Overnight Trackside in Trailer-Setup??
04-26-2011, 10:54 AM
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Joe, the box of Oatmeal Creme Pies sez it all...
I was done with camping after the Infantry - now, once again, it seems fun. I do agree about the air matresses and think one of the newer style foam cots may be the best way to go - perhaps a bit larger iffn I can find one.
I was done with camping after the Infantry - now, once again, it seems fun. I do agree about the air matresses and think one of the newer style foam cots may be the best way to go - perhaps a bit larger iffn I can find one.
04-26-2011, 11:32 AM
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04-26-2011, 09:16 PM
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My setup is somewhere between camping and a RV setup. I have a gooseneck trailer with fully carpeted sleeping quarter in the goose part, a real mattress, AC, heat, fridge, sink, microwave, toaster oven, stereo w/surround and sometime I bring a TV. Some things I've learned over the past couple of years:
1) An air mattress gets incredibly cold if you put it directly on the floor of a trailer. Have something under it at a minimum (like a rug) to help. I would consider getting a fold down mattress setup like this http://www.modulinecabinets.com/acce...chor-Bed-47860
2) Grill is an absolute must. The biggest issue will keeping all your food appropriately chilled. If you don't have a fridge, get some dry ice before the race. Its small (gives more room in the cooler) and everything stays dry as opposed to getting soaked. You'll also want a microwave to help cook anything else. Grill + microwave and you can do just about anything.
3) You'll want a generator unless every track you go to has power (unlikely). Don't get a cheap one as they are really loud. I may not bother you, but it will everyone else in the paddock. Get a honda...its worth it. Seriously, get the honda.
4) Nearly every track has showers. Most of the new ones are quite nice. Don't get a sun shower, just use the facilities. Get some baby wipes for interim hand cleaning.
5) Bring tons of drinks. However many you think you need, bring twice as many.
6) AC is huge. When its 90 degree out, it sucks sitting in a trailer. Also, if you don't have one, get an awning or an ezup. You want shade.
7) Find some other folks that camp too and form a compound at the track. This help when its windy (always seems to be at least one day) or when it rains. Also is cheaper to help split costs for things like the grill, food, etc.
8) You'll want at least 2 chairs and ideally a table to put outside. Its nice to sit down
1) An air mattress gets incredibly cold if you put it directly on the floor of a trailer. Have something under it at a minimum (like a rug) to help. I would consider getting a fold down mattress setup like this http://www.modulinecabinets.com/acce...chor-Bed-47860
2) Grill is an absolute must. The biggest issue will keeping all your food appropriately chilled. If you don't have a fridge, get some dry ice before the race. Its small (gives more room in the cooler) and everything stays dry as opposed to getting soaked. You'll also want a microwave to help cook anything else. Grill + microwave and you can do just about anything.
3) You'll want a generator unless every track you go to has power (unlikely). Don't get a cheap one as they are really loud. I may not bother you, but it will everyone else in the paddock. Get a honda...its worth it. Seriously, get the honda.
4) Nearly every track has showers. Most of the new ones are quite nice. Don't get a sun shower, just use the facilities. Get some baby wipes for interim hand cleaning.
5) Bring tons of drinks. However many you think you need, bring twice as many.
6) AC is huge. When its 90 degree out, it sucks sitting in a trailer. Also, if you don't have one, get an awning or an ezup. You want shade.
7) Find some other folks that camp too and form a compound at the track. This help when its windy (always seems to be at least one day) or when it rains. Also is cheaper to help split costs for things like the grill, food, etc.
8) You'll want at least 2 chairs and ideally a table to put outside. Its nice to sit down
04-27-2011, 12:15 AM
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I have been camping in my 24' for the past few years, and have finally gotten it finished in the last year. It's very comfortable, and I actually sleep better than in most of the hotels I used to stay in. Here are some of what's worked well for me:
Bed: I hate blow up mattresses. Have one deflate in the middle of the night, and you'll hate them too. I use 6" thick latex foam pads we used to use camping growing up. They're about 3' wide. I covered them, and put two together. They stack nicely on the countertop, or fold up out of the way on the side. I use regular bedding from home.
I use a space heater most of the time in cooler months, and even have an electric blanket. The heater in the ac is weak.
Keurig coffee maker is great
Most tracks have pretty good showers. Christian's setup is pretty trick, and works great. I do something like it in the future, but for now the track showers are pretty easy.
I've tried bringing the grill, but I never seem to have time to use it. We usually bring easy breakfast stuff in the cooler, and get subs or something in on the way back from dinner the night before. Dinner it seems you always go out with friends. I've tried to keep things as simple as possible.
It's great! You'll love it.
Bed: I hate blow up mattresses. Have one deflate in the middle of the night, and you'll hate them too. I use 6" thick latex foam pads we used to use camping growing up. They're about 3' wide. I covered them, and put two together. They stack nicely on the countertop, or fold up out of the way on the side. I use regular bedding from home.
I use a space heater most of the time in cooler months, and even have an electric blanket. The heater in the ac is weak.
Keurig coffee maker is great
Most tracks have pretty good showers. Christian's setup is pretty trick, and works great. I do something like it in the future, but for now the track showers are pretty easy.
I've tried bringing the grill, but I never seem to have time to use it. We usually bring easy breakfast stuff in the cooler, and get subs or something in on the way back from dinner the night before. Dinner it seems you always go out with friends. I've tried to keep things as simple as possible.
It's great! You'll love it.
04-27-2011, 01:04 AM
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How does one keep really cold ice for the martinis?
Thanks so much all. I'm excited about the new trailer as two weeks ago, I was sold on an open...the enclosed just makes sense to me.
My two ten year old Honda 5kW gensets are not the quietest things I've heard. The Onans on my mobile laboratory were much nicer (back then), but pricy. I'll look into the newer models.
Thanks so much all. I'm excited about the new trailer as two weeks ago, I was sold on an open...the enclosed just makes sense to me.
My two ten year old Honda 5kW gensets are not the quietest things I've heard. The Onans on my mobile laboratory were much nicer (back then), but pricy. I'll look into the newer models.
04-27-2011, 10:16 AM
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Since you have 5000 watt generators you can possibly add car muffler to quite them down. You may lose some power, but at 5kW you have power to spare for most things. Do a google seach on generator mufflers and you can see some of things people set-up.
My father has an old Coleman 4kW generator. Works fine, but is noisy. I have never needed it as most of the time we have 120v power, but we are working getting that set-up for some trackers later in the year. The key is getting that old generator quiet.
The only thing i really miss on my 24ft trailer is a window. I hate thant when it is closed up I can't see out of it. There is plenty of space, but I would love small window. These can be added and I probably will do it one day.
Also there is an entire forum for cargo trailer conversion to RVs.
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=42
We may not need/want to go to their lengths, but we can learn about some nice touches we can apply to our boxes.
My father has an old Coleman 4kW generator. Works fine, but is noisy. I have never needed it as most of the time we have 120v power, but we are working getting that set-up for some trackers later in the year. The key is getting that old generator quiet.
The only thing i really miss on my 24ft trailer is a window. I hate thant when it is closed up I can't see out of it. There is plenty of space, but I would love small window. These can be added and I probably will do it one day.
Also there is an entire forum for cargo trailer conversion to RVs.
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=42
We may not need/want to go to their lengths, but we can learn about some nice touches we can apply to our boxes.
04-27-2011, 10:34 AM
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04-27-2011, 11:33 AM
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Also there is an entire forum for cargo trailer conversion to RVs.
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=42
We may not need/want to go to their lengths, but we can learn about some nice touches we can apply to our boxes.
Great site....
04-27-2011, 04:09 PM
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