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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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Old 06-26-2017, 02:26 PM
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Say you're someplace between Kentucky and Tennessee, as if that were even possible, and falling asleep at the wheel.

Pull over someplace.

Stay quiet. Move out early: sealth camping.
With no AC? Not me. That looks like an Easy-Bake Oven for people.
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Does the inside look like this?

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It's ok, sometimes I start drinking early too.
You say that like it's almost a bad thing ....?
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You say that like it's almost a bad thing ....?
Don't you put words in my mouth!
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Old 06-26-2017, 04:00 PM
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Thank you, Red.

Solar is a necessity these days. PM to you eventually.
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On the inside are 3 Bright White LED's that light up the entire interior (if necessary). Outside can be extremely total Milky Way visible blackness whilst inside can be brilliant mid-day full spectrum bright lightness.

Usually, though, I use the one soft, warmish mood light in the boudoir section. Quite romantic, actually.

While traveling and immediately upon awakening, the anticipation of looking out a window is strangely dramatic.

Sometimes for a very brief few seconds I really have no idea what I will see when I part the curtains and look.
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While traveling and immediately upon awakening, the anticipation of looking out a window is strangely dramatic.
Sometimes for a very brief few seconds I really have no idea what I will see when I part the curtains and look.
I haven't had mornings like that since I was in college.

Sounds like you're going to have fun.
It's not my thing. One of the best days of my life was the day I sold my camper.
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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.
How about putting them in a Tupperware container with some kitty litter in it and a top that seals air tight?
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Cool Crowbob, I have always liked those molded FG trailers.
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Nice thread, when I move in three weeks to a townhouse, I'm going to have to pay to store my biga$$ RV away from the place, right now its next to the house. That is going to blow/suck (I can never get that one straight; she gets that one confused as well).

I did the two 6 volt golf cart battery and LED light things a year ago. I don't do much "dry" camping, but it did make a big difference on the one or two trips I did without hookups.
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Nice thread, when I move in three weeks to a townhouse, I'm going to have to pay to store my biga$$ RV away from the place, right now its next to the house. That is going to blow/suck (I can never get that one straight; she gets that one confused as well).
Too bad you don't know anybody out at Golden Oak Ranch....
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Thought of the day. But I don't mix business and personal stuff if I can possibly help it. A few days, maybe, long term absolutely not. Besides, the Placerita Fire two days ago, burned down to the Big Meadow at the Ranch, where we built the Palace for the Princess Diaries movies, and the Fort for Pirates 3.
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Old 06-27-2017, 08:59 AM
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Dang fires are a dire reality in the dry west. Hugh have you closed on your house yet? That will be a relief I'm sure.

Crowbob, liking that little trailer, and your plans to get set up for boondocking.
Have you looked into a kit to drop your axel/ raise the trailer over the axel for more ground clearance?

Red, as to solar for RVing, what makes sense to me is a quick disconnect mount system to be able to mount the panels on the roof, then easily remove them when parked in the shade to deploy out in the sun. This solves the storage issue while traveling then let's them charge when parked. I realy try to park in shade when ever possible, making roof mounted panels in affective.

Zamp makes some nice suitcase panel set ups for putting out in the sun while parked, but then they have to be stored someplace when not in use.

Cheers Richard

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Close this Friday, and rent back until 7/18. Yeah, I've had 5 or 6 serious brush fires on/adjacent to my 18 acres in 20 years, all started from cars on the I-5 over the hill from me. A stupid house to live in at the end of a box canyon. There is no question in my mind that this house will someday burn to the ground, but I now don't expect that I will be living here when that happens.

A few years ago, the fireman in the foreground was taking pictures to document my house burning down. Fortunately, that didn't happen.
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I can see now where you got the inspiration the park your big azz rig up there Hugh.
That was too close with that one, whew.
Congrats on getting out in time!
Cheers Richard
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RV is now parked behind where you see the Firetruck. I can leave with five minutes notice if need be.
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Dang fires are a dire reality in the dry west. Hugh have you closed on your house yet? That will be a relief I'm sure.

Crowbob, liking that little trailer, and your plans to get set up for boondocking.
Have you looked into a kit to drop your axel/ raise the trailer over the axel for more ground clearance?...

Zamp makes some nice suitcase panel set ups for putting out in the sun while parked, but then they have to be stored someplace when not in use.

Cheers Richard
The torsion axle is 10 years old with the rubber cords inside having lost their compressibility over time; as such, an entirely new axle is needed. Unless you jack up the trailer n storage, the axle's useful life-span is about 10 years. The upgrade will raise the clearance about 2"-thus requiring a door step.

I'm going with a suitcase solar system. That way the system need not stay with the trailer. I can take it with me, use it at home, etc.


I have 5 of these Storm Cases subsequently bought out by-wait for it-Pelican. One of which functions as a step. They are waterproof, chemical proof, pressure proof and lockable and on wheels.

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