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02-09-2023, 12:52 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2022
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Storage
How much gear can be stored in the unit when it is closed? I would like to see if we can have it ready to go at a moments notice - wildfire evacuations.
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02-09-2023, 11:28 AM
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Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,076
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There's a lot to unpack with this question.
There's enough space for me, to keep about a 4-8 day stay in my 2619 camper. Toiletries, bedding, water, and some clothes. Minimal food, since I don't keep much to prevent rodents.
This does NOT include any meds, Cpap support items, food or important paperwork/computer items.
Evacuation situations are a different beast; fire and flood seasons are known. They rarely happen at a moments notice, so you could set up a bug out bag, and assemble life supporting/must have meds or equipment items that can be tossed in the tow vehicle at the start of said season.
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2013 2619
80 watt solar panel/swing hitch/low profile A/C.
Enduro 4445 caravan mover
2016 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 Hemi
Installed powered folding tow mirrors
Stopped playing with airplanes, now I just enjoy watching them fly by.
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02-09-2023, 01:13 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2022
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Perfect. We do have our bug out bins during fire season, it would be nice not to have to move clothes and toiletries. We will have a dodge RAM 1500 so some storage in the bed if needed. Thank you for the reply.
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02-09-2023, 06:32 PM
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Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Are you looking or do you have a Trailmanor? It's a great camper and there's a good amount of variables to choose from. I've had a popup, and when looking to upgrade, I didn't want to tow a big brick of a camper. The TM fit my needs perfectly. Good luck with yer future decisions.
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2013 2619
80 watt solar panel/swing hitch/low profile A/C.
Enduro 4445 caravan mover
2016 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 Hemi
Installed powered folding tow mirrors
Stopped playing with airplanes, now I just enjoy watching them fly by.
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02-09-2023, 07:45 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 2,924
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We have a set of clothes for 5-days packed in the TM at all times. We have some canned and dried food. Medication etc will go in your "Ditch bag" (that's what mariners call it). Ditch bag is usually partially prepared at all times and meds, etc put in last minute.
We've been evacuated due to wild fires a few times. Each time we learn something new. Problem is, most people only get that 1st time.
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640W solar- 230AH LiFeP04 Battery
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02-10-2023, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2022
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We moved to Northern Ca three years ago. No problem the first year, the second year there was a lightning strike on some federal land about 10 miles from our home. The feds would not allow the local FD to help. They put the fire out and left, and it started back up. Instead of the 1500 original acres the restart took another 25,000 acres. Then last summer a lumber mill close to us had some mishap and that sent another fire towards us. We have pets and my elderly mother with us, trying to get out with enough stuff has been pretty hard. We'll do just as you describe, pack clothes and a little bit of food in a TM and off we can go. Ideally we would like a 2518, the sofa one. I don't think we can swing a new one though, so we will see what we can find.
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02-13-2023, 11:18 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Utah
Posts: 316
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What we carry above standard "camping equipment":
* One set of extra socks and undies (you can always wash em in the sink)
* His and her Jackets
* Med kit with one week of required meds
* At least one propane tank full at all times
* At least one full can of white gas for stove and lanterns
* A small supply of canned food (Make sure they don't have "pop tops" (don't ask why.)
What we keep in the garage for quick getaways:
* 5 5-gallon jugs for water (two are always filled - and rotated every 6 months)
* Enough food for 2 for 7+ Days
* One full 20lb propane tank
* Bin with Tarps, rope, and stakes (Never know when these might come in handy)
* 3 5-gallon cans of gasoline (prepared with Sta-Bil for long-term storage)
And I ALWAYS carry extra supplies in my TV.
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Moved to the "Dark Side" (Pop up's for 15 years)
Bought what DW calls "The Golden Unicorn"
TM 2006 2720sl
DH/DW 2018 Ford F-150
North Utah
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02-13-2023, 11:37 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,887
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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.
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2007/21 TM 3326 (Pride of the Fleet)
2000 2720SL (Rebuild Project)
2002 2619 (Parts TM)
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02-13-2023, 12:03 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kmikesell
What we keep in the garage for quick getaways:
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* Bin with Tarps, rope, and stakes (Never know when these might come in handy)
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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
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02-13-2023, 01:44 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,887
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In regards to what Bill said, I carry this one for just such an occasion…
https://hftools.com/app60689
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2007/21 TM 3326 (Pride of the Fleet)
2000 2720SL (Rebuild Project)
2002 2619 (Parts TM)
SMARTER THAN GOOGLE!
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