Lego Lima's 6 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 FINALLY!FINALLY! :yaysmilesa-smiley:FINALLY!We got a pop up! And we are so excited to use it. We already have one reservation at the Fort and one other pending! But, this is new to us so to those of you who have a pop up or a camper with little space what is your best advice you have on taking your toy out? We are a family of me & 3 boys (husband included in that head count). We love to camp, geocache, scout, anything outdoors and I LOVE to cook. I have a few drawers in the camper that I can keep my kitchen gadgets. But any advice or info would be GREATLY appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Congratulations! It's been years since we had a "pup", but using tubs always kept things organized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Lima's 6 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 When we had it closed, we noticed there was room for a few tubs on the floor. FORGOT TO MENTION - MY HUSBAND IS A CLEAN FREAK!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 When we got our camper, we bought cute plates - the Corelle plates you can buy separately - plastic glasses, etc. I don't think we've used them yet. We use paper plates and cups because I don't want to do dishes on vacation. Don't buy too much at first. See what you use of the stuff you already own before you by dedicated camper stuff. Have fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Lima's 6 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 :laugh: So funny!I was thinking the same thing. Who the heck wants to do dishes on vacation. I do have a set of plastic cups JUST IN CASE we run out of solo cups - ya know what I mean! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I'm with Judy. We used to have a set of colorful plastic plates and bowls for the camper, but eventually we came to the conclusion that disposable is so much easier. Camping is vacation, right? So now we almost exclusively use toss away stuff in the camper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 If you have cabinets and not many drawers, get some Sterilite plastic drawer sets for smaller items in the cabinets. The biggest goal for me is to not have to dig one thing out to get to something else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 We do have a full set of dishes in the camper, but like others we generally use paper IF we are in a large group such as a Fiend gathering, but if it's just the two of us we'll use the real plates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 We do have a full set of dishes in the camper, but like others we generally use paper IF we are in a large group such as a Fiend gathering, but if it's just the two of us we'll use the real plates. You also have Rick grilling up steaks routinely....and steaks need a REAL plate to be enjoyed. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 And You also have Rick grilling up steaks routinely....and steaks need a REAL plate to be enjoyed. And REAL steak knives and we have an entire drawer full of steak knives in the camper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 When we had a pup, we put all of our food in plastic tubs & stored these in a tent & our suitcases & any other bulky items. This gave us more room in the pup. I had smaller plastic tubs for each person to put a couple days of clothes in. These stored under our bench seats by the beds. The tent really gave us lots more room in the pup. Enjoy! We had ours for 5 years but recently traded it in. It served us well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 We grew up camping in a pup and Mom and Dad had one for many years before they finally gave in and bought a TT. I am sure we should have bought stock in rubbermaid! We used those tubs for food, clothing, and even firewood. We had each tub labeled with a person's name or the contents. Some of them we kept under the back pop-out bunk, some in the truck. Congrats on the pup! I hope to see you at the Fort soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Congratulations!! Whatcha get? Pics or it isn't real. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Lima's 6 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Carol- regarding the Sterilites, what did u put in them? Use for....?I agree with u all. And some great advice!Nothing like steak on the grill. Will invest in some good knives for the camper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 No advice but congrats!!!!!! Lego Lima's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Lima's 6 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 We are also getting the interior reupholstered. Any advice on that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've got a closet in my camper that had a hanging rod, I found a Sterilite drawer set that fits in the closet and put folding clothes in the drawers In the kitchen, I've got a cabinet and put a small set of Sterilite drawers in there for silverware, serving items, some tools, grill lighter, etc. If you have a cabinet directly under the kitchen sink, see if a plastic utensil tray will fit under there. You can put items in the utensil tray and it also serves the purpose of catching any stray drips from the sink plumbing Command Adhesive hooks are your friend Lego Lima's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Congratulations on your PUP. You will love camping at the Fort in it. Hope to meet you sometime. :wave1: :welcome: :welcrowd: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arthuruscg 34 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 There is a great pop up forum, popupportal If you fit in here, you will fit in over there too. Is the popup new or used? How old are the tires? Over 5 years, get new ones. Do you have a brake controller and +12v charging line installed in your tow vehicle? Make sure your tires are at the max pressure listed on the side wall. Only check the pressure cold, the pressure will increase above the max cold pressure when the tires are hot, that is normal. Are the tires the correct load rating? When were the bearings repacked and axle seals changed? Don't forget to check the spare. Even if the trailer is new, check the age of the tires and make sure the load ratting is correct for your popup. You never know when the dealer swaps tires around or the manufacture uses what ever is in stock Camping is no fun on the side of the road. Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Lego Lima's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortpartyof4 108 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 We loved our pop-up. I too used storage bins, some stayed in it with the gear we always brought, some came back home and got re-packed for each trip with what we needed (always depended on where we were camping and what we'd be doing). I used old linens that became our camper ones, some people prefer sleeping bags, but I made the beds up each time. Also bought nice mattress covers for the beds to add a little comfort. Between trips I brought the linens home, washed them and then stored them in zippered bags with some dryer sheets to keep them fresh and keep moths out (kept them in the garage). Same for towels - used extras from around the house, washed and stored in sip-up plastic storage bins in between trips. Then all you do is grab the plastic bags and throw them in the totes for your next trip. Our pop-up had fabric upholstery and it got so it smelled kind of funny between the humid air and dirt from kids (I also have 3 boys, 2 small one large). When we graduated to a TT it happened to have vinyl upholstery and at first I thought yuck, but I found it was much easier to clean and odors don't linger. I would throw a towel or fleece blanket on the bench seats some times for comfort while sitting. Arthur's tips above are very important. A lot of people will tell you that you don't need a brake controller at that weight but I disagree, and it's not that big of an investment. I also joined an online pop-up forum, HUGE help for advice with technical stuff. I'd add to that be sure you bring along a tool box with essential tools for any repairs that might come up while you're camping, as well as some rags or old towels to lay on in case you have to get under it. I remember having old beach towels to wipe down the tent ends before folding it up if it had rained or there was dew from the night before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 One of my handy items is an old towel that I use as I'm packing up hoses, electric cord, etc. Wiping the water and sand and dirt off of them as I'm coiling them up back into the camper. My favorite accessory is a BAL leveler (if your Popup is single axle). You slide that thing around the low wheel and crank the screw to level the trailer. No backing up onto blocks. http://www.amazon.com/BAL-R-V-Products-Group-28050/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375042806&sr=8-1&keywords=bal+leveler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 :laugh: So funny!I was thinking the same thing. Who the heck wants to do dishes on vacation. I do have a set of plastic cups JUST IN CASE we run out of solo cups - ya know what I mean!are you bringing that solo cup I saw you with on FB? :rofl2: Lego Lima's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Here is Luv's pup Lego Lima's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pool guy Mickey 8 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 As a pup owner I recommend making bunk covers made from reflectix. I made my bunk covers this year and had no problem keeping the camper cold. Congrats on new toy. We are also in the process of starting a YouTube channel on repairs, upgrades, and just general pup living. Crazycampercrew. We have a couple videos posted already and more to come. Lego Lima's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Here is Luv's pup Sweet!! Lego Lima's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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