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Lisa V
My son is 18 1/2 months and a FABULOUS sleeper. We are going camping for the first time for the summer and was looking for a little input. we own a travel trailer and my son will be sleeping in the pack and play. Last year--he was little enough to just old/rock to sleep and then put in the pack and play. This year is going to be tricky. I want to keep his schedule somewhat normal. I know camping allows for some flexibility though. At home--we do 2 or 3 "nighty night" books and then I lay him down, turn on his music box and he's set! I'm nervous that this won't work at camp. It's going to be a new surrounding, new "bed," new noises etc. Any advice from anyone who has either camped or traveled with a child this age? How was the transitions from bed to pack and play? Home to camper/tent/hotel room? Any advice is appreciated. I'm hoping he will be good and tired enough to pass out.
ps--Advice about nap-time would be great too. I don't really wanna skip nap. He gets VERY cranky without it.
Just to clarify.....this is luxury camping in a trailer
Answer
When my son was little he went on many camping trips with the boy scouts and my self.
Now the boys wore him out most times with play and learning. We would go back to camp and he would more time then not just fall asleep in his new sleeping bag.
Just remember this will be a big new adventure for all of you. Have fun try new stuff. I know that it will be hard at first but rember this.
You are out there to have fun and get away from the normal routine and so is he. You may have to let the nap time slide a little but my guess is if you are busy all day he will tell you he wants a nap.
If that nap happens next to you by the fire so beit. you are camping after all.
When my son was little he went on many camping trips with the boy scouts and my self.
Now the boys wore him out most times with play and learning. We would go back to camp and he would more time then not just fall asleep in his new sleeping bag.
Just remember this will be a big new adventure for all of you. Have fun try new stuff. I know that it will be hard at first but rember this.
You are out there to have fun and get away from the normal routine and so is he. You may have to let the nap time slide a little but my guess is if you are busy all day he will tell you he wants a nap.
If that nap happens next to you by the fire so beit. you are camping after all.
What do you think about having a toilet in a tent trailer? Is it ok or is it weird?
Ann Onimou
My husband wants to buy a trailer for camping because he doesn't like sleeping on the ground (even on an air mattress) in a tent. He also *needs* it to have a toilet in it.
We can't afford (and don't have space for) anything more than a used tent trailer - if we want something decent, which we do lol. No fixer uppers.
So, what do you all think of having a tent trailer with a toilet in it? Would it make the trailer smelly at all? Is there water or anything to 'wash the stuff down'? My husband claims it would only be used for #1 unless it was an emergency (I suspect our toddler would have to be allowed to use it for either but that's not so bad).
Opinions? If you have experience with tent trailers (pop up trailers) that have a toilet, that would be extra helpful.
Thanks!
Answer
The only option in most tent trailers is a chemical toilet since they have no water or waste holding tank. While it is true that you use chemicals in them that tamp down the waste smell, the chemicals have a smell that I don't care for and in the close confines of a tent trailer, especially in warm humid conditions, you will probably notice it too. I have two alternate suggestions:
1. buy a portapotty unit, either a chemical toilet or one of the folding camp style potties with the disposable bags, and a toilet tent (a phone booth sized privacy tent to put it in) and set it up outside the trailer.
2. See if you can buy or rent a small hard shell travel trailer with a real flush toilet and bathroom in it. We bought a used 16' travel trailer that is only 2200 lbs (we can tow it with our 4.0 liter Ford Ranger pickup). It was around $4,000 but has a full kitchen with refrigerator, sink and 3 burner range, a couch that becomes a wide single bed, a 4-seater dinette that becomes a double bed, two drop down bunks for kids, air conditioning, heat and hot and cold running water. Best of all it has a little closet sized bathroom with a flushable toilet and a hand held shower unit. Here's a link to photos of the model we have:
http://www.rvstogophx.com/fleet_photos/TT16_SV_Roadrunner/index.htm
We had a tent trailer pop-up before and this is so much more enjoyable and easy to camp with. Depending on your budget you might be able to find one this size or smaller used for a decent price.
Here's an example of a used hybrid with bathroom for under $3000:
http://www.rvtraderonline.com/listing/2000-R-Vision-Trail-Lite-Bantam-17-99467990
Don't rule out renting either. If. you only camp a few times a year it can really be an economical way to have the best of both worlds.
The only option in most tent trailers is a chemical toilet since they have no water or waste holding tank. While it is true that you use chemicals in them that tamp down the waste smell, the chemicals have a smell that I don't care for and in the close confines of a tent trailer, especially in warm humid conditions, you will probably notice it too. I have two alternate suggestions:
1. buy a portapotty unit, either a chemical toilet or one of the folding camp style potties with the disposable bags, and a toilet tent (a phone booth sized privacy tent to put it in) and set it up outside the trailer.
2. See if you can buy or rent a small hard shell travel trailer with a real flush toilet and bathroom in it. We bought a used 16' travel trailer that is only 2200 lbs (we can tow it with our 4.0 liter Ford Ranger pickup). It was around $4,000 but has a full kitchen with refrigerator, sink and 3 burner range, a couch that becomes a wide single bed, a 4-seater dinette that becomes a double bed, two drop down bunks for kids, air conditioning, heat and hot and cold running water. Best of all it has a little closet sized bathroom with a flushable toilet and a hand held shower unit. Here's a link to photos of the model we have:
http://www.rvstogophx.com/fleet_photos/TT16_SV_Roadrunner/index.htm
We had a tent trailer pop-up before and this is so much more enjoyable and easy to camp with. Depending on your budget you might be able to find one this size or smaller used for a decent price.
Here's an example of a used hybrid with bathroom for under $3000:
http://www.rvtraderonline.com/listing/2000-R-Vision-Trail-Lite-Bantam-17-99467990
Don't rule out renting either. If. you only camp a few times a year it can really be an economical way to have the best of both worlds.
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