camping

  1. DH

    New camping family this past summer

    Hello all! My family and I bought our first camper this past June and are loving it so far. It's a 2024 Salem FSX 178 bhsk. I am in the middle of a thermostat upgrade if anyone wants to help me out with a couple of quick wiring questions!!
  2. WA

    Overnight camping

    Has anyone stayed at Wagon West Park in Salome az. And like or not.
  3. DI

    New member. 6yrs of fulltime camping.

    Hi All, New member here. Military, living the camper life for 6yrs now. I've got a Solitude ST321RL. Just joined so I can get the occasional questioned answered by other knowledgeable members. V/r, Dave
  4. 2022 Flagstaff 27KS

    Fall Camping Trip

    I finally made my first camping trip with the new truck and camper (3,300 Lbs.) setup a 3 - 4 hour trip with the first hour getting through the major metro urban sprawl traffic, then I towed at 65 MPH using 87 octane gas, as the terrain is mostly flat with a few minor inclines. With the bed...
  5. SW

    Leer High Rise #122 Truck Camper Topper - $2,400 (Eldorado at Santa Fe)

    This is a BRAND NEW topper - 3 months old. We bought it thinking it was going to meet our camping needs but we realized we need a different camping set up for our family. This topper is a great addition with lots of space inside for hauling or whatever your needs are for a truck topper or camper...
  6. Chuck754

    Water Filter For Dry Camping

    Heading into the mountains for 10 days and need a way to utilize/filter creek water. I have a 6 gallon water container with a spout that fits my water tank inlet. But I would like to filter the water or at least eliminate the larger debris that might cause a problem with the on-board...
  7. DI

    Camping Newbie

    Greetings from Atlantic Canada.
  8. Corn-Belt

    Camping in freezing weather

    I have a new Cherokee Wolf Pup 16FQW with tankless water heater, and tank heaters on my fresh, gray, and black water tanks. The water pup is under the sink next to the furnace. How secure am I camping in October when temps can dip into the lower 30s or upper 20s? Wondering if any of the...
  9. EA

    Camping World Dropped Our Camper

    We took our 5th wheel to camping world for a little awning repair. An hour later I get a call that they dropped it in the parking lot when they were moving it with the forklift. I went back the next day to observe the damage and found that a hole was punch all the way through the fiberglass and...
  10. MI

    NASCAR camping Richmon Va. 1st timer

    I'm very excited that I can finally go to Richmon Speedway and camp, well boondock. I'm looking for advice, we have a new 2022 Shamrock 21SS, this would be our first-time camping. We have been to Richmon a few times and stay in hotels, we wanted to travel to see more tracks and get more out of...
  11. MS

    Sudden power failure dry camping.

    We have a 2019 Forrester Class C. We are dry camping, not connected to AC power. We had nothing on but a few lights. Sudddenly everything went out, the coach was completely dead as if I had throw the battery disconnect switch. After about 30 seconds the power was restored. Can anyone give an...
  12. RobAmy

    Kenzie loves this camping thing

    Kenzie's 3rd weekend out with the camper. This was the first one with kayaking. Camping is a newer thing but kayaking she does a lot. Living her best life.
  13. NE

    Warranty from camping world

    I bought a new 2023 Salem FSX 17 bunk. The roof is leaking in the front already after a few weeks. The question is...I want to take it on for warranty and wondering how long they will have it. I don't want it gone all summer
  14. RobAmy

    First successful Boondocking / dry camping trip

    This weekend was our first boondocking / dry camping with the new E-Pro camper. It went great. The 200ah lithium worked great with the 400 watts of solar. We had sun Friday but light rain drizzle with clouds Saturday and Sunday. Solar kept up the 12v fridge, coffee maker, furnace, lights etc. We...
  15. RobAmy

    Kenzie's first camping trip

    This weekend we did our first camping trip with Kenzie, Rylee has been many times over the years. It went great.
  16. SN

    My $1400 Dry Camping Set Up

    Winter project was to set up my Vibe 26 RK for dry camping. Upgraded to 230 amp lithium battery, 2000 Watt inverter, battery shunt, all enclosed in a Harbor Freight steel trailer box. To the box I attached an exterior 15amp outlet plugged into the inverter. I also attached an exterior...
  17. DB

    Still Camping

    Joined the travel trailer camping world this weekend, purchasing a 2018 FR Cherokee 251RK. Predecessor camp units were 25' Class C with a full wall slide, ultra lite 5th Wheel, tent, tent trailer and popup truck camper. Loved them all, well maybe not the tent. :rolleyes:
  18. DogMan635

    Camping, sometimes you just want to get away?

    What's it like camping out in a Recreational Vehicle, "RV"? Was the question I was asked standing next to the RV, outside of a Florida food store. How much time do you have for my reply to that question? Shortly after we introduced ourselves, I began to answer his question. It's like everything...
  19. RedLdr1

    Camping World Starts "Direct " RV Selling In Middlebury

    No more going to the local "Evil Empire". You can now pick up a RV "as if you were purchasing it off the manufacturing line." in Middlebury, IN. See Here Not a bad idea. I've seen too many delivery drivers abusing new rigs on their way to the dealership.
  20. DA

    Negative Camping World(TN) and Forest River NO STAR review

    Lets just start this off with, I know.....I should have listened to all the reviews. Lesson learned. This is a multi-review of both the dealer and the camper itself (You'll understand when you read it). Let this be a learning moment for those researching camper dealers, or campers in...
  21. Murph60

    Cold Weather Camping

    I have a Rockwood A122S. Going camping for a few days in WI this weekend and have not dewinterized it yet. Lows are supposed to be 17, 25 and 33. As I do not use much water anyway and not even sure if the fill stations are open, I was planning on just leaving the antifreeze in the lines and not...
  22. DM

    Not new to camping but......

    Hello all, from MA. We traded our travel trailer in for a 5th wheel, 2024 Arctic Wolf. Haven't had a chance to go out yet due to the 'amazing glass entry door' shattering into a million pieces and fighting with Forest River and Liphert for a replacement. Finally done and picking her up...
  23. D2Reid

    Salem FSX 290 RTK winter camping experience

    Ok, I admit I am a bit off, I like camping in my RV in the winter time. We love to take the camper to ski resorts for a week or month of skiing. Of course that means freezing temperatures. My record low... -22f, that's crispy cold. Fortunately that was in a former camper and not the Salem. The...
  24. Jonnybow

    Any great MWR camping spots in PA,VA,WV?

    Hey fellow vets, anyone in the PA,VA,WV area who camp at military bases give a good review of any for me? I'd love to save some $ and enjoy hauling the camper around to relax with like minded folks. Thanks in advance.
  25. Nighttime on the Deschutes

    Nighttime on the Deschutes

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