Went camping last weekend for the first time in my horse trailer.  Wish I had had several things - a broom, tablecloth clamps, ant spray, water hose and sprayer, a rug to put at my doorstep, and some other stuff like more lights to put on my awning and some of those bucket lights to put around the campsite.  Also very grateful I had my toolbag, as my awning broke and it took me two screwdrivers, a hammer, pliers, and lot of sweat to get it down where I could secure it alongside the trailer for the ride home.  My trailer also tripped the Ground Fault Interrupter plugs that the campsite had and I had to borrow a 30 amp adapter from the campsite manager.  So, I am going to invest in one of those for next time too. 

Rain gear,  first aid kit for horses and people, tarp, fire starter, vet papers, electric light & extension cords, clock, tool box, fire extinguisher, fan, t.p. paper,  towels, pillows, soap, shampoo, deodorant, gloves, camera/film, big glasses for drinks,  wheel chocks, boards to level trailer, lantern, flashlight & batteries, plates, matches, hatchet, kleenex, map, fly swatter, rubber boots, anything you'd use to cook over fire for pies or hotdogs and don't forget supplies to make smores for your son, bug spray, spare eyeglasses or sunglasses.

Have a safe & great trip!

I used to carry Banamine, but after the vet told me that if  it get's bad, you could do more harm than good, I don't have any. 

We are staying at Hayes Canyon this year.  We were going to Bear Branch, but decided on Hayes at the last minute.  Where did you stay?  I am looking forward to lots of riding on my new horse, and a relaxing time away from work! 

Diane

There wasn't a GFI on the 30 amp circuit.  You might want to invest some time into finding out why your trailer was tripping the GFCI.  You have a wiring mistake or failed appliance in your trailer.  Either way it's dangerous... 

I used the 30 amp plug to run everything for the weekend.  I've had electrical questions about this trailer from day one - and I've asked everyone I know for help.  Problem is I've gotten as many different answers as people I've asked - including 2 electricians.  The only thing that was on in the trailer was the a/c, nothing else was plugged up.  The campsite manager suggested that it was my cord.  With the breakers off in the trailer and the cord plugged into the trailer, the GFI would trip when I plugged the cord into it.  He told me that the cord would probably get hot and then I'd know it was a bad cord.  It never got even the slightest bit warm - and I used it for 24 hours straight.  I was using a yellow generator cord that is either 12 or 10 gauge wire.  Everything works just fine when I plug it up to my house and run the a/c in the trailer.  I don't know what the problem is.

You have a wiring mistake in your trailer...  You said the GFI will trip when you have all the breakers off.  This tells me that the problem is not in any of the appliances.  If you look in your breaker box, I'll bet that the green wire and the white wires are connected together. (if the colors used for ground and neutral are typical) This is wrong. 

For a better explanation go to Mr. Truck's website.

mrtruck.com  ... second page, under reviews.  I wrote an article about GFI's.  There's a picture of what should be in your breaker box.

Please let us know what you find in the breaker bos.

One thing I have found with horse people is that if you are camped out and find you forgot something or need something you don't have or don't know how to use, the other horse campers will gladly help you out. Thats how new friends are made !!

I carry lots of stuff and occasionly run out or forget something, most of the time I end up using My farrier tools on someone elses horse and save the day.

It makes it nicer for everyone, you get to practice your horse shoeing and they get to enjoy the trip!!

I have enjoyed a lot of steak dinners and cold refreshments that way.After all arent We all doing it for the same reason ? We all have lost our marbles and keep buyin horse stuff,get more horses,need bigger trailer,bigger trailer,need bigger truck,haul more stuff need bigger trailer.....is there no end!!!

HA HA !! remember to pack a big sense of humor and enjoy yourself, life is too short and there are too many nice places you havent been yet.

Maybe we will pass on the trail someday.

OH SHOOT, I FORGOT THE TOILET PAPER.....

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