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01-18-2020, 07:49 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 17
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Parking camper for the season
We’re going to park our camper for the summer at a campground this year instead of traveling around with it. My question is what tips or items do you all have that would make it better? Storage, gadgets, patio area ideas, etc....
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01-18-2020, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 825
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We bought a shed for our stuff. Our kids all got second bikes so we didnt need to pack and move the ones from the house each time. We were responsible for the maintenance, so I found a cheap lawn mower. We bought furniture for around the fire pit.
We left the fridge on and slides out all summer.
Water off when not there.
Hope that helps.
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01-18-2020, 08:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,502
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MO.Camper
We’re going to park our camper for the summer at a campground this year instead of traveling around with it. My question is what tips or items do you all have that would make it better? Storage, gadgets, patio area ideas, etc....
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You'll need to give more information on what you call your "camper". For instance, motor homes have different tips, etc.
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01-18-2020, 08:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 17
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Thanks Skip those help. Dan, I’ve got a Cherokee 294BH. We have all the necessities as far as water, power, cooking, and chairs are concerned. Looking for ideas of how to make it a more enjoyable experience where we can hop in the truck last minute and go.
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01-19-2020, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 124
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A lot depends on the park rules, and how long you are there. If you only have the site for the 2020 camping season you don't want to build up too much. If you're on a long-term contract or own the site, then a deck and shed are really nice.
For annual seasonal though, which we've done a few years of in the past, a must-have for us was wind-screens. There are specific products for this, but RV mats, steel posts and zip ties were what we used. They can really make the site more comfortable if you're in a windy area. Some places don't allow them though. A deck box for storage is a good idea, too, when a shed isn't practical.
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Trailer: 2011 Cedar Creek Silverback 35K
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Seasonal at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park
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01-19-2020, 10:19 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 17
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Thanks Camaro, it is just an annual site, but we have the option of keeping it as long as we like. I don’t plan on building to much this first year until we see if we want to stay. I was thinking of using some pavers to make a small patio area to at least have something off the ground.
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01-19-2020, 10:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Port Charlotte Fl/Hinsdale Ma
Posts: 4,823
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4 x 4 wood pallets covered with cheap indoor out door carpet works well for a temp deck. 2 x 10 wood planks to drive up on. Level with a 4' level before driving on. If you don't do this your rig will likely settle in and need to be releveled. Wood 2 x 6 under all jacks. As always leave the Black tank closed and the gray tank open.
Go to HD/Lowes and buy two 3 step stringers and build some wooden steps if you have fold up stairs. Trust me this is a must. It's cheap and your wife will love you for it. I love me for it!!!
click on my avitar of my 4 year old seasonal site.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-Step-C...3354/302002852
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01-19-2020, 11:00 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 17
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Looks good. Are you just using your jacks at your site, or did you sit the frame on blocks for more stability? I notice shaking when people are walking around in my camper when it’s just on the scissor stabilizers.
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01-19-2020, 11:11 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 60
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I'm far from am expert, but we bought a pair of X Chock wheel stabilizers for our Rockwood 2606WS, they made a big difference in what was felt inside by people moving around inside.
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2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys "Willie" toad
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01-19-2020, 02:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 9,458
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Do you have sewer hookup at this site? If not, you will need a tote and some sort of hitch on your car/truck.
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01-21-2020, 04:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Northen IL
Posts: 8,288
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MO.Camper
Looks good. Are you just using your jacks at your site, or did you sit the frame on blocks for more stability? I notice shaking when people are walking around in my camper when it’s just on the scissor stabilizers.
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Cinder blocks and scraps of wood/wood shims work well.
Put them in front and behind your tires, then on each corner.
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02-11-2020, 09:56 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 17
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I built this to have an outdoor seating area. Turned out much better than I imagined.
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