Episode 177: Frequently Asked Questions – Part Two

I had a lot of fun last week answering listeners questions and this week I am wrapping up this installment of FAQ's. There's a lot of information out there and plenty of trusted resources. When I am unsure of something I pull in an expert which is why you will see links here to past podcasts with those "in the know."

Part Two - FAQ’s


Submitted by: Ginny McKinney
Can you be a Girl Camper if you have never camped before?

I can’t say yes to this in enough ways! I am so glad to have the opportunity to answer this question because it really is at the top of the FAQ list!
I want to go back a bit here and share a little story. When I started the podcast 3 1/2 years ago, I thought that the listeners would be Girl Campers, those already camping, towing, RVing etc…It shocked me then and still surprises now, that our audience is about half and half. There are so many Girl Camper wannabes. Over the years I have dedicated many podcast episodes to the topic of Becoming a Girl Camper and just a few months ago I gave these episodes a special spot on the Girl Camper website so that they would be easy to find. A few of the titles in that link are:
I don’t have a trailer
I don’t know how to tow
I don’t have anyone to fix up a vintage trailer for me
I live in an apartment and can’t store an RV
Episode 68: Becoming a Girl Camper in 2017
Episode 38: Hope for The RVing Widow

https://girlcamper.com/becoming-a-girl-camper/




Submitted by: Jeanne Gaffney
How do you bake in your camper if you don't have an oven?
That depends on whether you have hook ups and how badly you want that baked item. If you don't have hook ups, you can use a Coleman Cook Top oven that sits on top of a Coleman two burner portable stove. You can bake biscuits and small cakes in it. It folds flat, has a built in thermometer on the door so you can adjust the flame to maintain a desired temperature and then use it to keep food warm.

If you have hook ups at the campground and don't mind carrying around a portable oven, Camp Chef makes a great outdoor oven that is much nicer and more reliable than the Coleman. You can also use it much more safely inside.
A last option is just a toaster oven. I have one that I paid $19 for at the grocery store and it heats up so quickly and also broils. I use it to heat up leftovers,to make toast, bake things and it is small enough to take in a camper without giving up storage or a whole lot of counter space. Both the Camp Chef and the toaster oven can be placed on a table outside and used there as well keeping the heat out of the RV.

Camp Ovens
https://www.amazon.com/Nostalgia-BSET300AQ-BSET300BLUE-Breakfast-Station/dp/B01F5D10TG/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=camp+oven&qid=1562940639&s=gateway&sr=8-8

https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Deluxe-Outdoor-Oven/dp/B07H7T41KW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=camp+oven&qid=1562941238&s=gateway&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000016462-Camp-Oven-13-5/dp/B0009PURJA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=camp+oven&qid=1562941238&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Submitted by: Elizabeth
Do most girl Campers travel solo?
It depends on whether you are an experienced camper who is looking for friends to camp with or whether you are completely new to Girl Camping. Many newbies like the comfort and safety of being in the crowd and having help available in case they start to feel uncertain. Often what I observe is that once a Girl Camper has her sea legs, she wants to head out alone. Sometimes that will mean driving to an event without a caravan of friends with her. Other times it may mean a long road trip to places they have wanted to explore. For many years I camped solely with girlfriends but then I got the urge to use my camper on weekends for "me" time. I wanted to go it alone and recharge, write, read and rest!! I had the confidence to be on the road alone already but, at first, it was very strange being alone in a campground. I adjusted quickly though and love solo travel now.





Submitted by: Diana Kamper