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Summary:
This week, we’re packing up the camper (and the chaos) to hit the road again! From cleaning and securing every fragile thing we own to planning pit stops big enough for a truck + 34 feet of trailer, we’re sharing exactly how we prep for a long trip — plus a few surprises TikTok forgot to mention. Expect pine needles, pet drama, and some road-trip rituals you might just adopt yourself.
🌲 TikTok Didn’t Tell Us / This Week’s Freak Out
Apparently, campground etiquette sometimes includes… raking your own site?! Yep — if you stay long enough, you might need a rake and a broom. We learned that the hard way (and so did our cars, which are now 80% pine needle).
💤 Zoomies Tip Jar
If your camper or Airbnb has a pullout couch, trust us — bring a mattress pad. Your back will thank you, and so will your sleep schedule. Bonus tip: figure out where you’ll stash it when it’s not in use.
🚐 Main Topic: How We Prep for a Big Trip
We walk through our full pre-trip checklist — from deep cleaning to mechanical checks to making sure all four animals are road-ready.
Our process includes:
- Cleaning + decluttering: Putting away anything that could slide, fall, or rattle — including fragile stuff and not-so-fragile stuff. Strapping down the desk, packing up puzzles, and protecting the floors before the slide-outs move.
- Vehicle weight management: Draining tanks and keeping just enough water in the black tank to avoid clogs during travel.
- Route planning: Mapping safe, large-vehicle-friendly stops for fuel, food, and rest. (Because you can’t just pull a 34-foot camper into a random Starbucks lot.)
- Critter prep: Keeping food, leashes, meds, and comfort items easily accessible.
- Vehicle checks: Tire pressure, hitch lubrication, visual inspections, documentation, and this time — passports.
We also talk about how we decide what stays behind (like some outdoor gear) and what absolutely comes with us.
🐾 Pet Drama Report
The catio is officially built! 🎉
Levi, however, remains emotionally conflicted about whether he’s an indoor prince or an outdoor camper boy.m
🎶 Random Question of the Week
Do you have a road trip ritual before you hit the road?
Ours includes Vy’s playlist, a cold Celsius, a full water bottle, and one last TPMS (tire pressure) check. Shoutout to
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