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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Wichita, KS
That is part of the reason. Folks back in the 1800's and before traveled alone. You just need to go with confidence in your skill set and equipment. I would not attempt really difficult trails alone and if I came on a unexpected bad place you just need to be able to turn around and go back. You can really cover lots of ground alone and spend time where you want and not wait around at places you don't. Really nice for 3-5 days until it starts to get lonely. But nice to be able to say you can do it. Say if you were with others some where and you needed to go off alone for help. Went out for 2 weeks one time with different folks joining me for each week. The first week folks left and the 2nd week folks couldn't make it. So I had the second week to my self. And I used to go out early and spend a few days alone. Not for everyone but I do like a bit of it from time to time. Did Schofield pass and a bunch of others in that area alone. Like when we split up in the San Juans.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Manhattan Kansas
Yeah, I could use some alone time, to do some soul searching, but I don't need it enough to want to skip out on hanging with friends.
I kind of want to take a fuel sipper out to the mountains, go as far as the little car can go, and shut it down and set up camp, for a few days to a week. That might happen, if I can't find a time to schedule this Utah trip still this year.
I kind of want to take a fuel sipper out to the mountains, go as far as the little car can go, and shut it down and set up camp, for a few days to a week. That might happen, if I can't find a time to schedule this Utah trip still this year.
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From: Newton America :-P
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I think I might have "over prepared? Chainsaw- Easy up tent-- tarps-- 34 gallons of water -- rope- tie downs all kinds of stuff-- Tools gallor-- I need to weed through it some I think-- hammock-- books-- games-- coloring books-- crossword puzzles-- dominoes-- laptop tablet- more flashlights then anyone will ever need-- lanterns-- sleeping bags-- and on and on and on-- My truck is really loaded down
I think I might have "over prepared? Chainsaw- Easy up tent-- tarps-- 34 gallons of water -- rope- tie downs all kinds of stuff-- Tools gallor-- I need to weed through it some I think-- hammock-- books-- games-- coloring books-- crossword puzzles-- dominoes-- laptop tablet- more flashlights then anyone will ever need-- lanterns-- sleeping bags-- and on and on and on-- My truck is really loaded down
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From: Wichita, KS
I have a gas sipper that gets 35mpg at 75-80 mph. Course it won't get very far were there are no folks to camp. Course for the savings in fuel a 4x4 could be rented when we get there.
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From: Newton America :-P
Gotta love those gas sippers!
Camper did just fine-- need to rearrange stuff better- but oh well-- next time-- (2 weeks) -- Truck pulled well! Exploder did great!-- Good weekend for its true maiden voyage.
Camper did just fine-- need to rearrange stuff better- but oh well-- next time-- (2 weeks) -- Truck pulled well! Exploder did great!-- Good weekend for its true maiden voyage.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Manhattan Kansas
We pulled the camper Thursday night to Waconda Lake, and pulled it back in the wind and rain yesterday. The inside stayed good and dry, we had to run the A/C for one or two nights, but otherwise the outside temp was sufficient for the inside. We watched a few movies, ate a lot of food, and enjoyed the weekend. I was depressed it had to end, but I think the family was ready to come home.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Abilene, KS
Marion reservoir FINALLY opened so we pulled the pop-up out there as a test run before we go on our national park vacation on Friday. Everything went really well! A\C cools down quickly and the camper doesn't seem to absorb nearly as much heat as our large one in the hot sun.
Towed really nice too, I truly can't tell it's even back there since its under 2k lbs. Towed in the high-90's temps on Friday afternoon and the wheels\hubs weren't hot at all when we arrived to the campsite. I replaced the trailer tires with new ones that are speed rated at 81 mph (still only planning on driving 70, just wanted the extra "speed" insurance) and during that process we found out the old tires were THIRTEEN years old and the original set from when the camper sold new. We're really glad we changed them before taking off, I'm sure they would have both popped before even getting out of the state.
Either way, I think it's ready to roll as our temporary home for 16 days
Towed really nice too, I truly can't tell it's even back there since its under 2k lbs. Towed in the high-90's temps on Friday afternoon and the wheels\hubs weren't hot at all when we arrived to the campsite. I replaced the trailer tires with new ones that are speed rated at 81 mph (still only planning on driving 70, just wanted the extra "speed" insurance) and during that process we found out the old tires were THIRTEEN years old and the original set from when the camper sold new. We're really glad we changed them before taking off, I'm sure they would have both popped before even getting out of the state.
Either way, I think it's ready to roll as our temporary home for 16 days
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Abilene, KS
Thanks, we hope so too! Jamie is nervous about the pandemic (not the virus itself so much, but stuff being closed) and protestors. I'm over here just worrying about mechanical and trailer breakdowns! lol