Halloween Decorating for your RV on the GO

Why not decorate your RV - Travel Trailer while you are out and about? 

 Here are some great ideas that others have used for Halloween. 

  

Fishing for Trout in Colorado

Trout Fishing in Colorado

If you have come to Colorado just for trout fishing you have come to the right place.  However, in the reservoirs there are many other types of fish that you can catch.  Here is a list of trout fishing and reservoir fishing you will find in Colorado.  

Catching a trout is a great adrenalin rush due to the fact that they like to jump up and out of the water to try and get off the line.  

Fishing in Colorado for trout is a great place!

Salmon eggs, marshmallows, or worms are excellent for catching these fish. 

Types of Trout in Colorado:

Brown Trout: The spotting pattern is composed of black spots and also red orange spots surrounded by light blue.
Lake Trout (Mackinaw): The fish has a white, irregular spotting pattern on a dark background with veriform marking over the back and head. Unlike other trout, they have a deeply indented tail fin.
Cutthroat Trout (Native): Cutthroat have a crimson slash on either side of the throat beneath the lower jaws.
Brook Trout: The pectoral, pelvic and anal fins are often orange, edged with black & white. The body is dark with read spots and surrounded by blue and white spots.
Rainbow Trout: Identifying Marks are the black spots on a light body and a red stripe along the sides of a fish.
Kokanee Salmon: At the end of their third summer, females develop a red/grey/white pattern while males develop hook jaw and turn brick red.

Christmas Holiday Gifts for the Tent Camper in Your Life

Are you looking for a great Gift for this Holiday Season for the crazy tent camper in your life?  It can be challenging to find a gift when you are unsure of what they might like.  This year has given us lots of new technology and simple things that will make camping easier for your tent lover.  
You might be thinking who would want a camping gift when camping will be a few months away.  Well the simple answer is YES...we would!  
If you don't feel that you want to go to a sporting goods store you can easily shop online at many of these stores. 

Great Gift Ideas for 2018

Here are some Inexpensive Ideas

Yeti Tumbler $29.99 at YETI.com 

Huk Neck Gaiter $14.99 at HUK.Com 

Swiss Army Knife $24.99 at CABELAS.com

Marshmallow/Hot Dog Sticks $12.95 at REI.COM 

Annual Parks Pass $25.00 and Up Depending on State 






Coleman Cooler or Any Cooler $24.99 and Up at WALMART.COM 



Headlamp $29.96 at HOMEDEPOT.COM 


Camping Socks at SOCKDRAWER.com 


UDAP No Feed Container $59.99 SPORTSMANSWAREHOUSE.com 

11 Mile State Park in Colorado Hiking, Fishing, & Camping Spots

Enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping at 11 Mile State Park in Colorado.

This is a beautiful spot to explore the beauty that Colorado has to offer. 

FISHING: 

Fishing is great at 11 mile you can catch northern pike, rainbow trout, or salmon.

There is plenty of shore fishing all around the park and if you don't have a boat you can rent one at the 11 mile Marina for half or entire day rentals.  

HIKING:

There are lots of hiking spots around the entire park.  Be careful and prepared because there are animals out there!

CAMPING: 

There are campgrounds for tenting, RV's, and travel trailers.  Reservations are required for camping spots.

  You can reserve on line at reserveamerica.com

Enjoy all that this beautiful state park has to offer!

Please visit my YouTube channel for camping spots and photos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykv4zUybglo&t=24s

Winter Battery Storage for your Travel Trailer or RV Tips

Is your RV ready to take the winter siesta?   Your battery should be a well thought out plan when thinking about storing your RV for the winter.  

1.  You will want to remove your battery from your storage compartment and store it in a clean dry environment.

2. Remove any corrosion using a mixture of baking soda and water.  The terminals can be cleaned with a wire brush to remove remaining traces of corrosion or an old toothbrush.

3. If the battery is being stored in a vehicle, disconnect it to avoid self-discharge due to parasitic loads such as clocks, ground faults, etc

4.  Fully charge your battery before putting it into storage.

5.  If the battery has removable vent caps, check the electrolyte (battery fluid) level in each cell. If required, add distilled water to bring the fluid level to just below the filler tube. Charge the batter prior to topping up the electrolyte, otherwise electrolyte expansion during the charging process could cause the fluid to overflow.

6.  Keep your battery above 75% state-of-charge at all times. Check state-of-charge every 90 days and recharge if necessary.

7.  Store your battery in a cool, dry place with temperatures no lower than 32°F (0°C) and no higher than 80°F (27°C). Do not allow your battery to freeze and NEVER attempt to charge a frozen battery – the battery could explode!

8.  Never leave a battery on trickle charge longer than 48 hours, or serious damage to the battery will occur.