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RE: Carpenter Ants take out RV....
There are hundreds of species of ants in the US. My understanding is that there are few if any that will eat healthy wood. I believe it is rotten wood they eat. Now that may impact a tree in it's ability to heal - have no idea.
Here in NM, what I call a carpenter ant is a HUGE ant and are fairly easy to control with various baits. They are nocturnal so I've gone out at night and found their trails. Not like a typical ant trail in that it will be one ant every 2-3 yards instead of a steady stream. Anyway, I've personally had good luck with Maxforce products - both the granuals and the "gel" types.
While the products at the hardware stores can work - I have taken to using the same stuff the pro's use. Easily purchased on the internetIt is also perfectly legal....
For these ant bait type products the risk is very low - small amounts strategically placed. For some of the other products consumers can buy I worry a bit due to general availability. The labels need to be clearly read and understood as I suspect some of them are related to the decline in the bee population that has been going on lately.
Anyway, just google "do your own own pest control" and do a bit of reading - can save you a ton of cash. I paid around $40 for an ant control "kit" recently. Last time I did this, it lasted me for about 2 years. Compared to $40/visit from the pro's.
-Chak
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Chakara
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06/17/13 09:54pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Bumper Pull vs. Fifth Wheel
Don't 5'vers give you more maneuverability when parking? IE: more that 45 or so degree's before the truck hits the trailer?
-Chak
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Chakara
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05/19/13 01:57am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Replacing RV Converter ( How To )
I replaced my 2 stage with a PD 3 stage. While I was at it I relocated the converter to be closer to the batteries for faster charging. Works great. I "think" some converters are built into the power distribution panel. Mine was bolted on the back of the power distro making it easier.
Full write up of my swap/mod is in the links in my sig if your interested. Wasn't a very difficult job - so replacing it "in place" would be pretty easy. you right, disconnect shore and batteries, swap the units, watching the DC polarity, and fire it all back up.
-Chak
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Chakara
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03/28/13 10:21pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: RV Parks other than State Parks with Lakes / Rivers
Um...where?
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Chakara
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03/03/13 08:28pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Odometer jumped 10,000 miles for no reason on my Class C
Is there any way your camper could have been "borrowed" and actually had the miles put on it? Just sayin...
-Chak
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Chakara
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01/22/13 11:38pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Replacement LEDs
Is the LED considerably heavier than the bulb it is replacing? If not, then I'd think it would be fine without the spacer.....
-Chak
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Chakara
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12/17/12 08:06pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Replacement LEDs
LED Trailer Lights was good for me to. I used them on my prior trailer. Considerably more expensive, but he did the research for me. He know how many lights I needed and exactly the model needed for my Casita. Also, I couldn't tell the difference between his LED's and the factory bulbs.
This time, with so many more lamps, I went the cheaper route....
-Chak
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Chakara
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12/10/12 07:58pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Replacement LEDs
Great info on your blog... Really like the movement of the Convertor. it's obvious that electrical engineers are not employed by RV builders..
Thanks for the kind words - and I agree - in some cases things just haven't been well planned out....
-Chak
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Chakara
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12/09/12 04:14pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Replacement LEDs
Just for your info OP, I used eBay as well. I got tired of posting it in forums so wrote it up on my blog below....
-Chak
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Chakara
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12/09/12 12:51am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: LED lighting
Did this in mine (see below). Love it. Last weekend camped for 4 nights. With the dual 6V Sam's club batteries and LED's. Temps froze, but not by much, light frost in the mornings. Kept the furnace @ 60 all night. When packing up batteries read 12.3V - well over 50% left. I was VERY happy for such a cold camping trip.
Considering how much the lights were used, they contributed a lot to success on this trip.
-Chak
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Chakara
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10/12/12 10:41pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: New 2013 Ram Truck 2500/3500HD Information now out
Living in NM - with lots of mountains makes me love my 05 CTD pulling my 7000lb trailer. I don't need more. But that is personal.
What is the GVWR on this thing. Is it going to really let you have a bigger trailer? That is where most 5th wheel folks over do it...IMHO...
-Chak
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Chakara
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10/01/12 11:16pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Running Refrigerator on Battery Power
Frustrating. Considering energy is energy - why can't we use WAY less propane to heat our absorption fridges? It is either that, or the electric is way less efficient for some reason I'm not getting right now....
-Chak
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Chakara
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10/01/12 09:59pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: A Cheap Pair of Campfire Gloves
I seem to remember paying the same for 3 pairs of welders gloves @ Harbor Freight. They were grey in color - and may have been a bit more, but less than $10 for the 3 pairs....
Use em all the time. Need to re-arrange the coals under the dutch oven - glove. Need to pull the rack from the smoker - gloves. Love em...
-Chak
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Chakara
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10/01/12 09:54pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Converter/charger upgrade
This thread is all over the place, but to SteveH - your drawings look like you ran into what I did with my trailer. IE: distance from the converter to the batteries made it impossible to get a full charge - or a the very least made charging a several day process.
Check the link in my sig for my fix. Not easy, not hard, but works like a champ.
-Chak
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Chakara
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09/12/12 10:20pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Florida Toll Roads
How much are these tolls - in a per axle setup. I'll be there soon and it has been 20 years since I've been to FL. Last time there I don't recall it being a big deal.....
-Chak
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Chakara
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09/12/12 08:18pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Best Replacement Battery
Ditto on Consumer Reports. $30 or so per year for online subscription for this and MANY other things....well spent...
-Chak
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Chakara
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08/26/12 09:49pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Link To Gasoline Octane History
I may be mistaken, but I thought that higher Octane gas actually contains less energy. Unless the manufacturer of the engine says run high octane when under load, I'd just run what they say. Typically regular 87 (or whatever it is in your state).
-Chak
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Chakara
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08/26/12 07:29pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Good Sam/ Camping World advertising
Similar situation today - DW wanted a tablet and I thought the Nexus 7 would fit her needs well. Saw it online, in stock, at Office Max. Went to store - and yes they had it, but no display model. She said they would put one out on the floor Monday. I asked if I could open one, and if DW liked the form factor, buy it. No, can't open one until the "tech guys" come in tomorrow. Ok, what if I buy it - what is your return policy. 15% restock if opened.
Went to Walmart who also didn't have one on display, however no restock on opened items. Bought it and after an hour or so I'm guessing it is a keeper.
Easy money lost for Office Max.....
Purchases are always buyer beware. Stock is never guaranteed and well....what ya gonna do....
-Chak
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Chakara
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08/26/12 07:22pm |
Good Sam Club
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RE: Battery questions
Lead acid batteries don't need to be drawn down like that. NiCD on the other hand will get memory if you don't draw them down.
IE: Charge em up from there and you should be good to go.
-Chak
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Chakara
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08/12/12 05:03pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Warning to all GMAC/Good Sam policy holders
USAA treats me well on all policies.
-Chak
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Chakara
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07/16/12 10:36pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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