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Post by swampdog on Feb 21, 2024 19:11:00 GMT -5
I was considering going w one as the tent extends over the open tailgate so you could use it in a 5’ truck bed. Before I made my decision I found an old small camp trailer with ac/heat. It’s just what I needed.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Feb 21, 2024 19:15:21 GMT -5
The perks of having an 8' bed. I want my kids to experience camping. a
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Post by Crkr 23 on Feb 22, 2024 8:55:17 GMT -5
I like using a topper instead of the truck/tent because you don't have to break camp to travel. I just close my door and I'm on my way. The topper may not work well with kids though, I would go with just a plain tent with the kids.
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Post by swampdog on Feb 22, 2024 9:09:04 GMT -5
Only time I tent camp is with the grandkids. They are at that age where listening to things outside the tent at night is magical. They also insist that I sleep in front of the door.LOL
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Feb 22, 2024 13:32:23 GMT -5
I can't wait to camp with my grandbabies. The oldest is 2 in a couple of weeks. The current baby turned 1 last month. And the newest will be making her arrival in Mayish
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Feb 22, 2024 13:33:56 GMT -5
I would love to have a camper shell/topper. But I can't justify the expense. I mean I do own a van and an Excursion. The van is an E350 ext on 37s. It has no seats. Plenty of room matter of fact that's why I bout it
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Post by olmucky on Feb 23, 2024 19:48:53 GMT -5
If you want to camp in Florida during cooler months, look for campgrounds without electricity. Otherwise you’ll have to book a year in advance like the hordes of snowbirds do. Camping in a fully booked, crowded campground is not much fun anyway (personal opinion). Didn’t they recently change the rules to give us like a month advance to book before the out of staters can?
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Post by richm on Feb 24, 2024 10:51:11 GMT -5
If you want to camp in Florida during cooler months, look for campgrounds without electricity. Otherwise you’ll have to book a year in advance like the hordes of snowbirds do. Camping in a fully booked, crowded campground is not much fun anyway (personal opinion). Didn’t they recently change the rules to give us like a month advance to book before the out of staters can? I hadn't heard that - sounds promising.
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Post by olmucky on Feb 24, 2024 11:19:53 GMT -5
Didn’t they recently change the rules to give us like a month advance to book before the out of staters can? I hadn't heard that - sounds promising. Florida residents may make campsite or cabin reservations up to 11 months in advance. Non-Florida residents may make campsite or cabin reservations up to 10 months in advance.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Feb 26, 2024 13:45:29 GMT -5
I really wish I could plan my life 10 mo tha in advance. Usually 10 minutes is a pretty good stretch. But occasionally I look out 10 days
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