Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I've seen the "what do you bring" thread, but what about things you bring and then discover it was more of a waste of space?For example, I thought that a pot and pan and a hot plate would be useful, but I've discovered they're more trouble than they're worth and I rarely use them. So what about everyone else? Any recommendations about what to leave at home and save space? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have a ton of games in the rv that never get used, we enjoy the fort so much, who needs games? We have played cards a few rainy days, and they take up much less space. (Note to self: take games out of rv :welcome:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 On the last trip... it was the shorts, the wii, and the DVD. I was told by the reservation CM to make sure the pack the shorts... he forgot to make sure it stayed above freezing..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 We used to have a toaster oven but it never got used. If your talking only FW then I'd say those outdoor rugs are a waste of space. FW is only place I we have been to that doesn't need it. That's all I've got right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 What not to pack:Donnie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 In the beginning we always brought way to much clothes, food and drink. We are still a little heavy in the drink department but I refuse to pay 3 or 4 times the price at the TP. Just keep an extra case hot in the back of the truck. We also cut way down on the DVDs. Except for biting fly season (May, and September) I leave the screen room at home as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marjofl 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I learned quickly to not ask this question. I told my lovely wife of 30 years we had too much stuff and needed to lighten the load. When we got to the fort last summer, I went looking for my clothes in the usual place, nuttin!I calmly asked my lovely wife if she packed me any clothes......................she left them at home to lighten the load she said. Only packed hers......................then she smiled and said there all out in the trunk of the car and I'll rearrange, but I need everything I have here :dance:end of story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I learned quickly to not ask this question. I told my lovely wife of 30 years we had too much stuff and needed to lighten the load. When we got to the fort last summer, I went looking for my clothes in the usual place, nuttin!I calmly asked my lovely wife if she packed me any clothes......................she left them at home to lighten the load she said. Only packed hers......................then she smiled and said there all out in the trunk of the car and I'll rearrange, but I need everything I have here :Dend of story :dance: She must have been laughing her butt off. At least she was nice enough to tell you where they were. My wife would have let me suffer all day before telling me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntsammy5 7 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I usually don't pack the snakes....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 What not to pack:DonnieI was just going to post this but decided to read what everyone put first. Why do we think alike??? Maybe it has something to do with Donnie? :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 What not to pack:Donnie :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I learned quickly to not ask this question. I told my lovely wife of 30 years we had too much stuff and needed to lighten the load. When we got to the fort last summer, I went looking for my clothes in the usual place, nuttin!I calmly asked my lovely wife if she packed me any clothes......................she left them at home to lighten the load she said. Only packed hers......................then she smiled and said there all out in the trunk of the car and I'll rearrange, but I need everything I have here :Dend of storylet me just say, I like the way your wife thinks... :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I don't pack real plates anymore, just paper plates. I hate having to wash dishes, so although I know it's not good for the environment, I only use paper plates when we camp. Now if they could just come up with paper pots and pans, I'd be really happy! PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 What not to pack:DonnieI was just going to post this but decided to read what everyone put first. Why do we think alike??? Maybe it has something to do with Donnie? ;DBirds of a turd flock in a herd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canadianfockerfiend Trevor 1 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 What not to pack. I'm going to assume this is for the Fort. Well for us anything related to cooking can stay at home lol At Disney we dont like to cook. Boats and kayaks stay at home. Dog stays at home. Sand toys and all games can stay at home. When we towed out popup down we basiclly emptied the whole thing out lol. We didnt take out the kitchen stuff but we hardly used it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 In our very first TT we had the whole shebang - including REAL dishes. (what were we thinking??)We ditched those in favor of plastic with the hybrid, but then spent 3 years loading stuff into that to make sure we had "everything" and then 2 years emptying it all out! :dropjaw:When we got the new TT, which probably has 3X more storage space, I swore I was emptying out the hybrid into it and nothing more. Even though it means I have empty cupboards. Other than room for some extra towels and linens now, that's exactly what we did.Things we ditched over time...- Dishes - paper plates all the way- Every freakin' cooking utensil known to man - the basics, a sharp knife and aluminum foil and I can cook just about anything.- Extra pots and pans - I have one fry pan, one sauce pan, a cheap stock pot and some aluminum throw away baking pans.- Piles of tupperware/storage containers (you can put virtually anything in ziploc bags!)The few things we still keep in there...- real silverware (that's all me - DH would be fine with plastic)- a couple of nice coffee mugs (Disney mugs of course)- a pile of decent big acrylic cups (drinks are important!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessrick 10 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 OK, I am definately a pack rat & take way too much. Having said that, we did ditch the washable plates & we kept a few coffee mugs. We don't like wasting time washing dishes if we don't have to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Perhaps a vaccum is too much . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Oh the vacuum is never too much. Two kids-two dogs.... even just a dirt devil to suck up the dog hair! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canadianfockerfiend Trevor 1 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I saw on one of the many forum sites im on someone built in a dirt devel vac into there trailer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JCJRSmith 6 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Perhaps a vaccum is too much . . .My new rig has one built in, and a washer/dryer too. Haven't tried it yet, but it has to beat hell out of the cost of using the laundry at the Fort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JCJRSmith 6 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I saw on one of the many forum sites im on someone built in a dirt devel vac into there trailer.that's what mine came with - a Dirt Devil built in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canadianfockerfiend Trevor 1 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 oh oh you dont need to pack the kitchen sink cause you can get one while at disney. :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyb aka John 15 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 This TT we have has so much storage, I am pretty sure the wife packed an EXTRA kitchen sink just to be safe!!! When we leave for the fort I am pretty sure we have enough of EVERYTHING that we could be lost in the wilds for 2 months and never need for anything.... :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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