I wish I knew THIS when I STARTED CAMPING in a SMALL CAMPER TRAILER

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3 жыл бұрын

We are sharing our camping lessons learned so you don't have to make the same mistakes we did. "I wish I knew this when I started camping in a small camper trailer" is something I have said way too often. I thought why not make a video where all of us small camper owners can share our lessons learned in one place!
Small camper trailer living is supposed to be simple. But, at least from our experience, it is actually a bit complicated when you start out. This is until you get some good systems in place for finding the balance between minimalism and comfort. We aren't going to share all our aha moments with you. This video is about the changes that took us way too long to put into place. The tips would have saved us a ton of time, money, and heartache if we would have implemented them earlier in our journey.
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@RV_with_Noni_and_Beard 3 жыл бұрын

Wisdom is learning from your mistakes. Deep wisdom is learning from the mistakes of others. 😃 Thanks for making deep wisdom available to those who want it. 🙂

@elijahhodges4405

I have been a Sailor, A Deputy Sheriff, A Soldier, and a Semi driver. Let me give you the best advice with any trailer - put the center of gravity slightly forward of your axle. Otherwise you will be up in I-15 south of Payson Utah when the wind will hit your trailer and because the weight is to far back it is going to start wobbling weaving and wandering. It could tip over the whole program vehicle and all. Keep that weight forward of the axle. It doesn't have to be so far forward that your weight lifts the front tires of the vehicle, but the center of gravity should be forward.

@CrankyOtter 3 жыл бұрын

I like that when someone needs you, whether it’s your wife or a stranger, you ditch filming the video immediately to go assist.

@aslkdfjhg 2 жыл бұрын

My tip, Friday afternoon have the trailer all ready and kitted, so you can just hitch and go. Nothing worse than starting a holiday with hours of packing.

@lifewithpugwinkle

You guys are awesome. I love that your wife seems to enjoy camping as much as you do. Your kids are going to have a great life. My best memories in life were the years we went camping as a family. So much fun and so many wonderful memories.

@paulseje 3 жыл бұрын

Scepter 2.5 gallon jugs are a great size for use around camp. Highly recommend.

@stiffpants 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips! Here's a story from growing up camping in the bush as a fair-skinned blonde baby: mum and dad thought they had lost me or that I'd wandered off. They searched the campsite and beach for ages with no luck only to find me asleep on the sheepskin seat cover of the combi!!

@alanj7306 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard “buy once, cry once.” Awesome saying. I’ve always believed it’s better and cheaper to spend a little extra on something good than to replace something that is cheaper but doesn’t last. Good point on not worrying about cutting weight. Especially for your situation, it’s nothing to worry about. That trailer is so light, an extra 100-150 pounds won’t make a difference. If anything, the extra weight will keep it from bouncing around as much.

@justinfowler2857 3 жыл бұрын

A better option might be a small stick on solar light to the trailer tounge. Then there is a bit of extra light as well versus glow in the dark stickers.

@richard1493 2 жыл бұрын

If you keep walking into the trailer tongue, you can cut a pool noodle in half and zip tie it to either yoke. You could also secure it with the reflective or glow-in-the-dark tape you mentioned

@Jiggledance 3 жыл бұрын

"Buy once, cry once." Lmao

@getlosttoday4045 3 жыл бұрын

How you don't have a million subscribers is beyond me! Awesome videos Drew! I know you have helped me with ideas on camping!

@gctw2341 3 жыл бұрын

I liked your vid and subscribed the moment you went to help that driver!

@leesuschrist 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered why a lot of teardrops have the axle so far back on the trailer, but now I can see that it makes it a lot easier to navigate rough terrain as long as you have a high enough hitch. If it were more towards the front, you'd be bottoming on the tail. I'm planning on building my own, that I'd like to take off road, in the next couple years, so that is pretty valuable information. Thanks for that

@XMeanders 3 жыл бұрын

Our 5 gallon jugs were our go to for years. Now as senior citizens the weight when filled is unwieldy. My wife kept bringing up 1 gallon used milk or ice tea jugs. She was right on the mark. Last year we also got a folding pull wagon.

@md11hud 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a teardrop trailer and my wife and I are going to tow it behind our Classic/Restomod 1940 Plymouth truck. I can’t believe your video just happened to pop up on my KZfaq feed. Great information. Thanks for posting.

@andyheilmann1656 3 жыл бұрын

Packing up the night before going home is great advice!! I've camped through some severe weather, and it's miserable packing up in the rain

@sba0147 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and really well presented, thank you. Every time we go camping here in Australia we make a list of things we use and don't use for future camps. We also make a point of having a look how other people camp to see if they have better ways of doing things so we can improve our experience and just make it easier.

@mgarcia8878 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. You and your family are a great resource. Can’t wait to jump into this lifestyle.

@carmenmartinez2882 2 жыл бұрын

Your final thoughts were absolutely right, camping is always learning by trial and error, always adapting and evolving to what works for you. I’ve been a tent camper for 40 years and never get tired of it, in fact I’m going next week. Happy trails and thanks.