Posted 2008-07-18 6:57 PM (#87706) Subject: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 1723 Location: michigan
After my cappacino machine, I got a new favorite toy for the LQ- I bought a 18 volt cordless dirt devil brushbroom.Its small, easily swivels around things and does a nice job on carpets and barefloors. I bought it for my house as we have hardwood floors and not much carpeting so i didn't want a full sized vaccum cleaner but I needed something. Its pretty decent in the house but tonight I took it to the trailer. presto-the floorin the LQ cleaned up, the carpet in the midtack cleaned up. Rechargeable, I could very well leave it in the trailer. I might buy a second one for that reason- they run about 30 bucks at walmart.
Posted 2008-07-18 8:26 PM (#87707 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 45 Location: Goreville, Illinois
Farmbabe, just curious, but how do you have time to drink cappicino when playing with horses. I for the life of me have never had a hankerin for a capp on the trails or at a show LOL. I just thought it was funny. glad you have all those goodies though, it must be nice having all of the luxuries.
Posted 2008-07-18 9:50 PM (#87711 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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I don't know--I think there is nothing better than getting up early in a campground, making a pot of coffee, feeding the horses, then watching them eat their breakfast through the rising steam of my coffee mug. I love listening to the little wuffling noises they make as they eat.
My coffee pot and coffee grounds are the FIRST things I pack when I go camping.
I don't think I have a favorite "appliance". I mostly primitive camp and do not have a generator. So, if it doesn't run on propane or batteries, I have no use for it in the trailer. Although I dearly love my colman battery operated shower. Best $20 I have ever spent on camping equipment!
Posted 2008-07-18 10:00 PM (#87712 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 781 Location: La Cygne, KS
CD player with outside speakers... not really an appliance, but nice accessory. We play lots of Old Time Radio programs in the evenings while relaxing with a nice beverage and campfire. Some of our favorite programs are the Six Shooter, Lone Ranger, Suspense and Dimension X.
Posted 2008-07-19 8:56 PM (#87735 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 1205 Location: Arkansas
Built in generator, AC. Like the micro and coffee pot. Love an awning (not an appliance but love having one). Have camped 10 days at elk camp with no hookups, was nice to be able to have it all...!
Posted 2008-07-20 5:42 PM (#87776 - in reply to #87735) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 317 Location: Barnesville, Ga.
Nothing like a built in on board Onan Generator - just push the button and everything cranks right up. If you can afford a trailer with one it is definately worth the money. We mostly camp with hook-ups but when the kids have a play day or 4-H event it makes it well worth having. Second best - nice bathroom (lg shower and real toilet). Not an appliance, but makes camping much easier.
Posted 2008-07-21 7:35 AM (#87803 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 270 Location: Roanoke IL
My oven. It's not really an add on, but it was a MUST HAVE in whatever trailer I decided to purchase. I make biscuits, pizza, taquitos, garlic bread, anything I want in there. It's amazing how many new LQ trailers don't have ovens.
Posted 2008-07-21 8:32 AM (#87807 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 274 Location: MO in woods
Honda gen, powers all orther misc items-coffee maker,tv,microwave etc.
We bought Sun shade(slides into opening awaning)we LOVE it and helps with sun and gives some privacy at crowed campsites while allowing breeze/air flow.
Posted 2008-07-21 10:13 AM (#87817 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 84 Location: Crestwood, KY
Definitely a/c! Which includes the Honda generator to run it, of course.
The awning is my other favorite addition. Last weekend it rained ALL DAY Saturday while we were camping, and I can't even tell you how happy I was that we had that awning installed!
Posted 2008-07-21 5:39 PM (#87847 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 274 Location: MO in woods
We make our drinks up at home and put them in quart/gallon freezer bags.So all ready when get to campsite or fit in larger saddle bags and fit nicely into freezers/ice chest etc.
Posted 2008-11-23 5:21 PM (#95265 - in reply to #87711) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Where did you find a coleman battery operated shower for 20 bucks? I primitive camp too (altho without a LQ), and by the end of the 3rd day, I'm looking forward to getting home to a shower and feeling sorry for anyone I'm standing or walking near until I get there! LOL
Posted 2008-11-30 9:45 AM (#95498 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 32 Location: Eagle Creek,Oregon
Aside from all the stuff that came with our LQ..My Coleman drip coffee maker that works on the campstove. The deal that stands up on a campstove to make toast,The extra 40 gallon water tank,The Yamaha genny, those $1.99 bucket straps from Country supply. That cheap plastic step we got at Kmart.Two dozen bungie cords,the tie down straps and the 15'x12' tarps that keep our boys dry in the monsoons.The little clip deals from camping world to keep our table cloth from blowing away.and those barely fit a full bale hay bags!
Posted 2008-11-30 8:38 PM (#95518 - in reply to #95265) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 164 Location: Delaware
I got my Coleman Battery shower at Kmart 2 years ago. I believe that Cabella's and Gander Mtn carry them also. They are seasonal. You may have to order off Coleman website or Ebay.
Posted 2008-11-30 8:47 PM (#95519 - in reply to #87706) Subject: RE: favorite appliance for LQ
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Posts: 164 Location: Delaware
My trailer is a homemade LQ. I wanted a cowboy shower but it had a shower installed and I was going to take it out for more room and install a cowboy shower in the back. After this season of using it I decided to keep it the way it is. Never thought I would like it so much.
Power ceiling 2 way fan with Maxx Air cover. Will get auto temp control next time.
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