Why We Prefer Primitive Campsites in Anza Borrego Desert State Park January 25th – 28th, 2022 (3 nights) Having already enjoyed this beautiful desert state park a couple times in the past, we thought it would be fun to come…
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Reflections on Owning a 2020 Scamp 13’ Trailer for Two Years It’s already been two years since our Scamp 13’ arrived from the Scamp factory at the end of 2019! So much has happened since, it now seems a good…
read moreSafely Positioning Your Trailer into Tight Spaces One undoubtedly will encounter situations on adventures where it may be tricky getting their small travel trailer into its spot. These types of events often occur when arriving at a destination and either…
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The Scamp “Enema” Many small travel trailers, the Scamp 13’ included, have toilets that sit atop their Black tanks. This simple system allows biological waste to be stored directly under the toilet and then eliminated (dumped into the sewer) when…
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Secret Planning Tools & Strategies For Long Distance RV Trips Planning a long distance RV trip with multiple stops can be overwhelming. Questions such as: Where to go? Where to stay? How much will campgrounds cost? How long to stay…
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How to use Magnets to Create a Comfy Dry Bath ***WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts (magnets). Keep away from children and pets.*** ***WARNING: Magnetic Field – magnetic fields may interfere with pacemakers / other health devices.*** After you have converted your Wet Bath…
read moreDumping for Beginners If there are any holding tanks (Grey or Black) within your small travel trailer, you will need to Dump them before they are completely full. The Fresh tank holds your fresh water supply for your sink, shower…
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No Hookups, No Problem! While going through my pre-trip checklist (see my article “Use Checklists to Prevent Problems”) right before heading out to Yosemite a couple of weeks ago, I noticed our heavy duty surge protector hadn’t been used in…
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Outfitting Your Small Travel Trailer for its Maiden Voyage One of the great benefits of owning a small travel trailer is that it can be set up with all the basic essentials and, in turn, be ready to go on…
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Why it’s Smart to be a Zen Boondocker, Even if You Never Plan to Go Off-Grid If you plan on using your small travel trailer anywhere other than at a RV park or home with hookups, it will benefit you…
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