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I use a Stromberg Carlson aframe tongue rack that I fit to the height I thought best. I then bolted a generator storage box made for a Honda 2000 onto the rack. The generator is over 4 feet from any opening in the 560. The db inside the camper, measured on the sofa is 59. The new 2200s have a...

I roll each change of cloths together. Four days, four rolls that fit in one cabinet. Sleep clothes and laundry in the top cabinet. Added an extra hook hanger for a jacket.

Down load the FAA App “Before You Fly”, Kitty Hawk is good too. Both give you the flight restrictions by geolocation. Also, learn how to read aviation charts so you can pick safe places to fly. I’ve found the obstacle avoidance to be tricky in trees. Its possible to get locked into a patch of...

I sometimes carry a “wagbag” system. They make a folding chair and bag kits with all you need for each use. The gel lets you toss your waste into the trash. It’s made in the US.

No drop down leg, its a pretty substantial piece of gear. Yakima does not rate it for rv use so I keep the load t0 less than 50 lbs. For a “light” set up I place a sunbrella in the rod holders.

I wanted a place to carry “canvas” to keep it out of the trailer. The Yakima swing out adapter and a Surfmate jr. works well. I reversed the Surfmate mount to keep it close to the trailer. I also installed a license plate holder and ran a light wire with plug to the existing plate light. The...

Yakima swing hinge

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Rear swinging carrier

I've tried a Zodie tent heater. The burner is outside and uses a heat exchanger to warm the air that is then blown into the enclosure. This keeps the CO out. I actually have a vent hole in the bottom of the camper (I use the marine under mattress liner) to keep condensation down. I can hook the...

I ordered and use a 128 watt folding flexible panel. I camped for 10 days off grid with no problems. I ran the fan each night. It's best to do an internet search for the best price. I usually lay the panel over the peak of an REI Alcove. My controller and input are Campinn installed.

I decided to use the Raindrop (#574-2013)instead of staying at motels on a business trip. I used the Element as the tow vehicle. I spent the first night in Oak Mountain State Park, south of Birmingham. The second night I spent at Joe Wheeler State Park 45 miles west of Huntsville. Both were...

Meg and I decided to try camping in the Raindrop (#574-2013) in June. I set up at Krull Campground in the Blackwater State Forest, otherwise known as the Munson swimming pool. I did some ground work on the Florida Trail and Meg joined me for a night under the condition that I cook a full country...

Took the 2013 560 #574, to Oleno SP in Alachua Cty Florida. My son and I camped for his graduation from UF the first weekend in May. We spent three days and two nights. The Element carried a bike and a tandem kayak. It rained most of the time but the Raindrop was dry, cool, and comfortable. I...

Picked up #574(2013 model) on April 19. Only half of the Meg and Bob team so I did all the driving and only had to discuss stopping places with myself. Tried to stay at several parks but it was still too early. I stayed at two KOAs, one in Wisconsin and one in Illinois, both with nice hosts. The...