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Anderson Plugs – Anderson Connectors
As mentioned in a previous blog post, a dual battery system is essential if you want to extend your dry camping time from just a day or so to more. One of the areas of concern with many folks seems to be selecting a connection system between vehicle and caravan or trailer that is not prone to disconnecting under vibration and relatively well suited to harsh environments – water, dust, and mud. … read more … »
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Keep your bedding dry – amongst other things.
Here’s a quick tip for you while I wait for the BBQ to heat up. If you have a pop top camper or caravan where the beds pull out of the main body and are enclosed in canvas, the canvas can often become damp when you experience heavy rain or even a heavy dew. The problem facing you then when you pack up is how to fold the canvas so that your bedding remains dry. We all know that there is nothing worse than sliding into damp bedding! Well, … read more … »
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Maintaining your Camping Gear
Camping is one of the great experiences in life, but it can turn not so great if you have neglected to take care of your camping equipment. Practicing complete and regular maintenance on all of your equipment will make that great experience last longer and longer. Now not all of this article will apply to all forms of camping but hopefully what is discussed will trigger some thought. … read more … »
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Random Camping in Alberta
A Guest Post By Rod Sterenberg
Alberta has some amazing campgrounds, located in some of the most beautiful landscapes anywhere in the world. We are also fortunate to enjoy areas in our forests where we can camp “randomly” without a permit, free of charge.
Lately I’ve have been fielding a lot of questions about where specifically one can random camp. Now, I’ve random camped for years and have had some great experiences in Alberta’s wide open spaces, but not wanting steer our readers wrong I thought I’d do some research into the matter. After surfing the web for a couple of hours, I now appreciate how difficult it is to find information on the subject. … read more … »
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