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07-22-2013, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
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Camping in the rain
I just got back from a great camping trip in Payson Az but we encountered a nasty storm. We hid out most of the time under my trailer's awning and just watched the storm which was cool but at one point the water started to flow so bad under the awning we had to go inside. I learned the lesson that I need to stage my trailer on a elevated spot but I was wondering if you guys know of products or tricks that can prevent the mud?
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2001 Silverado 4x4 Extended-Cab (Mighty Whitey)
2012 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi (The Black Pearl)
Dogs 1 pitt-bull, 1 Ridgeback and a crazy mutt
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07-22-2013, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
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I bring 2 half sheets of scrap plywood and place them under the patio rug. Just have to rinse them off before packing up.
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07-26-2013, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 86
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After living with the rain in the Pac NW I've found the best thing to do is simply take your shoes off before going in the trailer. We've tried so many different ways of preventing the mud - tarps, rugs, wood, etc. - and there just seems to be no preventing it. I'm just thankful we don't have that nasty Georgia red clay here because that stuff doesn't come out anything!
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TV - 2006 F250
TH - 2008 Fuzion 362
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08-26-2013, 01:45 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Gettysburg
Posts: 27
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Wow, do you have shoes for your dogs, too, that you can take off?
We have three dogs, and they are the most disastrous source of dirt, grime, and mud that ever enter the RV. Thank God for outdoor showers! And power rug steam cleaners when we get home.
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Bob and Donna
Gettysburg, PA
2012 Montana 3625RE
2010 Ford F350 dually
One Cocker Spaniel, one Tennessee Walker
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08-26-2013, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Ontario,Califorina
Posts: 415
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At pismo beach we use 5gal bucket with water at the front doors for our feet or bottom of our shoes (dog feet will work too
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2010 361lev
f350 larriet 4x4
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08-26-2013, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Green Valley, AZ
Posts: 782
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Unfortunately, mud and rain is a fact of life in camping. We just take our shoes off before going into the trailer. At one site where we were camping for a couple months we just put a bucket of water at the door and stuck the dogs feet in the water and then wiped them off with a rag--he wasn't thrilled with the procedure but we just had too much rain.
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2007 33.5' Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel used for full-timing for several years--now sold
2011 Hideout 23RKSWE that we now use for poking around local parks
2007 Chevy 3/4 ton diesel with Prodigy Brake Control
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08-27-2013, 06:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Prince George Va
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That is why I love the 2 decks with the patio kits and awnings ,the dogs can still be outside and not make a mess going in and out
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08-27-2013, 11:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Oregon
Posts: 114
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I always have a shovel in the back of the truck. If it rains so hard that i get standing water I'll trench it away from camp. Usually towards a friend in the next camp over
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08-27-2013, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Bridge, Oregon
Posts: 399
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Pismo Beach :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by randy69
At pismo beach we use 5gal bucket with water at the front doors for our feet or bottom of our shoes (dog feet will work too
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Pismo Beach! Clam Capital of the World. I used to live there, 1962-1966, when it was still a quiet little surfing town, without all the condos. Lots of great memories. My dad was raised there in the 30's and 40's. His family owned a motel. While in HS, he ran the projector at the Pismo Theater. He also apprenticed at a radio/tv repair shop.
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09-20-2013, 10:27 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego, CA
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I also have a few pieces of plywood saved for reasons like this. For mud on you shoes, I have kind of a shoe rack that I leave outside so the shoes can actually attempt to dry and not stay in the mud when you take your shoes off before you get in. Once they're dry, you can just bang the mud off.
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10-09-2013, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Prince George Va
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Looks like the patios and awnings are going to get some use this camping trip ,leave out after work til monday and it looks like alot of rain is setting in oh well at least I wont be at work POP a top
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2008 F350 chipped and bagged 6.4 power stroke crew cab 4x4.2013 384pk Raptor (Gravy Train) 2006 Fatboy w/18inch ape hangers,2006 883c sporty,Army wife Kim,Cocoa (The Boarder Collie) and Rebel (The English Bulldog) (THE RICH RAGE WAR,BUT ITS THE POOR THAT DIE)
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10-13-2013, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Essex Junction Vermont
Posts: 342
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crash
That is why I love the 2 decks with the patio kits and awnings ,the dogs can still be outside and not make a mess going in and out
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We were window shopping around at toy haulers this week. It is nice to see that Keystone has come out with the Chrome. Looks a bit more Montana eee and homey. We really like the "deck" appeal of the toy hauler. We are thinking about getting a toy hauler next time around if they can lux em up a bit more.
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Marianne
2012 F-350 "Festus"
2011 Montana 357RL "Mabel"
Superlow Sportster
Heritage Softail Springer
2009-2012 VRI
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