On 9/21/2017 10:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true



The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg

Mr. Luddite
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The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg
.....

That kind of reminds me of johns first camper only with added rip-outs...sort of.

On 9/21/2017 11:18 AM, Tim wrote:
Mr. Luddite
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The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg
....

That kind of reminds me of johns first camper only with added rip-outs...sort of.



I am into "downsizing". My next boat will be an 8 footer. :-)

On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:17:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


Cool! Probably pretty cheap too. A little space heater will probably keep you snug as a bug in a rug
while down at Cape Cod. I'll bet you'll have a great time with it.


No need for a space heater really. It has all the stuff a "big" camper
has ... dual propane tanks, heat, AC, gas stove, microwave... even an
oven that has never been used. Ovens are dumb in little rigs anyway, I
think. What are you going to cook in them, a miniature turkey?

I think they call them chickens.

On 9/21/2017 11:23 AM, wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:17:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


Cool! Probably pretty cheap too. A little space heater will probably keep you snug as a bug in a rug
while down at Cape Cod. I'll bet you'll have a great time with it.


No need for a space heater really. It has all the stuff a "big" camper
has ... dual propane tanks, heat, AC, gas stove, microwave... even an
oven that has never been used. Ovens are dumb in little rigs anyway, I
think. What are you going to cook in them, a miniature turkey?

I think they call them chickens.



I suppose Mrs.E. can always bake a cupcake.

On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:17:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:09 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:13:28 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:


Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.

Cool! Probably pretty cheap too. A little space heater will probably keep you snug as a bug in a rug
while down at Cape Cod. I'll bet you'll have a great time with it.


No need for a space heater really. It has all the stuff a "big" camper
has ... dual propane tanks, heat, AC, gas stove, microwave... even an
oven that has never been used. Ovens are dumb in little rigs anyway, I
think. What are you going to cook in them, a miniature turkey?

Use the campground's electricity! Your propane isn't free. Ovens are great for biscuits to go with
your sausage gravy. Although I have baked them on the BBQ.

We've got all the 'stuff' also, but a little office space heater is our heater of choice. Especially
in the bedroom, which is probably close in size to your whole rig.

Our three best buys:

https://smile.amazon.com/Lasko-75420...s=space+heater

https://smile.amazon.com/White-Solid...ot+plate&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/Presto-0685...ric+frying+pan

Cheap, take up very little room, and use the campground's electricity!

On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:05:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true



The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg

Nice! That might be a bit much for his Highlander (or whatever he's running now). That's almost the
size we started with - 19'.

What did you do with that Sprinter chassi'd rig you had? That would be perfect for trips to the
cape.

On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:18:21 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

Mr. Luddite
- show quoted text -
The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg
....

That kind of reminds me of johns first camper only with added rip-outs...sort of.

I think those are referred to as 'pop-outs'. Ours had a slide, but none of the pop-outs.

On 9/21/2017 11:52 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:05:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true



The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg

Nice! That might be a bit much for his Highlander (or whatever he's running now). That's almost the
size we started with - 19'.

What did you do with that Sprinter chassi'd rig you had? That would be perfect for trips to the
cape.



Sold the Sprinter back in 2011. At the time we rarely used it. Bought
it new in 2005 and after 5 years it still only had less than 5K miles on
it. A retired guy and his wife flew out from Minnesota, bought it and
drove it home. For a couple of years he sent me emails occasionally
with pictures of places they had visited in it. Haven't heard from him
in quite a while and my email address has changed since then.

On 9/21/2017 11:49 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:17:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:09 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:13:28 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:


Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.

Cool! Probably pretty cheap too. A little space heater will probably keep you snug as a bug in a rug
while down at Cape Cod. I'll bet you'll have a great time with it.


No need for a space heater really. It has all the stuff a "big" camper
has ... dual propane tanks, heat, AC, gas stove, microwave... even an
oven that has never been used. Ovens are dumb in little rigs anyway, I
think. What are you going to cook in them, a miniature turkey?

Use the campground's electricity! Your propane isn't free. Ovens are great for biscuits to go with
your sausage gravy. Although I have baked them on the BBQ.

We've got all the 'stuff' also, but a little office space heater is our heater of choice. Especially
in the bedroom, which is probably close in size to your whole rig.

Our three best buys:

https://smile.amazon.com/Lasko-75420...s=space+heater

https://smile.amazon.com/White-Solid...ot+plate&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/Presto-0685...ric+frying+pan

Cheap, take up very little room, and use the campground's electricity!



I have told ... ummm... "asked" my wife not to fill this little camper
up with all her "stuff" like she has in the past. Paper plates,
plasticwear and paper towels is enough. Electric space heater is a good
idea though.

We aren't planning any serious traveling in it. It's just for
occasional trips down the Cape just to break the monotony.