How are you going to camp in the "after"?

Denny16

Having extra space is nice, but I still like going to a different location, like right on the coast, and wake up to new landscape or watching the sun rise reflected on the ocean.
  I am a photographer and like taking photos in new locations.  That is why I got a TaB to begin with.  After the travel ban is lifted, I plan to do more boondocking type camping, not a fan of of close quarter camp grounds.
cheers

Verna

@jameskuzman, here’s a scrollsaw sign (not my work):

Marceline

Verna said:

@jameskuzman wouldn’t it be nice if one of those garden flags had something like “We are still keeping our distance due to Covid-19”?  Even a removable decal for the door or front of the camper. 

If you search "print on demand garden flags" there are all sorts of places that will print whatever you like. It's not a bad idea.

GatorEgg

Our home is on a couple acres on a lake.  If we “driveway” camp, we toss a couple sleeping bags on the dock and spend the night there.  The T@b is sitting in the garage.  It’s bought to travel with.  When some parks open, we’re heading out!

jkjenn

I have thought about the fact that if you camp people may still want tours. I think you could throw up an album on Flickr with a unique name and ask people to go the album or do a YouTube video tour. 

I have found people pretty sensitive when they start getting to close and I back away.

GatorEgg

It’s a virus that mutates.  Quite frequently according to reports.  There’s multiple strains out now.  There never will be “a vaccine” for it.  Just like the flu, it changes.  When you get a flu vaccine you’re getting one for a strain which “may” be prevalent that season.  If you wait for it to be gone you might as well sell the trailer and board up the windows. 

Im nowhere near BLM land so I’m stuck.
 But, When parks open, let’s get out there and use these things.

Dalehelman

GatorEgg said:

It’s a virus that mutates.  Quite frequently according to reports.  There’s multiple strains out now.  There never will be “a vaccine” for it.  Just like the flu, it changes.  When you get a flu vaccine you’re getting one for a strain which “may” be prevalent that season.  If you wait for it to be gone you might as well sell the trailer and board up the windows. 

Im nowhere near BLM land so I’m stuck.
 But, When parks open, let’s get out there and use these things.

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DougH

I don't know, or need more information before deciding how I'll camp in the after.

I'm eager like everyone else, and I'm not concerned about my own lifespan (may not have that many RVing years left anyway), but I don't want to negatively impact others. If next year's vaccine covers the top three strains, and eventually they find some therapeutics or procedures that work (everyone's still learning), I'll feel safe skiing the back-country again. But I may have to skip higher risk activities for 2020-2021 winter until the health care system thinks they have this thing mostly handled. But with use of masks and gloves, and assuming social distancing becomes normalized at grocery stores, it seems feasible to boondock or dry camp without being a burden on society, once travel bans lift (July? September?). 

Having a few southern states trying to open even as we speak (Colleyville TX nearby wants to open gyms, hair salons, and outdoor dining today), might be a good experiment.  If Texas and Georgia new cases don't skyrocket a month later with a new wave, maybe that will give us the clarity we're looking for.

Verna

Okay, everyone, this discussion’s original intent and it’s intent from here on out is “How are you going to CAMP in the “after”?”

There some subjects right now that are off limits because there are so many personal thoughts of what is right, and these are becoming argumentative. 

If our members cannot tell others how they plan to camp without interjecting political type of comments, this discussion will be closed and it will not be opened. 

If a comment of yours disappears, it has been deemed political, or argumentative, and has been removed from general member view.  Please private message me if you disagree, after you have read nüCamp’s Forum Rules. 

Thank you
Verna
T@B Admin

DougH

Oh no!  I broke another thread!!  Honestly I was doing my best to stay apolitical.

Dalehelman

@Verna thank you so much for the reminder, and keeping our forum on track.

Verna

@DougH, you have been doing wonderful—thank you. 

@Dalehelman, thank you so much. I have missed you on the forum and I’m glad you’re back. 

Everyone —“How are you going to CAMP in the “after”?

nhmike

I apologize if my comments on Apr 21 were in anyway offensive to anyone.  Please use all caution you feel is appropriate and respect others that view things differently.  We can support each other though not necessarily in full agreement.

Haloo

Isn't this a great community?!  

Olena

After lots of thought (and I mean lots of thought), I cancelled my 2020 bookings at Ontario Parks. I am just not comfortable navigating this new situation yet - it is too new, the virus is too new - it is right in the name "novel" coronavirus. Campgrounds also bring people together from many different areas and from larger cities (like Toronto that is two hours away from me) where the infection rates are much higher. There is just so much vague and conflicting information out there right now - one article tells you to wash your hands and you will be safe and the article beside it is telling you that scientists think the virus is floating through the air as people talk (or, as Justin Trudeau has now famously said "speaking moistly" - believe me that broke the internet here in Canada). I think this summer I will take my T@B over to my sister's backyard in Wasaga Beach. Perhaps the beach will be closed, but at least I will be able to ride my bike along the shoreline and enjoy the vibe of the water, and I will have delicious meals cooked for me every day too! I won't feel safe until the science of the coronavirus is in and that will take nothing less than time.

webers3

No change, just waiting for parks to open

jameskuzman

Verna said:

@jameskuzman wouldn’t it be nice if one of those garden flags had something like “We are still keeping our distance due to Covid-19”?  Even a removable decal for the door or front of the camper. 

Oh, that's a good idea! I talked to some of our camping friends over the weekend and we were all in agreement on keeping proper social distance, disinfecting things, masks, being mindful of touching shared resources, etc. so any potential awkwardness has already been knocked out. Now we just have to wait and see if and when the parks will open back up and to what degree. 

Cbusguy

I don't believe you are out of line asking someone to step back.     I have done it in line at the grocery store.

You simply ask if they mind stepping back or a simple no on the tour.   If they are offended you probably didn't want them in your trailer any how.

awebsterlang

In August, I'm hoping to do a 2-week trip meandering my way around the great lakes through both US and Canada. I'm hoping that by then the situation will have lessened. I had planned this trip for 2018, but instead got leukemia. I've since had a bone marrow (stem-cell) transplant, so I'm a bit hesitant to go. I've missed the past few summers camping and am dying to get back out there. Fingers crossed... any advice? Thanks

Cbusguy

@awebsterlang I would keep an eye on the hotspots and steer well clear of those.    I wouldn't camp in a parking lot style RV park either.

Good luck

VictoriaP

awebsterlang said:

In August, I'm hoping to do a 2-week trip meandering my way around the great lakes through both US and Canada. I'm hoping that by then the situation will have lessened. I had planned this trip for 2018, but instead got leukemia. I've since had a bone marrow (stem-cell) transplant, so I'm a bit hesitant to go. I've missed the past few summers camping and am dying to get back out there. Fingers crossed... any advice? Thanks

Have a backup plan ready for camping more locally, maybe? I’d also map out a possible US-only route in case the national borders are not reopened by then, and you’ll want to stay on top of the status of each state you plan to visit, in case they have an outbreak or are trying to prevent one and start imposing rules on non residents (see Montana as a recent example, where for a time crossing the state border for a visit meant a 14 day quarantine). Given your prior health problem, I also strongly recommend consulting with your doctor closer to the date about whether or not it’s safe at that point for your specific issues, as well as any additional precautions they may feel are appropriate for you.

I’m personally hopeful that later this summer will be safe enough for some socially distant camping even for those at higher risk, but I’m not counting on it by any means. Right now, there’s still so much we’re learning about the risks, possible treatments, and how best to protect ourselves and each other while resuming more normal lives. Things will hopefully be a bit clearer over the coming weeks.

Verna

awebsterlang said:

In August, I'm hoping to do a 2-week trip meandering my way around the great lakes through both US and Canada. I'm hoping that by then the situation will have lessened. I had planned this trip for 2018, but instead got leukemia. I've since had a bone marrow (stem-cell) transplant, so I'm a bit hesitant to go. I've missed the past few summers camping and am dying to get back out there. Fingers crossed... any advice? Thanks

Your immune system is compromised just as my brother’s is. He is not living in fear, but he is being wise.  He only has contact with our family, and he wears a mask whenever he goes out. He is starting his fishing season Friday, but he’s still only fishing by himself or with family. 

So, whatever you do, realize that your treatment gave you another chance. Don’t be in a hurry, you can still gave fun camping nearby and review your meandering for next year. The last I heard, Canada’s border is not opened yet, so that would take away half of your trip. 

Take care in doing whatever you decide. 

mandt

The public bathroom and shower are of concern for the virus. Since the 320 has such a small black tank it means either more use of public restrooms or more runs to dump stations. Neither sound good. Considering a different trailer like Lance 1475. Not sure.....

DougH

@mandt : That's the one (the 1475) we were mainly looking at too. They made it four season (whatever that really means) in the last year or two like the rest of the Lance line, and we liked the non-slide version with two chairs (don't like dinettes) at the RV show.  Sadly they took away the huge side window near those two chairs in the last year or two.  Then there's the amount of wood framing and the weight. So we're still in our T@B, and waiting on the theoretical T@B 500 that's half way between a 400 and an Avia. The one with aluminum framing, >3" walls, weighs only 2500lbs, has 1000W solar, and auto-leveling jacks.  

awebsterlang

@mandt I will take precautions... listen to doctors, etc. 

one thing I won’t do, though, is trade my T@B. Seriously-I look at videos online and am never jealous. It’s perfect & I love it!! If I *had* to change, I’d go for the 400. I like the extra space. Honesty, it’s currently not a problem bc I’m by myself so it’s just right. 🙂

awebsterlang

Also I tow with a Subaru Outback so am restricted weight-wise...

gspdx

We were originally looking at getting a Lance and just liked the T@B better overall.  If we hadn't found the T@B we probably would have a Lance.

JeffroNC

@CrabTab We got some Aloe Vesta and I tried it last night. It felt great and didn't dry out my skin. I even used it on my head but I have short hair. Thanks for the recommendation.

I made up a gallon of it in a basin but that was way too much for one. I have a collapsible basin that fits right in the Tab 400 sink so I can dump it into the toilet when done.

This should extend our grey tank which is our limiting factor when dry camping.

JeffroNC

@Verna Is this too much?

Sorry, I have a strange sense of humor.

Verna

@JeffroNC, I’m still trying to figure out our new 4 step and 5 step plans in Hoosierland and exactly when the campgrounds are allowed to open!  By the time the campgrounds open, I’ll probably be ready to face others!