Sometimes it's Just burgers.

[mikel68]

Summer of 1993 my wife and I, and our basset hound, rented a screened in shelter at Brazos Bend State Park. We were sitting out one of those evenings and down the hill were 4-5 people sitting outside their RV watching baseball on TV. The next morning I woke up to a stiff back as our secondhand blow up mattress went totally flat on the concrete floor. We continued to tent camp as much as we could, but I always thought about that night. We bought our first TT back in 2006 and have never looked back.

[NJKris]

Getting older, it is so nice to have creature comforts. But I still can't wrap my head around going camping to sit in a trailer (or out of it) and watch tv! I'm not a TV sports fan though, so those people are probably wondering what the heck is wrong with ME, lol.

[NMWildcat]

Originally Posted by NJKris

Getting older, it is so nice to have creature comforts. But I still can't wrap my head around going camping to sit in a trailer (or out of it) and watch tv! I'm not a TV sports fan though, so those people are probably wondering what the heck is wrong with ME, lol.

I've been wondering about you for awhile!
One my favorite things to do is boondock in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy the outdoors all day, then start a fire, open a beer, cook dinner, and watch a game or a race on the outside satellite TV. Perfection!

[B and B]

It is nice to head out to a Treed Provincial Park, setup, tune the Satellite in, pop open a Diet Coke and enjoy! Looking forward to this summer.

Been camping since 1964

1965 Family Camping at Balsam Lake Provincial Park

Our Family on the right and Uncle homemade Tent Trailer and Buick on the left.

[NJKris]

Love those old time camping pics.

[primo20]

Wow. Awesome picture!

[Cold Lake Kid]

As I age, I enjoy a bit more comfort.
The days when I took the snowmobile and the arctic sleeping bag and bivouacked overnight are long gone.
Even moose hunting up north, I now use a tent and trailer set-up, c/w a couple of wood stoves and a genny.
This was taken up past Geraldton, in northern Ontario.

[bobm253]

Have been rv camping for many years. To us it's a way to get away and be by a beach or lake and relax. The wife loves to read or watch tv most of the time. We also like to sit by the water and relax. We have never hiked or did other outside activities. In the evening we watch TV.

So. to us camping is a getaway just to relax and enjoy the area we're at.

[Reverse_snowbird]

Burgers are easier to enjoy when you have a tt to haul all the utensils and condiments.

We too are former tent campers and loved the camping, but as we got older the 'packing and unpacking' took too much energy and time. We also had 'flat air mattress syndrome' and like you, we bought a tt and never looked back. Upgrade to a B+ when unhooking and hooking up the tt became a problem.

It's all about the camping.... no matter what your style of camping.

[McCormickJim]

NMWildcat (or others), what satelite system do you use when boondocking?

When I boondock, I'm OUT there. No cell towers anywhere in the area.

I'd like to tie in by satelite, but I can't find a system that is truely a satelite connection vs. a cell tower connection.

So is there a true satelite system?

[NMWildcat]

Originally Posted by McCormickJim

NMWildcat (or others), what satelite system do you use when boondocking?

When I boondock, I'm OUT there. No cell towers anywhere in the area.

I'd like to tie in by satelite, but I can't find a system that is truely a satelite connection vs. a cell tower connection.

So is there a true satelite system?

Your question confuses me. Direct and Dish are both TV satellite systems. We use a Tailgater automatic portable satellite dish. We frequent the Gila National Forest, and most of it has absolutely no cell coverage. Dish works fine. Phones do not. Perfection
What systems are you referring to? Are you wanting to connect your phone via satellite for calls, texting, internet, ect?

[CurtPutnam]

We are maybe different in our philosophy. We camp to see the country, not to just sit around a campsite and drink beer. We have a television but have never used it. If we ever find that secluded spot next to a lake or stream, then we might not travel as much. I suspect that such a spot is inhabited by unicorns. Next year, we are going to try for Alaska while this year includes a trip to the cold coast to see kids and sights. We are going to move slowly and spend some quality time at places we have had to give short shrift in the past.

Creature comfort is why we tow a 34' trailer. We thought our GSD would be coming with us but she does not travel well so she will stay with the kids and grandkids that she loves so much. Shlepping bags in and out of cars is not my thing. Hanging lockers for the few "look presentable" clothes. No running down the hall for ice. No need to get dressed for coffee, our own bed and toilet. There is plenty of room for stuff.

End of ramble

[awellis3]

Originally Posted by NJKris

...But I still can't wrap my head around going camping to sit in a trailer (or out of it) and watch tv!

Yeah, it takes a cold wind and rain to make me turn on the TV. As for sports, I've rediscovered radio. I can light my seegar, pop a beverage, stare at the fire and listen. As a bonus, I've noticed radio announcers, by and large, are more knowledgeable about the sports they broadcast.

[filthy-Beast]

Originally Posted by McCormickJim

NMWildcat (or others), what satelite system do you use when boondocking?



When I boondock, I'm OUT there. No cell towers anywhere in the area.



I'd like to tie in by satelite, but I can't find a system that is truely a satelite connection vs. a cell tower connection.



So is there a true satelite system?

If you’re talking about data they are available but the fees are high and bandwidth is limited.

[McCormickJim]

NMWildcat, Direct and Dish are both advertised as TV satellite systems, but they require a cell tower for connectivity, or at least that is what I'm told when I contact them about their service. The Tailgater requires a cell tower connection.

I contacted HughesNet as they are true satellite systems. The issue with Hughes is they are not portable. They require a technician to set them up.

[NMWildcat]

Originally Posted by McCormickJim

NMWildcat, Direct and Dish are both advertised as TV satellite systems, but they require a cell tower for connectivity, or at least that is what I'm told when I contact them about their service. The Tailgater requires a cell tower connection.

I contacted HughesNet as they are true satellite systems. The issue with Hughes is they are not portable. They require a technician to set them up.

Dish and Direct do not require any cell connection for TV signal if that is what you are after. Been using it for many years in areas where there are no cell towers. The Tailgater definitely does not need a cell connection. That is what I use.
What is it you are asking them about? Sounds like you are after internet connectivity? That is what most folks use Hughes for.

[jimmoore13]

Originally Posted by B and B

It is nice to head out to a Treed Provincial Park, setup, tune the Satellite in, pop open a Diet Coke and enjoy! Looking forward to this summer.

Been camping since 1964

1965 Family Camping at Balsam Lake Provincial Park

Our Family on the right and Uncle homemade Tent Trailer and Buick on the left.


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You had me until "Diet Coke."

[NJKris]

Originally Posted by jimmoore13

You had me until "Diet Coke."

Hahahaha, me too!

[kkhslh]

For us it was rain. The tent was soaked. The air mattress was floating. Everything we owned was drenched. Lightning was cracking everywhere and the thunder and rain were so loud we couldn't talk over it. We sat huddled in the middle of the tent watching a couple in their rv sit by an adorable lamp eating warm chocolate chip cookies. They didn't invite us in. We put the tent in the dumpster on our way out. We've had 3 campers including a pop up since, but now I have the lamp. I guess we've made it. Lol.

[mshenygo]

Originally Posted by NJKris

Love those old time camping pics.

X2 love those