Basementdweller 608 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Little thin skinned there twocubs......I was bein funny....Nobody said anything about superior program or backpacking.... I stand by my suggestion.....Let the cubs paint it.... Link to post Share on other sites
Twocubdad 665 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yeah, maybe. And maybe I've hiked this trail before. Thought it would be courteous to give TD a heads up on the topography. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle732 27 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Tampa, you know only Eagles get their name on the troop trailer Twocubdad, maybe it's a small trailer just for hauling backpacks because no one in the troop has a pick-up Link to post Share on other sites
Troop24 12 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Eagle 732 why not place the names of First Class Scouts on the trailer and place them on again if/when they attain Eagle Scout. BP was a proponent of First Class, right? This could act as a right of passage. You could ask the parents if anyone owns a Cricut or some similar vinyl cutting machine to cut the lettering for you. The would not be able to create a large BSA emblem, but could make a good size letter. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle732 27 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Troop24, The Eagle names only thing was a joke. We've had the discussion before about troops that put all their Eagle's names on the side of their trailer. And about how troops using lightweight backpacking gear don't need big trailers to haul all their gear. We travel both ways, heavy with multiple trailers (we own 4) and light with just a pick-up to haul all the backpacks. It all depends on you program, either way it's all good if the boys are getting out. Link to post Share on other sites
sailingpj 18 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Instead of moss you could put some plywood boxes on the roof, fill them with dirt, then plant grass or something. Bingo, you have a living roof that will keep the rain off the trailer. If you live in an area that grass doesn't grow well then plant some local vegetation. Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Could paint the name of every place you camp "Mount Snoopy 2012" or whatever. That could get fun after a while. I think anything that you can do have the boys personalize it is a good thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Could paint the name of every place you camp "Mount Snoopy 2012" or whatever. That could get fun after a while. I think anything that you can do have the boys personalize it is a good thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle732 27 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sell advertising space on it, a rolling billboard. Link to post Share on other sites
jpstodwftexas 72 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 For All You Trailer Haters.. Where do you put all the Equipment if you have No Trailer and the Adults do not have Enough Car Space to Carry it and Boys Also? In 1983 our Philmont OA Contingency barely had enough room for Scouts, Adult and all of our gear in a Single Passenger Van for the 502 Mile Road Trip..We were a Poor Group we could not afford the Charter Bus like Rich Troops normally do. And that Was with one of Group Driving in From West Point to meet us there Link to post Share on other sites
jpstodwftexas 72 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 For All You Trailer Haters.. Where do you put all the Equipment if you have No Trailer and the Adults do not have Enough Car Space to Carry it and Boys Also? In 1983 our Philmont OA Contingency barely had enough room for Scouts, Adult and all of our gear in a Single Passenger Van for the 502 Mile Road Trip..We were a Poor Group we could not afford the Charter Bus like Rich Troops normally do. And that Was with one of Group Driving in From West Point to meet us there Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 On certain occasions a trailer is quite nice, but for me it's more of a luxury than an absolute necessity. For summer camp, it's nice to have along for the extra gear, but for every outing is rather unnecessary. I can see a trailer hauling gear when there is the possibility of going with one less vehicle. I hate using up seat belt space for a backpack. However, with this thread, the question of how good of a trailer is needed. I have seen huge trailers, with shelving, lights and double doors for a troop of 30 boys. The outside was professionally painted with photographs of previous scout activities. Very impressive, but I have often wondered if that money could have been better spent on the boys and their program than on a fancy trailer. When I travel with the one who must not be disobeyed, I have a small pop-up camper that I spent a whopping $700 for. It's worth every penny. The water doesn't work, the electrical hook-up consists of an extension cord stuck in from a corner, the gas stove is long gone, and there isn't any icebox or refrigerator. It's a place to sleep off the ground. It isn't ugly, it is nothing more than crap on wheels. It's has more silicone patching than it does sheet metal, there are tears here and there in the canvas, but the only redeeming factor is it doesn't leak in the rain thanks to generous amounts of duct tape. If I'm going to invest money it's going to be on more silicon, not paint. It functions and it keeps the Mrs. in the camping business. In other words, it does the job. If I'm going to spend money, it's going to be on an upgrade, which will probably never happen. I would rather spend the extra money on good sleeping bags, a nice Coleman cooler and maybe a camp stove for when it rains. It's nice in my state that trailers don't need to be registered, so if someday you see a camper abandoned along side the road someplace, you'll know who left it there. Trailers need to be functional sound, not pretty. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1615 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 JBlake: Check with your County/State Fair. The demolition derby folks now have several categories(full size, compact, minivan) that now includes TRAILERS. The towing vehicle and trailer buzz round a figure eight and the object is to bash the trailer, not the tow-er. Leads to some fine mayhem. Shredded aluminum, fiberglass and furniture (!) in the air. Perhaps (when your upgrade happens) you can give your long serving camper a "viking funeral" thereby. Our Troop trailer was originally purchased by a graduating Eagle Scout that saved up all his Scout account (from many years of holiday wreath sales) and used the money that way. His name ("thanks to Eagle Scout ...") is in 3" letters on the bottom edge of the side. Sides are lettered with Troop number from so and so MD. And we wear the dirt and tree sap proudly. Most of the Troop gear is in it at any given time, there being no real "Scout Closet" in the church since they started the day school.After about 20 years of use, we just had the axle bearings repacked, new tires installed, a spare mounted on the front, and the wireing and lights repaired for the very first time. Garage only charged for the materials. Free labor to "a fellow Scout", the man said. Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1615 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 JBlake: Check with your County/State Fair. The demolition derby folks now have several categories(full size, compact, minivan) that now includes TRAILERS. The towing vehicle and trailer buzz round a figure eight and the object is to bash the trailer, not the tow-er. Leads to some fine mayhem. Shredded aluminum, fiberglass and furniture (!) in the air. Perhaps (when your upgrade happens) you can give your long serving camper a "viking funeral" thereby. Our Troop trailer was originally purchased by a graduating Eagle Scout that saved up all his Scout account (from many years of holiday wreath sales) and used the money that way. His name ("thanks to Eagle Scout ...") is in 3" letters on the bottom edge of the side. Sides are lettered with Troop number from so and so MD. And we wear the dirt and tree sap proudly. Most of the Troop gear is in it at any given time, there being no real "Scout Closet" in the church since they started the day school.After about 20 years of use, we just had the axle bearings repacked, new tires installed, a spare mounted on the front, and the wireing and lights repaired for the very first time. Garage only charged for the materials. Free labor to "a fellow Scout", the man said. Scoutstuff is where to go for the Scouty decals. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 SSScout: Thanks for the heads-up. My problem is that they probably won't take my trailer, but I have a lead now on where to get my upgrade! Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
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