First trip in the S Maxx

propus

Ready to roll

propus

Arrived at Tyler State Park, Texas. Everything still attached  

propus

The Anderson Levelers were quick & easy to use. They were recommended by a forum member. Thanks!

propus

The collapsible tub and dish strainer were also found here on the forum. They work great, and fit under the fridge without blocking the vent. Another thanks to forum members.

propus

All set up. It was over 100 degrees; an acid test for the air conditioner and fridge. Both performed well. The T@b came with the fan kit installed on both the A/C and fridge.
I tested all the systems except for the heater. Everything worked well. I just couldn't bring myself to turn the heat on 

propus

Very nice mountain bike trails at Tyler State Park. They range from EZ to Challenging. Most of the riding is shaded trails that wind, climb, and descend through the trees.

Verna

Great pictures!  I've heard great reviews for Tyler State Park, and it looks like a great place. 

CanuckTabber

I like where the mountain bike is set up on the trailer.  Now I want to get back into cycling !

bgualtieri

Love the decals on the side with the name and the Tardis. Glad the levelers worked well and we use the collapsible tubs too. Great setup. 

Playc

Very good.  Thanks for sharing.

JiroTX

I was there two weeks ago and am going back there next weekend! I live only 30 mins from Tyler SP. I camped there twice already. You might want to try Daingerfield SP also if you live in that area.

EricMuench

What kind of rack is on the back of your trailer?

c0boy

It is a Yakima system on the Outback package.  

T@Balong

I think we have a twin!

DurangoTaB

Love the name...!

Norbert1223

Is your bike rack on the trailer tongue?  

judymac

Nice

propus

The bike rack is a 1Up USA  https://www.1upusa.com/product-quikracksilver.html
mounted on a dual receiver.   http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Curt/D210.html
This puts the bike on the car side of the hitch. I can unhook the trailer at camp, then take the bike to the trailhead.

propus

The rack on the rear of the trailer is my (Yakima) rack, mounted on factory installed tracks, pylons, and load bars. It is an S Maxx, no Outback upgrade. 
I already had the rack.

propus

Hey T@balong, is that a Touareg?

propus

Here's a pic of the bike mounted. Note the Jack-e-up to get the jockey out of the way. 

T@Balong

My TV is a Jeep Cherokee, not a Toureg, but from a distance our rigs certainly do look like twins, including the placement of the spare tire on the Yakima rack.

JiroTX

Spent the weekend at Tyler State Park. How do y'all deal with ants? I had a bunch coming inside the T@B. I just put some ant bates inside/outside the T@B. I'll check tomorrow and see if it helps.

Nomad

Ants - About the only bug I haven't had yet. An old backpacker, long-time csmper told me you grind up peanuts to a real fine grain and lay it out either on a bound or their trail. They take it back to the nest and it kills them all. Evidently it's strychnine to ants.

Verna

JiroTX said:

Spent the weekend at Tyler State Park. How do y'all deal with ants? I had a bunch coming inside the T@B. I just put some ant bates inside/outside the T@B. I'll check tomorrow and see if it helps.

Borax, Twenty Mule Team Borax in the laundry aisle at your local supermarket.  Sprinkle it around and on the ants, they take it back to the nest and bye-bye nest.  I carry a box of it when camping.   And, ant baits should work, too. 

I also keep some Raid spray handy if I get really, really mad at those little monsters!! 

Don't even get me started on the two times my personal vehicle was invaded by thousands of ants. 

Oh, and, Windex kills ants on contact, but the residue does not kill additional ants.  It must be fresh, before the alcohol or whatever is used in it dissipates.

Nomad

Ever heard of the peanut thing Verna?

Vagabonds

Beware the borax if you have pets however--it is toxic to them. 

Machak88

Try SALT - lots of salt on the ground around tent or camper-trailer. 

propus

Nice camp. I have a visor ordered, probably be here in time for winter. In general, ants go after either food or water. Sooo don't eat or drink. 

JiroTX

Thanks all for the info. I will try some methods next time I go there. The first site I tried to setup had just so many. They just started crawling on my legs right after I jumped off my truck (on the paved driveway). It was just terrible, so I moved to the next site. It was better, but I still got some on/in my T@B. It looks like they come get on it through the power cord (they like electricity/heat/black color?).

propus, I received my visor about 6 weeks after I ordered mine. Be patient, you'll get it and love it!

RollingLagrima

propus said:

Nice camp. I have a visor ordered, probably be here in time for winter. In general, ants go after either food or water. Sooo don't eat or drink. 

Me too...so hoping to get it (visor) in the next couple weeks.  Need shade...the ants need shade too.