we just got our first 3h LQ. I’m so excited! Since we’ve never had an RV or been to shows with a LQ trailer, we want to take it camping to see what what to pack and not worry about horses. It might look strange in rv park. So do you guys go camping in your LQ without the horses? Also any advise on what i should pack in it is greatly appreciated
Yes, we’ve often put kayaks in the back and take off 
Buy towels and sheets that are unique to the trailer so you know at a glance what goes there vs the house
Collapsible hamper- stores flat when not needed - https://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-2026-Collapsible-Laundry/dp/B0007CXQQ6
collapsible trash can -
https://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-Pop-Up-Camp-Trash-Can/dp/B006EHAJSG/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1528734234&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=collapsing+trash+can
flip flops so shoes don’t routinely come inside
rope lights for the awning and hooks to hang them from
power strips
Check your CO and smoke detectors for good batteries
de-flapper for awning
mat for under awning
https://www.amazon.com/Reversible-Mats-116097-Outdoor-Camping/dp/B004306VTC/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1528734339&sr=1-3&keywords=rv+mat
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We have gone to several weddings and used our LQ. It works great. I just keep it packed with everything all the time. Saves remembering to put things in it.
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if it has full bath it considered a second home by the IRS
if concerned about other RVer’s reaction, once you get there just make a big deal out DEAR YOU FORGOT TO LOAD THE HORSES
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And I’ve heard some campgrounds (not all!) don’t allow horse trailers as campers. Not sure why. I suppose they think we all want to camp with a trailer-load of manure and want to dump it? But be careful to find out ahead of time. 
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I do! I have a 2H slant load LQ. When the weather is cool enough, I scrub out the horse part really well and put my border/pyr’s bed and toys and food back there. DH and I have the LQ part.
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Thank you for the recommendations, I didn’t even think of those items
Most campgrounds will required that an LQ trailer is RVIA certified for safety reasons. I have camped at normal campgrounds in RVIA certified trailers with no issues.
My trailer is set up exactly like my house, with all the same amenities. While we usually use paper plates and plasticware when we camp, I also have a complete set of Correlware dishes and real silverware, including steak knives. As far as kitchen appliances, we have a coffee maker, covered electric skillet, crock pot and microwave. We also carry a cooking grate for campfire cooking and longhandled forks for campfires as well. I have a set of basic cooking tools- 3 various sized cutting boards, meat forks, whisks, measuring cup, tongs, slotted spoons, ladle, etc. I have a folding table that gets set up right outside the LQ door of the trailer with the coffee maker on it, so everyone can partake first thing in the morning. Most of my kitchen/cooking stuff is stored in a large DeWalt tool chest on wheels. It stays clean and secure in there and is in the stud stall of the trailer. I also have trays that are made by Tupperware that are great for eating without a table. We also have a 10’ X 10’ woven mat that goes outside the door to help keep from tracking dirt into the LQ.
We have four folding chairs in the trailer, two regular and two rockers. That way you mix it up a little.
I keep a stock of cleaning supplies, paper towels and toilet paper, as well as any necessary toiletries. I also carry extra batteries, flashlights, lighters, lighter fluid and charcoal. My dogs have bowls for food that are the same as home, plus I carry a spare collar and leash for each. I also carry doggie poop bags, because you really need to clean up after your dogs at campgrounds.
We also keep a really good first aid kit in the trailer, as well as soap, shampoo, basic toiletries and OTC medications.
We have 2 sets of sheets and 2 mattress covers in the trailer, as well as a lightweight comforter and extra blankets. We have a couple extra large towels plus a couple extra as well.
We each keep a set of crocs in the trailer as they are great to slip on to walk the dogs or use in the shower house (our shower gets used for storage unless the shower house is gross). We also keep a few clothing basics stored in the trailer, as well as extra sweatshirts and rain gear. I also have an older pair of boots that I keep in the trailer as backup just in case. We have a hamper that dirt clothes go into that makes it really easy to transport the dirty clothes to the house.
I don’t move things back and forth, or in and out of the trailer, except for things that need to be washed or cleaned once we get home.
Horse camping is not necessarily my husband’s favorite thing, so to make it more appealing I have tried to keep things as home-like and as comfortable as possible for him. Basically all he does is plop his butt in the passenger seat after depositing his clothes and toiletries in the trailer. If this is what it takes to get him there, so be it!
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xDH lived in his for four months when he was sent to Lemoore for training by the Navy. He lived in an RV park on base, worked great, nicer and cheaper (at the same time) than other amenities.
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Cutter99 thank you for your recommendations and experiences.
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Twcolabear- I hope you enjoy your new trailer and have many safe travels! And please post a picture of your new trailer here! Would love to see it!
Thanks for posting! Thinking about doing the same thing with mine actually. We purchased ours at the end of March and I’m dying to take it out for at least 1 night.
We take ours camping all the time! It is a full LQ and no one has ever given us any issues about it. And yes, we get some odd looks as well from fellow campers 
For one of our trips we even had a show car in the back as we were heading to the Syracuse Nationals (where we also used the trailer as a camper. We had just come from a KOA campgrounds in Ontario and crossed over the border with it). Now that got a lot of looks as it was a rat rod and was odd looking to begin with lol!
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The trailer is also a “guest house” Pull to the back yard, plug it in and the guest has a private cottage. Although, we ask them to use the bath in the house.
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