"Li'l Sport" (new Airstream travel trailer) followed me home sweetly, and I'm learning humility and patience and sense of humor when I try to back it into parking spots!
I needed help to get it into the storage space. Of course, I needed help the first couple of times I tried to land an open-cockpit biplane in a crosswind. But I got the hang of that soon enough. It might be nice to have a video camera on the back of the trailer!
Need several checklists: Hooking-up, unhooking, camp set up/tear down, walk-around inspection, storage, connecting to "shore power", TV, water, sewer, wifi.
Tonight: study the Airstream owner's documents.
Tomorrow: start gearing up, and personalizing. contact Garmin, Triple-A for trailer coverage and campground info.
Gearing up:
Clothes: underwear, socks, t-shirts, work shirts, jacket, cargo pants, swim trunks, running shoes, laundry bag, hats,
Foul Weather Gear: slicker, umbrella, boots, gloves,
Clean kit: rags, paper towels, Purelle, hand soap, rubber gloves, disposable gloves,
Laundry kit: laundry soap, quarters, laundry bag
Shower kit: towel, wash cloth, hand towel, shower gel, shampoo, razor, blades, q-tips, stick deodorant, moisturizing lotion, Sonicare, tooth paste, nail clipper, tweezers, scissors,
Bathroom kit: TP, chemical packets
iPod/phone accessories: 110 and 12V charging cables, USB cable, audio (aux) cable
Mac accessories: power cable, speaker cord, monitor cable to TV(?),
Coffee kit: coffee mugs/filter, coffee, sugar, (half and half needs refrig. so get mini-moos?), kettle (electric), spoon
Cooking utensils: pots and pans, coffee/tea kettle (electric), toaster, cookie sheet, butane lighter (long handle), butane supply.
Dishes: plates, bowls, glasses (plastic?), wine glasses, Guinness glasses, shot glasses, coffee mugs,
Flatware: forks, spoons (coffee size and soup size), knives,
Kitchen tools: measuring cup, scissors, spatula, soup ladle, can opener, whisk, measuring spoons, pancake grill, Tupperware containers, food prep knives, water filter?, can opener,
Kitchen supplies: trash bags, food storage bags, paper towels, hand towels, dish soap, hand soap,
Food kit: trail mix bars, bottled (Fiji) water, McCann's Irish Oatmeal, salt/pepper, supplements, pancake mix, V8 juice,
Fresh food, shop day before launch: bananas, fresh juices, half and half, bread, lime, mango, papaya, mustard/ketchup, maple syrup, buttery spread,
(foods requiring refrigeration go into portable cooler for first leg of travel while refrigerator gets cold enough en route)
Liquor: Murphy's Stout, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Rum, Tequila.
Pre-launch items from home:
Go-tech kit: Binoculars, camera, Mac, iPhone, Kindle, each with supporting chargers, cords, etc.
Go-food kit: Fresh food cooler,
Go-clothes: street shoes, dress shirts, jacket,
Go-info kit: files, paperwork, books, magazines, mail,
Exercise: rubber band, yoga mat,
Sleeping - blankets, electric blanket, sheets, pillows,
Outdoor living kit: wheel chocks, beach towel, astro-turf, collapsible hammock, grill kit, portable chairs, privacy bamboo curtain, tent, sleeping bag, power cord, multiple outlet,
First Aid kit: ibuprofen, Band-Aids, alcohol, Neosporin,
Emergency kit: hand crank radio (AM, FM, SW) and combination light/strobe/alarm. Also take bags already prepared from home, store in back of tow vehicle.
Personal Stuff: Cue case, ID,
Backpack: sun screen, water, Frisbees, Swiss Army knife, iPhone headphones,
Tool kit: Work Gloves, pliers (reg & needle nose), hammer, screwdriver set, snips, velcro, wire, wrenches, ratchet set, wood blocks, silicone lube, WD-40, grease, rags, work gloves, eye protection, flashlights, spare batteries, Ka-bar (WWII USMC) knife, rope, bungee cords, rope, duct tape
Security items: tongue security device, video surveillance cameras (and backup), keyed/combination access panels, water, etc.
Trailer modifications:
Interior: Hooks for towels.
Exterior: Storage box, Video cameras?, drill bit for stabilizer jacks, solar panels,
Power items: generator, extension cord, power distribution bar,
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