Happy Trails!!! Used Camper

[Iggy aka IG]

After 15+ years of tent camping, DH bought a new-to-us slide camper!  It's circa 1970-something, but the price was right and it's in great shape.  The fridge works, it has a unused stove, bathroom closet, etc.  We'll be cleaning it, replacing the mattress, cushions, etc. this weekend.  I plan to buy shelf liner, etc. and we'll install new curtains.  DH researched how to cleanse the water system, and checked the fridge temp using two types of thermometers.

What else do you recommend we do?  This is my/our first camper, so any and all advice is appreciated!  Thank you in advance for your feedback! 

[Iggy aka IG]

Thank you so much, alwaysbeoptimizing!!  I'll print out your list for reference this weekend.  We're taking it out for the first time next weekend.  I'll keep you posted.

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Jul 25, 2014 11:41:11 GMT -5 Iggy aka IG said:

After 15+ years of tent camping, DH bought a new-to-us slide camper!  It's circa 1970-something, but the price was right and it's in great shape.  The fridge works, it has a unused stove, bathroom closet, etc.  We'll be cleaning it, replacing the mattress, cushions, etc. this weekend.  I plan to buy shelf liner, etc. and we'll install new curtains.  DH researched how to cleanse the water system, and checked the fridge temp using two types of thermometers.

What else do you recommend we do?  This is my/our first camper, so any and all advice is appreciated!  Thank you in advance for your feedback! 

Happy Camping to You!

[andreawick]

I thought we lost another poster

   

[Iggy aka IG]

Jul 25, 2014 14:00:06 GMT -5 andreawick said:

I thought we lost another poster

   

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Do you have a bathroom? You'll want to get disposable latex gloves for when you set up and take down the hose. 
We pay the RV place to check the seals around the windows and slide-out. 
Also, you'll need blocks for the legs and the hitch. Some people use 2"x4"s others use plastic blocks purchased at any RV place or WM. 

I absolutely agree with keeping a list while camping of "needs". 
Also, your first camping trip could be close to home so if you forget anything essential,  you can just run home to get it and not have to buy a new one. 

[Iggy aka IG]

Thanks, guys!  Chloe, we do and I put gloves on the check list.  RV.net is awesome!  The airstream forum wants TMI to register.  :S

[Jake 48]

Happy camping!!

[Iggy aka IG]

Jul 25, 2014 14:29:36 GMT -5 Jake 48 said:

Happy camping!!

Thanks, Jake! 

[Iggy aka IG]

Jul 25, 2014 14:52:55 GMT -5 alwaysbeoptimizing said:

Jul 25, 2014 14:11:41 GMT -5 Iggy aka IG said:

Thanks, guys!  Chloe, we do and I put gloves on the check list.  RV.net is awesome!  The airstream forum wants TMI to register.  :S

we'll let you read without registering. (I'm just a member there, not an admin).

if you decide to join, you can do that later.

They will?  I tried, but must have missed something.  Will try again.  Thanks, boskone! 

[Bob Ross]

Jul 25, 2014 11:41:11 GMT -5 Iggy aka IG said:

What else do you recommend we do? 

Try to get rid of that 70's smell (bong water & hai karate).

[jkapp]

I've noticed a lot of good deals for campers of all sizes lately...i was tempted to buy a Class C (I think that was it - one of those that looks like half a pickup truck grafted onto a trailer) that a neighbor was selling a few weeks back until I realized I don't ever go camping

But maybe I would if I had a camper?

[Iggy aka IG]

Jul 25, 2014 15:22:12 GMT -5 Bob Ross said:

Jul 25, 2014 11:41:11 GMT -5 Iggy aka IG said:

What else do you recommend we do? 

Try to get rid of that 70's smell (bong water & hai karate).

LOL!  Groovy baby!

[TrixAre4Kids]

Yay! More campers!

irv2.com and rvforum.net, also good resources, of the two my fave is rvforum, less bickering there.