My rig for camping
- Thread starter singingcamel
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I really don't get the whole RTT thing. You add all that weight and increased your height by 8 to 10 inches so you loose already compromised overhead clearance. On east coast trails this is a real issue.
Then you can't set up camp and go explore without tearing down your camp again.
I guess this is fine if you don't wheel but if that's the case, an RV would be nicer.
To say it's easier to set up if you are just staying overnight is a joke too, I can set up my tent cot in a few minutes.
Now you have to haul a tent around all the time for something that will probably only be used a few times a year.
I'll bet you mileage is lower then 14mpg.
To each his own, have fun.
Thank God noone said the word "expedition", I would have puked.
Then you can't set up camp and go explore without tearing down your camp again.
I guess this is fine if you don't wheel but if that's the case, an RV would be nicer.
To say it's easier to set up if you are just staying overnight is a joke too, I can set up my tent cot in a few minutes.
Now you have to haul a tent around all the time for something that will probably only be used a few times a year.
I'll bet you mileage is lower then 14mpg.
To each his own, have fun.
Thank God noone said the word "expedition", I would have puked.
I use the rover for camping only or on EXPEDITIONS.where's the bucket .4 times a year . I have enough other rovers for daily use..Your right I can't get in in the garage , sits at the shop when not in use..
Yep I get 14 miles .A new short block , 83 k on the whole rig..
Yep I get 14 miles .A new short block , 83 k on the whole rig..
What happens if some drunk redneck sneaks over from another campsite in the middle of the night and steals the step stool? Can you still get out of the tent?
Good point about having to pack up your tent every time you want to drive somewhere, that could be an inconvenience if you were doing a few jaunts based out of one location. For the time being I'll stick with my 5-pound MSR tent, even though it takes me 6 minutes to pitch it.
Good point about having to pack up your tent every time you want to drive somewhere, that could be an inconvenience if you were doing a few jaunts based out of one location. For the time being I'll stick with my 5-pound MSR tent, even though it takes me 6 minutes to pitch it.
Rooftops have their place, but not for what I do.
If I was out west, wheeling for 5 days straight or stuff like that then a rooftop would be clutch. So would a 12V fridge.
But all my stuff nowadays is either day trips with a weekend trip once, maybe twice. Already to a tent and the ice will last long enough for Saturday night dinner.
Nice on the 14mpg. I don't remember my dad's stock D1 ever getting that good mpg.
If I was out west, wheeling for 5 days straight or stuff like that then a rooftop would be clutch. So would a 12V fridge.
But all my stuff nowadays is either day trips with a weekend trip once, maybe twice. Already to a tent and the ice will last long enough for Saturday night dinner.
Nice on the 14mpg. I don't remember my dad's stock D1 ever getting that good mpg.
I really like the ease of set up and being mobile . It has advantages and disadvantage as well pointed out but its the way I wanted to go..
I plan to drive around the Great Lakes this summer and the ease of set up ,take down has its advantages.
I've given some thought about a trailer but really did'nt want the extra worry of wiring ,wheel bearings tires etc. Storage would be a big plus for a trailer.
I drove to Alaska in my 1964 Doormobile years ago and find it handy to pack it up and go.
I'll chain my step stool to the ARB don't worry.
I plan to drive around the Great Lakes this summer and the ease of set up ,take down has its advantages.
I've given some thought about a trailer but really did'nt want the extra worry of wiring ,wheel bearings tires etc. Storage would be a big plus for a trailer.
I drove to Alaska in my 1964 Doormobile years ago and find it handy to pack it up and go.
I'll chain my step stool to the ARB don't worry.
Tugela said:
Second, that sounds like a great trip. Let me know when (if?) you pass through the UP and I'll buy you a Pickaxe Blonde or two.
I love my RTT.
Its a Queen sized bed for fuck sake.
I stay on beach for 3 or 4 days like im on a deserted island.
I am very very comfortable.
i even have hot and cold running water .
Very rare that i run into anybody where i go.
yes i leave it up there all the time.
I even used it as a deer stand in hunting season.
yes if i forgot something and have to break camp its a bit of a pain
but i just fold it and bungee and drive.No cover for quick bugouts.
Yes ive been told nice circus truck is Ringling Brothers in Town ,but who gives a crap.
Yes it is tough getting through remote woods but thats where a chain saw comes in handy
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=70994
Its a Queen sized bed for fuck sake.
I stay on beach for 3 or 4 days like im on a deserted island.
I am very very comfortable.
i even have hot and cold running water .
Very rare that i run into anybody where i go.
yes i leave it up there all the time.
I even used it as a deer stand in hunting season.
yes if i forgot something and have to break camp its a bit of a pain
but i just fold it and bungee and drive.No cover for quick bugouts.
Yes ive been told nice circus truck is Ringling Brothers in Town ,but who gives a crap.
Yes it is tough getting through remote woods but thats where a chain saw comes in handy
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=70994
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singingcamel said:
I use the Thule Trailer
Best thing i ever did for extra long adventures.
I pack my pelican cases in there with whatever extra comfort bullshit that i need.
No roughing it here.
Total comfort screw the tent cot.Bobbie prefers a queen bed.
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=52510
jimjet said:
Roof-top tents certainly have their place and appeal. That couple who is driving across Africa certainly made good use of their tent. Their adventure would have been much tougher towing a trailer.
For me, camping in a trailer with my parents when I was younger, then using a motorhome without a tow vehicle in my 20's certainly set my mind to not have my living quarters permanently attached to my vehicle. The motorhome was great in Sturgis when we went into town on the bus or with friends. Once we wanted to explore the area, we were stuck packing our stuff up and trying to fit a 34ft motorhome into national parks and other attractions. The last year we went to Yosemite and Black Hills we towed Shannon's truck on a car hauler. What a world of difference.
Now with the Rover, I'm looking for a similar trailer to JimJets. I passed up a coffin trailer in Tucson and an expedition style trailer in AJ (I'm still kicking myself over that one-- $900). I want to permanently pack the tents, easy-ups, cooking gear and other crap in a trailer. Then just grab it from storage when I'm ready to go. Then I can leave it at the camp site and head out in the truck. I keep searching CL for a decent trailer under $800 or so, but haven't found the right one yet.
I love my RTT. Goes on the truck when staying one night here, one night there. Goes on the trailer when staying in one place for a while.
Just saying.....
Just saying.....
So where do you put all your gear if you have a RTT????? I mean shit, when I camp for 3 days or two weeks aside from the food issue - EVERYTHING is still the same - which means I have 3-4 big cases of camping shit on top of my truck???? and depending on time out - a substantial amount of Beer and Food in the rear of it....
Where the fuck would you put all that shit???
Where the fuck would you put all that shit???