What's Your PUP Wish List?

[keeperdog]

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?

[fritz_monroe]

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.

[Kelly]

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.   [/FONT]

[Shelbs]

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!

[wavery]

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: .

[griffsmom]

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
 
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.

[keeperdog]

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.

[keeperdog]

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: .

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

[tlhdoc]

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

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.

[tlhdoc]

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.

[Billy Bob]

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

[eo19]

Where can a get a drill attachment to put up the roof and operate the stabilizers on my 2000 Coleman Utah?

[griffsmom]

Where 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.

[wavery]

Where 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=47991
It 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=7426
I have A/C on mine. That makes a big difference.

[tlhdoc]

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.

The Socket Genie works for both the lift and the crank down stabelizers on a Coleman/Fleetwood PU.