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On this weeks episode I am answering listeners questions.  Our community is growing by leaps and bounds and it would be nearly impossible to listen to 125 back episodes of the podcast to find the  answer to a  particular question you might have.  I am taking some of the questions from our Girl Camper Podcast Facebook page, some questions from the Contact the Girl Camper emails and some questions that I am frequently asked in person at events and I am answering them on this weeks show. I always want the podcast to be a place where no question is off-limits or too rudimentary. Keep those cards and letters coming ladies, we are here to help.

Laurie  asked a question about how to secure her trailer from theft. I covered this in episode 40 of the podcast. Here is the link. In short,  it’s all about making it as difficult as possible.  Here are some tricks.

Thwarting Trailer Theft.

*  Store your trailer in a locked in gated facility with cameras.

*  At home in your driveway secure your trailer in as many ways as possible.

* Use a pin lock on your coupler.

* Lock the coupler with a hitch lock.

* Put wheel locks on both tires.

* Put all for stabilizing jacks down when it is parked.

* Get locking lug nuts.

* Have motion sensor lights around it.

*  Secure the axle with a chain to something immovable.

Lisa  asked for tips and caravaning as a group. She will be traveling from Texas to Glacier National  Park this summer.

Caravanning Tips 

*  Choose two drivers who will sandwich the crew. One to lead  and one to be the last car of the caravan.

*  Make sure the leader and the end of the caravan each have a way of communicating with each other.

*  Set rules ahead of time for what the group wants to do. Agree on when you will stop for lunch. Determine if you will enjoy a point of interest along the way. Determine what will be done if someone has a breakdown. Agree ahead of time how many hours you will drive each day.

*  Keep a safe distance without being on top of each other. There is no need to stay in a single line. Try to stay within 5 miles of each other. The lead car can communicate to the rear car and determine how far apart they are.  If the rear end of the caravan is falling behind, the lead car can slow down and allow time for them to catch up.

* In the event that one rig in the caravan becomes disabled, agree ahead of time how that should be handled. Some caravans all want to stay together. If a truck  and trailer become disabled the rest of the group can exit at the next ramp and wait in the first available large parking lot. If it is a problem that can be corrected quickly the group can all stay together. If the disabled rig will take several hours or need to be towed, the rest of the group can continue to an agreed-upon spot.

* If the group is 15 or more trailers traveling together you may want to leave your destination in the morning at 15 or 30 minute intervals so that you can arrive at the next Campground with space in between. This way you do not have 15 or more trailers arriving simultaneously and trying to check in at the campground at the same time.

Deirdre asked what kind of tools she needs to level her trailer.

Tools for Leveling Trailer

My leveling tools include:

* Camco curved levelers and non slip chock

* Camco leveling blocks – 10 pack

* Level (phone app)

* Wheel Chock

* Wood block for under tongue jack

Process of Leveling

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My guest this week is Sharon Sigmon, Tab-toting, rally planning, Girl Camper. Sharon jumped on the Tear Drop bandwagon about 12 years ago when she bought a tiny Tear Drop trailer and joined the Sisters on the Fly. Once she went to her first Tab Rally she was hooked on the camping, the community and her little trailer. Over the past ten years Sharon has planned over 125 rallies. Each year she plans four different eagerly anticipated rallies including the big annual Blue Ridge Rally for all Tab owners.

Sharon has learned a few things about rally planning and shared them in today’s episode.

* She starts her rally planning with a visit to the campground she has in mind. She wants to learn first hand how they treat customers.

* She also likes to plan events for big rallies. Pot luck dinners, themed parties, group campfires and tours of local hot spots are a few of the things she coordinates.

* When it comes to feeding a crowd Sharon relies on pot luck, group meals with everyone making their own and eating together and local caterers.

* Sharon suggests starting small when rally planning. She has done groups of a half dozen to 100 people attending.

Sharon writes several wonderful blogs and the best place to find her infectious enthusiasm for all things camping, rallying, and tear dropping is on her Facebook page, Sharon B Sigmon. She shares her new blog posts there and all her rally information.

 

 

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On this weeks show I continue my spring gear guide and giveaway. I spied, tried and am reporting on some new products out there, some of my personal favorites and a few products with a cause behind them. Like last week I’ve broken my list down to what I consider Glamping items and Camping items. Considering I grew up in a canvas tent with a Coleman cooler, lantern and stove as “equipment” most of the things would have been considered “glamping” two decades ago but technology has impacted every arena of our lives including camping. I let you consider what where the items belong on your list!

Glamping

Para Kito Mosquito Repellent.  Para Kito makes a mosquito repellent bracelet without the use of harsh chemicals. The bracelets are filled with essential oils and naturally repel insects. I bought one last year when I was in Yellowstone because I hate having  Deet or any strong chemical on my skin or clothes. I thought they were very effective and I loved the pleasant odor. This year Para Kito launched a Party bracelet that is perfect for the beach at night,  alfresco dining, cocktail parties and summer weddings. No need to spoil the look of your nice outfit with a lime green or hot pink bracelet. Para Kito bracelets last two weeks and refills can be purchased at a cost of 2 for $13. They are sold at many retailers including REI, Amazon and Walmart. Para Kito is giving away five bracelets to Girl Campers. Go to their Instagram (Parakitousa) account and follow them and tag a friend. They will pick a winner and send out the prize.

Copper Wire Fairy Lights When these lights first hit the market two years ago I invested in a few short strands. I love the light they give off and that the battery life is so long on them.  They had been selling for about $8-$10 for a short strand though and I like lots of lights. Lightsetc… is an Amazon seller that has the best bargain on these great lights. A 65′ strand with over 200 lights for $8.59. They run on 3 AA batteries and will light for 30 hours on one set. They also have Modes that allow you to flash, fade, strobe and five other fantastic light show options.  Favorite find this spring!! Check them out here. 

Man Can. The ultimate tailgate, camping, backyard picnic growler ever!! Keep your favorite home brew or micro brewery favorite bubbly for up to 30 days in this single layer steel growler. It’s threaded, sealed top and the help of CO2 cartridges protect the integrity of your brew. You can add the tap and call it a party. I got this even though I am not a big beer drinker because I am a little hooked on seltzer carbonated homemade lemonades, and my own homemade ginger drinks. I love mixing up a batch of refreshing summer non alcoholic drinks that anyone can add a splash of vodka too if the mood strikes them. Often after I’ve gone to the trouble the leftovers get tossed because there is no way to keep the bubbles. Having a cold sparkling drink when i arrive at the campground and to offer a friend seemed like a great thing. I also like the size and that I can eliminate carrying lots of extra seltzer with me. Man Can is giving away a 64 oz. growler so head over to their Instagram (Mancanbeer) Hit follow and tag a friend.

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On this week’s show I am sharing my Spring Gear Guide with you. All winter long I have been searching for and testing camping and Glamping gear and I am sharing some of my favorite things for both Glampers and Campers. On this show we like to say that there is no wrong way to “Camp Like a Girl” so if pure Merino wool jammies are what you love to sleep in, more power to you. You won’t get judged here! I also have some practical and fun camping items to share as well as some great Give Aways!!

Let’s get started with Glamping!! I am starting with my favorite Glamping luxury of the year which made its way into my everyday life and I hope I am never without them again. Chill Angel makes the most incredible 100 % Merino Wool pajamas! These PJ’s will leave you feeling wrapped in luxury and help you get a better nights sleep. The super finely spun wool looks like a jersey knit with flat lock stitching that never digs into your skin anywhere. The wool acts to dissipate heat from your body during a hot flash (power surge!) and transports moisture away from the skin keeping you dry and helping you get back to sleep sooner. Wool is a natural antimicrobial and is hypoallergenic. The highly breathable fabric is color fast and will not fade with washing. It is machine washable in cold water and should be line dried. I lay mine on a towel on the dryer or over an old fashioned drying rack. They are so soft!! I have been wearing them for about a month now and they really do help you to get a better nights sleep. I love them so much that I bought my mother a pair, because she deserves them!!

Betsy Seabert the designer and founder of Chill Angel conceived this brainchild while going through treatment for breast cancer.  As she struggled with the hot flashes and cold sweats related to the treatment she thought of her ideal pair of pajamas that would minimize the side effects of chemotherapy. When she was well she developed an award winning business plan and started production. Her beautiful pajamas have been a great success and I can see and feel why! They really do wrap you in luxury.  Years ago I would never have dreamed of indulging myself in such a luxury item like this but the older I get the more I value quality, good rest and contributing to small business entrepreneurial spirits like Betsy.

Betsy is offering five sets of Chill Angel Merino wool sleep masks to lucky winners and a 20% off coupon code to Girl Campers. The code is Chillingirls and is good for six months!! In order to be in the running for the sleep mask you have to go to Betsy’s site here and sign up for her newsletter on the bottom of her homepage. Thank you Betsy! You have a customer for life with me. Please don’t tell anyone I don’t take my jammies off until noon these days!! Perks of working from home!!

Next up is the Kamp-Rite Cot. I know this looks like camping gear and you are probably wondering why it is in the Glamping section of the Spring Gear Guide but hear me out here! This little cot tent packs a punch for Girl Campers. It can be used so many different ways.

* Portable guest room- Carry this with you in case a friend visits you at the campground and you invite her to stay over. How sweet would this be all dolled up with vintage quilts and beautiful sheets and twinkle lights inside? You can make a guest feel right at home and still have your own space. Your guest doesn’t have to sleep on the floor!!

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On this weeks show my guest is Lynn Butler, owner of Setzers World of Camping in Huntington, West Virginia. Lynn and I discuss picking up you new RV at the dealership. What kind of walk through should a consumer expect? How does a PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) differ from the consumer walk through on purchase pick up day? What is looked at in a PDI? When is it done? How can you remember all the things you’re being told?

Tips for a successful pick up day include:

* Mark out the whole day for this big event.

* Videotape the demonstrations.

* Make sure you get all of the manufacturer manuals for appliances.

* Make sure you do your hitch work ahead of time so you can safely tow your new trailer home.

* Bring your spouse or a friend along for an extra set of ears.

* Make plans for a shake down camp out close to home

Also this week I’m chatting about what I learned at Camper College regarding water – hoses, pressure regulators and quick connects! Serious damage can be done to your plumbing if you release water at a high PSI  Into your system. Some campgrounds have water pressure as high as 110 PSI while trailers are manufactured to withstand 40 PSI.  A water pressure regulator is an essential piece of equipment in your RV tool box.

 

 

 

 

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On this week’s show I continue my exploration of all the Recreation Vehicle options out there for RVer’s. In episode 117 I “reimagined” the toy hauler looking at alternate ways to use this heavy duty trailer originally created for transporting quads, motorbikes and whatever “toys” you might use while vacationing. I’m taking a look at the Class C motor home today and some of the things that owners love about them and some of the reasons buyers passed on them for other options. I also have an interview with my friend Jean Taylor, Girl Camper and owner of  Camp Taylor Campground in Columbia, New Jersey. Jean owns a Class C motor home and when she’s not running her own campground she is camping in her Class C.

Class C sizes run from 21′ to 35′. There are many floor plans and styles available, with and without slide outs. Prices range from 43K to 200K dollars and can sleep anywhere from 2-10 people.

When comparing the Class C to the Class A motor home many found the Class C to be:

* Less expensive

* Better on gas mileage

* More maneuverable

* To have a safer cockpit in crashes

* Easier to heat and cool

Other Pros for Class C’s are:

* Access to living area while driving

* No towing anxiety

* In many areas it is considered a vehicle and can be kept in a driveway where travel trailers cannot

* Large overhead cab storage

* Easy to drive

* Can sleep a lot of people depending on model

* Option of towing car

Some of the negatives consumers report on the Class C are:

* Less storage than a Class A Motor Home

* Unless you are towing a touring car with you, you will have to unhook your systems each time you leave the campground.

* They are not as maneuverable as a Class B

* Can be too small for full timing

* Parking at tourist sites can be limited

* Poor gas mileage compared to a Class B

* Kitchens are not as large as some travel trailer and Class A Motor Homes

* Larger models can be harder to navigate through towns

On this week’s show I also shared two new events posted on the Camp Like a Girl Meet Up site. The first is our Camper College event at Bankston Motor Home in Huntsville, Alabama. Here is the link to join us for that event!

In order to sign up you will need to be a member of www.Meetup.com. You can join here and have access to all the upcoming events.

 

 

 

 

 

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On this weeks show my travel buddy and BFF Carol and I continue the conversation on lessons learned while on the road. In the 12 years since we began RVing we’ve traveled thousands of miles in every conceivable weather condition. Along the way we made a few mistakes, dodged a few bullets and had our confidence tested. We are sharing these experiences and those of our online community on the Girl Camper Podcast Facebook page, in the hopes that others might avoid our mistakes or at least know an appropriate course of action if they run into trouble.

Travel Day Lessons 

* Be realistic about how long it will take to get somewhere when you are towing.

* When traveling into the night without reservations, look ahead for campgrounds and check availability.

* Don’t depend on the GPS alone. Always have paper maps.

* Try to arrive at the campground before dark. If you arrive after dark, consider staying hooked up and setting up in the morning.

* Fill or start looking for gas when the tank is half empty. Use IExit App to find gas stations. Remember that is sometimes harder to find diesel so don’t let tank go too low.

* Always have cash with you. Sometimes you can’t use your credit card or don’t want to in unrecognized locations.

* Have all of your Roadside Assistance numbers in your phone and your account numbers as well in case of emergency. Find out ahead of time if your Roadside Assistance plan will tow your RV and your tow vehicle.

Weather Worries 

* Be prepared to adjust your driving plans for bad weather

* Change routes if necessary to avoid extreme weather

* Pull over and wait out bad weather along the way

* Delay departure if high winds or sever weather is called for

* Have a weather alert App on your mobile device to warn about dangerous weather

* NEVER drive through high water

* Know where tornado shelters are in the campground before you need them

Campground Booking  Lessons Learned 

Call the campground when booking rather than booking online.

Ask the campground employees:

* What is the most requested site?

* Are the sites level? Shady? Sunny?

* How close am I to the access road with all the rigs coming in, bathroom, playground, pool?

* What time is check out? Is late check out available? Is there a fee?

* Full hook ups?

* Read the online reviews

 

Packing Tips 

* Put extra t-shirts, towels, soft items in decorative zippered throw pillows and use them as decor while storing extra supplies.

* A five gallon bucket can be used as a porta potty, foot stool, wash bucket, dry lock for fire starters, extra seat to name just a few.

* Use a Dollar Store pack of shower caps to put on muddy shoes before storing them, as a cover for bowls and to cover the seat of your bike in the rain.

* Have designated camping bins in the garage for grilling supplies, and campground gear so that you can load the trailer or tow vehicle quickly and not forget anything.

* Use packing cubes, and ebags to keep cabinets organized.

Tips From our Online Community

“Run water before attaching your hose and filter. I ruined a new water filter when mud ran through it. It also gets the earwigs out.” Liz Deck

“Always have headache medicine and sunglasses with you. Driving and squinting in the sun can give you a headache.” Sally Bauer

“Replace factory tires before you have to.” Lori Little Wolf

“Be willing to take a day off from driving even if you have an itinerary.

On this week’s show my guest is my BFF and travel buddy, Carol Thompson. Carol and I joined the Sisters on the Fly over twelve years ago and we have many road trips under our belt. Along the way we’ve learned a few things, some of them the hard way. I polled the members of several Facebook groups dedicated to RVing women over 300 comments detailing some of their rookie mistakes as well. These mistakes can bruise our egos, erode our confidence and cost us real dollars. Hopefully this podcast episode will help you avoid making some of those mistakes and also provide a laugh or two. It is great to belong to a community of women who help and support each other.

First, the Top Six most mentioned Rookie errors.

* #1 Hitch came off the ball

* #2 Forgot to put antenna down

* #3 Not holding down sewer hose when dumping

* #4 Forgot to unplug before pulling out

* #5 Locked out with no back up keys

* #6 Forgot to put wheel chocks in place before unhooking

Trailer Towing Mistakes Most Mentioned 

* Getting stuck on road with no room to turn around

* Backed over something and pulled forward ripping up bottom of trailer

* Hit something backing into driveway – post, mailbox, tree, porch, neighbors fence, garage

* Took off awning or AC at gas station

* Towed small car behind Class A with emergency brake on

Set Up Mistakes 

* Mistakenly put water in gas tank of motor home at campground

* Used boards in stead of stacking blocks to level and boards kicked out and damaged underside of trailer

* Forgot to put wheel chocks in place before unhitching

* Unhooked trailer when car was in neutral

* Hooked up freshwater hose to black tank back flush and flooded trailer with black water tank fluids

* Bent anti-sway bar by backing up without loosening it

* Turned on hot water heater with no water in it

* Didn’t leave enough room for slide out to open

Dumping Mistakes

* Not holding down sewer hose while dumping, pops off sewer and sprays area and person!

* Leaving black tank valve open when hooked up to full hook up site

* Opened blank tank when they thought it was empty

Packing up Errors 

* Pulled out with electric or water hose still connected to campground

* Drove out with slide out open

* Awning not locked and opened up

* Steps ripped off when forgot to put them in

* Drove away with storage compartments open or unlocked

* Pulled forward with tongue jacks still down

* Forgot to lock fridge, cabinets or trailer door

* Didn’t check site – Left behind wheel chocks, jack crank, hoses, awning crank, electric cord

* Drove away with trailer and storage compartment keys on bumper

 At Campground

* Damaged awning when left out in rain or wind storm

* Ran out of propane on cold night

* Locked out with no back up keys

* Pipes froze when heat was not high enough

* No surge protector – electric damaged

* No back up fuses

Some of the reasons women sited for making these mistakes gives some insight on how to avoid them. Working with a “Before You Pull Out” checklist and “When You Arrive” checklist helps cut down on these mistakes. Having a comprehensive list and a strict policy of always working off it is what every seasoned RVer will tell you to do. Even when we have done something 100 times and created a good muscle memory we can get distracted by conditions and forget something. Many people sited that they were talking while getting ready to pull out or when arriving and setting up. Impending bad weather, trying to beat rush hour, trying to get to the dump station line before its too long can all distract us and make it easy to miss something.

Winter’s grip seems particularly strong this year and we are only half way through it! For those that love to camp that snow covered trailer in the backyard is like an ice cream sunday to someone on a diet.  I have compiled a list of things to make that longing a little more bearable.

* Stay at a Lodge – Make reservations at a state or national park lodge. Each year we take a midwinter trip to Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia and take advantage of the parks beauty in the winter. Sitting by the roaring fire after a hike to the falls in the snow is like a tonic to the spirit. The Lodge has a great restaurant, comfortable rooms and great gathering areas for socializing.

* Gateway Communities – Gateway communities is the phrase the tourist industry uses to describe towns near attractions such as state and national parks. If the parks lodges are closed for the winter, chances are that the local hotels are open and prices are cut for the off season. Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a great gateway community that gives you access to the Smoky Mountains, great restaurants,  and entertainment. It’s a great time to visit the parks and see them without the crowds and in a different season.

* Do A Trailer Project – Sew a set of sheets that actually fits an RV bed! Make new curtains, matching napkins or pillowcases. Think about something that bugged you last year and find a solution. I need a magazine rack and key holder this year. Think about what needs upgrading and do it. Make a new First Aid Kit and throw away all the expired things in your old one. Order storage containers, new floor mats or something collapsible for the RV.

* Practice Your Camp Recipes – Learn how to master dutch oven cooking at home in your oven or on your backyard fire pit. Start making foil packet meals on Friday nights in the oven and create new recipes for when camping season begins. Break out the pie irons and get inventive. I use my Toastite Pie Irons at home all the time in the winter. Having a camp meal beside the fireplace helps! Light the firepit and eat outside on your back porch even if its in the 40’s. That’s what we do when camping!

* Online Collecting – Pinterest is full of beautiful pictures of campsites and all of the accessories, collectibles and antiques used in them. We swoon over them but don’t think to look for those items. Gather some things to set a magazine worthy dinner table at your first camp out. I collect vintage flashlights, wool throw blankets, vintage metal pie tins which I use as plates, souvenir plates with state names on them, vintage Coleman camping gear to name but a few! Usually there is a buying lull after the holidays and that is when I hit up Ebay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace looking for hidden treasure. I really use the things I collect though. I pass out wool throw blankets to guests at my campfire. I use vintage thermoses to store coffee, rice, sugar and pasta. I display and use my vintage flashlights at home and while camping.

* Trip Dreaming – While we are chilly up here in the northern parts of the USA our southern friends are camping. I am just a bit jealous but I am also trip dreaming about where I might want to go this coming year and someday. It’s a great time to crowd source friends favorite places, study maps for hidden gems, contact CVB’s and tourist offices and get information about what you can see if you visit, and search the Net for documentaries about those someday locations. Before you can trip plan, you have to trip dream.

* Go To an Outdoor Retailer – Grab a friend and visit an outdoor retailer. Make a day of it. Sign up for one of their classes. If they don’t have the class you want,

On this week’s episode I am starting my series on exploring all of the different options out there in recreation vehicles. I will be highlighting the features that make each model something that someone chose above all others for their travels. The RV industry has never offered more options than they do today. There is something out there for every camp style, weight limit and budget. Today it is all about reimagining the Toy Hauler and why they may be an option you didn’t consider.

* Haul Toys -The obvious reason for buying a toy hauler is to haul your toys but, what kind of toys? Most people who think of toy haulers think of quads or off road dirt bikes. After just returning from the Outdoor Retailers Show in Denver I could not help but think of what a great option this is for the outdoor enthusiast without the conventional toys. The snow boarders; the cross country and alpine skiers;  the snow shoe enthusiasts. A toy hauler gives you the ability to store gear safely, retrieve it easily, and is also place  to return to after a day of fun and fall into a warm bed, have a bathroom and share a great meal with friends. It’s the gathering place at the end of the day to unwind and recharge for the next day.

* DIY Designer – Another reason for buying a toy hauler is to be your own RV designer. Unlike a retired school bus, a new toy hauler is already road worthy and manufactured adhering to strict safety standards. The weight distribution has been worked out and the coach already has a bed, kitchen and bathroom in it. Along with these essentials you get what amounts to a “great room” – RV style. People often complain about the RV industry’s excessive use of the color brown. The toy haulers is essentially a blank slate. You can create your own space to your own taste, customizing and personalizing your home on wheels. You can create a boho chic gypsy wagon or a sleek contemporary minimalist space. Unlike a tiny house, a toy hauler can be taken anywhere, parked anywhere RV’s are allowed, and is a lot easier to resell if you modify your travel plans.

* Road Hobbyist – There are many hobbyists that follow the Artisans Show Circuit and the toy hauler is a great option for them. They can have product storage, room to create and a place to sleep while traveling all in one. Without the expense of hotel rooms artists have more money for adventure, the ability to choose where they want to stay rather than settle for what’s available, and a place to retreat to while the show is going on. Being able to grab a nap, lunch or skip the long lines at the Port a John at fairs makes a toy hauler a great option.

* Moble Classroom –  Most things that can be taught can also be mobilized. Taking your skill set on the road allows you access to more students. Once you have exhausted the interested clients in your area you can head in a new direction. It gives you the opportunity to travel and earn money at the same time. Some great ideas for mobile classes are the fiber arts, plen air painting workshops, park photography lessons and music fairs with ukulele 101 lessons. If you can teach it, chances are you can mobilize it.

* Mobile Business – There are all kinds of mobile dog grooming and veterinarians out there in vans but chances are they are not using their mobile dog salon as a camper on weekends. A toy hauler is an option that would allow you to remove the equipment used for work from the vehicle on weekends and move your camping gear in. This means that your business vehicle can do double duty as a recreation vehicle.

* Handicap Friendly –  A toy hauler can be a way for those who are disabled to create a trailer at a fraction of the cost of having a custom trailer built. There are several manufacturers that will build and modify a toy hauler to your specifications. I recently met a woman suffering from neuropathy in her leg...