After the death of Amelia, we took a year away from recreational vehicles. Our love for the outdoors and our children have led us again to decide to purchase another travel trailer - this one being much newer and able to sleep more people.
After much research, the wood-free and steel-free Camp Lite came quickly to the top of our list: no rot, no rust! We've opted for the largest travel trailer model (to date) and don't regret the decision to have a comfortable camper for our family to comfortably experience the great outdoors. (As of fall 2015, this model has been discontinued by Livin' Lite - we may have a collector's item on our hands!) > Trip Wish List!
Joemma Beach State Park. Lincoln Rock State Park. Cape Disappointment State Park. Banff National Park. |
CampLite Camper Trip Log!
2020-03-06--08: Potholes State Park. 2019-08-23--25: First Presbyterian Church "Weekend Campout" at Camp McCullough in Covington, WA. 2019-07-01 -- 07-24: Big British Columbia / Yukon / Alaska trip! 07/24/2019: Day / night 24. Drove home - slept in our own beds . . : Alaska State land near ___ River (outside Wrangell - St. Elias National Park). . : Denali Rainbow Village RV Park (outside Denali National Park). . 07/01: Abbottsford to Mama Yeh RV park south of Prince George, BC. 06/30/2019: Day / night 1. Home to the Abbottsford, BC WalMart parking lot. 2018-11-22--25: Kitsap Memorial State Park near Poulsbo, WA. 2018-10-06--07: TC & MC property near Wishkah, WA on the west fork of the Wishkah River. 2018-08-24--26: First Presbyterian Church "Weekend Campout" at Camp McCullough in Covington, WA. 2018-07-26--29: Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park, Washington with C family. 2018-04-12--14: Ft. Stevens State Park, Oregon. Very wet, came home a day early. 2017_08-25--27: First Presbyterian Church "Weekend Campout" at Camp McCullough in Covington, WA. 2017_07-28--31: Alta Lake State Park, Washington. With C family. 2017_05-19--21: Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park, Washington. 2016_11-25--27: Ocean City State Park, Washington. 2016_08-26--28: First Presbyterian Church "Family Camp" at Camp McCullough in Covington, WA. 2016_07-22--24: Ft. Stevens State Park, Oregon. Livin' Lite regional rally. 2016_06-21--07-09: BIG TRIP: 06-21: Curlew Lake State Park, Washington. 06-22: Rocky Gorge Campground on Lake Koocanusa in the Kootenai National Forest, Montana. 06-23: Whitefish Lake State Park Campground, Montana. 06-24: Two Medicine Campground in Glacier National Park, Montana. 06-25--28: St. Mary Campground in Glacier National Park, Montana. 06-29: Park City, Montana at relatives' house. 06-30--07-06: drove to Iowa sans camper. 07-07: Park City, Montana at relatives' house. 07-08: 50,000 Silver $ near Haugen, Montana. 2016_04-07--10: Lake Ozette @ Olympic National Park, Washington. 2016_01-16--18: Deception Pass State Park, Washington. 2015_10-16--18: Twenty Five Mile Creek State Park, Washington (Lake Chelan) 2015_10-02--04: Ft. Stevens State Park, Oregon. 2015_09-18--20: Mt. Rainier National Park, Ohanapecosh Campground, Washington. 2015_09-06: Quartz Flats (westbound) Rest Area (Montana) on I-90 W at Reference Post 58.22. 2015_09-04--05: Park City, Montana at relatives' house [met parents and aunt/uncle from Iowa about halfway at great uncle's house]. |
Specifications.> S2015 Camp Lite 28BHS Box Length 25'-6" Overall Length: 29'-0" (I measured 29'-8" bumper to ball) Overall Width: 7'-0" Height w/AC: 9'-8" GVWR: 7,000 lbs. Dry Weight: *4,250 lbs. Load Capacity: *2,750 lbs. Hitch Weight: **530 lbs. Grey Water: 32 gal. Black Water: 27 gal. Fresh Water: 38 gal. Tire Size: 205 / 75 r14" XL Living Package (see 28BHS spec sheet). > Purchased 09/02/2015 from Nishna Valley Cycle in Atlantic, Iowa (dealer page for our camper). > Sold 10/12/2020 via consignment. CampLite 2015 brochure. 28BHS spec sheet. 28BHS features page. Wish List.
Near future...
> towel bars: kitchen, shower, bath sink. > soap dishes: kitchen, shower, bath sink. > mudflaps. > vehicle alarm: 2-way remote, battery backup, motion sensor. > 30amp surge protector. > tire covers (two more). > outdoor mat / rug. Maybe... > aluminum bunk ladder: $57 @ Amazon? > AirHead (preferred/ $1,029) or NaturesHead (second choice; $925) compost toilet to save water, not have black tank sewage (convert to double gray tank?), and not be tied to dump stations. > belly / underfloor insulation. > rugs. > camper cover? (prefer to build carport / garage with RV coverage) Probably not... > Wood stove, so cool! > Tankless water heater. > stereo upgrade with current Rockford Fosgate 15" subwoofers (heavy). > Wind generator: - ___ @ Fleet Farm for $___. - Wind walker featured in Truck Camper Magazine for $425. |
Our Modifications.2019-04-12: four six-volt Interstate 210 amp (amp hour @ 20 hour) golf cart batteries from Costco. Two pairs wired in series and parallel.150 ampere breaker.
2019-03-24: Favoto wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System wtih solar power; temperature and pressure 4 tire display (22-99 PSI). 2019-03-12: disconnection of Dometic RM3762RBX refrigerator heating cable / strip. Saves 0.8 amp per hour). Light blue wire. 2019-02-xx: 10' LED light strip around slide out (from inside little house). 2019-01-15: hitch mounted toolbox. 2019-01-08: stick on toilet paper holder. 2018-10-15ish: Camco Sidewinder sewer hose support. 2018-10-08: dual Manchester 40-lb propane tanks. 2017_09-01: homemade fresh water tank filler (brass female garden hose fitting; clear vinyl tubing). 2016_08-01: leveling blocks. 2016_07-05: Sunforce / Coleman 55 watt solar panel kit. Mounted 2019-05-27 on the roof with brackets and Sikaflex. 2016_06-18: shower seam caulk. Slide-out track trim on lower front (bent during manufacturing by improperly placed screw). Thick gasket for hitch side slide-out gap. 2016_03-19: fold-out couch snapper pins to stabilize frame with in folded position. 2016_03-07: outdoor propane fire pit. 2016_02-25: coupler lock. 2015_12-27: 2000 watt PowerHorse inverter generator from Northern Tool. Gift from parents! 2015_12-27: door stops (to hold TV swivel). Gift from parents! 2015_12-27: wheel chocks. Gift from parents! 2015_11-07 & 10-24: seal leaks around wheel wells with Vulcum. 2015_09-21: electricity plug adapter (for standard outlet). 2015_09-21: Haier DE45EM dehumidifier. 2015_09-17: coupler and sewage storage locks. 2015_09-12: Camco 39761 RhinoFLEX 15' Sewer Hose Kit with Swivel Fitting. 2015_09-12: Camco 22783 TastePURE Drinking Water Hose (5/8"ID x 25') & Camco 40055 Brass Water Pressure Regulator. 2015_09-03: Rock Tamers 2" Hub Mudflap System (truck accessory for towing). 2015_09-03: weight distribution and anti-sway hitch. 2013: two tire covers (from Airstream). |