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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 02:20 PM
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Oh, that's smart. The local chain here only does annual passes and I can't imagine washing my car enough to justify it. Hell even if I washed it every time I drove it it wouldn't be enough.

I should probably just sell it.
Old Jan 4, 2021 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by vtecmom
You'd need a 4 pack rack

I also like that the handlebars fold down and it has a built in Handle for carrying. They should fit fine in the RV or maybe even in the back of the Mini if its in tow
Yeah, I looked into getting a rack for the rear bumper of the camper but the trailer manufacturer says it voids the warranty. I've read that pretty much all of them say that although we see people doing it. Makes you wonder if the bumpers are really useful or are just there for decoration
Old Jan 4, 2021 | 10:26 AM
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I just bought a couple pairs of shoes and a dry erase board.
Old Jan 5, 2021 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
Yeah, I looked into getting a rack for the rear bumper of the camper but the trailer manufacturer says it voids the warranty. I've read that pretty much all of them say that although we see people doing it. Makes you wonder if the bumpers are really useful or are just there for decoration
does the trailer have a ladder on the back? I've seen bikes tied to those but not sure 4 would fit
Old Jan 5, 2021 | 08:04 AM
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Tried Walmarts On-Line Grocery Order & Delivery ( Not the you go pick up in the parking lot )
Overall not sure I'd use them again in comparison with the other 3 stores we've used that have instacart service.
Ordering it allowed me to choose a time frame of a one hour period for delivery.
Order didn't show up till hours later.
Instacart has always been ON IT ASAP as in the shopping for the items, letting you know via text if they might need to substitute an item.
Arriving promptly as soon as they are finished shopping
Oddly the text when Walmarts driver left said ( Thank you for using Post Mates ) guess if I'm gonna every try food delivery I'd go with one of the other choices
Old Jan 5, 2021 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by vtecmom
does the trailer have a ladder on the back? I've seen bikes tied to those but not sure 4 would fit
No, ours is a hybrid camper so the beds fold out from the front & back. Only option would be the rear bumper, but even with the bumper issue we'd still have to remove the bikes before opening the rear bed.

Our camper is one of these


Old Jan 5, 2021 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
No, ours is a hybrid camper so the beds fold out from the front & back. Only option would be the rear bumper, but even with the bumper issue we'd still have to remove the bikes before opening the rear bed.

Our camper is one of these

Aaahhhh , your pulling it with the Rover I'm guessing what about tossing the bikes inside the SolAire
Nice Trailer, we used to have a Colman Tent trailer when our boys were little but much less equipped inside I'm sure.
Have you ever been told they are NOT allowed in a few of the National Parks due to the tent pop outs & issues with Bears?

Sounds silly if people can tent camp but we were seriously told that once
Old Jan 5, 2021 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by vtecmom
Aaahhhh , your pulling it with the Rover I'm guessing what about tossing the bikes inside the SolAire
Nice Trailer, we used to have a Colman Tent trailer when our boys were little but much less equipped inside I'm sure.
Have you ever been told they are NOT allowed in a few of the National Parks due to the tent pop outs & issues with Bears?

Sounds silly if people can tent camp but we were seriously told that once
Yeah, pull it with the Rover, it does really well, better than our Chevy truck did. I thought about putting them in the trailer, but then thought about the dirt etc, so I dunno. I think it'll only be a couple years more that the kids continue to go with us, so the camper scenario will change with it just being 2 of us, but who knows.

I have read about the Nat'l parks not allowing soft sided campers in, which I find funny as they allow tents in some of them We tend to only camp at KOA's but in the future that may change.
Old Jan 5, 2021 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
Yeah, pull it with the Rover, it does really well, better than our Chevy truck did. I thought about putting them in the trailer, but then thought about the dirt etc, so I dunno. I think it'll only be a couple years more that the kids continue to go with us, so the camper scenario will change with it just being 2 of us, but who knows.

I have read about the Nat'l parks not allowing soft sided campers in, which I find funny as they allow tents in some of them We tend to only camp at KOA's but in the future that may change.
Yeah they may get too busy with the friends to wanna go but the thing is someday when your old like mom they will return
we had a GREAT time camping at the Teton's with our kids 2 summers ago

Enjoy OH & keep an eye on those tires fyi when on long hauls, sadly the tires they use on trailers vs RV's are not as strong
we found out the hard way one time coming back from a long trip, IRONICALLY I noted one looking a lil low as we returned from getting lunch and I was getting in the truck. C-6 > " their fine "
bout 5 mins down the HWY BOOM! total riding on the rim to get to the exit. Not a fun experience
Old Jan 5, 2021 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by vtecmom
Yeah they may get too busy with the friends to wanna go but the thing is someday when your old like mom they will return
we had a GREAT time camping at the Teton's with our kids 2 summers ago

Enjoy OH & keep an eye on those tires fyi when on long hauls, sadly the tires they use on trailers vs RV's are not as strong
we found out the hard way one time coming back from a long trip, IRONICALLY I noted one looking a lil low as we returned from getting lunch and I was getting in the truck. C-6 > " their fine "
bout 5 mins down the HWY BOOM! total riding on the rim to get to the exit. Not a fun experience
I'm quite happy for them to keep going with us, definitely not pushing them to go or not go, they still enjoy it.

Yes, trailer tires aren't great at all. I check ours before each trip, I will definitely keep an eye on them for this year (hopefully) since the camper didn't move at all last year Really hope 2021 is better for camping, we all missed not going last year, we all need the 2 week camping trips to keep us sane, or something like that.



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