Post by turbodaddy on Nov 8, 2018 18:37:04 GMT -8
Like Hamlet, we prefer camping in more remote, primitive sites without electric and we often find ourselves in cold situations where cooking inside is more comfortable. That said, there are a couple problems we've had (like too much condensation inside) even with a window or roof vent cracked. Another is my (maybe irrational) fear of bears. I've read so much about how important it is when (tent) camping to cook in an area away from where you sleep. Even heard that you should leave the clothes you were wearing while cooking away from the sleeping area. This is not practical when camping in a trailer. Actually, one of the main reasons I wanted a trailer in the first place was because I thought I'd be less worried about bears.
So of course, I have in my mind as I'm trying to go to sleep, scenarios of a big bad bear snuffling around outside the camper at 3 in the morning smelling that greasy pork chop I enjoyed before bedtime. Then I wonder if that mean, old hungry bear could rip off the door or bash out the window over my head trying to get at our food. We do have a 30,000 candlepower light and a falcon horn to blind the demon bear and scare him off if he does come around. So far we've had no bear issues even when camping in bear country. I'd like to hear what others have experienced!
So of course, I have in my mind as I'm trying to go to sleep, scenarios of a big bad bear snuffling around outside the camper at 3 in the morning smelling that greasy pork chop I enjoyed before bedtime. Then I wonder if that mean, old hungry bear could rip off the door or bash out the window over my head trying to get at our food. We do have a 30,000 candlepower light and a falcon horn to blind the demon bear and scare him off if he does come around. So far we've had no bear issues even when camping in bear country. I'd like to hear what others have experienced!
