We are fairly new to PUP camping. We bought our unit last year but only got to camp in it a couple of times. So we are still in the hunter/gatherer mode as far as our gear.
I'm sitting here dreaming of camping season and making out my wish list of things I would like to have for my PUP. Some are big, some not so big.
BAL Leveler
BAL Single Tire Chock
Sway bar attachment
Drill attachment (the socket thing) for raising roof
Drill attachment for lowering trailer jacks
Gizmo bed end covers
Bike Rack
2nd propane tank
New cookware that stores easily (removable handles)
Dutch Oven (moose makes me hungry)
Electric heater to save propane
New thermostat for our furnace
Storage shelves or drawers for camper clutter
Tekonsha brake controller
Rooftop softside luggage carrier for TV
While we are at it, a new TV (dreaming big here)
That is it so far, I will add to my list as new stuff comes to mind. :)
What is on your PUP wish list?
I can honestly say that as of this minute, I have little on my wish list. Of course I have only had the pup for a month and used it 1 time. I just ordered a BAL leveler, so that's off it. The only other thing at this moment is reverse lights, and I haven't decided yet what direction I'm headed for that mod, driving lights or integrated reverse lights thru the OEM lens.
That's easy ... the only thing on my PU's wish list is to get out of the garage and go camping!!!
She got lots of new toys in the off-season ~ bunkend covers, Hot Water on Demand, ceramic heater, toaster to name a few ~ and really wants us to try them out. :D [/FONT]
Kevin, I added almost everything on your list over the winter. So my list is pretty short compared to your's. I will tell you that the things I would keep/ move to the top of your list are the BAL products, attachments for the drill (make sure you have a powerful drill) and the Prodigy brake control. After only one trip in '06, I can already attest to them making the hard parts of camping alot easier. The BAL Leveler and chock will reall help get rid of any sway or shake in the camper when you walk around. The drill to raise/lower roof and stabs is a dream come true. And the Prodigy is so good that you'll forget you're towing anything... It's that smooth.
We look forward to hearing your input as these items are added to your gear and you get to use them!
Enjoy!
Like Shelbs said, if you're going to get the drill attachment, you'll need to make sure that you have a 1/2" double reduction geared HD drill motor.
I bought a couple different ones and ended up returning them. I finally got this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7426
and it works great.
I also have a TV on my wish list. I have a few things that precede it though and I'm not willing to give up my 18MPG (while towing). I can be a little flexible but I hate funding terrorism :swear: .
There isn't much still out there that DH and I haven't bought yet. Maybe that's why it takes us so long to set up and take down camp. :eyecrazy:
One thing I would encourage you to add to your wish list is a camping mat. We bought ours from the PUT store and it is one of the best investments we made. Here's the link: http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=912_mat&Category_Code=Camp (//%22http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=912_mat&Category_Code=Camp%22)
It's made out of a heavy vinyl and comes in about 3 or 4 colors. We love ours! It keeps the dirt out of the camper, is easily kept clean while camping with a quick sweep of the broom, is an absolute God-send in the rain, when that same dirt turns to mud, is easy to clean at home--just hose it off--and it dries quickly. We originally had one of the those cheap fake astro turf style grass rugs from HD but the rubber backing was constantly disintegrating all over the place and it was difficult to wash and took ages to dry. We've had our PUT mat for more than three years now and it goes with us on every trip. :)
Oooooh, yes, I wanted one of those camping mats and forgot to list it. One of our camping buddies has one and it is much better than the green astro turf we use now. But I may have to wait and add that one on next year. I am going to focus on the really big things I want first. Brake control tops the list, then the BAL leveler and chock. Then I will reevaluate my needs as we go along.
Quote from: waveryLike Shelbs said, if you're going to get the drill attachment, you'll need to make sure that you have a 1/2" double reduction geared HD drill motor.
I bought a couple different ones and ended up returning them. I finally got this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7426
and it works great.
I also have a TV on my wish list. I have a few things that precede it though and I'm not willing to give up my 18MPG (while towing). I can be a little flexible but I hate funding terrorism :swear: .
I have an 18v cordless with that is rated for 390 in-lbs of torque in the high torque setting. I was hoping this would do the job. Is it enough or will I have to buy another drill?
B/D Firestorm 18V High Torque
Quote from: keeperdogI have an 18v cordless with that is rated for 390 in-lbs of torque in the high torque setting. I was hoping this would do the job. Is it enough or will I have to buy another drill?
B/D Firestorm 18V High Torque
That should be enough torque to lift the roof. Do you know if the drill has plastic or metal gears? If the gears are plastic they may be destroyed over time. I use a DeWalt 987 to lift the roof of my PU. It barely does the job. My roof is heavy. Many others use this drill and don't have any problems.:)
My wish list is short.
A BAL single wheel chock and a new Coleman propane oven (not the folding oven) and the winning power ball ticket so I can retire and do what I like...camping.:)
As far as a drill I just purchased one at Sears. It is on sale for $59, it's their hammer drill although I really don't need the hammer feature but for $59 it's a 6 amp motor that raises my roof with a air conditioner on it so fast I have to slow it down (it has variable speeds) because I don't think it's good for the roof to go up that FAST. I got a corded one because most of the sites will have electric and we are doing a month long trip and I just didn't want to deal with charging a drill. Here it is if anyone is interested in it.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00910137000
Where can a get a drill attachment to put up the roof and operate the stabilizers on my 2000 Coleman Utah?
Quote from: eo19Where can a get a drill attachment to put up the roof and operate the stabilizers on my 2000 Coleman Utah?
The PUT store sells a socket jenie attachment:
http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=4SJenie&Category_Code=RV For the Coleman, I think the drill attachment only works on the roof, but not the stabilizers.
Quote from: eo19Where can a get a drill attachment to put up the roof and operate the stabilizers on my 2000 Coleman Utah?
You can get 1/2" or 3/8" socket adapters for your drill motor then use whatever size socket that the jack takes. I have one that I use on my Bal-leveler. That uses a 3/4" socket. I got a package of 3 different size adapters at Harbor Freight for $3.
As for the drill motor.....I bought one that was 400 inch lbs of torque and a 10 Amp motor:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47991It wouldn't lift the roof. I had to return it and get one with double reduction gears:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7426I have A/C on mine. That makes a big difference.
Quote from: griffsmomThe PUT store sells a socket jenie attachment: http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=4SJenie&Category_Code=RV
For the Coleman, I think the drill attachment only works on the roof, but not the stabilizers.
The Socket Genie works for both the lift and the crank down stabelizers on a Coleman/Fleetwood PU.:)
Nothing much left on our wish list except we WISH to go camping!!!! :> We've bought about all we need or want to set up..now we just need some time and decent weather to go!
Quote from: tlhdocThat should be enough torque to lift the roof. Do you know if the drill has plastic or metal gears? If the gears are plastic they may be destroyed over time. I use a DeWalt 987 to lift the roof of my PU. It barely does the job. My roof is heavy. Many others use this drill and don't have any problems.:)
I have no idea on the gears. My roof is heavy, though, on the big Viking we have plus AC on top. I'll have to give it a whirl and see what happens. Of course, it ain't exactly the end of the world if we have to crank it up manually. Especially when my oldest son gets about 2 more years of growth on him. :D
I was thinking about the Bal single wheel chock as well. Looks like a great addition to the pup. I currenlty use stackable lynks levelers, but they do not prevent shaking.
New TV - picked up in Feb
New fresh water hose - picked up last week.
New receiver lock - picked up last week.
Warm Michigan weather - Waiting .... Waiting ..... still waiting.
My wish is mostly pricy stuff and rated by order of importance:
1. Brake controller - Prodigy ( ah, how do we get the hubby to install :p )
2. Yakima Rack for my Full size truck for the kayaks
3. one of those fancy mats out front - found a local guy on Ebay who sells em $20 cheaper so looking forward to it. We use astro turf and it works but it's hideous and I hate packing it, it HOLDS in the dirt.
4. I know a down the road wish list item is to re-do the interior - it doesn't need to be done at all, but I'd love to. I like to change it to red gingham, checks and bandana materials, I think it would look so retro cowboy (I know all the guys are enjoying that part of my list :D )
Our wish list has dwindle down to almost nothing so far but we haven't camp a day in our PU yet but here is what we got so far.
March 25th - Picked up our new 2006 Santee Fe with air conditioner installed and so far have added these toys.
* Solar Gizmos Covers
* Memory Foam for both bunks
* BAL Leveler
* Water Hose - 1 25ft and 1 10 footer
* Water Pressure regulator
* RV Matt
* Heavy Duty Drill to raise the Roof and stabilizers
* Grey Water holding tank
* Several see thru totes for storing stuff
* E Z FoldZ Step Stool
* 5 cup electric drip coffee maker
* 9 cup percolator coffee maker for the stove when dry camping
* Electric griddle to make breakfast on outside, this is great for pancakes, bacon and eggs. We have used one for years when renting cottages and I highly recommend everyone to bring one along. And you'll save on your propane.
* Home made sand pads installed on the stabilizers
If I'm missing anything I'm all ears for suggestions.
Oh You guys are making me drool. I have been adding a bit each month, so the bill doesn't look that big for this coming season. We have purchased:
Paha Que Outhouse
Gizmo Bunk End covers
Hanging Canvas storage unit
Next will add:
Sterilite Storage Containers
Coleman Hot Water on Demand
Bal Leveller
New Mat
Bug Screen for EZ up
may have to pick up new battery as well
But we have had other repairs & expenses so may have to wait a bit.
Lots of mods I need to do. I keep looking at everyone's pictures and getting more ideas.
Mods:
-adding hinges to under seat storage as well as doors to side for easier access
-hangers for canvas storage units
- outside PVC pole holder
- have to fix awning
- changing end curtains
and on and on
Shelly
For our list, we'd like to get done this year ;)
Bal Leveler and wheel chock
Gizmos bunk covers
Reflectix inserts in bunk end windows
Good quality awning mat
Dual propane tank rack
Prodigy brake controller
TV (as in Tele) antenna
Good awning strap down set up.
We have gathered just about all we can haul:
We have about everything listed above cept I still use blocks to level.
We use a Revere drip coffee maker...one tank atop the other, basket in the middle for ground coffee....idiot proof
No need for a drill motor....our has hydraulic lift system.
After years of getting stuff together we have made ours very comfortable.
As our pup ages I am getting concerned about possible malfuntion of one part or another and have been putting together a nice tool kit.
I just bought, to carry in the pup, a small floor jack. $29 at sears with carrying case, 29 lbs, 2 1/4 ton cap.
I have vowed to fix things as they go wrong and not let repairs get out of hand.
This baby has to last me the rest of my camping days.
After camping with the boy scouts and the marines I don't have a very big list. I found I can get by easily enough without much.
Of course the bal stuff would be nice.
It looks like I started with the hard to find item. When I was growing up we had Skamper pop up, (early 70's or late 60's), that came with a Porti Poti that had both a built in removable holding tank and a pass through valve under the tank for hooking to a sewer line. What ever happened to those?
All I can find are the ones that are either/or.
Has anyone seen one like that?
Second LP tank
Grill to run off the second LP tank
A spit for cooking chicken over an open fire. (Hard to find, but I don't want to use sticks).
Battery
Bicycle Rack for back of Carevan
New awning
Awning mat
I'm considering installing a built in heater. (I'm waiting to see how much cold weather camping we do first).
And a girl friend that loves camping and sail boating as much as I do.
Guess I might have more of a wish list that I thought, but I end up buying it before it can be put on a list.
Went to WalMart today, picked up a few things. Got a propane extension hose to run another appliance off our 30" T. Bought a water container and a funnel to help fill our water tank when we don't have water hookups. And, bought a 6 cup percolating coffee pot. Found the 8 cup and 9 cup versions in the camping department, but I'm the only one who drinks coffee in our family. I found a nice 6 cup version in the cookware area for about $10.
Also stopped at Home Depot to pick up materials to build a shelf over our clothes drawers, as described more completely in my Countdown thread.
Quote from: KellyShe got lots of new toys in the off-season ~ bunkend covers, Hot Water on Demand, [/FONT]
I didn't know there was enough room in a pup for on demand hot h20. Can you post a pick of how you installed it?
Thanks,
Quote from: TroutBumI didn't know there was enough room in a pup for on demand hot h20. Can you post a pick of how you installed it?
Thanks,
Not the kind you put in your house ...
Coleman makes a portable one. Check it out here. I got to see SkipP's in action last summer and that thing is truly awesome! I'm thinking about buying the carrying case too ...
Haven't figured out where I'm going to store it when we're camping ... if it fits it may just go under DS's bed when we're not using it.
That is really kewl. I want one (wish away)
So far I just use a hand held solar shower that I leave on the hood of my nice shiny dark blue truck for 20 minutes. I guess it "on demand" if I don't mind demanding it 20 minutes in advance.
Quote from: TroutBumThat is really kewl. I want one (wish away)
So far I just use a hand held solar shower that I leave on the hood of my nice shiny dark blue truck for 20 minutes. I guess it "on demand" if I don't mind demanding it 20 minutes in advance.
LOL
We used a solar shower for the first 5 seasons that we camped. Sprung a leak last season and decided to upgrade! The hot water on demand was a birthday gift to me ... it was one of those birthdays that ends in zero. :D
Quote from: Kelly... it was one of those birthdays that ends in zero. :D
I just had the one that starts with 3. Two weeks later I was diagnosed with a ruptured L5/S1 disk in my back. I had surgery a month ago yesterday. 4 weeks of no lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk down, 2 very long weeks to go until I can fish and crank up the roof of my PUP. I am about ready to knaw my arm off.
but I digress...
as for birthday presents: I am still working off the PUP. I should earn enough birthday presents to pay it off by the time I have the one that ends in 5.