From boat shows to RV shows, David and I have always enjoyed looking at ulterior modes of transportation and living. Our plans have been ideas of grandeur at times, but ultimately we finally decided to commit to a camper two months ago. Why a camper? Because it felt like the lowest barrier on entry to sticking our toes into the road travel world. AKA: It sounded fun! And with a camper we can visit so many places with relative ease (we think… we will report back on this).
We used the camper as a moving truck in August, filling it to the brim with items we were moving out of North Carolina, so we know she’s pretty sturdy. We did a one night camping trial at Stone Mountain State Park and this weekend we cleaned it all out to start prepping it for a full week camping adventure!
While it was cleaned out, I figured it would be a great time to take you on a quick tour of our Venture RV Sonic X!
New Camper Tour
First, some quick stats:
- It’s an Ultra-Light Travel Trailer that David can pull with his diesel Dodge RAM
- 27’7″ in length
- Solar off-the-grid ready with (2) 250-amp hour lithium ION batteries
- 360-Degree welded tubular brush guard
- Extra-large fresh water tanks
But what really sold me on this model were the big bunks! Our girls aren’t so little anymore, now that Hailey is at least a few inches taller than me. While the slim camper bunks would work, I really felt that each of them having their own, slightly larger, space would make it a more enjoyable experience for them. Luckily David also liked this model for it’s slightly more offroad abilities and the possibility of boondocking. We found one at a camper dealer in South Carolina and after a visit to check it out, we knew it was the one for us.
So without further adieu, meet SMOKEY! (the cute side kick to David’s truck, which we lovingly refer to as Bandit).
We love her and are excited to take her on new adventures and make some awesome family memories. I probably should have taken a picture with the murphy bed up as well, but during the day, mine and David’s bed folds up and the couch pops up into a comfortable hang out space. I have learned quickly that storage space is at a premium, so I’ve been careful with what I choose to bring and have found a few great space savers. I’m saving all my camper favorites as they prove themselves worthy here.
We are excited newbies, so send us all the tips and advice you have. I’m nervous to even have us use the bathroom, though I know some people swear by it. We hope to cook most meals outside on our On the Go Blackstone. We have hammocks and camper chairs and are hoping for the best! I’ll be back soon sharing our first big adventure with Smokey!
Cindy says
So excited for you and your family! I’ve been a camper all my life (I’m 62) and we took our boys camping when they were young – it created the best memories. Now our sons and their families have campers and we all go together! It looks like you have an outdoor kitchen – we do too and I love it!
Don’t be afraid to use your bathroom – that’s why it’s there!….I know some people don’t do ALL of their business in their RV toilet, but that’s not us and it’s such a nice convenience! We have been all over with our camper (we currently have a 27′ 2022 Jayco) – please let me know if you or David have any questions, as we are pretty seasoned!
Brittany Dixon says
It’s so inspiring to hear how much you love your camper! We haven’t used the bathroom in the camper yet because we couldn’t figure out how to get our water pump to work on this trip, but hopefully we’ll get that fixed before the next trip 🙂
Kelli H says
It’s so cute! Seems like a great set up for you guys & perfect for a family of 4. We loved the two times we borrowed campers and went on trips. I love having all the amenities in the trailer. We definitely used the bathroom! It wasn’t bad at all.
Brittany Dixon says
We couldn’t get water working on our recent trip which was a bummer, or I definitely would have tried out our facilities once the bathhouse got crowded – haha 🙂
Kathi says
Congrats! She’s a beauty!
We lived in a camper for about 1.5 years with our then young elementary kids and the memories last a lifetime! Once you are comfortable with all the ins and outs… camping off grid (boondocking) or at more remote campgrounds without full hook ups had some of the best experiences for us. Harvest Hosts is another great program to look into where you can camp one night at really unique locations like wineries, breweries, and farms. These really fit in nicely where you can break up a long drive by parking overnight in one of their spots. Cracker Barrel also offers free one night stops! RV camping is such a great way to travel. Enjoy!
Brittany Dixon says
Oh these are great tips; thank you! How amazing to have a year and a half of memories together adventuring like that! And I had no idea about Cracker Barrel. How cool!