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[2020]

Turnips and greens, dumplin's of corn,

an' barbecued ribs, boy, I'm sure glad I's born,

a salad made of garden an' stuff,

and coconut custard, ain't that enough?

[hoyden]

Turnips and greens, dumplin's of corn,

an' barbecued ribs, boy, I'm sure glad I's born,

a salad made of garden an' stuff,

and coconut custard, ain't that enough?

 

now I'm hungry!

[Ramblinman]

Yes, I am also very happy with my Black and Decker 12 V Vacuum for dirt and ... Drum Roll Please .... BUGS!!!!

 

 

 

 

Anybody mention small broom and dust pan? 

[PaulT]

Anybody mention small broom and dust pan? 

 

 

This works for me and fits in dinette seat when folded. 

 

Paul

[Kolockum]

This is pretty close to what I use. http://www.amazon.co...s/dp/B008RCY2CU When I get home I usually blow out the camper with an air compressor.

 

But a dust buster is a great idea for bugs. Although after about 2 weeks of boon-docking while skiing or canyoneering the smell of sweat and dirty laundry is enough to kill anything that makes it into the camper.

Edited by Kolockum, 15 September 2015 - 01:47 AM.

[hoyden]

But a dust buster is a great idea for bugs. Although after about 2 weeks of boon-docking while skiing or canyoneering the smell of sweat and dirty laundry is enough to kill anything that makes it into the camper.

 

hahahaha!

 

and, oh dear. 

:-D

[Ronanmd1]

I have used both a dust buster and small broom/dust pan.  The dust buster is great for the bugs (especially those stuck in the folds of the windows or up in the vent screen!  However, most of the time I find the small dust broom/pan is quicker and just as good.  Small and compact.  Fits in the seat for the dinette.  Plus one less cord to tangle.

[nevadamerica]

Those dust pans/brushes exist at the $1 store.

[huckfinn]

We're finding the weight of the camper not a limitation on 4x4 roads so far.  

 

A battery lantern and its light diffused with a paper towel seems more pleasant than the overheads for general illumination. 

 

Instead of stairs we're just using an flat 18x24" plywood platform straight off the hitch with a fir 2x2"—it doubles as an outdoor shower platform.  When I stand on the platform my head just clears the top of the door.  

 

Good 30' bear spray is better-than-nothing all-around self defense.  

 

Pans with lids help keep the area around the cooktop clean.

 

I thought for sure we'd carry firewood, but we haven't built a fire yet.  

 

Our climbing gear fits in the large bottom compartment where some keep a portapotty, but I've found it's easier to carry in a duffel.  You can remove the whole thing easily and sort on the ground or a picnic table.  The duffel stays in the truck with my clothes.

 

As everyone said, less is more for stuff on the floor of the camper.  We have two folding camp chairs, the plywood platform, a flat hula hoop shower curtain contraption.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[hoyden]

Instead of stairs we're just using an flat 18x24" plywood platform straight off the hitch with a fir 2x2"—it doubles as an outdoor shower platform.  When I stand on the platform my head just clears the top of the door.  

 

Good 30' bear spray is better-than-nothing all-around self defense.  

 

Some good ideas here!

I especially like the stairs-replacement. That's a good idea for double-duty.

 

Does bear spray really work?