Car Camping SCMB Group

[caligirlUCR]

MULTI-COLORED?! Toby Keith does not approve.

I was just going to type that!!!!

[t24mog]

My hair dryer is 1875 watt. Is it really that high???

1875 watt!? Seems pretty high. you would need to get a 2000 Watt power inverter....thats quite a bit of power...and a 2000 watt inverter would be pretty expensive...

[Chevgirl357]

1875 watt!? Seems pretty high. you would need to get a 2000 Watt power inverter....thats quite a bit of power...and a 2000 watt inverter would be pretty expensive...

Hmmm weird. All blow dryers are 1875. I just bought a new one and every single one said that. Maybe specifying something different?

[keebzie]

I believe I'll be going for the hippie-chick meets rolled-out-bed hair do all weekend. As long as I shower in there somewhere, my hair will hopefully dry semi-presentably...

Or I'll just drink another beer and look better magically!

[t24mog]

Hmmm weird. All blow dryers are 1875. I just bought a new one and every single one said that. Maybe specifying something different?

Well I just checked my moms hair dryer. I'm in sacramento for a wedding. Haha.

Hers said 1600W. I believe hair dryers are inherently high power. Are you bringing like some crazy professional version? Hahah.

[Country Gypsy]

I got a hair dryer from Camping World ( there is one on the I 10 on the way to Indio about San Bernardino area) that plugs into my cigarette lighter -do they even call them that anymore- for about $22.. I have also seen them at sports stores and occassionaly camping depts of chain stores like Target

[Pugs39]

I have a question for all you pro's at this car camping. I have a 2000 chevy Tahoe Z71 and a 6 person tent and I have figured and figured the measurements over and over but am still worried about it fitting in the 10 x 30 spot. Think I'll fit??? LOL Yeah it's a little late to ask now but......

[TemecRedneck]

HEY SCMB it’s almost here!!!! On a slightly less important note, after two years away TemecRedneck (aka Pappy) is Back! ... only now we are married (still cancer free) and more ready than ever to have another great time with the good folks of SCMB!!

Chevgrl really? A 1875 watt blow dryer? Good to see nothings changed in my absence...you always look good. Teresa can't wait to see you again!

[unclefeiny]

None of us are experts in car camping, this is the first year that it's being done. We've tent camped in the past with our cars in a parking lot. You should just measure out a a 10' x 30' spot and try to fit everything in. That way you are well prepared.

[TemecRedneck]

SweetMsT and I are car camping (cuz that’s what fun people do but don’t think we’ll be able to caravan with Y’all! Still would like to meet up with old friends and make some new friends. Someone please message me with any good “goings on” and we would LOVE to contribute to the fun (Food, DRINKS!!, etc)...

[JNPatton]

I have a question for all you pro's at this car camping. I have a 2000 chevy Tahoe Z71 and a 6 person tent and I have figured and figured the measurements over and over but am still worried about it fitting in the 10 x 30 spot. Think I'll fit??? LOL Yeah it's a little late to ask now but......

Yeah, Im parking my GMC Sonoma (smaller than Tahoe) and I am concerned that we'll be running over! I figure everyone will be in the same boat so we'll all just wing it when we get there! This Car Camping thing is new to all of us!

[JNPatton]

I was thinking it might be wise for a bunch of us that are camping together to park all of our cars together in one (or more) spot and then set up a tent city on the remaining spots. Not sure if this is a better scenario, thoughts? Will security even allow that?

[unclefeiny]

I was thinking it might be wise for a bunch of us that are camping together to park all of our cars together in one (or more) spot and then set up a tent city on the remaining spots. Not sure if this is a better scenario, thoughts? Will security even allow that?

We discussed this before, but I don't think it's allowed. The rules state that you have to have a car in your spot. Something we might consider is set up multiple tents in some spots so we have other spots for partying. We'd still have a car in every spot, but not necessarily a tent in every spot.

[JNPatton]

We discussed this before, but I don't think it's allowed. The rules state that you have to have a car in your spot. Something we might consider is set up multiple tents in some spots so we have other spots for partying. We'd still have a car in every spot, but not necessarily a tent in every spot.

I like it. I was mapping out our spot and with my truck, EZ Up, Tent and Beer Pong its pretty tight.

[AmandaB]

Park your vehicle sideways into the spot next to u.. and have everyone do that all the way across.. will that work.. it will overlap but at least part of a vehicle will be in each spot.. then pile tents and canopys on the rest.

[cheyemma]

it will be tight, but for those that are caravaning it in, it should be fairly ez. the good news is we should all be able to work together for the better good of the weekend!! red solo cup up!

[Pugs39]

I didn't realize this was the first year for car camping. I'm caravaning in and I agree it should be pretty easy to all work together. I've done the measurements several times and i believe I'll fit just tightly LOL

[Raquellita]

I have a question for all you pro's at this car camping. I have a 2000 chevy Tahoe Z71 and a 6 person tent and I have figured and figured the measurements over and over but am still worried about it fitting in the 10 x 30 spot. Think I'll fit??? LOL Yeah it's a little late to ask now but......

I'm sure it will fit, but having that large tent is going to take up a lot of room. Get to know your neighbors early on and maybe you guys can work it out to share some of the space.

[Pugs39]

I'm sure it will fit, but having that large tent is going to take up a lot of room. Get to know your neighbors early on and maybe you guys can work it out to share some of the space.

I'm starting to stress and worry. It says a 6 person tent but it will only fit four with the mattresses. I know me and my anxiety will be sky high about the space until Thursday when I get there and see what is up. Thanks all!

[Miss B]

I'm starting to stress and worry. It says a 6 person tent but it will only fit four with the mattresses. I know me and my anxiety will be sky high about the space until Thursday when I get there and see what is up. Thanks all!

i am in a similar boat. my mom bought us this huge tent (10 x 14) and even with my little honda accord it's gonna be a tight fit. but i'm trying not to stress it... it's Stagecoach - just go with it! everything willl work out.