Camping in the Cold November Rain: 6x12 Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion Dispersed Camping Disaster

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I wanted to prove that camping in my 6x12 cargo trailer camper conversion could be warm and cozy, even in the wet, cold fall PNW November weather. The first night went off without a hitch. It was cold, but I got my tarp awning set up, made a campfire, grilled some chicken, enjoyed a beer and a cigar, and settled in for a pleasant evening in my dry and warm enclosed trailer camper toy hauler setup. It rained very loudly overnight, but I had no idea what a rain camping disaster I would wake up to. My tarp awning blew down overnight, and by the time the sun came up I could tell that camping in the rain was about to get a lot more uncomfortable, because my entire campsite had begun to flood. After a few hours sitting outside camping in the rain, making some coffee, and sitting under my tarp shelter, I decided that even the super cozy confines of my cargo trailer conversion toy hauler setup weren't going to be enough to make it through another day and night out there, so I cut my rainy camping trip short and packed up and headed home.
Fall camping in the rain is fine most of the time....but with the sideways winds and wind chill of 34 degrees, I just decided I'd be better off packing up and heading home from my cargo trailer camping trip a day early. Dispersed camping in the fall and winter in the PNW is not for the faint of heart...and I'll be sure I'm better prepared for my next dispersed camping cargo trailer camper conversion trip.
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@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

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@the_odinson5855 2 года назад

Being a hardheaded individual I typically only learn 2 ways.. 1) Hard & miserably 2) Watching someone else learn the hard & miserable way Thank you for the experience, Dork!

@soilsmanadv6673 2 года назад

I hate camping in the rain, unless I can stay dry. Many days spent steelheading in rain snow and cold but always a hot shower afterwords. Next time try opening the back doors with your tarp out the back. That way you can run the heater/stay dry and have warmth. It wasn't a FAIL. It was a learning experience and we got to learn from your experience. Thanks Dork

@rustyspiker3569 2 года назад

Maybe install a awning that stays on the trailer. May be a nice addition. Inside a inverter with a 12 volt deep cycle battery to run your TV AND LAP top for those real Rainey days. You can trick that trailer out. And a warm bed for the pooch most important. We used to camp all winter. Has its benefits. No crowds. Cold sunny days are the best with light rain at night. Also I put a solar panel on the roof of my camper best thing I ever did. Never run out of 12 volts. Like your travels and your friends. Rusty from Blaine WA.

@edgarbradford Год назад

And with the 12volt system you can install a diesel heater.

@narrator-timothymckean 2 года назад

Good work! Knowing when to call it is a valuable skill of its own. I think one of your challenges is that your tarp structure is dependent on the location and position of your truck/trailer. If you had a tent or tarp that you could set up relative to the weather.. higher ground, with back to the wind.. you might have had a very different experience. As you were you had your opening to the wind, so all the water just blew in. You're still an educator at heart. You put yourself in a challenging situation for the purpose of learning and you learned. Success! See you next time.

@zurnie 2 года назад

Reminds me of when I was in college. I worked at a State Park. A buddy I was working with wanted to go camping so we got our days off work scheduled together. I went out to the campsite to set up. He declined to make the trip due to the rain. It rained all day and all night. I woke up in the middle of the night when a fat cold drop of water landed on my face. I was pissed as my tent never leaked before. I turned on my flashlight and the tent wasn't leaking. It was so humid it was actually foggy inside the tent. Condensation on the inside of the tent ceiling was what was dripping down on me. 4 AM and I packed up and called it. No fun was had. lol

@stevemartinez4180 Год назад

Experience is something we get, right after we needed it. Makes me appreciate our service members even more,,,

@brennanj7843 2 года назад

All you can take from a trip like that is “how can I do that better”, so next time it doesn’t bite you in the ass. You never know what you need until you need it, and a trip like that exposes what needs are important and which ones are not. Learning 😊👍🏼

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I definitely learned a lot on this one ;)

@brennanj7843 2 года назад

@@DorkintheRoad what’s funny is trips like this suck now, but in 20-30 years when you’ve got everything taken care of from years of collecting equipment you’ll be looking back at today as the fun good old days when you really were ruffed it.

@markcollins5026 2 года назад

Man, I love camping on rainy days, I put my bike in the back of my pickup and tow a small self contained travel trailer, as long as the beer is cold it can rain all it's wants !

@FFL-vg9ro 2 года назад

1) Aim the Mr Buddy heater at a good sized stack of stone pavers, or something similar. When you turn the heater off, the pavers radiate the heat for a few more hours. 2) Everything camping related (like plates) into two large totes and it all states in the totes between trips - saves repacking for every trip and better at not forgetting things. 3) ear plugs

@FFL-vg9ro 2 года назад

Consider adding a small window to each side of the trailer. Not expensive, and it COMPLETELY transforms the experience of being inside the trailer when you have some natural light.

@bikelifeagenda3896 2 года назад

Most definitely true. Totally changes the feeling of being inside!

@HalfGiant_S80 2 года назад

experience is the best teacher. kick rocks and stay healthy. Can't learn to win without failure. Thanks!

@brantmcfarland517 2 года назад

Wow. Wet wet wet. Beautiful camping spot although. Oh and good looking dog too. I seen my name at the end. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.

@KillerSpud 2 года назад

Be glad you had your truck and trailer. If it was just you on the KLR it'd be even more miserable.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Too true!

@michaelnash9970 Год назад

That you're willing to try... GETS MY VOTE!!! SO, now that you're going to increase the insulation ('sound-proofing') and designing a awning for the trailer... We'all look forward to seeing/hearing about your next attempt. ABOVE ALL, you're starting simple and easy... Then moving to complex. Too many of these 'campers' go full-on 'sun-hugging' crazy with batteries and crap. Eating off the grill was pure savage... Absolutely beautiful spot...

@sdecarteret 2 года назад

Once again you delivered a learning experience for us all.

@manxology 2 года назад

Good try. I am sure you learned a lot. High ground is key in rainy places. Great work!!!

@TheTed169 2 года назад

This is why people have cabins with overhangs. You get the wonderful ambience of the rain and the coziness of the cabin. Kuddos to you for trying though. Cheers from da ROCK!

@cjmarren86 2 года назад

Nah dude, you did the right thing. Time is precious and there was nothing to be gained from staying. ... That said, I can't deny that all the misery wasn't entertaining to watch from my nice warm house 🤣🤣 Thanks for taking the hit on this one.

@kevinnashskitchen3517 2 года назад

I'm only 2 ads and 5 or 6 minutes in.. Lovely chicken.. Love the pup.. 😁 I really admire your stick-to-it-of-ness. Despite the crappy weather you made a decent video of it.

@robertcampbell3828 2 года назад

You want some cheese with that wine 😆

@kadiocalc 2 года назад

It's pissing it down in Brisbane as I watch this, reminding me of my 48 years in Manchester uk. At least your home now and I'm in my pit. Night Night

@oregoncritter 2 года назад

Having been in that kind of rain in Oregon in a tent, I completely understand and support your decision to pack it up, as I've done the same. Camping on the Little Santiam is really nice...when it's not raining!

@elderrider9298 2 года назад

Good to try for sure

@emfl4437 2 года назад

This is going to make your next dry and warm camping trip feel AMAZING. And you'll have this experience to tell a character building camping story 😂

@fireside9503 2 года назад

Sweet trailer.

@missourioutdooradventures 2 года назад

As always enjoyed watching thanks for sharing 👍

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@KLRmurdercycle 2 года назад

I have done the same. Packing and unpacking a wet camp is not great. I've hunted moose in that shit weather. Many times just sneaking around in dirty weather you keep warm and 0will walk on top of them.😆 That gets the blood pumping. Especially when they get startled and stop, then you realise, coo choo choo gosh darnit we have no tag for that🤠

@danwarmke3348 2 года назад

I’m not a big fan of continuous rain. Love that camp spot!

@21broadway 2 года назад

Hey, that was the right call. Sometimes, we lose. But always, we learn. That still looked fun, cheers!

@thomasserfilippi6199 Год назад

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@magicworldbyjorg 2 года назад

..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

@bobbytopadventures 2 года назад

Sucks to be miserable. Gave it a shot. Good on you. Good call on packing up.

@lovesdoggies1481 10 месяцев назад

Love it

@sew-tec 2 года назад

Right on man! My kind of camping 👍

@garthhowe297 2 года назад

With the noise on your trailer roof...I would have packed up about 2:00 am, and driven home... for the sake of the dog of course. Lol

@r38007 2 года назад

Made it longer than I would have. I don't mind riding in the rain as long as I have a dry place to hang out later. Then again I did wuss out going for a logging trail ride because it never got over 45 a few days ago...So maybe I am not the best Oregonian to ask lol

@brentkellner5107 2 года назад

Funniest video yet, I can so totally relate as I've been there more times than I can count including motocamping (not much sense in my younger days). Only changes I'd make to the trailer is an attached overlanding awning and a window on the side low enough you could see out of from a camp chair. That would be golden in any weather.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I agree those would be very nice mods, but they're not cheap. Maybe someday. ;)

@randywinship7932 2 года назад

You made a good call reminds me of a few years ago rode 3 hours to John Day for the Chief Joseph rally. Put up my tent walked around a little had some dinner a couple brews started to rain rained all night got up next morning packed everything up wet and 3 hours back home. Actually did have a good time

@matthewspindler2665 2 года назад

Think i would pack it up call it good appreciate the great effort man

@mbarr1029 2 года назад

Not even close to a failure, It was a learning experience. Where to park, tarp set up, ect. Anyway to attach a rail on the side of the trailer to slide in a tarp. then angle the tarp down from the trailer. using the trailer as a wind block. Maybe you can not use the side door while the tarp is up but you may have a dry and less windy spot to sit. Or maybe a pool noodle on the side door so it slides on the tarp.? just a few thoughts

@James_P60 2 года назад

At least you tried which is more than a lot of people would do.

@mitchwiebell2785 2 года назад

You'll remember that rainy trip longer than you'll remember a trip in beautiful weather. My wife read a book written by a Navy SEAL...a quote from the SEAL "embrace the suck". You did exactly that. I'm envious!

@ryanmckellar7982 2 года назад

I would have packed up and gone home, right after I went for a quick rip on the DRZ. Already soaked, may as well go for a ride lol. Great video of the experience!

@mbigatti 2 года назад

Trips like this are ones you end up remembering for a long time. As soon as it’s over you met even remember it fondly. I Some of my best memories are of being cold, wet, and hungry on fishing/camping trips. Hungry because our plan was to only eat what we fished.

@easy4steve 2 года назад

thats amazing ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, here in the west Australia , last weekend , 39.6 degc ,,,, saturday , 38.7 degc sunday . this weekend about the same . its 30/11/21 today . enjoy the rain ... good day riding too .. cheers steve / Australia

@Mayjay87 2 года назад

Your dad vibes are so strong right now. Usually when you motocamp, you usually do close ups and you have your adv gear on. But those jeans and tennis shoes lol

@mellio72 2 года назад

I'd probably pack it up and head out too. I don't say that lightly either. I really don't like single night camping. I like at least one full day of camping with no setup or tear down but the just didn't look like fun. On a good dry fall day that camp site would be awesome though. Puffing on a stogie with a nice drink next to that stream would be nice!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Agreed. Can't wait to go back in milder weather

@johnpagejr.7628 2 года назад

I am with you all the way on this one. I hate camping in that kind of wind and rain.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

It was less than ideal, for sure.

@andrewhamilton-gill 2 года назад

Watching you enjoy your camping trip from the u.k. The rain on your trailer roof would have been intolerable, I think I would have preferred distant banjos.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

It was SO loud. I'm bringing earplugs next time.

@stevebratten6592 2 года назад

LOL! 😂

@duckfan7684 2 года назад

@@DorkintheRoad Maybe setup a large tarp, to cover the trailer roof/noise if it's raining? And extend out for your covered area?

@markcollins5026 2 года назад

Man, just crank up some heavy metal tunes, and a few shots of Brandy !

@Sparkeee1978 2 года назад

Classic November camping in the great northwet !

@southerndualsport3827 2 года назад

I'm a born and raised desert rat, I'd probably stay and pretend its fun haha! You should get an easy up with the side panels for inclement weather. They stand tall enough I'm sure you could have a small fire under it. They are really high quality too if you buy the brand name. Not cheap though.

@markcollins5026 2 года назад

Man, I live in Arizona, I love camping in the rain, because it doesn't rain much here !

@southerndualsport3827 2 года назад

@@markcollins5026 EXACTLY!

@kevinnashskitchen3517 2 года назад

This is real world action.. The same thing would happen to me. In fact one year we went up into northern Michigan hunting in November.. Had this great idea to use a 2 room 20x20 tent to stay 5 days. Had a propane heater and even a second tent with a porta potty.. We froze our butts off. Was a record cold and windy week. We lasted a day or 2 but ended up staying at my aunt's house 30 minutes from our hunting spots. 3 days in the cabin we didn't plan on 😂

@jamesbower5995 2 года назад

Win some. Lose some. This trip was still a win since you were willing to get out there.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I feel the same.

@edwardbegiebing6036 2 года назад

At least now you know if you see same weather pattern how to prepare better and bring more things to do.....

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Too true. I learned a lot on this trip.

@erniecolussy1705 2 года назад

When you said, "a forecast of 34 degrees wind chill," I immediately thought, "What is the forecasted actual temperature? What is the chance the forecast is off by a few degrees and the rain changes to snow? How many days of extra food do you have? Is this about to become a video about more extreme adventure than you had planned?" So yeah, considering the forecast, the InReach as the only communication and other things that were not going to work as planned I hope that I would have made the same choice as you. You may want to consider installing a way to get 120 VAC power into the trailer without leaving a door open. Either a through hole or a through cable would work. With either of these once at home you would be able to run an extension cord to the trailer with a small electric heater inside and the vent open to dry the thing out. It would also come in handy at a campground with electric power. I do hope to see more of Chewie in future videos. In the closing scene I was half expecting to see him on your lap and looking at you trying to say, "start the d@** truck and turn the heater on."

@lordkestlerful 2 года назад

I would definitely stay. I put windows in my trailer makes it more enjoyable.

@stevelarson4487 2 года назад

I wouldn't call your experiment a failure. The trailer allows you to extend the camping season and provides shelter when it's rainy or cold. I have a similar trailer 6x12, but with a ramp at the back which facilitates driving in. Still better than a day at work, right?

@ferguscawley11 2 года назад

Great video. Honest and enjoyable. I'd have bailed too. Regards to Chewy from Ireland

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I need to get Chewie in some more videos ;)

@ferguscawley11 2 года назад

@@DorkintheRoad Definitely 🐶

@mega-hb4re 2 года назад

I’m with you there , I can put up with everything except the darn wind. As far as Hester goes , get yourself a cheap Chinese diesel heater, they work great and no worries about dying while asleep 🤣

@marcelackle1279 2 года назад

inspiration, idea, try, fail, scratch head, get back up, try again... thanks for the inspiration.

@dhan7072 2 года назад

Nice Steve Wallis quote 😊

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Steve is my hero.

@dhan7072 2 года назад

I think he’s all of ours hero 😊

@Road_Rash1 2 года назад

You now have a baseline for sucky camping. "You think this camp is bad....." LOL

@JimBob-qh8gl 2 года назад

Don't give up, just need to modify your setup to suit a little, Camping in the rain is awesome, take a little fire pit so you can move the fire around and mount the tarp to the edge of your trailer maybe with one side wall added, you need to block that wind and your golden.

@kevinfergerson7169 2 года назад

Good call on bailing out. If you camp often, sooner or later you get 8th one of these no-win situations.

@hklbry8677 2 года назад

You should consider going with a portable awning like a 10x10 Caravan brand. Some come with side walls, some you can buy side walls for. Then bring 4-5 5 gallon buckets and place one on each corner and fill with water or rocks to run your corner lines down to secure from the wind. You can place 1-3 side walls on for privacy and wind protection, you can hang lights from the framework and a 10x10 is large enough for your table and seating. The 5th bucket can be used for the center of the awning if it is really blowing. This is what I do and it works well. PS I also am from Oregon, ride a DRZ 400S and just ordered a custom 7.5x14 V Nose cargo trailer that will be used in a similar way as yours, basic simple camping and cargo hauling.

@kenkayser9337 2 года назад

Sent ya some suggestions I have learned from camping in the liquid sunshine of pnw

@unclebadger597 2 года назад

Nice. I'm doing a 1 nighter on Saturday. Only supposed to get down to 60 here in Texas. No, that doesn't look like fun. Don't feel bad about packing it in

@hondaryder3779 2 года назад

I thought us Dutchies r hardheaded, but i officialy bestowe on you, the title: Een bikkel ( though one). Remember kids, you're not made of sugar, you won't melt.

@knappdaddy 2 года назад

I would definitely get outta Dodge at that point ! When there’s nothing possible to do why stay lol

@RaptorPackAdventures 2 года назад

You’re not making me feel to good at selling my Raptor Toyhauler 😆 and going back to tent camping. You’re a beast to go out in that crap. I just asked Josh if he wants to do that. He immediately said No Way!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I still had fun...sort of... ;)

@williamb.6918 2 года назад

It is too bad you got rained out, that looked like a nice spot. It can be cold in the mornings near the end of the year, but if the passes look good going East may be just the ticket.

@lovesdoggies1481 10 месяцев назад

Ud be fun ride travel buddy 😊

@kevinsterner9490 2 года назад

Good video. I would consider it mission accomplished. Camping in the rain is cool for a while but gets old quick. You might look at a rubberized coating for the room. Similar to what they your on camping trailers. It would insulate from heat and sound

@alisonmclean9137 2 года назад

Camping in winter is great - but not with the rain. Good on you for lasting as long as you did.

@edtaylor6431 8 месяцев назад

I never would’ve went in the first place, so you’re a better man than I am lol. And I never would’ve gone by myself. I would’ve at least brought little dork. The wife that would’ve been some good company then you could add a better time instead of being there by yourself, that’s pretty crappy weather I would not stay.

@tspence7472 2 года назад

I’ve got a 6x12 cargo trailer. I purchased EZUP canopy great for rainy days and if it’s cold you can tarp the sides and use you buddy heater it’s also great to use as camp kitchen. It’s a lot better than a tarp

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I have one, but it was way too windy to put it up.

@FrancoisTX1974 2 года назад

I’m a quitter too, I just did, we left Ozark after cold night and rain

@rayweeks1056 2 года назад

It’s true, that it was something you had to experience, but lol, that looked miserable…!!! I personally don’t blame you for packing it in. I would have done the same…. Btw, really enjoy your videos…..keep ‘em coming….!!!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@anniepowers8941 Год назад

You might want to consider using the back doors as added space to put the tarp on on, doors open to shield you from the sides, and you could enjoy the view as well, just angle the trailer for a great view

@unclebadger597 2 года назад

Hey Ben maybe you can get me a definitive answer? Will a gen 2 center stand fit the new KLR? The only people I've contacted were Hepco and Becker and they couldn't give me an answer. Thanks for your help 🙂

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Based on the fact that everyone is making a new one for the new model, I'd say they probably don't

@unclebadger597 2 года назад

@@DorkintheRoad oh I didn't know they're making new ones. Thanks much. Maybe you can let us know when somebody offers them. Changed my rear tire tonight using just a snap jack and about snapped it straight into the trash! 😄

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

@@unclebadger597 www.happy-trail.com/happy-trails-adjustable-centerstand-kawasaki-klr650e-2022.html

@unclebadger597 2 года назад

@@DorkintheRoad thanks! Got my pre-order in 👍

@Mclovingarage 2 года назад

What a quitter, I would have stayed… lmao! That’s what you told me to say. In all reality I would have left in the morning, way before you did. Cause I’m soft and weak. Glad the trailer was nice and warm. That rain on the roof was LOUD!!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Dude it was so loud. It was waking me up like every 30 minutes all night. Next time I'll bring earplugs.

@craigmccue2841 2 года назад

@@DorkintheRoad I'm more soft and weak, some would call me a puss. I just own it. I have a full on RV and don't like camping in the rain. Probably wouldn't have went in the first place but way to give it a go and test your set-up!. Failure? No! You're a better man than I. In my younger days on the southern Oregon coast I rode in any weather, didn't matter as long as I was riding. No so these days. Now I look for 50+ weather. Seems getting older has created an aversion to being cold and more so cold and wet. Did a couple short 30-40 mile rides this past weekend here in central Oregon but it was above 50 degrees.

@naked_rider_au 2 года назад

Crappy time with the weather- enjoyed the vid though. I would have sipped on some rum..slept..then gone home.

@AllenSpeck 2 года назад

Put a rubberized rv roof coating on the trailer. Should prevent the drips being so loud.

@treyveston7965 2 года назад

Interested in the concept of camping in a cargo trailer. My current set-up is a 4Runner towing a lifted 10' x 7' utility trailer that hauls my UTV. I have a pickup bed tent that works in the utility trailer. My concerns with the cargo trailer are that not only are most too short to fit my UTV, but also are so low that I can't get one to the remote camp sites that I prefer. I never even thought about the horrible acoustics of sleeping in one.

@Ambers-Adventures 2 года назад

That doesn't look like much fun. Camping in the rain kinda sucks so I agree with your decision to take off.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I appreciate your support ;)

@marktunstill9076 11 месяцев назад

Curious, how far up the South Fork did you go?

@ne-adv Год назад

Dude, lookup on youtube some PVC/Tarp canopy designs that can be connected to the side of your trailer. It doesn't have to be that hard. A second DYI tarp that extends out 3ft and then comes over the top of the trailer will stop rain from hitting the top of the trailer (and kill heat in summer, cooking trailer). Put that one on other side of trailer from the first. Best is if BOTH can do the others job, then you don't have to care which way you park.

@kevinnashskitchen3517 2 года назад

I wonder if you could cover the top of the trailer with a bunch of pine tree branches? Or just some old blankets ? They would take the rain drop impact to drown out the noise. Wring them out and dry out on the fence a day or 2 later 😂

@airadaimagery692 2 года назад

You Wuuuuus!! Just kidding, I would had done the same thing, Lol... However, if I were deer hunting, then maybe not. When your hunting, it’s a different mindset, and you learn to push through some of what Mother Nature throws at you because the reward is like no other.. Plus your set up for the particular task. But with all that being said, rain is one thing, strong wind is another, and deer don’t move as much in the wind, so, yeah, I probably would had dug out anyway... Unless I had a bunch of friends there and it turned out to be a beer drinking mud fest! Lol...

@matthewspindler2665 2 года назад

Got an idea for you to be able to winter camp in the trailer and safely run the heater more so you stay warm put sleeper vents like oldschool semi sleepers on the sides of the trailer might help

@ianward1126 2 года назад

Mount an awning off your van like the one on the picture of my old patrol and put a side wall off it and you’ll be better setup for the wind and rain. You’ll find it heaps better. Liked the video though thanks.

@bhaz1987 Год назад

I like your mode of presentation, not acting silly sht...On point I'm up with your latest vid about your new direction, but camping is so very relevant to adv travel, hauling in or not. Tarp setting rules, wet or dry. Get that worked out Get the camping basics figured out and it all become much easier and comfortable Don't drop the camping

@JeffCorcelius 2 года назад

You need to get a small dehumidifier. Let it run in the trailer after a wet trip. Works great in campers. I use one in my bathroom to keep the moisture down.

@JCrozier1 2 года назад

You couldn't learn if it was going to work or not without trying. How about a standard easy up instead of the lean-to-tarp that you brought? They are a pain in the ass to put up alone, but relatively sturdy once they are fully deployed. I was still entertained and you still got a full view video out of me.

@matthewhoopes4440 2 года назад

You went out and did it. You learned but that doesn't it was a waste since left early. My two suggestions would be buy a Chinese diesel heater and get some windows in the trailer.

@osimnod 2 года назад

Don't be too hard on yourself. You'll take away many good ideas from the commenters (like ear plugs) and be more prepared next time. Win-win!

@tugdrivinj 2 года назад

I would have packed it up, unless there was something I really wanted to do. There are some good videos on diy awnings you might want to look into hanging one off the trailer. Also someone mentioned a tote or two for the trailer. Keep dishes and stuff in them so you don't forget.