San Clemente SB Jul 20-22 '07 Blufftop Group Site

[kimrb266]

It's my understanding from my parents and others that the bigger "automatic" fridges draw a fair amount of 12v power to operate the electronics and the gas valve.

We know from experience that when dry camping for several days, the battery will be drained after a day or two (even w/conservation). Most components in the TT/HTT use some battery/electric power to keep it running (even if in small amounts), i.e. fridge, furnace, water pump, water heater, etc. Our battery was drained on our 2nd day at Morro Bay, it was so bad that we used the last bit of power (not much at all left) along w/ dh pushing to get our slide in. We were EXTREMELY primitive at Carpenteria because we had NOTHING. We couldn't extend the slide (boy, was that a tight fit), we had to do dishes at the dishwashing sink, had to take public showers and used our lantern for lights.
 
When we got home from our trip, dh called the mfg's of all the units that didn't work during our dry spell and found that ALL use electric to keep them running. They don't use much, maybe as much as a trickle but it adds up. Being we are going to Yosemite in a couple weeks, we purchased a new generator to charge our battery during our stay and maybe give me a few little extras while dry camping.

[Dee4j]

We took a slight detour on the way home- 6 nights at Doheny State Beach.  Got to say it was a great trip overall.  I really loved the San Clemente group site, especially in comparison to the string of typical camping neighbors we had at Doheny.  

What's all this about batteries?  Our pair of six year old U2200's ran all systems for 8 nights no problem.  Of course unlike the fridges in hybrids ours doesn't require electricity (though it will hold 1.5 gallons of ice cream).  

Thanks all for coming.  I'm going to try to get the same group site next July and August for at least 3 nights each time.  Definitely plenty of room for 10 trailers- even big ones.  (two rows of four in the main area plus two where Sue & Dave were).  This will give as much room as many RV parks give you.

if you are referring to Sue's post..that is because Dave has sleep apnea and has to have a machine on all night...which SUCKS battery power big time

well I drove thru there this weekend just to see what the group site looked  like and I guess with PU's you can get 10 in putting one in front of the other but if the guy in the back wants  out he has to wait. Most of our Hybrids are running 30' by 18 wide

sorry..I don't see it... Dan was with me and he agreed with me

[kimrb266]

Jim, we are planning on attending the rally that Laura mentioned at Lopez lake but if you plan a rally in San Clemente again, WE ILL COME.  Had a great time and enjoyed talking with all.

[BootheBunch]

No dry camping for me.  

Lisa

[JimQPublic]

I believe Lisa has defined the great divide among campers.

[kimrb266]

Lisa:  All you'd need to to is get a generator, fill your water tanks and you'll be fine.  Your generator will give you power for microwave, TV, lites, etc.  At San Clemente, they have a drain at the water spicket that you can pour your grey water and your CP can handle a weekend trip, if not, Brandon can just dump it as he usually does in the nearby restroom.   It's a piece of cake.

[TheViking]

No dry camping for me.
 
Lisa

 
The Generator is coming, right Lisa???  Running out of excuses aren't you?

[wavery]

No dry camping for me.  

Lisa

Who said anything about DRY camping........There are always Cactus Coolers......... :!

[Azusateach]

Lisa, you ought to check out the pictures of Funrover's weekend of dry camping at the Dillon, CO campground (in the Dry Camping forum).  THAT'S why it's worth it to forego some of "softer" things in life ...  That view is priceless!

[griffsmom]

I believe Lisa has defined the great divide among campers.

Not sure why it has to be viewed as divisive. Whether one doesn't mind, or perhaps even likes, camping w/o electricity/water/sewer, or whether one prefers the amenities that hook ups afford, we all still have a love of camping in common. I really have never been able to understand how there can be hierarchies of "acceptable" styles of camping. Is it really so egregious if someone likes to use a microwave or watch a little tv while camping? Ultimately, aren't we all wussies to purist tenters or even those who choose to sleep directly under the stars? I think most of us started out in tents and now we all have moved on (note that I didn't say "up") to different styles of camping that makes each of us more comfortable in our own particular way, be it PU, chalet, hybrid, TT, TH, or MOHO. Ultimately, we all sit around the same campfire, and that's one of the great things about this group--you are welcome and accepted regardless of your camping "style." I hope we never lose that quality.

[TheViking]

CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!!!!!!

[griffsmom]

CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!!!!!!

That's what I'm talking about...:rolleyes:

[BootheBunch]

The Generator is coming, right Lisa???  Running out of excuses aren't you?

Actually, no.  I mean, yes, I know Bran is getting the generator, I suppose.  But, we are having a circuitry problem...and the battery is still being drained, causing a problem.  So, lucky for me...I might not have to dry-camp until that problem is fixed!  

BTW, I sure hate dirt!

Lisa

[wavery]

Not sure why it has to be viewed as divisive. Whether one doesn't mind, or perhaps even likes, camping w/o electricity/water/sewer, or whether one prefers the amenities that hook ups afford, we all still have a love of camping in common. I really have never been able to understand how there can be hierarchies of "acceptable" styles of camping. Is it really so egregious if someone likes to use a microwave or watch a little tv while camping? Ultimately, aren't we all wussies to purist tenters or even those who choose to sleep directly under the stars? I think most of us started out in tents and now we all have moved on (note that I didn't say "up") to different styles of camping that makes each of us more comfortable in our own particular way, be it PU, chalet, hybrid, TT, TH, or MOHO. Ultimately, we all sit around the same campfire, and that's one of the great things about this group--you are welcome and accepted regardless of your camping "style." I hope we never lose that quality.

OOOOOH- My GOOOOOOOOOD, she muust be a LAAAAWYER!!

[griffsdad]

 

What about those
 
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