Jason Foster

That was a concern of mine as well. I opened the housing and looked at the way Truma built the heating system. The shielding around the burners is fairly impregnable without tools and the exhaust is routed out and down. It would take a very powerful burst of wind directed inside the vent to worry me about that. Even so, the design wouldn't allow gas venting if the flame blew out, it would just relight it. Regardless, I drove close to 800 miles on highways and interstates with no problem.

Yes. I have and it works. If you leave your heat running in your trailer while towing it to keep your water from freezing, you might as well leave the Truma on. However, like @Rolind mentioned, Truma has a feature that allows you to easily drain it from the outside once you shut the water supply valve off under the curb side bed. This is the main reason I didn't buy the antifreeze kit.

Almost everywhere we go unless dispersed.

I remember those days. Also, when you could pitch a tent in the woods and not spend an hour collecting trash someone left behind.

Welcome to the club.

This is exactly what we do including the nap in the wrong direction. lol

Welcome, fellow Texans. Jason and Tina here. We just picked ours up in December, Shaked it down, wrung it out, and finally cleaned it up for the first time.

Hello, fellow Texan. Longview, here. Delivery for me was spot on. Mine was on Tuesday which is a really good day to do the shakedown since Oliver will be open until Friday. I had no problems with mine but that might not be typical. Allowing two days, one at camp Oliver and another at a local campground will give you the chance to set up, break down, pull it (seating the brakes), set up and break down again.

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How do you say 'Tralier'? That's a bit cavalier of them, me thinks.

I believe mine is all rubber, but I would have to double check that.

I am a very light sleeper and I have another fire extinguisher next to the bed. However, I was in emergency services for over four years, so I'm not too macho to jump out that window screaming like a little girl if needed.

I have the optional door below the nightstand that goes into the basement. That is currently where I keep my extra fire extinguisher, and another in my truck. Three total. I plan on attaching mine like yours for quick and easy access.

I would just replace it with the Maxxfan deluxe.

Are you just looking for an open tray or a box with slide out drawers for storing gear?

Indeed, worth the resurrection.

I did a quick search on Girard fabrics. They are actually made by Lippert. It appears that the fabric is an 18 oz marine grade vinyl. This got me thinking that it is very similar to Sail fabric but obviously thinner. I believe sail fabrics are 30 oz. This stuff is naturally UV resistant and will stand up to massive amounts of friction over time, as long as you keep those lazy sheets trimmed. ☺️ Due to the nature of the fabric, I don't think any coatings are necessary. I will just keep my clean and put it away dry. As far as cleaning tree debris, I think I will purchase a small battery powered blower.

Maybe, but it will likely just find itself in storage and I have a rule: If it doesn't get used within a year, it is gone. My mom is a hoarder, so I can't stand keeping too much stuff.

Absolutely this.

I am 50 years old since November and have had a few Coleman tents. They were fine back then. My grandpa even had an old canvas military style tent we used as kids. It smelled of mildew, but it worked. I have always taken care of my equipment because clean, dry equipment will save your life. My living room was my go-to when raining, back yard when sunny. My old tents got normal cleaning, my newer tents, NF, Sierra Designs, MSR, Marmot, and my current bikepacking tent Big A, get a special cleaning and a DWC. I wonder if these awnings have a similar water proofing treatment.

Another option mounted on top of the trailer, truck, a table, etc with sandbags holding it down.

Nothing like ruining a $500 tent than by putting it up wet.

If I didn't have the King, this is what I would do. Set up in camp, strap it up, break it down, throw it in truck bed. Uncle Buck knows this stuff. Just ask his niece.

That is one thing I have never had a problem with. I either don't put it away wet, or if it does have to, I immediately air it out after I get home. Old backpacking habits die hard.