Storage

[anniem]

Originally Posted by Shane826

This is fascinating to me. I constantly complain that it takes us FOREVER to get ready to leave and some of you are ready to bug out at a moment’s notice.

We want to be very ready to go. The last fire hit our area 20 minutes after it started. Luckily we saw the smoke and started loading the car immediately. But we have pets, 3 people and just not enough room.

[anniem]

Originally Posted by Bill

If you haven't already considered it, you might carry a 2" ratchet strap that is long enough to go around the entire TM. Hold-down latches have been known to fail, always at the most inconvenient time.

Bill

I had not considered that. Good idea, thank you.

[anniem]

Originally Posted by Shane826

In regards to what Bill said, I carry this one for just such an occasion…

https://hftools.com/app60689

Thank you!

[Kmikesell]

Originally Posted by Bill

If you haven't already considered it, you might carry a 2" ratchet strap that is long enough to go around the entire TM. Hold-down latches have been known to fail, always at the most inconvenient time.

Bill

I carry 6 rachet straps in my truck at all times.

[CA2619]

We use our 2619 for this also. We live in a WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) area adjacent to the foothills. We keep our Trailmanor in the garage so I keep the batteries charged and basically, prep the trailer for camping after every trip. This means fill up the water tank, propane full, all dry food items restocked and rotated, bedding cleaned, toiletries restocked, trailer mechanically ready to go. It is easy once it becomes a routine. I would recommend packing a duffle for the pets, and any additional persons who normally do not camp with you, and placing it in the trailer when you close it down after camping. If you stay on top of the maintenance of the trailer you should not have to worry about weird failures.