Saturday, November 20, 2010

Get your own Metzendorf!!





Description:
1961 Metzendorf 12 Ft CamperContact Seller
For Sale ByViewsDate Posted
john17061972October 18, 2010
Asking PriceCondition
$3,995.00Good



Vintage Camper , 1961 Metzendorf , 12ft long,only 6ft7inches high, fits in a standred garage.Has a step-down floor, so you can stand up inside. Repainted interior and exterior, Brand new Foam mattress and seats. Seats recovered, all new screens and curtains as well as tile floor. Propane stove and interior light works great, No refrig. Very easy to tow. Always a hit at the campsites.
Keywords:Vintage 1961 Metzendorf 12 foot
Location of the Trailer:Poultney, Vermont
Is delivery an option:no
Approximate Towing weight:1200 lbs
Title status:Only needs a Reg- no title in 1961
Sellers Email Address:jte112647@aol.com
Sellers Phone Number:802-287-5874


Friday, November 5, 2010

Columbus Day Weekend
























I booked late and got into Wilson Woods in the Catskills. The park was nice, but I was in the loop with all the others who don't plan far ahead....the young partiers and lovers. The beer drinkers were quieter than the lovers next door. It was a cold weekend hovering in the low 40s so I imagine you need to do something to keep warm. I used the furnace!

Hiked some great trails...Overlook Mountain and Tremper Mountain. Was a beautiful weekend. The fall color wasn't as far along as I would have thought.

Reserve America

Well my camper is all closed up for the winter. It was a great camping season. Now is the time to book NYS parks for 2011 season. Wow... is it hard to get the prime site in NYS. I was booted right out of July for my favorite place. I finally got a good site, but couldn't get the exact days in a row I wanted. I am not sure if everyone who is trying to book the site is using the internet...or calling in...or has an in through the state.


Tuesday, September 28, 2010

This summer's great new camping things

1. Solar outdoor string lights. I usually camp where there is no electricity. The solar lights are awesome for providing just enough light to get around and make the site kinda fun. Best part, the LED don't seem to attract bugs!
2. Super large tarp. For long trips, I got a super large tarp that covers the whole site... 20x30. It really was nice on the long trip when it rained.
3. Wood decking. I got wood decking tiles 2x2 feet. Just six of them. It made a great deck at the door step...and inside the outdoor shower. I got them at a Christmas Tree Shop.
4. Dahon folding bike. I really liked the folding bike....fits in the trailer and makes all the little trips so much faster.
5. Telescoping ladder. It is a real luxury... not used often...but the right tool for the job of putting up the tarp. Best way to get the lines up really high.
6. Large power pack. I got a Wagan power pack... the deluxe model. I was able to recharge it with my solar panel. Was great.
7. Osprey backpack. Love em...got 2 sizes. Got the 35 cu size.

Getting ready for the last camp of the season. Columbus Day in the Catskills. Hope the leaves are at peak. Looking forward to the view from Hunter Mountain!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Rollins Pond, Adirondacks

Spent a week in the Adirondack at Rollins Pond. Rollins is easy access to the St. Regis Canoe Reservation, 18,000 acres of lakes, streams, ponds. The picture of the camper by itself was just before we left. We put up a HUGE tarp that covered our site. I got a telescoping ladder so we could get the tarp up high. I was great on the rainy days. Spent the trip either paddling or hiking. Went up to Avalanche Lake in the high peaks. Was just splendid and saw the remnants of a real avalanche.








Mongaup Pond, Catskills

Took a quick weekend in the Catskills. I knew the weather was going to be good, so we went with the minimal. I think having some type of
awning is always needed to keep the dew off of things. We saw a bear across water from our site. Mongaup has a lot of bears.

I got a Dahon folding bike. It is great for all those little trips. Also use
it for exercising the dogs.



Provincetown, MA

We took the camper out of New York and to the beach! Was quite a different camping experience on all counts. The sites were super small, but we had electric. We stayed at Coastal Acres. We were there at the end of July and it was pretty hot. I purchased a power pack that could charge anything and has a pump. It was really handy.

I hooked up my handheld shower so that it worked like a faucet. Hot water at the campsite is the best!