2008 Easter camping trip

[SheBantam]

I still have to do EVERYTHING, since I had the respiratory infection last week, I am just feeling up to loading up now.  Will try to get some of the drawers in the truck tonight (some are in the minivan, some are in the shed, some are in the Bantam...and my water 5 gallon jug and carrier.
I am going to pull a Turkey and dumplings out of the freezer and we will have that on Thursday night. Then worry about the store on Saturday.
Also need clothes, took them out of the camper back in the fall...If I forget anything...Walmart is NOT too far...and it is a SuperCenter, just French Creek side of Morganstown.

[SheBantam]

I am up for suggestions on how to remove my nightstand and add a full sized bed.  Those benches are as wide as a sleeping bag, but that is not really wide at all.

We might have a mod going this weekend if I can get some viable ideas.
And with Lowes or Home Depot by the SuperWalmart, I can get everything but the mattress there and could run to Reading for a cheap light Full sized mattress (I have to be able to lift it to get to the waterheater (or make a hole in the paneling to flip the winterizing switch/lever).

I was thinking about velcroing a couple of under the bed drawers to the floor, for storage under there.

I also need an option for my spare tire, it under the bench INSIDE the trailer. Clearance on this trailer is VERY VERY low and the door is on the backside, so no bumper spare tire holders.

[dademt]

So Paula, I guess this means we need to bring tools?

[tlhdoc]

Just brought my box of winter camping supplies out of the attic.  I will put it in the camper then all I need to add is fresh food.

[tlhdoc]

I should be in the campground about 48 hours from now.

[SheBantam]

So Paula, I guess this means we need to bring tools?

I have some, May load my battery operated set (18 volt???), but hey, you probably have things I would not think of...though I may be the only woman in the group (with a husband that is) to have my very own electric miter saw...no that stays home, NOTHING is that sensitive it need that kind of trim work.

And I can have some REAL FUN renovating, Raymond said it will be too cold for him and he is staying home...

So Scott you are volunteering to help?? Or are you volunteering Nicole??? I'll accept all the help my little trailer will allow. Remeber it is as wide as a popup and only an 11' box.

[dademt]

I will be glad to help however I can.

[SheBantam]

Actually at 2:00 AMish this morning (the phone rang, woke us up and I could not get back to sleep) I realized I have most everything but two little pieces of wood and a mattress...So this may be easier than I thought...yes famous last words...

This CabinA is set up to use the table as a bed, with an insert so it is full sized, because that took up too much room, we abandoned that idea, and that I need extra cushioning for my back...the table/bed and nightstand just was not practical for 2 people.

Well I still have the table and the insert. All I need to do is to remove the night stand, put in two pieces of wood to support the insert, by the wall at the same level as the existing pieces in front of the nightstand. Like what you have on your popups when you make the table into a bed.

I need to cut a hole in the paneling below the bench to be able to turn the lever to the WH by-pass. I need to move the electric plug on the night stand to the bench, it will have to be near the converter to make it actually usable/reachable.  Electricity is not my strong point. I know enough to turn off the power. I think I can disconnect it and remount it to the bench.

I may need tips on cutting the cushions (boy am I glad that Raymond is not coming) and using velcro to finish them. It may be easier with the zippers to just take the cushions out, cut them down and get new fabric at the Walmart in Morgantown, and use the self sticking velcro and liquid stuff that can be used for seams.  No I do not sew.  Have a brand new sewing machine still in the box and get free lessons, just have not gone to take them...I guess I need to.

[my toys]

The only woman in the group with an electric miter saw?  
Paula, You have never seen my workshop.  Among my toys, I have a sliding compound miter saw with a laser sight.

[order191]

Hope someone gets this message...we had to cancel this trip because Terri's father died a few days ago and we're flying to Houston for the funeral which is Tuesday. I was able to get most of my money back anyway.

[dademt]

Hope someone gets this message...we had to cancel this trip because Terri's father died a few days ago and we're flying to Houston for the funeral which is Tuesday. I was able to get most of my money back anyway.

So sorry to hear.  Will keep you and yours in our prayers.  We did miss having you there.

[dademt]

Well, made it back safe and sound. I think I am still full from eating so much this weekend. It was great seeing friends again. Can't wait for the next trip. Next month just seems so far away. I must say however that this was a very nice campground and would want to go back again in the future. Didn't even use a full tank of gas up/back/driving around. Hickory run is 2 tanks and I will not say how many N/S lake is from here.
 
Hey Paula, is this the time I can start the rumors going about how you burned part of your camper this weekend?

[SheBantam]

Hope someone gets this message...we had to cancel this trip because Terri's father died a few days ago and we're flying to Houston for the funeral which is Tuesday. I was able to get most of my money back anyway.

My COndolences John and Terri.  I understand why you missed the trip, maybe next time.

[SheBantam]

I made it home.  Forgot about you Nancy, yes you probably have much much more than I do when it comes to mechanical toys...

Yes Scott a 1/4 tank each way for me, that is WONDERFUL!!.  But then I am pulling a much tinier trailer...

Got the mod done and it is WONDERFUL!! also.  I think I suprised Scott, because bu the time he and his family got there, I had figured out what to do and had mmost of it done...The electric was shut off in the trailer, I had dis mantled the plug and had bare wires. I had run an extension out to the main box and had power for the tools and my lap-top so I could also have music.

You do not just pull a nightstand out of an a-liner, it is screwed, and glued and wires and waterlines were in there too, I ended up using my new saber saw and putting it out, finishing off with a hand saw and jerking the bad-boy out, leaving the bottom almost intact (got carried away with the sutting and cut the main support to the bench...

Scott to the rescue...Nicole is sooo lucky, he is quite handy with the stuff that scared me...he wired the electric plug, And hooked it to the mount. I had one of those that the only thing you need to do is drill a hole or two for the wires, and it mounts to the wall, like a picture..., He cleaned up the whack job I did on the paneling and showed me where I needed to cut some more of the frame to the nghtstand so my table would fit. he also fixed the support that I got carried away with and cut in 2...no, not with super glue, but with a piece of angle iron that he strightened.  Then last but not least, he cut a hole so I could make a cut in the paneling so I could crawl under twice a year and flip the WH bypass...

Then he came back and invited me to Shady Maple for dinner, but I wanted to get done and really was NOT hungry.  

I put in the bed supports, and then laid the insert and table...Everything fit together soooooo nice, then I rolled the full sized mattress to the door (I still had it in the plastic) and got it into the trailer, but getting it ACROSS the trailer took everything I had, then I cleared off the counter by the sink, and the other stand, andpulled it up there, then turned and twisted it and it all of a sudden fell into place...I almost fell on top of it I was soooo tired,

The cushions went into the truck to go into the shed. The new set of sheets came out of the truck, I unfolded my memory foams, and put them on, the heated mattress pad, and then the sheets. Topped with one fully opened extra large Cabellas sleeping bag. and I had a REAL bed.

Turned on the mattress warmer to 5 and that was where it stayed all night to soothe my worn body, because if it was a part that could move...it hurt (not to mention the wind Thursday night sort of jerked the door and I had my tool box in my hand and I slid out the door onto the ground...It was no small drop either...)  I still ache a little, Raymond this afternnon pushed in the mattress a minute and pronounced it OK.

[tlhdoc]

John and Terri I am sorry for your loss.

I had a nice time on the trip.  Just wish it was longer.  I was surprised how quickly an aliner will burn...