Finally! My dealer had one of these but refused to part with- Fleetwood is so slow with posting pics and brochuresmfor its new line of trailers an pop ups. We have the Sun Valley 2007. The roof is really nice feature.
Here is link to the new trailers: http://www.fleetwoodcampingtrailers.com/FleetwoodFoldingBrochure2007.pdf

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I have been using this list for over 15 years- modifying it slightly here and there. Its amazing how little camping has changed. Even when you add children to the mix the stuff to bring doesn’t change all that much. Over the years we have found that it is actually easier to keep most of this packed up and set aside for camping. So we have a bin filled with things like table cloth for picnic table, tablecloth clamps, can opener, corkscrew, cutlery, etc. Everything we need is there and we don’t have to worry about packing. Most these I picked up at garage sales or dollar store.

Personal Items to Take Camping

Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Shampoo
Deodorant
Soap
Razor
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent
After Bite or similar ( Tip: After Bite is just ammonia. Use a Q-tip and dip in dollar store bottle of ammonia)

Grilling and Cooking Supplies for Camping

Coleman Stove or similar
Hibatchi or portable grill
Cutlery
Serving Spoon
Paring Knife or sharp knife
Frying Pan or Griddle
Can Opener
Cooking Tongs
Drinking Glasses
Corkscrew
Lighter
Aluminum Foil
Colander/Strainer ( try and drain spaghetti without one!)
Salt/Pepper/Garlic Salt
Dish Soap ( I use this for hand soap as well)
Flipper ( for pancakes, eggs, etc)
Vinyl Tablecloth and clamps
Dish Towels
2 Pots- 1 medium , 1 Large
travel coffee mugs- will keep coffee and tea hot

Other Camping Equipment to Bring

Sleeping Bags
pillows
air mattresses
Camping chairs
Flashlights- 2 for every one
Lantern
Propane for stove/lantern
Plenty of batteries!
Tarps and ropes
whisk for inside of tent
dishcloths
Clothespins ( to hold towels and wet clothes on rope clothesline)
firestarter or quick start sticks
scissors

First Aid Kit ( including Tylenol, band-aids, sunburn relief, polysporin,)

Drinking Water and/or Water Container
ziplock bags ( great for keeping stuff dry in cooler)

Food & Cooler (This is pretty personal)

Nice To Haves:
Beach/Sand Toys
Lots of Towels
CD Player radio
lots of books
camera
beach blanket or picnic blanket
deck of cards/dice
ball/toys for kids

Posted by admin as Camping Equipment and Reviews, General Camping at 5:49 PM EDT

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Found this site quite by accident ( trying to find out information on lesser known Campa Potti by Thetford).
http://www.westernbelle.com/stuff1.html
Shoot from the hip practical advice and reviews on how useful something is, where to buy it, how much and worth it. Everything from rechargeable flashlights, pop up shower tents, hot water heaters and more.
Take a look!

Posted by admin as Camping Equipment and Reviews, General Camping at 10:03 PM EDT

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Hate to say I need to use this, but to fix small holes try this product
VLP Liquid Vinyl Patch
VLP Liquid Vinyl Patch is a clear, strong, flexible adhesive designed to mend rips, tears, and small holes on most types of vinyl and leather surfaces. Use to repair automobile dashboards, seats, pool/spa covers, luggage, dishwasher racks, awnings, tarps/covers, inflatables, and outdoor gear.
Link here: http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=288

Posted by admin as General Camping, Pop-Up Trailer Maintenance at 10:51 PM EDT

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We just got back from this park, We were there 4 days. Link to Oastler Lake. Our campsite was nice- lots of shade, large good privacy. The campground was well maintained- staff were friendly. Lots of amenities nearby in Parry Sound. Beach was okay- but just off the highway. They had a TINY beach in the campground were pets could swim off leash. Also lake filled with all kinds of fish- great for kids.
Downside- there is a train that goes through the campground. Not a small train but trains that run on night long that feel like they are on top of you. I didn;t get a wink of sleep. For this reason I could not recommend this campground or ever go back.
I have never been to nearby Killbear Provincial Park but if I have to back to the area- this is where it will be.

Our next trip is to Awenda Provincial Park- so stay tuned.

Posted by admin as Campground Reviews, General Camping at 11:59 AM EDT

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