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Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 11:58am

For what it's worth........

OnStar is sharing some camping hacks:

https://www.onstar.com/us/en/camping-hacks-from-an-expert/?evar36=EM-NEWSLTR_082318-AUG-W3-NEWSLTR_T2L-2L-US-E&vin=1GCRCSE08DZ408993&osaccount=140508240

Leo B

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Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 6:02pm

Interesting info!!

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
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2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

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Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 7:51pm

Well my mom and dad could have made that, except for the last one. We have pretty much done the same, except for the last one-just don't have time for tv. Just using good common sense and you can save by not bringing so much stuff that only adds clutter and takes up valuable space. Thanks David.

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Posted: 29 Aug 2018 at 8:35am

Originally posted by jato

Well my mom and dad could have made that

Eh...What can I say...it was a "slow news day" at the editorial desk of Rpod Owners.

Personally, there is a big difference in how I would approach backpack camping vs. car/tent camping vs. RV camping. For instance, I would not put spices in plastic straws when RV camping. My trailer has it's own salt and pepper shakers that always stay there. That's kind of how it is with most everything. The only "packing" I do is groceries and clean clothes.

I do like the theme of "multi-use" items. I always have 2-3 large "contractor" type trash bags, which can do a number of things:

Rain poncho

generator, lawn chair, firewood, etc. covers

If the fridge were to die, I could put a bag of ice in one and turn the fridge into a cooler

I like to think in terms of carrying things that might help me "MacGyver" a solution.

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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 10:22am

In the past few years, I've really tried to adopt a minimalist lifestyle, taking many cues from ultralight thru-hikers (https://www.reddit.com/r/ultralight), digital nomads (https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalnomad), and one-bag travelers (https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag). Spending more than 4-hours in the R-Pod 171 with even a single guest (nevermind the two dogs!) has certainly lent itself well to fully appreciating the steps I've taken to minimize personal clutter and those items I require to feel comfortable.

2012 RP-171 HRE, 2006 F-150