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[mcart5]

I am new to this site and wanted to just say 'hello' to everybody. I have been tent camping for over 50 years and had to go to a pop-up trailer to save my back and knees from further abuse. Although a pop-up has its own type of jobs required, its amazing what a power drill can do to unfold the stabilizers without your arms going out. I am trying to get all the chores that require muscle power, and replace them with battery power. Having fun learning about tent trailer camping.

Keith

[geeman53]

Welcome from SW Ohio ,enjoy your popup !

[ForestWalker]

Welcome from Washington State!

[ben31]

Welcome and good luck with your PopUp. What kind did you get?

[Wiscampsin]

Welcome from Wisconsin and enjoy your popup!

[mcart5]

Thank you everyone. My Popup is not new, its a 2012 Rockwood Freedom that I purchased several years ago but seldom used. Now that I am retired my wife and I are continuing our camping experience. One thing I am curious about is installing a solar panel so I can charge up the battery,for the lights and the water pump for dry camping. The new Rockwoods have the option of a 45W panel, so I think I should look into that, opinions are greatly appreciated.


Keith

[Ilovetocamp]

Will you be getting a generator too? For when your in shady areas? Or the panel can charge on shade?

[Ilovetocamp]

Welcome. California has lots of ocean side sites!

[Wattsworld]

Welcome from the State of Missouri. Enjoy your RV, It is always nice to find ways to make Camping easier for you. Get a inverter to plug in to your tow vehicle that will charge your power drill while you are on the road.
Good luck and safe camping.

[mcart5]

I don't think I need a generator much too noisy. I do have a inverter in my car but won't this require firing up my engine all the time to keep the car battery from discharging.


Keith