I am so glad you mentioned your electrical plug heating up. Anyone and everyone who has and or will camp with electricity, please, get an electrician to set you up with proper amps and advice. Your safety depends on it. It is not safe to hook a boat load of stuff into a power cord in order to keep the breaker from tripping. Breakers are suppose to trip in order to save you from a fire. Be safe and happy camping!
I just bought one and I'm 27, I'm a bit scared. But I will never learn if I don't do it. If I don't end up towing it, I'll just renovate it and flip it to sell
Typically the power wire from your truck that goes to your camper to charge your camper battery goes through a relay that isolates the vehicle from the trailer when your vehicle ignition is off. That being said, it still should not be a problem even if the ignition is on. The vehicle will charge the battery and the battery charger in the trailer will charge the battery. No different than having a solar panel hooked up while also plugged into AC power.
My family got use one like your's from my my uncle. We went to Disney. At the camp site a family pulled in late one night next us. They were new to their pop up also. They forgot to put the jack stands down that keeps it from flipping back. Well they went to bed and the trailer bucked up dumping them out of the back slide out. We could not stop laughing but we did help them set up their trailer back up right.
My wife found these cakes that you can dump into a coffee mug and cook in the microwave. several flavors to choose from. Our kids, and us, really love them. We keep these stocked in the camper for us.
@@debbiedragonfly14 depends on hub/spindle. Some trailers are as easy as popping a cap and hooking up a grease gun to the zirk fitting and pumping til all the old grease is out. If not then remove the hub, pop the seal, empty hub, repack with fresh grease and bearings then place new seal.
Debra Converse there are videos that show it step by step. Literally just did it today. Took two hours and I had never done it before. Probably why this video showed up in my feed! Feel really accomplished!
Do not pump till grease comes out! If you do you just ruined your seal. The bearing buddy has a sliding cap that should push out as you grease it. When it's close to the end of travel stop. Also it's not a replacement for packing the bearings just a supplement.
U can use a coffee maker without electricity.. you just need a steam pot or boil water, we use the fire. Then just pour it threw the coffee maker.. boom coffee :)
We bought a refurbished 1995 Coleman Fleetwood Columbia model which is only an 18 foot camper so it doesn't have any slide outs or extra width.. but it's sleeps 6 comfortably 7 if you have to... And hopefully a lot of them are small. But one thing we learned that you must have is extension cords yes and bungee cords. We also keep plenty of insect repellent in the camper so it's always there as well as our small propane containers for our cooking stoves which we also leave in our camper so they're always there when we need them... Small broom for sweeping up the floors and we actually have a very small mini vac that is awesome. We leave that stored in the camper as well when we're not using it. Ours has a brand new air conditioner on top and heater which are actually oversized and work wonderfully. So we stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. We've used it many times and we love it
Enjoy watching “what to pack” videos 👍. I’m retired and for the last 26 months have lived in a self converted, self contained Ford Transit high top cargo van. Traveling this great country of ours pursuing my passion...fishing. Keep up the great work👍
Don't need a coffee maker. A French press works great. Just add water and coffee in the evening and in the morning you have smooth, delicious, non-bitter, cold-brewed coffee. If you want it hot put it in the microwave for a minute. If you want it cold serve it over ice.
I had a pop up for 16 yrs and with having 4 kids and two dogs we just upgraded to a 31’ travel trailer, I have to say you have no idea how nice it is not to have to stuff the canvas in as you crank it down, we literally roll up to the campsite, level, and put the stabilizers down. The wife and I have it down to like 8 min. Love your videos, you and Samantha rock!!!!!!
I have a Jayco 1207, very similar to This one. As For The Tires, They are supposed to Last up to Ten Years... They Don't!! I replaced Both Tires and The Spare, complete W/ Wheels Ready to Install for Less than $200 from Amazon! One time Changing A Tire alongside the freeway in a Heavy Rain... 2 bills becomes pretty small price to pay, and they do Add to The outward Appearance a Bunch!! As For The Screw in The Lifting Crank, if you don't have something to keep your Crank Handle from Bottoming out in the receiver you are in for a bunch of Frustration! I determined how far my handle needed to go into the Reciever, then wrapped the Handle Tube w/ Duct tape, to prevent it from sliding deeper into the Tube... made a huge difference, and wont harm the Mechanism in the way they show!
Good video for those who camp with electricity. One thing I would add is checking the date on your tires. Mine were 19 years old, but looked new. My DOT code was 4300!
My wife and I had a brand new Starcraft 12ft Starflyer...it had issues. One thing we learned is do not leave any thing with cloth in the camper...any food of any kind and maybe even take out the mattresses and curtains. You cannot imagine the damage mice can do in one winter to a new camper. The mice chewed holes in the fabric of the beds...chewed holes in the mattresses and there was feces and urine everywhere. We moved on and now have a Rockwood Roo hybrid....I go in there weekly to check for ANY SIGNS of Rodents....trust me they are destructive.
You two remind us of us. We started off with a pop up that we got for $2000. It was in very good shape for one that was 12 years old. We enjoyed it for about 5 years. We finally decided to look for a small travel trailer for the reasons you mentioned, the main thing was being able to get in and out of it without having to open it all up and less set up time. We found a 20 foot Jayco for $12000 new last year. Great videos. We enjoyed them a lot. Great remodeling job you did. Glad you're getting out and enjoying it. Kim and Vinny, Southbury, CT
after 3 years of camping I have realized, I do NOT need all these kitchen gadgets. I have my double burner and a coffee pot that can go on the burner or the fire. Thanks for sharing your point of view.
I absolutely need more than 1 pot & 1 pan! I do not like cooking on a gas stove, so I bought a 2 burner electric cooktop. It was $20 & a huge improvement. Now I do not have to grill. I like using plastic totes to store all my supplies. I like using paper plates & utensils, but keep steak knives in my camper too. Campgrounds do not want people in pop ups using their sinks to wash(even brush teeth) so it is better not to have to wash dishes. I bought a small Dirt Devil stick vacuum that converts to a handheld, and use that is my camper. It was about $25 and WAY better than sweeping and then using a dust pan and brush! I have a small microwave stored in my camper. And I have brought my Crock Pot, which makes cooking a breeze. And I always use the Crock Pit liners so there is hardly any clean up! I have a battery operated Coleman lantern that throws more light than the camper’s ceiling light. It uses a lot of batteries but is worth it. When the fridge broke it was going to cost a lot of money to replace it, so I bought a portable fridge and use the original fridge as a cupboard. It is a pain to carry in and out of house, but it is too high to keep in camper. These are the things I find essential.
I've had my camper for a few years a roll of duck tape and a spray can of flex seal will be important tears are going to happen and a tear in the canvas can cut a trip short
Our second camper was a little Jayco 806 pop up. I always loved it except for setting up in the summer in Texas. I always thought when it rained the rain hitting the canvas sounded like French fries frying. We had a ton of great memories in our pop up. So glad you guys enjoy yours.
Get yourself a nice Coleman percolator and throw the basket away. Fill the water up to just below the spout. Poor ur coffee into the water and start boiling. Boil for about 7 minutes and remove from heat. Once the boil stops slowly poor a little cold water into the pot and through the spout. That will sink the grounds. Now you will have the best pot of coffee you have ever drank. Check out Kent Rollins RUclips channel for full video!
We have been trying to decided what type camper to buy to start out as beginners. Your vids have convinced us to go the pop-up camper route! Would love to see a vid of how you organize the camper and more of what you cook on ur trips. That Mac and cheese looked awesome! 😋
We've been kicking around the microwave for a while... It really is a good idea we probably wouldn't use a toaster oven... But it's a good thought resume for people that like their french fries, fish sticks, chicken tenders, and pizza roll snacks. I know kids love that stuff and the toaster oven makes them crispy.
there is a breakfast called nostalgia electric retor sertes it has a coffee maker and you can toast bread AND make eggs bancakes. its a grill and toaster make with coffee make all in one for $70. bucks
Regarding Food: Trust me DO NOT leave chips, nuts or anything mice can get to or you'll have droppings all over your camper & you'll need to chase mice out(which hide very well). I would only keep can goods, alcohol or items stored in heavy duty containers. Also make sure to clean out your appliances really well. Mice love crumbs! We've had an RV for 15 years and we've been through it all. ;)
mikeswave2 Good point, a must I think, on the surge protector for shore camping. Thought of it as soon as I seen all those appliances and the melted plug.
Love the videos! Sorry Samantha, gotta ask about watching videos or movies and the microwave? I could make it with a few different appliances. I have and air fryer that I have discovered is fenominal for reheating food as well as cooking. It is less wattage than a microwave. Next, gotta have a coffee maker too, just a basic necessity, I concurr. Next, a vacuum sealer. I use mine to reseal chip bags, crackers and anything that can be vac-sealed. A George Foreman grill. Finally, charcoal and some kind of small grill, I can't compromise on that. Personally, camping season has just started for my wife and I up here in NC. I bought a truck bed tent and truck bed air mattress for my Tacoma and we go to some pretty remote places to hunt. Winter is my favorite time to camp. We went twice last year and camped with the temperature in the 30s and loved it. To each his/her own....Love you guys videos! Thanks for sharing!
Great video. I second the microwave. I bbq a week before trip and take pulled pork or brisket in vacuum sealed bags, makes dinner soo easy. I camp out at the beach so proper washing and oiling once home ensures you don't have any rust issues.
Invest in bearing buddies. They work great. Also Im my search for cheap tires for my pop up, I realized Walmart will price match tires including online sites. We don’t use our two propane tanks so we just plug in an electric skillet and it’s definitely handy....along with a small microwave, we don’t eat popcorn but we do reheat things leftovers from the camp fire.
I forgot one thing. For storing your camper, add a charcoal moisture absorbent (I bought at Walmart). Just popped our camper up and there was no musty smell
Great video, we grew up Camping in a Pop Up Skamper pop up camper. Pop Up Camping is Awesome and Fun. When we got home from camping we would unpack and then next day clean the inside and outside really good and then let it air out to make sure really dry then fold it up. You all really have great recommendations for Camping with a Pop Up Camper.
We barely used our stove in the camper. We cook alot on the fire pit. And we bring a small folding table and a coleman stove. We also bring one of those shade tents. But when it's crummy outside we do use it. You can pop popcorn on the fire!
Question, Would you recommend to bring hard liquor like bourbon or vodka to save space on the amount of beer you would normally need to tote for a entire weekend? TIP, My cousin even bakes scratch biscuits in a toaster oven, at hunt camp they turn out great.
i agree about the electric griddle. i upgraded and got a 17 inch blackstone gas griddle. i've stopped using my propane/charcoal grill because the gas griddle is just so much easier and everything can cook on it. keep up the great work.
Hey thanks for this video folks! I'm looking to buy our first trailer and I love seeing real feedback! Here's to you and many more camping adventures! Cheers - Darryll
Great suggestions. Here is another idea if you want to not have a coffee pot. I have nescafe 3 n 1 coffee all you need is hot water. The coffee packets have sugar and creamer already added. It does not taste to bad either.
Thanks for the information. It always means more coming from someone who has" been there -- done that". Experience is a Great teacher. You and Samantha rock. Keep having fun and keep the videos coming.
I didnt realize that stocking a small RV would be like moving into a new house. A year later and I'm still finding things to buy ! My little led headlamp may be my most useful item. Anchor Hocking microwave plates are awesome. They're economical, light weight, and durable. Walmart has some Good Housekeeping storage containers I like too. They're square instead of round like most to take up less space. Did you pack WD-40? LOL
I had a toaster oven and an electric skillet, with the microwave and never needed any thing else to cook. I had a space heater, fan and TV/disc combo for rainy days. Large cooler that plugged in.
You don't NEED any electric items, or even a camper.... It's all a balance bro.. some people just like to go out and relax and aren't looking to rough it. We have camped for years with our pop-up and have leaned more heavily toward using microwave/gas grill/electric skillet for food. Just faster and easier.
Couldn't agree more. I have been full time for six months now, cooking everything from scratch in my handy-dandy cast iron skillet on my inside lp stove. A full 20# tank literally lasted for 5 1/2 months cooking nearly every meal at home for one.
i have a 1993 jayco same as demo and i have it parked top up at the back of my garden under a big ole pine tree. havent slept in it this year its actually been too hot at night but i camped out lots last summer. my friend Bill Williamson gave it to me 3 years ago but he passed away last summer. HAPPYJAYCOING. CMAC
A microwave takes up a lot of space, and it depends on the style of camping. If you’re in a campground or woods and will have a fire going often u can make jiffy pop or kernels in a pot on the burner.
Great video guys and yeah that's great to have a list of things you need and don't need because I always ran into that problem either not bringing enough my dad and I used to Camp when he was around or on vacations or if we brought too much things and then never used a lot of the things we brought getting sent to get me a pop up camper I had started out originally with a pop-up camper and then work my way up to having a couple different pull behind trailers to even at one point having a motorhome but I've been going in a morgue Greene mode and like the views that you have out of pop up and everything it seems like you're more in the nature but still having a little conveniences of home that way That one thing I would highly recommend and something I just purchased this year if you ever go off grid are one of those little inverter generators they are super quiet you can be holding a conversation with somebody and I had one person this year when I showed them the generator they were walking over to it they said all you got that running and it's not one of the Hondas this is a Champion 2000w generator it is last year's model so it is a square tube when but it will run at 25% load 9 hours on a full tank of fuel I have ran a ceramic heater with it on the low setting and it will run for six hours on a full tank of fuel that's pretty good for an electric heater it even is strong enough to start and run a 5000 BTU window air conditioner it will also run after the air conditioner is started a floor fan like one of those $35 ones you get at Walmart so I am very pleased with that generator I would highly recommend getting one if you want something that's quiet and fuel-efficient and even have a new model out now that runs on propane as well as gas but happy camping and I'm definitely looking forward to doing more next summer
Microwave,coffee maker,space heater?your suspose to ruff it ! (Coleman stove,percolator,blankets and or sleeping bags)Try pop up camping with a family. Whole new set of rules-hope you enjoy pop up camping.
On those little space heaters get two they are cheap and small and worth having a back up, they do on occasion DIE.
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When I worked for the U.S. Forestry many years ago we used to call those pop up trailers "Bear lunchboxes". And you should've seen the expression on some campers faces when I told them that. But, after a few seconds, I would tell them the Bears would go in there for food to eat but won't eat people.
Bring some special awning repair tape it works and it hold and will repair small holes or small leaks or rips in canvas. Duck tape won't hold but this stuff will.
Good idea on the extension cord. Im going to do that. If yiur ever in Louisiana check out Bouge Chitto state park in Franklinton Louisiana. Its awesome.
If you have a microwave, the Tupperware stack cooker is an investment but full meals in 20 or less min with almost no effort! And I don’t even sell TW! 😂 I just love mine that much.
I would add a small hand coffee grinder to the supply's that way you can have fresh ground locally roasted beans instead of year old pre ground stale Folgers
You can't run all those appliances simultaneously unless you're wired into a 30/50-amp outlet and a cord to handle that amount of power. Most electrical poles that have a 50 amp outlet also will have a 30 and 20 amp outlets.
Haha... should be "electric appliances you can bring". Just kidding thanks for the video. However, we have no power hookups while we camp at least as often as when we do, so we tend not to bring electric appliances. Microwave popcorn while camping seems near sacrilegious lol... we don't even eat that at home anymore since real popcorn is SO much better.
Off the grid, for sure, excepting the electric coffee maker, the heater, the air conditioning, the toaster oven, the microwave, the electric blanket, the towel warmer, the waffle maker, the curling iron, the blow dryer, the grill, the mixer, the......... Ha!
One of the biggest and most important thing on any trip camping or not and nobody hit on it you got to take toilet paper!!!!!?!!!!!!! Lol Great video thanks Jack..
I love you guys. It's obvious neither of you were in Scouts. LOL We have been camping for years and don't have ANY electrical appliances in our camper. We have a gas stove inside and a campfire outside with cast iron cookware. I agree we only have one pot and one fry pan. We always camp in campgrounds that have full hookups. We actually lived in our camper for 8 months through the winter in Florida and between the heater and our down comforters we made out fine. Best wishes camping, it's great fun!
Thank you! Learn to make popcorn over coals; no microwave or really anything kitchen items needing electricity. Learn how to cook over a fire, coals or campstove! Way to much stuff to tote around for me but hey knock yourself out!
You guys are plugging in WAY to much electrical items. The plug is hot because you are pulling too many amps. You will die if it catches on fire, keep that in mind. Even if you wake up, you will likely not have time to escape. Good video. Don't leave electric items plugged in when not being used.
New sub from Tampa..native Floridian here..born and raised in Tampa area but lived in Jax before...Nice little pop-up...I'm a big rv fan here..I've had many RV's as you can see from my channel..take care and be safe out there! oh and many would kill for your great tan!!
We bought ours thinking the people are so nice we trusted them and we drove 100 miles to buy it. We got it home and plugged it in and a squiring noise was crazy loud it had a bad converter
We make our popcorn over open fire. We make smores over an open fire. You don't need all of those appliances. A tv? An ice maker? Microwave and toaster oven? Do you do anything while you're camping or do you just hang around the camper cooking things and flipping channels? The electrical shouldn't matter when you plug the camper in. It doesn't run off campground electric til you change the switch. If it's blowing breakers, you should have that checked.
Hey thanks for the info. I’m in the market and still debating on travel trailer vs pop-up. My daughter mentioned pop-up to me and I’ve totally love the light weight because I do not want to get a different vehicle. And the price is right...however I do want one with a small bathroom. Nice to see that you guys are from my area.
GREAT Video guys! As always! I'm Buying a Camper to crash down in Pensacola when I go fishing down there with my Boat, that I store there. Had one in the past, so pretty familiar with it. Please tell Brant ELVIS said hello! lol....Thanks again guys!
Great video guys!! We had great times in our pop ups, had 2 of them throughout the years, now we have a hard side trailer. Even carry the yak on top of the truck, was at Big Lagoon this year for the 30 mile out campout! Great fun, u have a great channel!!
Cool videos. Have you packed wheel bearings yet? Had those go bad once since those little wheels spin so much faster than the trucks large wheels. Good luck out there. Happy Camping.
Electric coffee pot, electric microwave, electric toaster oven, electric space heater, electric crock pot, electric bread maker, electric griddle, electric deep fryer, electric stand mixer, electric mini-fridge, electric large screen TV, electric heating blankets, electric air conditioner, electric stereo, electric piano. OK I’m done giving you a hard time. Glad to see you guys are out there enjoying camping with family/friends and making memories. Don’t let the nay sayers discourage you. Camp how you want.
What's up brother I met you downtown couple weeks ago and just to let you know I didn't get picked. And I didn't know they made such a thing as a portable ice machine that's pretty cool.
I am so glad you mentioned your electrical plug heating up. Anyone and everyone who has and or will camp with electricity, please, get an electrician to set you up with proper amps and advice. Your safety depends on it. It is not safe to hook a boat load of stuff into a power cord in order to keep the breaker from tripping. Breakers are suppose to trip in order to save you from a fire.
Be safe and happy camping!
Instead of a coffee maker, try a french press. The coffee tastes better and its smaller. U dont need filters. Just need hot water.
Or even better a Aeropress , tastes better then a French press and even smaller and lighter
Or a tea kettle and a pour over filter
Or just cold brew overnight.
When you close it up put damprid in it every 2 months it will help with the moisture
Get rid of the microwave and the toaster oven and get a small convection oven which does both.
Thank you so much! I just bought a used one and I'm 57 single going by myself!
That's awesome. Best of luck to ya!
How’d it go?
I just bought one and I'm 27, I'm a bit scared. But I will never learn if I don't do it. If I don't end up towing it, I'll just renovate it and flip it to sell
Hope you’ve been enjoying your camper!!
I love my camper! It's perfect! I been having such a wonderful time! 💚💛🧡❤️ Ice cold ac just right for these 100° days!
Good tip about unplugging the truck before plugging into the campground power! Would never have thought of that. Thanks!
Typically the power wire from your truck that goes to your camper to charge your camper battery goes through a relay that isolates the vehicle from the trailer when your vehicle ignition is off.
That being said, it still should not be a problem even if the ignition is on. The vehicle will charge the battery and the battery charger in the trailer will charge the battery. No different than having a solar panel hooked up while also plugged into AC power.
you don't need a baking sheet cus you dont have an oven... 5 minutes later they are using a baking sheet with an oven.
Hahhaha.. I thought the same thing myself.. LMFAO!
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My first thought! LOL
But the cookies though lol
My family got use one like your's from my my uncle. We went to Disney. At the camp site a family pulled in late one night next us. They were new to their pop up also. They forgot to put the jack stands down that keeps it from flipping back. Well they went to bed and the trailer bucked up dumping them out of the back slide out. We could not stop laughing but we did help them set up their trailer back up right.
My wife found these cakes that you can dump into a coffee mug and cook in the microwave. several flavors to choose from. Our kids, and us, really love them. We keep these stocked in the camper for us.
Recipes or link to it
re-pack the wheel bearings, those little wheels go around faster than car wheels, not a bad idea to do yearly.
Duane 4 Maybe Not yearly. It a good idea
Lol.. follow up video? How does one "repack wheel bearings"??
@@debbiedragonfly14 depends on hub/spindle. Some trailers are as easy as popping a cap and hooking up a grease gun to the zirk fitting and pumping til all the old grease is out. If not then remove the hub, pop the seal, empty hub, repack with fresh grease and bearings then place new seal.
Debra Converse there are videos that show it step by step. Literally just did it today. Took two hours and I had never done it before. Probably why this video showed up in my feed! Feel really accomplished!
Do not pump till grease comes out! If you do you just ruined your seal. The bearing buddy has a sliding cap that should push out as you grease it. When it's close to the end of travel stop. Also it's not a replacement for packing the bearings just a supplement.
U can use a coffee maker without electricity.. you just need a steam pot or boil water, we use the fire. Then just pour it threw the coffee maker.. boom coffee :)
My family used to own one too and for the most part they just made coffee on the stove.
We bought a refurbished 1995 Coleman Fleetwood Columbia model which is only an 18 foot camper so it doesn't have any slide outs or extra width.. but it's sleeps 6 comfortably 7 if you have to... And hopefully a lot of them are small. But one thing we learned that you must have is extension cords yes and bungee cords. We also keep plenty of insect repellent in the camper so it's always there as well as our small propane containers for our cooking stoves which we also leave in our camper so they're always there when we need them... Small broom for sweeping up the floors and we actually have a very small mini vac that is awesome. We leave that stored in the camper as well when we're not using it. Ours has a brand new air conditioner on top and heater which are actually oversized and work wonderfully. So we stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. We've used it many times and we love it
Enjoy watching “what to pack” videos 👍. I’m retired and for the last 26 months have lived in a self converted, self contained Ford Transit high top cargo van. Traveling this great country of ours pursuing my passion...fishing. Keep up the great work👍
Hopefully I can do that too when it's time to hang it up. Congrats on your life.
Don't need a coffee maker. A French press works great. Just add water and coffee in the evening and in the morning you have smooth, delicious, non-bitter, cold-brewed coffee. If you want it hot put it in the microwave for a minute. If you want it cold serve it over ice.
I had a pop up for 16 yrs and with having 4 kids and two dogs we just upgraded to a 31’ travel trailer, I have to say you have no idea how nice it is not to have to stuff the canvas in as you crank it down, we literally roll up to the campsite, level, and put the stabilizers down. The wife and I have it down to like 8 min. Love your videos, you and Samantha rock!!!!!!
I have a Jayco 1207, very similar to This one. As For The Tires, They are supposed to Last up to Ten Years... They Don't!! I replaced Both Tires and The Spare, complete W/ Wheels Ready to Install for Less than $200 from Amazon! One time Changing A Tire alongside the freeway in a Heavy Rain... 2 bills becomes pretty small price to pay, and they do Add to The outward Appearance a Bunch!! As For The Screw in The Lifting Crank, if you don't have something to keep your Crank Handle from Bottoming out in the receiver you are in for a bunch of Frustration! I determined how far my handle needed to go into the Reciever, then wrapped the Handle Tube w/ Duct tape, to prevent it from sliding deeper into the Tube... made a huge difference, and wont harm the Mechanism in the way they show!
Good video for those who camp with electricity. One thing I would add is checking the date on your tires. Mine were 19 years old, but looked new. My DOT code was 4300!
My wife and I had a brand new Starcraft 12ft Starflyer...it had issues. One thing we learned is do not leave any thing with cloth in the camper...any food of any kind and maybe even take out the mattresses and curtains. You cannot imagine the damage mice can do in one winter to a new camper. The mice chewed holes in the fabric of the beds...chewed holes in the mattresses and there was feces and urine everywhere. We moved on and now have a Rockwood Roo hybrid....I go in there weekly to check for ANY SIGNS of Rodents....trust me they are destructive.
Squirrels are just as bad. They like the taste of plastic on boat storage lockers since most plastic is derived from animal fats.
How to fix that is I put mouse traps and rat poison in the camper when camper is closed up and pop it up every 3 weeks to check traps
You two remind us of us. We started off with a pop up that we got for $2000. It was in very good shape for one that was 12 years old. We enjoyed it for about 5 years. We finally decided to look for a small travel trailer for the reasons you mentioned, the main thing was being able to get in and out of it without having to open it all up and less set up time. We found a 20 foot Jayco for $12000 new last year.
Great videos. We enjoyed them a lot. Great remodeling job you did. Glad you're getting out and enjoying it.
Kim and Vinny, Southbury, CT
after 3 years of camping I have realized, I do NOT need all these kitchen gadgets. I have my double burner and a coffee pot that can go on the burner or the fire. Thanks for sharing your point of view.
I absolutely need more than 1 pot & 1 pan! I do not like cooking on a gas stove, so I bought a 2 burner electric cooktop. It was $20 & a huge improvement. Now I do not have to grill. I like using plastic totes to store all my supplies. I like using paper plates & utensils, but keep steak knives in my camper too. Campgrounds do not want people in pop ups using their sinks to wash(even brush teeth) so it is better not to have to wash dishes. I bought a small Dirt Devil stick vacuum that converts to a handheld, and use that is my camper. It was about $25 and WAY better than sweeping and then using a dust pan and brush! I have a small microwave stored in my camper. And I have brought my Crock Pot, which makes cooking a breeze. And I always use the Crock Pit liners so there is hardly any clean up! I have a battery operated Coleman lantern that throws more light than the camper’s ceiling light. It uses a lot of batteries but is worth it. When the fridge broke it was going to cost a lot of money to replace it, so I bought a portable fridge and use the original fridge as a cupboard. It is a pain to carry in and out of house, but it is too high to keep in camper. These are the things I find essential.
Awwwww you guys make a great couple and love each other you can tell.!God bless,and happy camping!
Just found this video and I noticed it’s five years old hope you both are still out there enjoying pop up life.
I've had my camper for a few years a roll of duck tape and a spray can of flex seal will be important tears are going to happen and a tear in the canvas can cut a trip short
Portable ice makers are THE solution for so many situations.
Our second camper was a little Jayco 806 pop up. I always loved it except for setting up in the summer in Texas. I always thought when it rained the rain hitting the canvas sounded like French fries frying. We had a ton of great memories in our pop up. So glad you guys enjoy yours.
Get yourself a nice Coleman percolator and throw the basket away. Fill the water up to just below the spout. Poor ur coffee into the water and start boiling. Boil for about 7 minutes and remove from heat. Once the boil stops slowly poor a little cold water into the pot and through the spout. That will sink the grounds. Now you will have the best pot of coffee you have ever drank. Check out Kent Rollins RUclips channel for full video!
We have been trying to decided what type camper to buy to start out as beginners. Your vids have convinced us to go the pop-up camper route! Would love to see a vid of how you organize the camper and more of what you cook on ur trips. That Mac and cheese looked awesome! 😋
We've been kicking around the microwave for a while... It really is a good idea we probably wouldn't use a toaster oven... But it's a good thought resume for people that like their french fries, fish sticks, chicken tenders, and pizza roll snacks. I know kids love that stuff and the toaster oven makes them crispy.
there is a breakfast called nostalgia electric retor sertes it has a coffee maker and you can toast bread AND make eggs bancakes. its a grill and toaster make with coffee make all in one for $70. bucks
Regarding Food: Trust me DO NOT leave chips, nuts or anything mice can get to or you'll have droppings all over your camper & you'll need to chase mice out(which hide very well). I would only keep can goods, alcohol or items stored in heavy duty containers. Also make sure to clean out your appliances really well. Mice love crumbs! We've had an RV for 15 years and we've been through it all. ;)
If you hook up to a water line you might want a pressure regulator and some of these places I use a serge protector for the electric. Just a thought
mikeswave2 Good point, a must I think, on the surge protector for shore camping. Thought of it as soon as I seen all those appliances and the melted plug.
Thanks for the information, my wife and I just bought out 1st pop up 3 weeks ago and going camping on June 1 2019
Awesome Eddie!
Hope you had a great time
Love the videos! Sorry Samantha, gotta ask about watching videos or movies and the microwave? I could make it with a few different appliances. I have and air fryer that I have discovered is fenominal for reheating food as well as cooking. It is less wattage than a microwave. Next, gotta have a coffee maker too, just a basic necessity, I concurr. Next, a vacuum sealer. I use mine to reseal chip bags, crackers and anything that can be vac-sealed. A George Foreman grill. Finally, charcoal and some kind of small grill, I can't compromise on that. Personally, camping season has just started for my wife and I up here in NC. I bought a truck bed tent and truck bed air mattress for my Tacoma and we go to some pretty remote places to hunt. Winter is my favorite time to camp. We went twice last year and camped with the temperature in the 30s and loved it. To each his/her own....Love you guys videos! Thanks for sharing!
Great video. I second the microwave. I bbq a week before trip and take pulled pork or brisket in vacuum sealed bags, makes dinner soo easy. I camp out at the beach so proper washing and oiling once home ensures you don't have any rust issues.
Thanks for info..i used have jayco popup...i sold 3 years ago..everything worked..we had a portable generator
Why don't you apply some solar panels on the roof top and BAM, you have your own power!
Invest in bearing buddies. They work great. Also Im my search for cheap tires for my pop up, I realized Walmart will price match tires including online sites. We don’t use our two propane tanks so we just plug in an electric skillet and it’s definitely handy....along with a small microwave, we don’t eat popcorn but we do reheat things leftovers from the camp fire.
I forgot one thing. For storing your camper, add a charcoal moisture absorbent (I bought at Walmart). Just popped our camper up and there was no musty smell
Just bought our first camper ever. A 2010 Jayco 1007 Jay Series. Pick it up this weekend. Thanks for sharing your experiences and giving us ideas.
Great video, we grew up Camping in a Pop Up Skamper pop up camper. Pop Up Camping is Awesome and Fun. When we got home from camping we would unpack and then next day clean the inside and outside really good and then let it air out to make sure really dry then fold it up. You all really have great recommendations for Camping with a Pop Up Camper.
We barely used our stove in the camper. We cook alot on the fire pit. And we bring a small folding table and a coleman stove. We also bring one of those shade tents. But when it's crummy outside we do use it. You can pop popcorn on the fire!
Question, Would you recommend to bring hard liquor like bourbon or vodka to save space on the amount of beer you would normally need to tote for a entire weekend? TIP, My cousin even bakes scratch biscuits in a toaster oven, at hunt camp they turn out great.
i agree about the electric griddle. i upgraded and got a 17 inch blackstone gas griddle. i've stopped using my propane/charcoal grill because the gas griddle is just so much easier and everything can cook on it. keep up the great work.
I've been camping for over 60 years. You have given some very good advice.
Power inverter, deep cycle battery, solar panel on roof all harbor freight now you'll be ready for off grid
Add a multi meter to your tools. Check the outlet before plugging your camper in. Make sure it aint getting a surge.
Love your videos. You are helping myself and my lady with our decision to rent a pop up and eventually buy one!
Great tips you covered the tires but you got to check the wheel bearing too. Thanks
We lost two tires and three wheel bearings in our old pop up. Loved it. We wore it out then gave it away.
Yes the bearings need to be repacked every couple years
When plugging in you camper make sure you have the breaker off on the electric box plug in then turn on breaker
Hey thanks for this video folks! I'm looking to buy our first trailer and I love seeing real feedback! Here's to you and many more camping adventures! Cheers - Darryll
Great suggestions. Here is another idea if you want to not have a coffee pot. I have nescafe 3 n 1 coffee all you need is hot water. The coffee packets have sugar and creamer already added. It does not taste to bad either.
Maxwell house coffee pad filters work good to in darn near any pot you can use ! Stronger with two pads of coffee!!
I use Nescafe also but haven't seen the 3 in 1. Thanks
Nescafe is an abbreviation of No Es Café in spanish... French press.
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Or maybe it's made by Nestle.
Thanks for the information. It always means more coming from someone who has" been there -- done that". Experience is a Great teacher.
You and Samantha rock.
Keep having fun and keep the videos coming.
I didnt realize that stocking a small RV would be like moving into a new house. A year later and I'm still finding things to buy ! My little led headlamp may be my most useful item. Anchor Hocking microwave plates are awesome. They're economical, light weight, and durable. Walmart has some Good Housekeeping storage containers I like too. They're square instead of round like most to take up less space.
Did you pack WD-40? LOL
I had a toaster oven and an electric skillet, with the microwave and never needed any thing else to cook. I had a space heater, fan and TV/disc combo for rainy days. Large cooler that plugged in.
You don’t need a microwave or most of the electric items. Foil and fire are your best friends and a cast iron pan. Camping is about living simple
You don't NEED any electric items, or even a camper.... It's all a balance bro.. some people just like to go out and relax and aren't looking to rough it. We have camped for years with our pop-up and have leaned more heavily toward using microwave/gas grill/electric skillet for food. Just faster and easier.
Oh, I need the electric things. I may be in a camper but I am not a hillbilly!
Couldn't agree more. I have been full time for six months now, cooking everything from scratch in my handy-dandy cast iron skillet on my inside lp stove. A full 20# tank literally lasted for 5 1/2 months cooking nearly every meal at home for one.
Get two small dishpans from Dollar tree and heat water in a pit to wash dishes.
we got a small electric bug zapper this year, works great at a campsite
What make and model?
...I don't think eating chili in a pop up camper is conducive to a harmonious trip lol...
i have a 1993 jayco same as demo and i have it parked top up at the back of my garden under a big ole pine tree. havent slept in it this year its actually been too hot at night but i camped out lots last summer. my friend Bill Williamson gave it to me 3 years ago but he passed away last summer. HAPPYJAYCOING. CMAC
A microwave takes up a lot of space, and it depends on the style of camping. If you’re in a campground or woods and will have a fire going often u can make jiffy pop or kernels in a pot on the burner.
Great video guys and yeah that's great to have a list of things you need and don't need because I always ran into that problem either not bringing enough my dad and I used to Camp when he was around or on vacations or if we brought too much things and then never used a lot of the things we brought getting sent to get me a pop up camper I had started out originally with a pop-up camper and then work my way up to having a couple different pull behind trailers to even at one point having a motorhome but I've been going in a morgue Greene mode and like the views that you have out of pop up and everything it seems like you're more in the nature but still having a little conveniences of home that way
That one thing I would highly recommend and something I just purchased this year if you ever go off grid are one of those little inverter generators they are super quiet you can be holding a conversation with somebody and I had one person this year when I showed them the generator they were walking over to it they said all you got that running and it's not one of the Hondas this is a Champion 2000w generator it is last year's model so it is a square tube when but it will run at 25% load 9 hours on a full tank of fuel I have ran a ceramic heater with it on the low setting and it will run for six hours on a full tank of fuel that's pretty good for an electric heater it even is strong enough to start and run a 5000 BTU window air conditioner it will also run after the air conditioner is started a floor fan like one of those $35 ones you get at Walmart so I am very pleased with that generator I would highly recommend getting one if you want something that's quiet and fuel-efficient and even have a new model out now that runs on propane as well as gas but happy camping and I'm definitely looking forward to doing more next summer
I love my toaster oven! Casseroles, pizza, toast, pizza (I prefer to reheat food in it rather than the microwave)
Microwave,coffee maker,space heater?your suspose to ruff it ! (Coleman stove,percolator,blankets and or sleeping bags)Try pop up camping with a family. Whole new set of rules-hope you enjoy pop up camping.
Loved your video. Up you guys sure do love your electronics. Skip the microwave, toaster oven and a few more item. But add a Bluetooth stereo system
On those little space heaters get two they are cheap and small and worth having a back up, they do on occasion DIE.
When I worked for the U.S. Forestry many years ago we used to call those pop up trailers "Bear lunchboxes". And you should've seen the expression on some campers faces when I told them that. But, after a few seconds, I would tell them the Bears would go in there for food to eat but won't eat people.
Po Popo any advice on camping in a bear area in a pop up ? Just keep it clean and store your food in a hanging bag?
Bring some special awning repair tape it works and it hold and will repair small holes or small leaks or rips in canvas. Duck tape won't hold but this stuff will.
Good idea on the extension cord. Im going to do that. If yiur ever in Louisiana check out Bouge Chitto state park in Franklinton Louisiana. Its awesome.
Not sure you covered this in any other vid but make sure you check the bolts on the AC they loosen up over time and the seal will leak
If you have a microwave, the Tupperware stack cooker is an investment but full meals in 20 or less min with almost no effort! And I don’t even sell TW! 😂 I just love mine that much.
I would add a small hand coffee grinder to the supply's that way you can have fresh ground locally roasted beans instead of year old pre ground stale Folgers
You can't run all those appliances simultaneously unless you're wired into a 30/50-amp outlet and a cord to handle that amount of power. Most electrical poles that have a 50 amp outlet also will have a 30 and 20 amp outlets.
Haha... should be "electric appliances you can bring". Just kidding thanks for the video. However, we have no power hookups while we camp at least as often as when we do, so we tend not to bring electric appliances. Microwave popcorn while camping seems near sacrilegious lol... we don't even eat that at home anymore since real popcorn is SO much better.
Off the grid, for sure, excepting the electric coffee maker, the heater, the air conditioning, the toaster oven, the microwave, the electric blanket, the towel warmer, the waffle maker, the curling iron, the blow dryer, the grill, the mixer, the......... Ha!
also the espresso/latte maker.......
Roughing it.
Can't forgot the dishwasher.
Yay we've had our pop up for a couple years and this is good information.
One of the biggest and most important thing on any trip camping or not and nobody hit on it you got to take toilet paper!!!!!?!!!!!!! Lol
Great video thanks Jack..
I love you guys. It's obvious neither of you were in Scouts. LOL We have been camping for years and don't have ANY electrical appliances in our camper. We have a gas stove inside and a campfire outside with cast iron cookware. I agree we only have one pot and one fry pan. We always camp in campgrounds that have full hookups. We actually lived in our camper for 8 months through the winter in Florida and between the heater and our down comforters we made out fine. Best wishes camping, it's great fun!
Thank you! Learn to make popcorn over coals; no microwave or really anything kitchen items needing electricity. Learn how to cook over a fire, coals or campstove! Way to much stuff to tote around for me but hey knock yourself out!
You guys are plugging in WAY to much electrical items. The plug is hot because you are pulling too many amps. You will die if it catches on fire, keep that in mind. Even if you wake up, you will likely not have time to escape. Good video. Don't leave electric items plugged in when not being used.
New sub from Tampa..native Floridian here..born and raised in Tampa area but lived in Jax before...Nice little pop-up...I'm a big rv fan here..I've had many RV's as you can see from my channel..take care and be safe out there! oh and many would kill for your great tan!!
Thanks for stopping by Chris !
I have a 2011 Jayco Sport 8 and I can’t for the life of me figure out how to put up the awning! Any change you could put up a video on how to do that?
Coffee makers are also excellent for rehydrating freeze dried meals
Amen on the ice maker,we us it every trip love your videos
HOW DO YOU NOT HAVE A MILLION SUBS? Thanks for the video man.
I wish I knew ! Lol thanks!
He's picked up 25k in less than 3 months! Cruising right along to 100k!
Thanks YAK & Samantha. Sounds like lots of Fun.
We bought ours thinking the people are so nice we trusted them and we drove 100 miles to buy it. We got it home and plugged it in and a squiring noise was crazy loud it had a bad converter
We make our popcorn over open fire. We make smores over an open fire. You don't need all of those appliances. A tv? An ice maker? Microwave and toaster oven? Do you do anything while you're camping or do you just hang around the camper cooking things and flipping channels? The electrical shouldn't matter when you plug the camper in. It doesn't run off campground electric til you change the switch. If it's blowing breakers, you should have that checked.
Y’all have the cutest dog ever.
Thanks!
I enjoy watching your videos and learning from you guys .. Keep the video rolling..
Thanks Tim !
I agree on the ice maker. We got one for our class B camper van. Wife likes lots of ice in her water, no beer.
My burners work fine but I still cook over a open campfire I love cooking over a open fire 🔥😁 love the vid guys
Hey thanks for the info. I’m in the market and still debating on travel trailer vs pop-up. My daughter mentioned pop-up to me and I’ve totally love the light weight because I do not want to get a different vehicle. And the price is right...however I do want one with a small bathroom. Nice to see that you guys are from my area.
Great info you two thank you.
GREAT Video guys! As always! I'm Buying a Camper to crash down in Pensacola when I go fishing down there with my Boat, that I store there. Had one in the past, so pretty familiar with it. Please tell Brant ELVIS said hello! lol....Thanks again guys!
New subscriber… thx for sharing this info. 😊
Great video guys!! We had great times in our pop ups, had 2 of them throughout the years, now we have a hard side trailer. Even carry the yak on top of the truck, was at Big Lagoon this year for the 30 mile out campout! Great fun, u have a great channel!!
Cool videos. Have you packed wheel bearings yet? Had those go bad once since those little wheels spin so much faster than the trucks large wheels. Good luck out there. Happy Camping.
Electric coffee pot, electric microwave, electric toaster oven, electric space heater, electric crock pot, electric bread maker, electric griddle, electric deep fryer, electric stand mixer, electric mini-fridge, electric large screen TV, electric heating blankets, electric air conditioner, electric stereo, electric piano. OK I’m done giving you a hard time. Glad to see you guys are out there enjoying camping with family/friends and making memories. Don’t let the nay sayers discourage you. Camp how you want.
There is no point in getting a site with electric hookup if you are not going to use the electricity!
Holy crap! I wanna go camping with you guys!! I was expecting some granola eating minimalist, you're baking freakin cookies! 🍪🍪👍👍
Got to have a dutch oven those things are versatile
Jack You forgot the bailing wire and duct tape, these are great tools you can't do without!
LOL! Keep'em tite!
Along with his trusty never failed WD-40....... come on Jack you're forgetting ol blue lol jk
What's up brother I met you downtown couple weeks ago and just to let you know I didn't get picked. And I didn't know they made such a thing as a portable ice machine that's pretty cool.
Awesome ! Nice meeting you !