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Let's face it...camping is all about toys, and we all know know that the one with the most toys wins. Gear and accessories are just grown-up words for toys, and having a camper gives you the excuse to buy all you want! Of course I will tell you that I go camping to get away, enjoy nature and relax, but really...I just want to play with my toys. Check out some of the fun stuff I've got below, and if you play nice...I'll ask my mom if you can come over sometime. (I'm working on getting pics below, so in the meantime, hold your water!) |
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Bunk-End/Canopy Pole Storage Poles are always a problem to store, there's so many of them! I purchased some clip-type broom storage strips from the local hardware store and mounted them in the trunk about 3' apart. While there's not enough for all the poles, the spaces between the clips will hold all the extras. No more rattles!
Storage is always a challenge. I used to have everything in tubs, but that was a pain pulling them out all the time. I found this sliding wire basket at Lowe's for about $15 and it fits PERFECTLY!
I made this light from a kit found at Home Depot, I just added a longer cord, switch, and a plug. Some zip ties came in handy to make a loop in the cord, and a "J" hook attached to the canvas support provides a place to hang it. To hide the cord, I used some self adhesive clear cord clips under the curtains. The switch on the cord hangs just behind the seat.
These shelves were about $16 total from K-mart. There is a small unit that sits atop a larger unit, and they come apart for travel and fit nicely on the step just in front of the furnace. Great for displaying pictures or storing food.
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Tiffany Patio Lights and Extension Undoubtedly, you've seen these little babies around the campground, and maybe even made your own. I slaved for about two weeks making these, and have had numerous offers on them since. NO WAY! MAKE YOUR OWN! I JUST ABOUT LOST MY FINGERTIPS PRESSING THOSE SILLY BEADS INTO THOSE TINY HOLES! I also make a nice extension cord with a switch that tucks neatly under the lifter cover.
Compact Refigerator/Cooler My camper didn't have a fridge or icebox, and I didn't want to give up the large cabinet space to put one in. I found this Igloo compact fridge at Sam's for $99 that works off 12v or 110. It rides in my truck to and from camping, and has a nice spot on the counter when I'm set up. I installed a 12v receptacle under the counter so that the cord can be hidden away. Every now and then, it even makes ice!
These are usually sold as options at the time of purchase, but my camper didn't come with them. Most RV centers sell these for $50 each, but that was a little steep for me. I found them on Ebay for about $24 each. My 12v ceiling lights were already equipped with the outlets to plug them in, so no modification was necessary to install them.
The orignial 12v pump for the galley was about the size of "D" battery, and VERY inadequate. My dad gave me this Shurflo pump from his 31ft Holiday Rambler which KICKS A**! The Shurflo facuet is also quite handy as it raises up for larger items, and swivels in almost any direction. |
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More pics Coming Soon!
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Camping Stuff
Come back soon for pics of my toys!
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