Campers?

[Jaquomo]

I hunt CO and WY in September, October, and November, from a 22' hard side camper. It's perfect for one guy or a couple, ok for two guys. Beyond that it would be pretty tight. It has a stove, oven, furnace, hot shower, etc. I use Renogy 100W solar to keep the battery charged with no need for a noisy generator because I don't use the microwave.

I hunt elevations between 10.5K and 8K, watch the weather, and carry a gallon of RV antifreeze in case a deep freeze comes. Takes just a few minutes to drain the system and winterize it if needed. If big snow is expected, I move down. I may move my camp every few days to find animals, and it is so easy- I can hook up and be on the road in 15 minutes. It is small enough that I can get it into rough places, and tuck it into the trees. I also carry a backpack spike camp if I find elk too far to hunt from the base, but havent needed that for 10 years. That said, most places have pullouts and clearings big enough for large 5th wheels if that's what you need for the family.

I also carry extra water jugs with a little battery powered siphon to refill the water tank when needed. It's a great system. I hunt out of it 50-60 days a year. The only time I dirt camp (tent) for a base anymore is for summer scouting. Otherwise I would never go back to dirt for a base camp during hunting season. In the time it takes to break down a wall tent and all the accessories, pack everything up, then set it up again, I can be up on a different mountain 30 miles away. A clean, well-rested, well-fed hunter is a better hunter.

 

[Fatcamp]

I hunt CO and WY in September, October, and November, from a 22' hard side camper. It's perfect for one guy or a couple, ok for two guys. Beyond that it would be pretty tight. It has a stove, oven, furnace, hot shower, etc. I use Renogy 100W solar to keep the battery charged with no need for a noisy generator because I don't use the microwave.

I hunt elevations between 10.5K and 8K, watch the weather, and carry a gallon of RV antifreeze in case a deep freeze comes. Takes just a few minutes to drain the system and winterize it if needed. If big snow is expected, I move down. I may move my camp every few days to find animals, and it is so easy- I can hook up and be on the road in 15 minutes. It is small enough that I can get it into rough places, and tuck it into the trees. I also carry a backpack spike camp if I find elk too far to hunt from the base, but havent needed that for 10 years. That said, most places have pullouts and clearings big enough for large 5th wheels if that's what you need for the family.

I also carry extra water jugs with a little battery powered siphon to refill the water tank when needed. It's a great system. I hunt out of it 50-60 days a year. The only time I dirt camp (tent) for a base anymore is for summer scouting. Otherwise I would never go back to dirt for a base camp during hunting season. In the time it takes to break down a wall tent and all the accessories, pack everything up, then set it up again, I can be up on a different mountain 30 miles away. A clean, well-rested, well-fed hunter is a better hunter.

Got any pictures of your setup?

What specific camper?

 

[Indian Summer]

Three years ago two groups of us hunted Wyoming. I set up my usual wall tent/wood stove base camp and stacked enough wood for two hunts. They towed out a camper. I’d guess it to be about 24 ft long. We hunt along a river valley and camp in the bottom so no high elevation. About 6400 ft. They had cow tags in a different unit so they were further up the river. A bit higher in elevation but not much. But…. It doesn’t take much.

A third of the way through the hunt they came to our camp for advice. They had to move the camper for fear of not being able to get it out. Have you ever experienced Wyoming MUD? I’m sure a few people here can comment on it. It had snowed about 8 inches but it kept snowing a bit each day. They came into the wall tent and were pretty surprised at the setup and the fact that it was about 70 degrees and DRY.

3/4 of the way through the hunt winter had crept down the valley more and they bailed out to a hotel in town. The brand new never used camper looked like a chocolate covered terd too. Mud top to bottom front to back inside and out.

They came back out last year. With their brand new wall tent and both killed their first elk.

 

[trophyhill]

I've seen campers in places i never thought you could put one. Ive put my tent in places i never thought i could get too. I typically set up my tent at the truck and set up my other tent in the backcountry.

 

[Jaquomo]

Got any pictures of your setup?

What specific camper?

Its a Trail Cruiser and 22' is a bit roomier than I need for solo hunts, but it was my late wife's dog showing camper that I commandeered after my 18 footer was wrecked on a Coues deer hunt. It will sleep five if everyone is REALLY friendly. The ramp was for my old lab who couldn't navigate the stairs. I also carry a little "lunchbox" Honda 1000 inverter on hunts where I can use my ebike, but the Renogy 100 watt suitcase solar is the bomb for keeping everything charged up. A Buddy heater with refillable 1 lb propane bottles heats it up quickly on cold mornings while the coffee is perking and I don't want to turn on the furnace.

 

[Fatcamp]

View attachment 530742Its a Trail Cruiser and 22' is a bit roomier than I need for solo hunts, but it was my late wife's dog showing camper that I commandeered after my 18 footer was wrecked on a Coues deer hunt. It will sleep five if everyone is REALLY friendly. The ramp was for my old lab who couldn't navigate the stairs. I also carry a little "lunchbox" Honda 1000 inverter on hunts where I can use my ebike, but the Renogy 100 watt suitcase solar is the bomb for keeping everything charged up. A Buddy heater with refillable 1 lb propane bottles heats it up quickly on cold mornings while the coffee is perking and I don't want to turn on the furnace.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for sharing the details, though. That is a great setup.

 

[Jaquomo]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for sharing the details, though. That is a great setup.

Thanks. God works in strange ways sometimes...