Sunday, June 10, 2018

Keep Your Drink Ice Cold On Hot Summer Days Yeti Cup Tumbler VS Ozark Trail Tumber Walmart RV Travel Trailer

Do you want a drink to stay COLD during the heat and not have your ice melt?  I think everyone has been in this situation where you go to take a sip after a couple of minutes and all your ice is gone.  Your drink is starting to get warm and you just want to pour it out  ohhh gross.....Fear Not. 
Companies have been embarking over the past couple of years to make tumbles that will withstand the heat and keep your drink ice cold all day. 


 
 

YETI

 
Yeti has been designing coolers since 2006 because most coolers would not withstand the torture that us outdoor people would place on them.  Most people they say had to purchase new coolers every year due to broken wheels, handles, or tops.   So these brothers invented the YETI Cooler.
They now make these tumblers, cups, and can koozies. 
  • 18/8 Stainless Steel
  • Dishwasher Safe
  • Double Wall Vacuum Insulation
  • Custom Designs are no available
  • Multi Colors or Stainless Design
 
Yeti's are $19 and up depending on the size and shape that you want
 
 
 
OZARK TRAIL  (WALMART)
 
 
 Image result for ozark trail tumbler
For those thrifty one's of us who don't need to have a brand name came the Ozark Trail Tumbler. 
These are sold at Walmart at a lower cost of a Yeti.  You can find these in the camping section of your local Walmart. 
  • Double-wall vacuum insulation
  • Sweat-free design
  • Durable, rust-proof
  • 30-ounce tumbler is BPA-free
  • NOT DISHWASHER SAFE
  •  Multi Colors or Stainless Design

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    Ozark Trail's are $8.74 at Walmart for the 30oz Tumbler
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-30-Ounce-Double-Wall-Vacuum-Sealed-Tumbler/171452737
     
     
    Ice Test:
    So I purchased a Yeti and an Ozark Trail Tumbler and placed a cup of ice in each tumbler and let it sit in my camper when the thermostat said 75 degrees with the lid on each.  Placed each tumbler on the kitchen counter and let them sit. 
    After 4 hours I checked each tumbler and found out that they each had approximately one teaspoon of water from the ice that melted from each cup. I decided to leave them overnight and to my surprise there was not much difference at all in the remaining ice in each tumbler.  They tested just about the same. 
    The next day I decided to put water in the YETI tumbler and put a cup of ice in it.  The next morning after 8 hours there was still ice in the cup and the water was COLD!   WOW!!!
     
    Decision :
    •    The tumblers look the same but the YETI name stands out on their tumbler. 
    •    Both the Yeti and the Ozark say they are made in China. 
    •    If I use these for camping I do not have to worry about the Ozark not being dishwasher safe 
    •    Love both of these tumblers because they do not "sweat" 
    •   If you choose the YETI or the Ozark you will get the same concept  without the     brand name price. 
    •   So I could not choose just one so I chose them both.  I have multi colored YETI's and Ozarks for each of my kids.  I also purchased the can Koozies so we can have adult beverages that will hold cans of beer..etc.   I am sad that no company offers a smaller size Koozie that will hold my Lime o Ritas...maybe someday. 




     

     
     
     
     

     

    RV Travel Trailer Gadgets Must Haves 2018


    Ever wondered how small little gadgets can be a life saver in your RV



    DECOR
    Command Strips 

    Made by 3M for around $3.00 at Walmart you can put these on your hanging wall photos, trinkets, and hooks.
    All you do is peel and stick them without damaging your walls.
    They are damage-free hanging and stick together with Velcro and a sticker.
    I hung up some wooden sayings in my travel trailer with these. Even with all that bumping jumping around they have never come off the wall. 
    They happen to be one of my favorite things that I use. 
    I used the command strips to hand this key hook up without having to put screws in the wall.  I am terrible about finding my keys so this was perfect.   If I want to switch it up I can just pull the tab and it comes right off. 




    Command Hooks
    I love these lil guys 
     
     



    Slow Cooker Liners
    Ohh my how many good things can I say about slow cooker liners. I LOVE THEM!!  Plop one in before you start your cooking and waa laaa when your done just take it out and throw it away and all your mess is gone with little clean up!
    I love to make desserts in the slow cooker (Dump Cake-Brownies) and it always is a terrible mess to clean up...not with these babies.   
    





    Shower Squeegee

    No matter how level my travel trailer is there is no cure for the water not draining out of my shower pan.  So no worries I take the shower squeegee after everyone showers and pull the water into the drain...works perfect.  Better yet it cost $1 at the dollar tree and it works perfect.


    Tire Pressure Monitor 
    

    I don't know how it is possible but you can be driving down the road and not even tell that you have one blown tire. Ruin your rim and possibly be in a dangerous situation.  With this baby you just screw the caps on put the monitor on your dash...USB Powered.  waa laa you can pull over when you see there is a problem. 
    You can purchase this at your local camping store or you can search for them on Ebay...cheaper.
    https://www.campingworld.com/tireminder-trailer-tire-pressure-monitoring-system-tpms-2-tire-kit?CAWELAID=120030630000004774&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPPYBRCgARIsALOziAOvZc4UrvYMGt8IMLtrrUIYkPH5_rGiWaY8i97PNgMeshLY7hHCwy8aAnTpEALw_wcB
     

    


    Plug In Tire Air Compressor
    Speaking about tires how annoying is it when you go to leave the camp site and you see that your tire has lost some air.  You know you don't want to go to the closest filling station so you have this handy gadget on hand.  You can plug it into your car power outlet and waa laa fast and easy way to fill your tires.  I paid under $60 bucks for mine. 
    
    


    Disposable Pie Tin 

    Ok so I love to make stuffed sausage Anaheim peppers on the grill but it makes a total mess.  So go out to Walmart or the Dollar Tree and purchase disposable pin tins.  I line them with aluminum foil so that I can use them again..cause I am cheep.  You can put anything in these babies and it helps keep your grill from becoming a hot mess. 

    


    Disposable Shower Cap
    Yea I thought it was very strange too when I asked my friend why she had shower caps out on the table.  She told me it is to cover up food when you bring it outside to protect it from bugs getting in it.
    WOW genius idea.


    ICE
    I bought a fancy ice cube machine that is heavy, takes up a lot a room, and is not the most convenient. It works great but you need to store the ice after it is made or it starts to melt.
     So I need ice all the time for my drinks and I am tired of putting ice bags in my freezer and having them leak.  So here's what I did.  I purchased a water bottle ice cube tray and it is small and compact and fits easy into my small freezer space that I have. 

    
     





    Wednesday, June 6, 2018

    RV Travel Trailer Carfee Vacation'r Room Addition




    Light weight design in a high quality room! For all brands of traditional roll-up awnings and Carefree 12 Volt Awnings.

    https://www.campingworld.com/vacationr-room-12-13



    Tuesday, June 5, 2018

    Duluth Minnesota Lake Superior Gooseberry Falls Split Rock Lighthouse Photos




    Split Rock Light House State Park


    https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/split_rock_lighthouse/things_to_do.html

    Split Rock State Park
    Open mid-May to mid-September
    • 20 cart-in sites
    • 2 accessible sites in cart campground
    • 4 backpack sites, .5 to 2 miles from parking; 2 are kayak site on the Lake Superior Water Trail
    • Firewood and ice are sold at the park
    • Accessible toilets and showers, vault toilets
    https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/
     
     
     
     
     

    Gooseberry Falls has 70 drive in sites for camping
    40ft Limit
    Tent Camping
    No Electric
    $25.00 a Night



    Sunday, June 3, 2018

    Mosquitos and Natural Provention to Keep Them Buggers From Biting Natural Deterrents


    Don't you just love the summer when you are out camping with a nice iced cold drink in one hand and a smore in the other?   Yes....so do MOSQUITOS
    Image result for mosquito cartoon



    Did you know....Mosquitos
        
    • Like the people that have O type blood more then people with A type blood
    • When you exercise or sweat more the more likely mosquitos are to bite you
    • If you drink beer it is a green light for mosquitos to come get you
    • If you wear dark clothing it attracts the mosquitos more then light colored clothing


    Natural Deterrents for Mosquitos
    • Rosemary
    • Lavender
    • Basil
    • Peppermint Oil
    • Turn on Oscillating Fan
    • Take B Vitamins
    • Vanilla mixed with 1 cup water in a spray bottle





    Cherry Creek Reservoir RV Travel Trailer Camping Fishing Boating Bicycle Picnic Aurora, Colorado

     
    Cherry Creek State Park 
     
    4201 South Parker Road Aurora, Colorado 80014
     
     
     
    LOTS OF MOSQUITOS OUT THIS WEEK SO BRING SOME BUG SPRAY!!!
     
     
    FISHING
     
     
    FREE FISHING WEEKEND COMING TO AN END TODAY
    No License needed this weekend until 06/03/2018
     
    Fishing at Cherry Creek is considered good to fair for multiple species of fish.
     
     


    CAMPING
     
     
    Full Hook Up sites for RV's and Travel Trailers
     
    20/30/50 Amp
    Tent Sites Available
    Shower and Laundry Facilities
    Dump and Water Station
     
    Group Campers they offer sites for up to 72 guests
     
    Full Hook Up Sites are $30 a Night
     
    If you are going to the campground I recommend entering on the Parker Road Entrance side
     

     
     DOG OFF LEASH AREA
     
    $2.00 A day pass or $20 a year
     
    You dog must have a leash and you must have poo poo bags
    The dogs are allowed water access




    BICYCLING


    Cherry Creek offers 12 miles of paved bike paths
    Everyone loves to bicycle but please follow rules of the road
    Stay in the bike lane...remember there are trailers and other vehicles on the road
    BE SAFE


    Other activities at Cherry Creek include Picnics, Swim Beach, Birding, Hiking, Shooting, and RC Airplanes.

    https://www.reserveamerica.com/