needed electricity. Otherwise, we slept in sleeping bags. First one awake started the generator (me 100% of the time; wife & kids stayed in bed until it warmed up). Propane would be your better option if you typically camp at places without electricity.
Do not ever use a stand alone propane heater inside the camper - you'll starve yourself of oxygen. Even though it's a tent trailer, you can burn up oxygen faster that it can be replaced.
You can have one specifically made for tent trailers installed. Price depends upon heating capacity.
When we camped in our tent trailer, if there was electricity, we connected a small 1000 watt heater with a fan. Worked fine in all but the coldest of weather. No electricity means no heat. We also had an 1800 watt generator if we needed electricity. Otherwise, we slept in sleeping bags. First one awake started the generator (me 100% of the time; wife & kids stayed in bed until it warmed up). Propane would be your better option if you typically camp at places without electricity.
Do not ever use a stand alone propane heater inside the camper - you'll starve yourself of oxygen. Even though it's a tent trailer, you can burn up oxygen faster that it can be replaced.
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