This camping trip in Cades Cove was marked by extreme heat from a summer heat dome, reaching feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees without access to air conditioning. Despite having a Rockwood Mini Lite RV with limited power options, problems with the trailer's wiring forced creative solutions. Five specific gadgets, including battery-powered fans and a smart table lamp, were crucial for comfort and functionality. Noise restrictions delayed generator use, enhancing the challenges during the trip in the Smoky Mountains.
Our camping spot was in Cades Cove, a wide valley deep in the western range of the Smoky Mountains, about 10 miles from the small town of Townsend, Tennessee.
Thanks to this summer's heat dome, I was facing a week of feels-like temperatures upwards of 100 degrees - and no air conditioning.
Camping can get messy when things go wrong, and it's a good thing that I review gadgets for a living, as I brought along five that saved our vacation.
We arrived a little after 9PM ET, which was too late to start our generator; campgrounds limit when you can run them due to noise.
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