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Old 12-18-2007, 10:32 AM   #1
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What Did You Add......?

I'm not sure if this is the best place for this question, but it seems to fit better here than anyplace else. When you started 'streaming, your vehicle (moho, TT, camper....) came with some basic equipment. Once you got started, I'm betting you needed to replace or add something to make the touring easier, better, more convenient or whatever...What did you add???
I'm not interested in the surfboard that might be tied to the top, but what piece of equipment or traveling equipment did you find it necessary to add on once you got under way? It might be a GPS, satellite t.v. or radio, a crock-pot or something else. As my wife and I start out 'streaming, this will give us something to think about during the long COLD winter months. Thank you for giving this some thought and responding.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:35 AM   #2
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Well, you sure can pack a lot of stuff in a 25' AS! We keep our little 23' packed at all times readty to go on the road in a New York Minute! Full supply of pots and pans, cookware, spices, glasses etc. Weber Baby Q, chairs, tables, batteries, weather radio, a new movie DVD or two just in case of bad weather. The list is big and differs between families.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:37 AM   #3
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Pilgrim,
For starters: satellite dish, extra flat screen tv mounted on bedroom wall, crock pot, mini library (books on trees, reptiles/amphibians, insects, birds, stars and constellations), first aid kit, alarm clocks, wall clock, dishes, flatware, cookware, etc, etc.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:44 AM   #4
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We have a nice espresso maker at home, and when we bought that one we relegated the older one to the trailer. We also use a stovetop espresso maker when boondocking. We don't leave home without quality coffee...
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:01 AM   #5
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The above made me re-think my answer...
Add anything that will make it nice for your co-pilot, and you will have much better trips.
I don't even drink coffee, but was one of the first things to make sure was available with an endless supply.

Other than that...
Ice Maker is surprizingly nice.
GPS is fun, although I still have to have a hard copy (map)

Beef jerky and some sunglasses and I'm ready to go.
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:23 AM   #6
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We also use a stovetop espresso maker when boondocking. We don't leave home without quality coffee...
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This might be a hijack, but if you boondock, cleaning coffee makers uses way too much water. Use a Melitta filter and just throw the mess away.
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:23 AM   #7
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Flashlights that CRANK to recharge.

Nothing worse than trying do something outside at night on the dark side of the trailer and find your battery is dead. Imagine the next morning after eating five-alarm chili, you find out that when you put on the sewer hose it only caught one of the hooks and opened the black valve instead of the gray one. You now have a "present" no one wants!

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Old 12-18-2007, 11:36 AM   #8
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What did I add?

After a few years of traveling I decided to add a storage and cover system to the top of my truck. After the bikes, generator,and everything else was put in the bed there was the trailer spare tire, trailer jacks, blue boy, hoses, etc,etc.
I wanted to make something that would use the space above the cab, be wind resistant, and be accessable from the bed of the truck.
I also did not want a full time cap as to be able to get in and out of the bed and stand up while in the bed. So I made up canvas covers for the top and sides that could be set up within a few minutes if needed.
This is built on Yakima Racks and the front top box is hinged at the front and is lockable. That is where I keep the trailer spare, and lots of other spare stuff. It is weird but is really handy while travelling. Blue boy mounts overhead also.
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:42 AM   #9
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Slunky sewer hose support to ensure everything drains, coffee maker ( we use a vintage percolator), DVDs, deck of cards, crock pot, cheap rain panchos, duct tape, and wooden matches to name a few.
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:42 AM   #10
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Pilgrim

We were already towing other trailers so everything from the last one went into the Airstream, after we first decided to grenade anything we hadn't used for some time.

After that though we found we wanted things that complemented the Airstream look so the perfectly good toaster, coffee pot, and kettle all got replaced with shiny stainless or aluminum ones to suit the trailer. Then lots of trinket stuff like Airstream salt and pepper shakers, a vintage looking radio and the list of that kind of stuff continues to expand . It's all Donna's fault. Oh yeah, candles. The electric ones in particular. There's something really relaxing about sitting in the trailer at night kicking back with a couple of candles throwing off very soft light and with the electric ones there is no worry about fire. They are tough to blow out though .

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Old 12-18-2007, 12:21 PM   #11
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This might be a hijack, but if you boondock, cleaning coffee makers uses way too much water. Use a Melitta filter and just throw the mess away.
Nope, it's a simple rinse with the stove-top espresso maker. Been doing it for years.
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Old 12-18-2007, 12:26 PM   #12
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hi pilgrim...

seems others have thought about this a time or 2, so here's some light reading 4 ya...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/...ring-3099.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...ing-21910.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...ory-25125.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...ies-24744.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...get-27685.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f232...ory-31739.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/...eam-30527.html

there are some basic or common themes...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f448...0-a-19725.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...ill-20888.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/...use-15687.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f444...ote-34319.html

including the kitchen...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...chen-5410.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...hes-28954.html

and don't forget the food!

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...ips-36249.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...ine-20163.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...one-34953.html

or the toolbox...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f44/...box-30378.html

and the connection...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ide-26279.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238...cle-29377.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238...tor-21638.html

don't forget safety issues...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...des-37028.html

and something to read and wear ...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f318...nts-20812.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...get-22803.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f224...you-19027.html


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Old 12-18-2007, 12:28 PM   #13
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2air, that took you more than a minute or two to research...
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Old 12-18-2007, 02:57 PM   #14
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When you started 'streaming, your vehicle (moho, TT, camper....) came with some basic equipment. Once you got started, I'm betting you needed to replace or add something to make the touring easier, better, more convenient or whatever...What did you add???
First and most important fix was to rip out the TV - hard to imagine a more useless piece of camp equipment ;-)

Second was putting in a tempurpedic mattress.

Third was installing a AGM battery.
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Old 12-18-2007, 05:18 PM   #15
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TO ALL THUS FAR - A Big Thank you. Great start. Lots of additional things to think about.

2air - Every time a see a response from you, I know it'll take more than a minute to catch up. I appreciate all your efforts - I've read each and every link you provided. I've seen that habit of your in other responses recently. It's folks like you and all the others that make these Forums so rich in information for those of us just getting started. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I'm anxious to see what other ideas come forth.
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Old 12-18-2007, 07:47 PM   #16
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what to bring

Whatever toiletries you use at home, buy duplicates and put them in the A/S. This really cuts down on the amount of time you spend packing personal items.

I've also found that keeping an extra set of clothes (for both warm and cold weather) is handy. Keep an extra pair of shoes too. Oh, and a good set of foulies will get you through hook-ups in the rain.

We don't have a television in Felix (can't see the point in being glued to the tele when you're surround my mother nature), but we have an overhead compartment filled with all types of games. This is a flashback to my husband's childhood, they always had a "game drawer" in their TT. We also keep a supply of magazines.

I also have my "pretties" - the vintage fan the exact color of the curtains, the brown and aqua candles, the aqua and brown circle rugs that match the curtains (and the fan) the vintage pin-up girl pictures, etc.

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Old 12-20-2007, 02:16 PM   #17
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Sound System.....

Bose surround sound - that's the boomer end of the Acoustimass module peaking out of the circular hole in the door to the left of the cabinet.

Don't hardly use the TV - soon to be relagated to other duties.
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Since we are living in our Airstream, my "improvements" would probably not be what you would need or even want in your trailer. A lot of this stuff just was brought along when we left home, and I have managed to find spots for it.
We have:
19" HD flat panel tv for the living room
15" flat panel tv fro the bedroom
dvd player for the bedroom
dvd burner in the living room
playstation2 in the living room
household-type thermostat for the a/c. this turns the fan off when the temp reaches its setting, makes it a lot quieter inside.
better, thicker mattresses
more and better ventillation, as in Fantastic vents.
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Old 12-20-2007, 07:17 PM   #19
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Remote In-Out Thermometer

A digital indoor-outdoor remote sensing thermometer with memory is a must. We place the remote sensor in the refrigerator while travelling, during setup or when switching from electric to propane. After temperatures have stabilized, the remote can be mounted outside...just don't forget it on the picnic table.
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Old 12-20-2007, 08:08 PM   #20
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Pilgram,

I have a Dad's "must packing list" that I make sure is onboard the Airstream.

A bottle of semi-sweet white wine, a bottle of red wine, a french bagget
butter, a nice assortment of cheese, black olives, at least three CD of soft music, and big comforter with pillows.

Everything on Mom's list is available at the nearest /Super Wal-mart.
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