HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 1500 loop is beautiful! We stayed in the 1600 loop last Christmas and walked by it every day as we strolled along the water to the road. Very nice... Definately upscale tenting. I've seen your tent set up, Steph. You'll fall in love with the fort. 1500 is close to the pool, and Trading post too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 1500 loop is beautiful! We stayed in the 1600 loop last Christmas and walked by it every day as we strolled along the water to the road. Very nice... Definately upscale tenting. I've seen your tent set up, Steph. You'll fall in love with the fort. 1500 is close to the pool, and Trading post too...Deb, I would be taking both tents and the canopy. That would work right? I'm also looking at the camp kitchen Judy has. Tina got one for Xmas and I thought about borrowing hers but cabela's has it on sale right now. I'm thinking it would be great with or without the camper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Deb, I would be taking both tents and the canopy. That would work right? I'm also looking at the camp kitchen Judy has. Tina got one for Xmas and I thought about borrowing hers but cabela's has it on sale right now. I'm thinking it would be great with or without the camper.Oh yeah, it'd fit...Take a stroll through some of the fort photos here. These guys have camp set ups refined. Big, outdoor living spaces...complete with blenders, fridges, bicylces and decor! I've been taking notes for our tent set up behind the camper next Christmas... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Also depending on when your trip is, if there are fiends there they could loan you some things. This way you wouldn't have to pack as much. There are also some of us that live close and some closer lol. But if we could be of help in any way just let us know.Also I am sure when TJ sees this he will help you out with the A/C he has one for his tent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 :welcrowd: Mama Steph!! You are the third one (that I know of) Steph a.k.a. yodagirl, me (I use Stef, because I'm lazy and it saves me a letter) and you!! Glad to have you here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sounds like a great trip and from all the advice you have got here already and some of the Fiends that are close by I think this trip will be easier then you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 :annce:Hey Steph, I just read another post that says Trail's End has a kick butt gluten-free breakfast! (It's located at the fort by the marina) XBoater has a child who must avoid gluten as well and has raved about it.Add it to your list...a no-cook no-clean up morning for Mamasteph! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Also depending on when your trip is, if there are fiends there they could loan you some things. This way you wouldn't have to pack as much. There are also some of us that live close and some closer lol. But if we could be of help in any way just let us know.And again, most amazing group ever!!!!!! :worship: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 :annce:Hey Steph, I just read another post that says Trail's End has a kick butt gluten-free breakfast! (It's located at the fort by the marina) XBoater has a child who must avoid gluten as well and has raved about it.Add it to your list...a no-cook no-clean up morning for Mamasteph!And do you remember one of my favorite reasons for going to Disney? They are the BEST with food allergies! I think it is the only place we go where I do not worry about her getting sick afterwards. At home, she really doesn't even like going out to eat anymore since she always feels icky afterwards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Really? Did you take camp chairs and air mattresses and everything? My minivan has the stow and go and we are good when it comes to packing light with clothes but everything else seems to take up so much space!Yep, sure didcamping chairs for all of usa camp kitchenstoveone plug in cooler1 regular coolera bunk cot (I'll send you the link to this, I LOVE IT and it saves us alot of space)queen air mattress for me and babyfood19 x 12 tenteasy up canopy2 out door rugs1 rv matand a slew of other stuff...lol I think you get the picture.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Steph, check this outhttp://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Big-Bear-Bunk-Cot/dp/B004TXY21C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327248217&sr=8-2I hope that works, the kids says it super comfortable so I can put two kids in the space the size of one twin mattress, of all my goodies, this is my favorite peice. It's pricey, but I feel like it's totally worth it,Have you thought about trying to do Halloween at the fort? I can tell you it's simply amazing!! and we will be there :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 So dh and I talked a bit more about my trip this morning. He seems to be open to it but $$$ is a fcator. Just need to find a way to come up with some cash and I'm all set! I think he liked hearing about the fiends and knowing that I would have people nearby to help if I needed it. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Steph, check this outhttp://www.amazon.co...27248217&sr=8-2I hope that works, the kids says it super comfortable so I can put two kids in the space the size of one twin mattress, of all my goodies, this is my favorite peice. It's pricey, but I feel like it's totally worth it,Have you thought about trying to do Halloween at the fort? I can tell you it's simply amazing!! and we will be there :)Judy that looks great!! I can't spend any extra money right now though. We will have to make do cramped in with air mattresses or use both tents. Either way, we would be fine! Heck, we'll be at Disney! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Steph, check this outhttp://www.amazon.co...27248217&sr=8-2I hope that works, the kids says it super comfortable so I can put two kids in the space the size of one twin mattress, of all my goodies, this is my favorite peice. It's pricey, but I feel like it's totally worth it,Have you thought about trying to do Halloween at the fort? I can tell you it's simply amazing!! and we will be there :)Love this! H and I are looking into cots instead of the darn air beds that fall flat after a few uses! :gaah: Since lil H is a cubscout we tent several times a year. Perfect-O. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Love this! H and I are looking into cots instead of the darn air beds that fall flat after a few uses! :gaah: Since lil H is a cubscout we tent several times a year. Perfect-O.this thing really is neat, I've been using it for two years now so it's durable, if it can survive my clan.. it can survive anything lolI have yet to find a decent air mattress for me and dad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 this thing really is neat, I've been using it for two years now so it's durable, if it can survive my clan.. it can survive anything lolI have yet to find a decent air mattress for me and dad.I hear ya.... but whether it can survive Gabe remains to be determined. ;DWe are looking into cots for us too! For what we've invested in airbeds we could have bought new bedroom furniture by now! :argh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NVWSSV 25 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 I built this rig for $15 to hook a widow unit I had to my tent. Not pretty or as fancy as TJ but it worked really well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Ok found this thread. Welcome Mama Steph!!!!I'm getting ready to head to work but I'll fix up some pics and post tomorrow about a/c tenting..lolP.S. what kind of tents do you have? got pictures of them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I built this rig for $15 to hook a widow unit I had to my tent. Not pretty or as fancy as TJ but it worked really well.Mike, I don't care how it looks and I like cheap so it looks good to me! Did it keep you cool? That's what matters.Ok found this thread. Welcome Mama Steph!!!!I'm getting ready to head to work but I'll fix up some pics and post tomorrow about a/c tenting..lolP.S. what kind of tents do you have? got pictures of them?TJ, I have this one http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000007832&categoryid=11025&brand= and this one http://www.target.com/p/Embark-9-Person-Cabin-Tent-With-Screen-Porch-14-x15/-/A-11899627If I can only do AC in one, we can all cram in to sleep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I also need some tips on how to hang a tarp or something over my tent to keep rain out. While they haven't leaked before, I hate to chance it with August rains in Florida! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 That's a tough one. Because to be effective, it has to be elevated over the tent completely, pulled tight to avoid sagging and filling with water. I much prefer to have a canopy, EZ-Up, or some other kind of shelter, over the entrance, and waterproof the tent thoroughly. I seal the seams with the seam sealer stuff, and spray the rainfly and all surfaces with waterproofing spray. Then set up the tent using EVERY stake down point and EVERY guy wire, and stretch it tight. If set up properly, and waterproofed well, a tent should not leak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I agree with Carol. A couple of EZ-ups, a fly, and a sealed tent should be fine. You know the drill...Sealed seams and no tubs or "furniture" pushing on tent sides should keep you dry. When Mike and I tented, we'd bring an oversized tarp to create a quick lean-to style cover (way above the tents) IF the pending rainstorm was torential. Just think about a plan when you are setting up. Pick even ONE tree as a possible high anchor for a tarp.Of course, that's ONLY as needed.A sealed tent is a good tent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Air-conditioning a tent, what I have learned....1. You need a tent that can be sealed as much as possible, (to hold in the cool air).2. As soon as you open the door, ALL the cool air is gone!!! (theres nothing in a tent to get cold)So, now the fun stuff...best and cheapest way to go is a window unit like thisThe unit is outside the tent, "gives you more room inside" and the cost of the unit is alot better than a portable unit.You can get a NEW 5K unit for $99 or less. And to make the cold air intake and exhaust use cardboard boxes, dryer hose and lots of duct tape.You need to make a cold air intake and exhaust hose setup for the best results. Also you will need something to set the a/c up on to get it off the ground, a couple bricks or pieces of 2x4 will work.Or you can get a portable unit like this...This unit sits inside the tent, has a exhaust hose that comes with it "to exhaust the hot air", but the intake for the hot air isinside the tent. So it is constantly pulling outside air into the tent. You will need to make a hot air intake setup to run outside the tent. Again cardboard, dryer hose, and duct tape! Another little problem is the a/c makes condensation. You have to dump the pan in the unit once a day to keep it from running over make a puddle. This is a pic of the "hot air intake" setup I did for mine.Then you just run the hoses in or out of the tent.P.S. Nice choice on the Coleman Instant Up Tent!!I have the 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Steph 2 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks TJ, awesome description! I will have to have dh look at it and see what he can do. The window unit outside seems to make more sense. Did you cut hole in the tent to vent it or use the door? Also, do you have something set up over your coleman 12 or just the easy up at the entrance? Trying to figure out my setup. And that bacon looks divine!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks TJ, awesome description! I will have to have dh look at it and see what he can do. The window unit outside seems to make more sense. Did you cut hole in the tent to vent it or use the door? Also, do you have something set up over your coleman 12 or just the easy up at the entrance? Trying to figure out my setup. And that bacon looks divine!!!!I used the door, but i have two in my tent. And thats 4 ez ups covering the tent and a wind screen around one of the ez ups and then the whole thing has mesh screen around it!How did that BACON get in there?? :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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