Giving people a hard time because they want a microwave or tv antena

brookings · February 2018

Please don't put down people because their style of living isn't the same as yours. Like the man who had to defend himself over and over because he wanted to keep up with the news on tv. Almost all trailers COME with a microwave and antenna. Be nice.

atlasb · February 2018

Some do not like the microwave but for us, we do not use the gas stove and probably never will. If the isn't able to be cooked in the microwave or on the induction cook top, it had better be a sandwich or salad. Some really like the outside camp stove and it really seems to be what ever suits your style! that's why they make all the different items and why we seem to modify our T@B's to our needs.

ScottG · February 2018

On the flip side, I got a little good-natured flack when I removed my air conditioner in favor of more storage. Wants and needs differ, so to each their own. I'm sure there are die-hard backpackers out there who would label each and every one of us here a complete wuss for "camping" in our comfey T@Bs.

Although it sometimes digresses from a OP's question, I think the discourse is OK so long as it doesn't devolve into personal attacks.

Like brookings said, be nice. Everyone's happier when the magic wand stays holstered! :-)

ericnliz · February 2018

Everyone's happier when the magic wand stays holstered! :-) @ScottG, Yep, trust me, I've had good seats on that one!

I agree though....there's constructive criticism, and just down right blunt, mean stuff.

Just need to learn that no two folks are the same, and your ways don't HAVE to be theirs as well. Learn to smile & have fun, you'll find life a LOT more enjoyable!

ChanW · February 2018

Yep! Being nice is important!
And don't forget those cute emoticons, for those times when your words might be taken too seriously! The written word can sometimes miss irony and sarcasm, eh?

pthomas745 · February 2018

I think that sometimes threads get de-railed (no!) when a camper wants advice on Item A, and other campers then describe how they don't use Item A, but they like B or C or D.....and the camper with Item A gets no help.

HR_Taly · February 2018

I also think T@Bs are so versatile that people don't realise that we use them for so many things other than going on holiday (vacation).

Like several others, I live and work in my T@B (and I'm not retired!) and hey... I'd love a microwave to heat up meals and save on food costs. Now I just need space... hahahah!

marknjudy · February 2018

I guess I’m glad I missed all that drama. Everyone should get to camp the way they want without criticism. You just go be you and do it like you like it. And “always be humble and kind”.

Mouseketab · February 2018

Thank you for bringing this up

I also seem to feel a small bit of flack for those of us that prefer hookups versus boondocking/drycamping/solar. I love a 30Amp plug, sewer hookups, microwave, and cable

I also love reading about that folks that enjoy going out in the middle of nowhere and getting all those awesome pictures

jkjenn · February 2018

I have used the T@b for everything from a rolling spare bedroom, to an office, to my lakefront home. I love to boondock, but use hook-ups when I need to and am not remotely ashamed about using the A/C when it is hot and humid.

I promise not to criticize your choices if you won't criticize my drone, lol.

ericnliz · February 2018

@jkjenn, Had to laugh at that one! It's not EVERYONE that gets a tree-top view Jenn! Have fun out there!

brookings · February 2018

I don't believe the person was being mean at all. I think it was good natured but i know how it feels. You still feel a somewhat belittled because you opened up a can of beer at the opera. No it wasn't meanness or blunt. This is a great place. It's the first place I have been a member since the boy scouts 65 years ago. Such friendly
helpful people. EVERYONE brothers and sisters.

robpt · February 2018

I will get the most condescending remarks from die hard tent campers. I mean, I camped with a tent for many years, but I had no problems in deciding having a bed and roof was nice when you get older. My wife is from Paterson, NJ and camping was something never ever considered or desired. She does well with this type of camping, and would probably not complain in a tent, but this makes it easier to get her interested in going somewhere.

This guy I work with who feels that he is Mr. Natural and will do nothing but tent camping, gave me the most silly and condescending remark about it when talking to him about my camper one day when he said, "I prefer to sleep on the ground like the animals." I had to keep a straight face on that one.

ChanW · February 2018

Hmmm. That's pretty funny!

knoxville1915 · February 2018

@robpt I have to wonder why Mr. Natural didn't keep quiet like the animals!
Anyhow, there's a saying on the Appalachian Trail: "Hike your own hike." The rule of camping should be to enjoy it as much as you can without detriment to your neighbor or the earth. Or, to quote a famous guy, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself."
People really make it too complicated!

TabberJohn · February 2018

Okay, but what if you wanna give someone a hard time for trying to use their microwave as a TV antenna?

ChanW · February 2018

Ha! You would politely explain to them that the microwave is only for microwave reception, and that TVs generally work in the lower UHF frequencies.
And that the microwave looks silly on the roof of the Tab!

TabberJohn said:

Okay, but what if you wanna give someone a hard time for trying to use their microwave as a TV antenna?

Homebodyatheart · February 2018

@robpt I guess he's never checked out wild turkeys who roost in trees. We've got quite a few flocks in town, and I've seen them fly way up high into the ponderosa's.

robpt · February 2018

@Homebodyatheart, I could have brought up the point that most all animals seek some form of shelter whether it be a burrow underground, a nest in a tree, or some natural feature in the landscape that allows them to huddle in secured. Even hibernating bears seek an underground shelter when their at their most vulnerable during the winter. Animals sleep on, below, or above ground, but they just don't sleep on the ground - unless they happen to be particularly big and mean, like a grizzly in its day-bed. I mean it is wonderful if you use a tent and you would have to if you are hiking, but It's still a shelter. If hiking is your objective, then by all means, get a lightweight tent. It's your choice.

I look as my camper as a nice portable hotel room that I can park for a few days at places I want to explore. I wish I had the time to take off 6 months and do the Appalachian Trail, but that chance will probably pass me by. I use to look askance at trailer campers when I slept in a tent, but back then, money wasn't going to allow me to do better than that anyway. I used a $25 tent that I bought at a discount because it had a small hole in it (which I patched). I slept in that tent for maybe 10 years when camping. I did my share of "sleeping on the ground like the animals", but I don't miss it.

To each his or her own. I have no desire to drive or pull a 40 ft. rig. I don't have the money, space, or the nerves to feel comfortable with something like that. My mailman has a huge motorhome that he is very proud of and he likes to stop and talk to me about my camper and talk about his motorhome. I still view camping as an outdoor activity, but it is nice to feel comfortable and secure at night after spending the day outdoors.

@TabberJohn, I don't get it, somebody actually uses a microwave as a TV antenna? I'll have to see if that works sometime, but not soon.

GailandJohn · February 2018

brookings said:

Please don't put down people because their style of living isn't the same as yours. Like the man who had to defend himself over and over because he wanted to keep up with the news on tv. Almost all trailers COME with a microwave and antenna. Be nice.

I agree! Camping is for pleasure and enjoyment and, therefore, should be individualized, even if it means selling a T@B and getting one of those 40 ft fifth wheels or Class A. It's not my cup of tea, but it's just fine if that's what works for you.

Homebodyatheart · February 2018

@robpt that’s the beauty of being individuals! We can do what works best for us, what pleases us. I love seeing what others do in their trailers, how they personalize them, and have seen some amazingly creative mods in trailers of all sizes. Celebrating our differences is a good thing!

Homebodyatheart · June 2018

I would love to see what you've ordered! Half the fun of these trailers is to see what others have done, which sometimes leads to other great ideas.

dragonsdofly · June 2018

Always love to see the pics, and have never, ever criticized, berated, or complained about anyone's choice of purchase, decor or accessories. I promise to adhere to all of those behaviors and only share your joy and excitement. I only wish people the best and hope to continue to do the same. Promise! -Denise

jkjenn · June 2018

I don't think anyone has berated people's personal choice of colors or decorating and honestly, you are less likely to take a beating here than on FB.

rkj__ · June 2018

There are lots of people who would love to see your custom order, and how your version of camping looks. Please, do share!

We'll be nice.

Heck, my wife and I took full size patio lounge chairs on our last glamping trip.

Verna · June 2018

jkjenn said
I don't think anyone has berated people's personal choice of colors or decorating and honestly, you are less likely to take a beating here than on FB.

@jkjenn you are so right about FB!

In my volunteer “job” as an Admin of this and the T@G forum, one of my duties is to keep the peace and protect each of us from harassment, bullying, etc. I do take that seriously. I make a point of reading 99% of all posts carefully to understand (sorry, guys and gals, sometimes I just can’t get into the super technical electrical theory), correct the use of language (no profanity allowed and I’ll give you two edits before I ask you in a PM to please refrain from offensive language), and I do check for correct knowledge given to others as far as my knowledge goes (and I have no problem asking the more knowledgeable for help).

I definitely have my own style of decorating that is definitely NOT Better Home and Gardens, and while we may joke with each other about decorating, etc., none of this joking is anything but joking. And anyone who doesn’t like my red/white theme and my scrollsawing is entitled to their opinion and they don’t have look at it. They’re not pounding me as they probably have their own college or pro team they follow. It’s all in fun. (Go IU!)

I do not know what posts have occurred for you or for others to say that others are “pounding” you.

I do believe that all of us have the right to say “that isn’t my style” or “I wouldn’t have that”, and these statements aren’t meant to disagree with your choice or to pound you, but to state their own preference. I do not believe anyone has told anyone else not to get a specific item, but rather they have mentioned they wouldn’t have it because of “whatever reason”.

The purpose of this forum: We share knowledge, we share experience, we share options, I sometimes ask that you search for certain words to get you to your choice of answers (I don’t always have time to search for you and others), and then it’s always nice to see a former “newbie” grow enough in knowledge to be able to share knowledge with another.

I have an on-going list that I have accumulated over the last couple of years of options for my Wish List should I ever decide to upgrade. I got all of the ideas from this forum (not FB), except for one that is my favorite. I’m not sure the one is possible, but I’ll present it one day. Wouldn’t it be funny if both of us have the same secret Wish idea?

Edited by Verna

ericnliz · June 2018

@Verna, (The Magic Wand lady) & the other admin. folks here work very hard to keep the peace & negative comments are dealt with swiftly & justly. Please don't keep from sharing your ideas here, there are WAY more here that appreciate the sharing than those "Negative Nellie's" that can't seem to get that we are all individuals with our own ideas and concepts.
I agree totally with the above post from Verna. There are quite a few of us that have been here from quite some time for the reasons she has described. To say I've gained lots of friendships here would be a huge understatement. Please stick around & I think you'll be glad you did.

Michigan_Mike · June 2018

Just reading this one as I cut the cord on the lake house last fall and just now got hooked back up via a new provider and NOT Charter....

So with that said, I've always noted in the past that written text is very powerful and oft times it can be misconstrued as being over critical and as a result, misinterpreted. And like Verna, there have been instances where I have had to re-write a message multiple times because after re-reading something I felt it could be taken a different way. This is why I prefer human, face-to-face conversations as voice inflection/facial expressions are much easier to interpret and there is no need to second guess the message being sent.

And I agree with the commentary above as we all have our creature needs, wants, dislikes, etc. and this is what makes each of us all unique, different and thus, individuals. We all share the same interest to a degree as we are trailer owners and also come into this with varying levels of camping/travel knowledge, etc. And even though people innocently chide one another and joke, the thing that really amazes me is the amount of help, guidance and sharing of knowledge that takes place here on the forum. This community of trailer owners prides itself in volunteering their free time and expertise on so many levels that it is mind boggling. Therein lies the beauty and compassion of this platform and is what makes it roll!

Nuff said, have fun, play nice and keep on keeping on!

shirlstew · September 2018

Newbie here, I certainly agree with the tongue being the strongest muscle in the body, especially when it is translated to the written word. Having been with BSA for 14 years and done a lot of tent camping and then a pop up trailer and now a 2008 TAB I feel we have graduated with honors. No microwave and a 7" TV/DVD/radio and A/C and heater, full kitchen but tiny fridge. However, there is an antenna outside. Yay. Looking forward to new friends, fun and banter.

TerryV6 · September 2018

Whatever topic you pick, cars bicycles, stereos , you will always find people who think they know the best thing and criticize others on their choices. Elitist snobbery.. No need for that. I had a 10 speed Schwinn back in the day and had many a Fuji owner sneer at me. But I was happy. It worked great and it got me where I was going dependably.

It’s so comfy and safe here spending time with great people.

GigHarborTom · May 2022

Nicest,fun, most helpful, folks here-in

Giving people a hard time because they want a microwave or tv antena

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