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    Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 12:42am
I finally made the jump on a 2 day outing at Bald Ridge Campground at Lake Lanier, Ga.  It was only 30 mins from home but wanted a good test run close to home in case I forgot something.  Cost was $32/day ... but got half price with my sr nat'l park pass ... I'm an old retired guyTongue

Weather was sunny first day and rainy the second.  Setup went well - used a power drill w/ bit to put down stabilizers - nice. Push out went out OK ... Hookup electric and water BEFORE next time ! Tent went down easily, set up inside poles and it really made inside look much larger. Didn't use mattress topper as I wanted a baseline first - slept well.  Forgot my pillow - cushion as pillow was Ok on my side ... NG on my back.  Potty break at 4AM was Ok ... didn't kill myself in the dark.  Used the microwave for some lite meals and soups - no serious cooking.  I didn't use R-Dome as i didn't want to break it down in the rain per wether report. Finally figured out the TV and channel scanning ... that was a challenge! 2nd night (in rain) I watched DVD on TV and discovered my Tent camper has no good seating  back support to watch TV ... so had to use small folding chair were table usually goes.  I'm thinking I need to get TV outside under the R-Dome with chairs when with wife on our 3 week venture North in June.  I may look into stadium seats for inside?? Decided I needed 2 more stick up Hooks in front door area. Bathroom door mirror was excellent! Also, I had decided to use 4 large plastic bins (BJ's at 3 for $18) for managing cooking/camp stuff, clothes, people food and dog stuff (took my 12 year old dachshund Big smile as company - she slept on large dog pillow by the door). Bins worked great in seperating stuff and keeping it organized and I stored them on and under my bunk beds. My pickup with hard tonneau cover was great for large items - table, chairs, etc.  Finally, i used the campground dump station for both grey and black water dumps when i left even though they were barely full. Everything worked as deigned.  All in all a good time and I gained lots of confidence for the June trip ... Reading everyone's tips REALLY was helpful.  Thanks! Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 3:32am
SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A BLAST!THE FIRST ONE OUT IS ALWAYS EXCITING.rex pHp stuart fla
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 9:42am
If possible, you may try a few nights in the driveway so you and the Mrs. can get a handle on how it will go with two of you in there..
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 9:47am
Sounds like a pretty successful trip to me!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 10:01am
Glad you had a good time on your trial run, Bill. That trial run for first timers was one of the best ideas we got from this forum.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 10:24am
Welcome, Bill!  It looks like you had a great time with your shakeout trip.  

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 4:31pm
Good stuff! Keep it up.  Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 2:25pm
One suggestion, either wait for your black tank to get to at least 3/4 or fill it with water before dumping.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Apr 2012 at 9:06am
Sounds Good!!! 1st of many happy adventures.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Apr 2012 at 9:54pm
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Originally posted by techntrek

One suggestion, either wait for your black tank to get to at least 3/4 or fill it with water before dumping.


Fill w/water via the toilet and spare (not water connection) hose? 

I looked down the toilet to gauge how full Dead.  Not really good/easy  as waste pipe is offset into black tank.  Tank indicator light on wall has been misreading. Any suggestions?
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