As summer heat approaches, we decided to look at ways to keep the camper cooler and more efficient for the AC unit. One way is to have solar covers over the bunk ends which reduce the heat produced at the bunks and keep the camper cooler inside. These are the Super High Wind covers from popupgizmos.com. The elastic bungies strap around the sides of the bunk for a secure fit. This first fitting, in the drizzly rain on Friday, was a little challenging, but we have some idea of how things work now and how to fit things up easier in the future. Summer sun in Ocean City Maryland and at Knoebels later this August will really tell us if these make the big difference everyone says they do.
2. iBall Backup Camera & Gray Tank Hitch Bracket
As previously posted, the iBall hitch camera was a cool new gadget. Hitching up the camper was simpler, and I nearly got it the first time if the trailer was raised enough. Next time I'll get it.
Another handy task is using it at the campground. I used it on the roof of the van to be able to see over and around the camper while backing in. It would be nicer if it did have a wider field of view, but it works well. Toting the gray water tank behind the camper can be a bit noisy, and you wonder if it is leaking or fell off sometimes. Now I can keep an eye on it while towing up to the dump station.
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| Tow bracket for the Tote-n-Store gray water tank, camera on the tailgate |
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| View from the monitor of the tank during tow to the dump station |
3. Flower Pot Awning Weights
The flower pot project was a fun and cool one for Bella. Once we got to the campsite, I realised I need to enlarge the awning pole hole slightly and also provide a bump out to allow for the press button to pass thru. Here is the final product,.. doing exactly what it was intended to!
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