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06-04-2015, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Metro St. Louis Area
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Long trip=camper wish list
In the middle of our fist long trip(long trip defined as 10+ days) I have come to the realization we need the following in our next camper:
Outdoor Kitchen
Larger bathroom
Larger holding tanks
More storage
Separate room for the kids
Larger fridge
More power outlets
A new cummins dodge!
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06-04-2015, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Orlando
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35 to 38 footer should do it.
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06-04-2015, 11:50 AM
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Location: Weatherford, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewhedd
35 to 38 footer should do it.
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Probably... but go ahead and get the 1-ton dually in case it doesn't...  
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06-04-2015, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by schrederman
Probably... but go ahead and get the 1-ton dually in case it doesn't... |
I understand your logic.
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06-04-2015, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ryand
I understand your logic.
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Yeah...if the RV Bug has bitten you bad, just skip the 3/4T and get the 1T Dually Diesel (and with kids, maybe opt for a Mega-Cab.)
FR has some really nice Bunkhouse models as well 
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06-04-2015, 12:42 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Outdoor Kitchen - check
Larger bathroom - check
Larger holding tanks - maybe
More storage - maybe
Separate room for the kids - check
Larger fridge - has options
More power outlets - maybe
A new cummins dodge! - check
Let me just leave this here:
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06-04-2015, 12:46 PM
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Dad of 2 teenagers...
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Montreal
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Maybe you should go back to doing short trips... I hear the RV bug rarely tags along to those...
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06-04-2015, 12:58 PM
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Ret E-9 Anchor-clanker
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Genoa, ILL
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Like mine there are 5th wheels out there that have two separate black tanks and a bunkhouse. Double the pleasure! Separate the kids and extra holdings....
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06-04-2015, 01:02 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Northen IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Outdoor Kitchen - check
Larger bathroom - check
Larger holding tanks - maybe
More storage - maybe
Separate room for the kids - check
Larger fridge - has options
More power outlets - maybe
A new cummins dodge! - check
Let me just leave this here:
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I'll second that.
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06-05-2015, 11:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Wewahitchka , Fl
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I would always ask for NO WIND ! ! ! ! !
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06-06-2015, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Metro St. Louis Area
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No wind on driving days and a slight breeze on camping days.
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06-06-2015, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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I am also going to add:
Detachable power cord
2nd ac if an option
A good chair to sit inside
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06-06-2015, 07:37 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ryand
I am also going to add:
Detachable power cord
2nd ac if an option
A good chair to sit inside
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I've got those first two, but not third. 
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06-06-2015, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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We made our list too after a long trip. Our new trailer covered about the entire list. Still don't have a comfortable upholstered chair. Not going to happen with our length restrictions. Oh well...we bought a fold up sling type chair that is pretty good, just not permanent. I've got in the back of my mind that we might pull the dinette benches out and put two recliners. Scared to mention that to my wife. 
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06-06-2015, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 212
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Outdoor Kitchen
I have a portable propane two burner stove. I also have 3 propane grills.
Larger bathroom
During the day we use anything else that is available. DW has titanium knees so she can do whatever she pleases.
Larger holding tanks
Yup
More storage
When we had the TT my crew cab 2500HD had enough bed space to make up the difference. Like George Carlin said, you can never have too much stuff. Now with the Solera MH I have more exterior storage space than I have weight capacity. Storage is not just space. It is also a weight issue.
Separate room for the kids
Around 8 or so you can stick them in a tent until they are old enough that they don't want to be seen with you in public anymore.
Larger fridge
I keep all cold drinks on ice. For the cold beverage of my choice ice works better than the fridge.
More power outlets
I don't use any so I can't help you with that one.
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2013 Forest River Solera 24R
2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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2008 Yamaha WR250R,2009 Honda CRF150F
2008 Polaris Scrambler 500
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06-06-2015, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Metro St. Louis Area
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Long trip=camper wish list
Truth be told our current trailer has exceeded our expectations in every way. I'm glad I did my homework when we purchased. It's a true camper. The dinette creeks and the. Awning stinks to high heavens but it's our little home on wheels. One of the biggest things I have realized is once the shades are closed and the door is shut my kids consider this home while we are on the road no matter where you are. Everyone sleeps great and wakes up with a new attitude each day. Overnight in a farmers field in Athens Alabama tonight. Perfect 1/2 way point. Miss the sand and pool already. Oh and this whole rv fridge thing is awesome....taking home 10lbs of shrimp and a lot of crab.
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06-07-2015, 07:11 PM
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Also now adding bathroom Access while on the road. Learned this one the hardway on the way home.
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