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Locked, loaded and ready to launch...
I'm saving up for a substantial upgrade. Because of the molded wheel wells, I'm limited in the size of the tires I can mount. I'm going with the smallest possible wheels and largest possible circumference off-road tire.
Axle will be upgraded to adjustable, off-road (soft) #3000. 
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06-26-2017, 10:07 AM
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Will also install solar to recharge batteries. Then I'm good to go. Literally, and for months if needed.
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06-26-2017, 10:26 AM
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So far, in my experience, water and electricity are the bugaboos of boondocking.
You can minimize to zero your electrical consumption. You cannot do that with H2O. And expect to survive, that is. Last edited by Crowbob; 06-26-2017 at 10:45 AM.. |
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06-26-2017, 10:31 AM
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Windows are single pane, pretty water-tight, sliding glass with removable screens. Some day, regarding the interior of the windows, they will get insulated, light-proof, aluminum, horizontally-oriented, roll-up (tambour) screens on frames that will completely surround the openings with almost zero light emission.
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06-26-2017, 10:52 AM
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Solar is nice, and cheap now too...I have a 100w panel I use with mine. Led lighting reduces that to zero. Only other "necessary" draw is occasional use of water pump and heater fan.
I do need to go to dual 6v batteries, I hear that's the bomb.
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06-26-2017, 10:52 AM
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Every incandescent light bulb is being replaced (eventually) with LED's. In addition, the candle-power required to accomplish tasks is waaaay less than you think. Waaaay less. So we're down to H2O.
A case or two of bottled water in those flimsy plastic bottles is good for a month. Not healthy but survivable. Gallon per day per person is rule of thumb. |
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06-26-2017, 11:02 AM
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Zero light emission is important in stealth camping. Stealth camping is illegally squatting for a night without regard to ownership of the property. Illegal as hell.
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06-26-2017, 11:15 AM
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Say you're someplace between Kentuckky and Tennenssee, as if that were even possible, and falling asleep at the wheel.
Pull over someplace. Stay quiet. Move out early: sealth camping. Last edited by Crowbob; 06-26-2017 at 11:29 AM.. |
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06-26-2017, 11:18 AM
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Refrigeration: big.
You doan need cold beer or whatever. You do need cold foodstuffs so it lasts allong time. Like milk, for example. Propane is the way to go. |
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06-26-2017, 11:36 AM
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When I park, I try to get a 10 to 15% decline curbside (to the left). As such, iI f I roll at night, i roll towards the wall.
If I sleep in the double bed it doesn't make a lotta difference. I do prefer prefer bottom, though. She on top is good medicine. Last edited by Crowbob; 06-26-2017 at 11:52 AM.. |
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06-26-2017, 11:50 AM
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Another truly interesting factor in a fiberglass-molded environment is moisture management.
Normal human existence expels a lot of water. Breathing, sweating, peeing, etc. I find that expelling this moisture outside of the living space is important. However, you can't breath without expelling moisture, which is paramount, so the humidified air has to be expelled. Last edited by Crowbob; 06-26-2017 at 12:14 PM.. |
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06-26-2017, 12:10 PM
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I come in from outside (of course from outside) and my shoes are wet, got grass and soil on 'em, blah, blah. Out they go,even in the rain.
Goal is to keep all water out! Inside needs NO moisture. |
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06-26-2017, 12:28 PM
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WTH is the point of all these posts? Just curious.
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06-26-2017, 12:35 PM
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Antibacterial wash.
My theory is: My IMMEDIATE AREA is open to chemical warfaere. |
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06-26-2017, 12:36 PM
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Did you get the memo?
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Because I live in a van, down by the river.
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06-26-2017, 12:44 PM
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Motion,
You and I live in antithetical universes. My experience and your experience are antithetical. Both are accurate, however. My goal is to have my thoughts presevred so that others many glean an insight. And so is yours, may I be so rpresumptuous. Last edited by Crowbob; 06-26-2017 at 01:33 PM.. |
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06-26-2017, 12:47 PM
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Ok, sure.
I really dig the repetitiveness, spelling and grammar mistakes, and in-cohesive thought processes. I'm glad you're enjoying entering these into your permanent record. But it is very weird.
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06-26-2017, 12:52 PM
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Did you get the memo?
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It's ok, sometimes I start drinking early too.
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06-26-2017, 01:04 PM
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canna change law physics
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A Mi-Grid 250 with a couple of Solar Panels would probably do it.
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canna change law physics
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1970/1982 Porsche 914-6/911SC 2.7 RS
