chino
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Trailer Life
Looking for tips, comments or warnings on living in a travel trailer for the winter months in Baja. I have spent a winter in a VW van and a winter in
a truck camper, both with family, but would like to have a little more room and not feel like I'm in a psychological experiment on confined humans!
Thanks
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vandenberg
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I know from experience that it's a lot more comfy in a 40 footer than a 14 footer.
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DENNIS
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Do they make them three storys with a pool?
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Diver
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Is that Trinity, South Carolina or Trinity, Arkansas ?
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Pescador
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We lived for several years in a trailer in San Lucas Cove and it was a great experience. If you do not have elec. then solar is the way to go. We
were completely off of the grid and it worked very well. We made a covered porch out front and this was one of the smartest things we could have done
as we spent a lot of our time there and it basically doubled our size. We had weekly campfires with guitar playing and sing alongs and could pack
about 15 or 20 people in to the covered area which broke the wind and gave us some nice glowing warmth. We made an outdoor kitchen and it was great
for cooking fish and other smelly things that you did not want in the trailer. Depending on where you are at, if it gets cold in the dead of winter,
you probably want to consider a small catalytic propane heater which will keep things nice and toasty inside on those cold windy days and nights.
These are readily available at RV places.
For complete equipment and lots of information, we found that Quartzite, AZ is the place to go for RV info and stuff. These people live there all
winter and if there is something tried and tested for the RV market, you will find it there, and at great prices.
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gnukid
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You can bring a garage car cover type of tent. The go for about $200 which gives you the kitchen and living room you need. Bring a couple sheets of
plywood 5/8 and hand saw to make the shelves when you get there. For the tent legs use rebar though a small square of plywood will help the tent stay
there and rope for tie downs. Dont forget the solar shower, three or so and build the shower area, gas tank and stove and lantern and there you go.
Perhaps one more small tent for miscellaneous stuff, storage or guests.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | | Perhaps one more small tent for guests. |
Can't wait till you invite me 
[Edited on 12-3-2007 by vandenberg]
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BornFisher
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a few links for you--
http://www.trailerlife.com/
http://www.rvtravel.com/rvforum/index.php
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chino
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Thanks for the input, its nice to have first hand experiences to draw from. I have visited some of the camps at San Lucas cove and it seems like a
good operation, not trailer trashy at all. I plan to live well and not just survive. I work my a## off spring thru the end of fire season and look
forward to the winter R+R.
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Hook
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Boy, Pescador's post is right on in all aspects. Quartzite is a goldmine for ideas and products.
Make the outside surroundings as convenient and comfortable as possible, especially with cooking options and relaxing options, including shade.
The one thing often lacking in a temporary setup (no real built-ins) is an elevated place to relax. You get a view, catch more breezes on warm days,
and can avoid a few more bugs. Look into creating an easy way to get up on the roof of the trailer and be able to provide some basic lawn chair
seating. I have seen two cases where people constructed platforms up there out of 2x4s and plywood in areas between the vents, etc.
Outdoor shower and wash basin is nice, too.
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