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Topic: New Mission Posted: 02 Nov 2015 at 10:25pm |
Originally posted by techntrek
Looks like your neighbor does the same thing - camper with an out-building?
You might consider some anti-theft precautions. Maybe take the spare and 1 wheel, leaving it on jack stands on the 1 side. Wrap heavy chain around the axle and weave it through the remaining wheel, using a heavy lock. |
That neighbor has more of a conventional setup - a big camper with full hookup, and an outbuilding that they use more as a storage and utility shed. Our arrangement relies on the rPod for its battery electrical system, water and waste tanks, kitchen facilities, refrigerator, shower, dinette, and propane system; then, the bunkhouse is for comfortable sleeping. I do have a portable propane heater in the bunkhouse, and a portapotti that i dump into the rPod toilet before hauling the rPod to a dump station. We also have a 10'x10' steel framed vinyl tarp shed (Shelterlogic) to store a used garden tractor, yard tools, life jackets, paddles, etc. Electric is available at the entrance to our lot, but I don't plan to hookup any time soon.
Thanks for the security suggestions. I'm tempted to tell my wife that I did all of those things. That would probably give her enough peace of mind for both of us.
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techntrek
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Posted: 02 Nov 2015 at 4:24pm |
Looks like your neighbor does the same thing - camper with an out-building?
You might consider some anti-theft precautions. Maybe take the spare and 1 wheel, leaving it on jack stands on the 1 side. Wrap heavy chain around the axle and weave it through the remaining wheel, using a heavy lock.
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Posted: 02 Nov 2015 at 12:40am |
Winterizing our camper is about the saddest annual task that I undertake. This year, it's even worse than usual. I missed my chances to store our rPod inside. So, I towed it out to our campsite, wrapped it in it's brand new jacket, and snugged it down as tight as I could to spend the whole Winter outdoors. Poor thing.

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Posted: 30 Oct 2015 at 12:09am |
Originally posted by sammycamper
Originally posted by SNO4ME
It's been a good year for camping but I have to contest that "Northern Wisconsin" description a little.  It would take me at least 2 1/2 hours on my snowmobile to get that far south via a rail trail. 
We are about 80 north of your campsite by Pod Road.
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We plan to make a true north jaunt this weekend. After work tomorrow, we'll head 3 hours NORTH to our campsite and spend a chilly night in the bunkhouse. Then travel another 2-1/2 hours NORTH to spend Halloween in Bayfield. That may be closer to your place. Wonder if there's any action at Tom's Burned Down Cafe on Madeline Island this late in the Fall. |
Yup, that's getting up north. You still won't be as far north as the northern most Post Office in Wis but you'll be close!  Have a great trip! We are west of Bayfield, 20 miles east of Superior. Haven't been to Madeline Island for some time. We have camped at the Town of Russel Campground. (West of Bayfield by the Apostle Island Lake Shore Visitors Center) More trivia: I grew up with the nephews and nieces of Richard "Dick" Bong, "Ace of Aces" That's a dead giveaway.
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Posted: 29 Oct 2015 at 11:32pm |
Originally posted by SNO4ME
It's been a good year for camping but I have to contest that "Northern Wisconsin" description a little.  It would take me at least 2 1/2 hours on my snowmobile to get that far south via a rail trail. 
We are about 80 north of your campsite by Pod Road.
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We plan to make a true north jaunt this weekend. After work tomorrow, we'll head 3 hours NORTH to our campsite and spend a chilly night in the bunkhouse. Then travel another 2-1/2 hours NORTH to spend Halloween in Bayfield. That may be closer to your place. Wonder if there's any action at Tom's Burned Down Cafe on Madeline Island this late in the Fall.
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SNO4ME
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 3:01pm |
Originally posted by sammycamper
The year 2015 has already made its way into my personal record book as the standard bearer for good Upper Midwest weather. The Spring, Summer, and early Fall have been terrific. Even the farmers aren't complaining! No wonder the campers have been out in great numbers.
Any of us who have lived up here for a number of years feel completely entitled.
I love having our own campsite. By park and commercial campground standards, it's huge. The lot is not on the lake, but has a nice view of it and deeded access that's easy walking distance away. We primarily use the lake for canoeing, kayaking, and getting the dogs wet.
I love the location - about midway between Cumberland and Shell Lake, near a nifty little town called Barronett.
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It's been a good year for camping but I have to contest that "Northern Wisconsin" description a little.  It would take me at least 2 1/2 hours on my snowmobile to get that far south via a rail trail.  We are about 80 north of your campsite by Pod Road. A little trivia to test everyone's historical knowledge. I grew up with the nephews and nieces of Richard "Dick" Bong, Army Air Corp/ US Air Force "Ace of Aces".
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 1:45pm |
What a great idea. We are actually looking to do the same thing but in the utah high country.
looks great you guys!!
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sammycamper
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 11:34am |
The year 2015 has already made its way into my personal record book as the standard bearer for good Upper Midwest weather. The Spring, Summer, and early Fall have been terrific. Even the farmers aren't complaining! No wonder the campers have been out in great numbers.
Any of us who have lived up here for a number of years feel completely entitled.
I love having our own campsite. By park and commercial campground standards, it's huge. The lot is not on the lake, but has a nice view of it and deeded access that's easy walking distance away. We primarily use the lake for canoeing, kayaking, and getting the dogs wet.
I love the location - about midway between Cumberland and Shell Lake, near a nifty little town called Barronett.
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 10:34am |
Wisconsin, and I assume the rest of the upper mid-west, had a record year for camping this year. I heard the numbers yesterday and I can't recall what they were but it was above 300,000 nights in the state campgrounds.
That is great, but it makes it hard to find a campsite. I like your idea of having your own.
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 9:21am |
Nice.
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