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Motorcycle Transport
THERE’S A LOT MORE TO A CAMPER THAN HAULING BIKE & BOD.
ONE OF THE things that makes owning a recreational vehicle enjoyable is having it ready to roll whenever the mood strikes. Preparation can be a giant, nerve-jangling headache (trying to find junior's pajamas, proper sparkplugs for the bike and a can opener, while wondering how many other vehicles have already joined the weekend exodus from the city...). Or, everything can be ready to go at a moment's notice, with only a stop for food and ice.
Basic items can be kept right in the vehicle - or in inexpensive storage lockers from the five-and-dime for those owning camper shells, etc. Camping, sporting and trailer supply stores, of course, offer a wide variety of accessories to make life in the great outdoor? more enjoyable, but all you really nee< are the bare necessities.
The following items, kept in the R V at all times, will generally be sufficient for most camping expeditions:
For cooking, a couple of saucepans, skillet, coffeepot, can opener, matches, some cooking utensils, a few old plates, silverware and coffee cups (used as soup bowls and for all liquid beverages) should suffice. Cooking oil, salt, pepper, spices and sugar are handy to keep in the vehicle. Some dishwashing soap, sponge, large plastic bowl and an old towel will take care of that chore. Or, if you really want to “get away from it all, ” plastic-coated paper plates, heavyduty plastic silverware and styrofoam cups will do.
It’s also nice to have basic foods on hand so that fresh food is all you have to shop for-buying canned soup, potatoes and vegetables when they are on sale and stocking them in the R V adds to its instant mobility.
For clothing, a pair of old tennis shoes, a couple of sweatshirts, a few pair of pants, a jacket, pajamas and underwear can be kept in the vehicle and should get you through any clothing needs except for special garments brought along especially for motorcycling. Toilet articles (razor, first aid kit, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, mirror, toilet paper, shampoo, bathtowels, etc.) can be handily stored in a canvas knapsack.
If your vehicle does not have a water tank, you might consider carrying one of the plastic water jugs available at camping supply stores. A portable toilet, fold-up table and stools, and a flashlight are handy.
Bedding can be sheets, blankets and pillows, or just sleeping bags thrown out on the floor or bed. Even in an RV with beds, using sleeping bags is convenient because they are comfortable and easy to store.
A few games, transistor radio, and a deck of cards can help keep the children occupied or wile away extra time.
Upon returning from your trip, take all dirty dishes, bedding, towels, clothing, etc. into the house with y ou. Clean them up and take them right back out again so they’ll be ready to go the next trip. Replace as soon as possible those stock items you’ve run out of.
You’ll probably also appreciate having a tool and spare parts cupboard, box or whatever (be sure to replace items used as soon as possible, also).
We’ve included a sample food and equipment checklist. Modify it to fit your particular situation. It may help make y our trip more pleasant. [O]
FOOD CHECKLIST
□ DRY AND CANNED SOUPS □ CANNED POTATOES, STEWS, APPLES □ CANNED STEW, HASH, CHILI, BEANS □ CANNED TUNA, SALMON, SARDINES □ CANNED MACARONI, SPAGHETTI □ CANNED CHICKEN (WHOLE OR PIECES) □ CANNED ROAST BEEF, HAM (SMALL) □ MAYONNAISE AND SALAD OILS □ CEREALS □ BREAD, ROLLS, BISCUITS □ CRACKERS, CANNED BROWN BREAD □ COOKIES, MARSHMALLOWS, CANDY □ CANNED MILK □ COFFEE, TEA, COCOA, DRIED MILK □ SUGAR, SALT, PEPPER, SPICES □ MUSTARD, CATSUP, PICKLES, OLIVES □ PANCAKE FLOUR, SYRUP □ COOKING OIL □ APPLE, PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY □ PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS □ SOAP (BAR AND LIQUID) □ DISHCLOTH, TOWEL □ POTHOLDERS, TONGS □ POT SCRUBBER □ ALUMINUM FOIL, PLASTIC BAGS □ FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS □ TABLECLOTH (PLASTIC) □ FRUIT JUICES—FROZEN, CANNED □ FRUITS—FRESH, DRIED, CANNED □ VEGETABLES—FRESH, FROZEN,CANNED □ SALAD MATERIALS □ MEATS—FRESH OR FROZEN □ EGGS, BACON OR SAUSAGE □ FRESH MILK □ MARGARINE OR BUTTER □ CHEESE, CHEESE SPREADS □ PUDDINGS, JELLO, CUSTARDS
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
□ TENT, TENT STAKES, POLES □ TENT FLY, CANOPY OR SUN-WING □ CANVAS OR GROUND CLOTH □ AX OR HATCHET □ SHOVEL, SMALL SAW □ AIR MATTRESSES, PUMP (OR COTS) □ SLEEPING BAGS (OR BLANKETS) □ FLASHLIGHTS □ LANTERN AND FUEL □ GASOLINE CAN, FUNNEL, OIL □ CHARCOAL □ MATCHES □ POCKETKNIFE □ ALUMINUM TABLE □ FOLDING CHAIRS OR STOOLS □ ROPE, CLOTHESLINE, CLOTHESPINS □ FIRST AID, SNAKE BITE KITS □ INSECT REPELLENT □ PORTABLE TOILET, LINERS, TISSUE □ PLASTIC WASHING BOWL, MIRROR □ PLASTIC WATER BUCKET □ WATER CONTAINERS □ PORTABLE ICE CHEST □ CAMP STOVE, FUEL □ PANS, PLATES, CUPS □ COFFEEPOT □ KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS □ CAN OPENER,SPATULA, PEELER □ PLASTIC JUICE CONTAINER □ SPARE RIDING CLOTHES □ ALUMINUM GRIDDLE □ COMPASS, FI ELD G LASSES □ BOOKS, GAMES □ CAMERA, FILM □ GARBAGE BAGS □ SPORTING EQUIPMENT/HELMETS □ TOOLS, SPARES □ TOWROPE, TIE DOWNS
