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RE: sharpen knifes
Take a look at "Chef's Choice" Knife sharpeners. They're "fool" proof. I have the three slot model. First one evens the edge. Second slot sharpens, and the third slot puts a razor edge on it. Magnets in each slot keep the knife at the proper angle as you pull it across the sharpening stones. Bed, Bath and Beyond sells them. So does Cabela's. I'm sure there are many others.
I too have the Chef's Choice and like it. After sharpening all our knives with two oil stones and a steel I decided I needed something quicker. I find that the knives still need few swipes on a steel after using the third slot. I got mine a year or so ago on E-Bay for about 100 bucks. They're made in the USA.
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Jerrybo66
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11/04/09 10:06pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Unusual Things People Camp With
While strolling through a busy National Forest Campground, saw a Guy preparing and cleaning his site with a back-mounted 2 stroke powered leaf blower. Dust was flying over to his neighbor's sites. I thought it was ironic that he had the presence of mind to where ear protection.
I'll bet this occurred before the restrictions on firearms in the parks otherwise he could of been in a serious hurt... ....
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Jerrybo66
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10/29/09 05:37pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Winch and mount
Being bumper deep in snow isn't like being bumper deep in mud. I've been in both. All you probably need even if you slid off the road is a little help rather than lifting the truck out of a hole in the ground. I would think a stright pull would get you out of snow but a snatch block in the tool box would be good insurance if you ended up down over an embankment...... IMO ...
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Jerrybo66
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10/25/09 03:23pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Looking for some advice
It might be a good idea to check the websites of the campgrounds you think you may want to visit. The site they gave us in Yellowstone for the rig in my sig was a curved pull through but it wouldn't fit. I got in far enough but had to back out with inches to spare all around..... I would never try to pull a 30' trailer with anything less than a HD 3/4 ton.
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Jerrybo66
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10/22/09 10:54pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Mice
You drowned it? OMG! OMG! OMG! I have successfully removed that dang tape from their little paws and set them free.
It's cruel when there are humane options but not as cruel as throwing them in the garbage to die a lingering death. It has been proven that if a youngster is into torturing animals they will grow up th be abusive to people. The sticky trap is one of the most disgusting inventions devised by some sick individual...... IMO..
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Jerrybo66
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10/22/09 06:13pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Will it fit?
I doubt it would fit. A fellow camper had to get the small Japaneese side by side because the Ranger wouldn't fit under the pull down bunk. His trailer was around 28-30'... Best to measure to be sure...
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Jerrybo66
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10/22/09 05:44pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Gas stove "popping"
Our stoves don't pop when turned off. I always thought the pop was caused by the burners getting too much air and adjusted the mixer so the flame is bluest....It works for me.....
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Jerrybo66
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10/20/09 09:58pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Could this be true, Chinese may buy GM and Chrysler??
You folks keep buying WangMart and the chinese will be able to buy any part of this Country they want...
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Jerrybo66
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10/15/09 09:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Leveling pads
A pad is a pad to distribute the weight on soft ground. What it's made from doesn't matter. If you have access to 2X boards they make ideal pads. If you are concerned about them splitting such as a 2x12 screw a piece of plywood to the top side. A coat of paint to make them look store bought and I'll bet they will cost a lot less than 100 bucks.... IMO.
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Jerrybo66
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10/12/09 10:01pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: short term storing an ATV
Stabil is the name of the game. Mine sit all Summer and I don't drain the carbs. My theory is it's better to have gas in them than let them dry out. I do run them about every three to four weeks for about five minutes, just long enough to replace the gas in the carburetors.
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Jerrybo66
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10/11/09 09:45pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Towing an enclosed utility trailer
I have a 6x12 Haulmark and don't even know it's back there. If there is any difference I would think it would be minor compared to the convenience of more storage. Nothing is free...
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Jerrybo66
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09/17/09 03:37pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Oops! Overfilled battery - now what?
I swiped my wife's turkey baster for filling batteries. There's room for a light while filling so I can see what I'm doing. It also works well on ATV batteries.....
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Jerrybo66
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09/16/09 03:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Question about towing
The two trailers you mentioned are very light and a Are you wanting to tow with the Tacoma just for the fuel economy? Don't bother.
No, I've always driven small vehicles -- biggest one I've ever had was a Honda CRV. But from all of these helpful posts, I think I may look into other smaller trucks....
I never owned a foreign vehicle so have no input as to which one would do the job. My thought was of the size trailer you were planning on. From a stick house to a trailer can fill up a small trailer pretty quick. Before you decide on a truck you might want to look at trailers and imagine living in one full time. Where would you store your "stuff"? The 80# dog? A full size truck bed with a shell can hold a lot of that stuff. You will get on to driving a larger American truck pretty quick and it will probably be more stable and safer... IMO .. Whatever you decide I wish you safe travels.. :)
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Jerrybo66
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09/16/09 01:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Onan 4000 oil in air filter intake
I have the 4000 but don't remember the type of filter. If it's a sponge type that is supposed to be oil saturated maybe the person who cleaned it previously used a little too much oil and it just settled out. I know of no way oil could get into the air intake...... Just a thought.
I just noticed you said "for the first time" that means production line. Maybe 'nuff said...... :)
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Jerrybo66
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09/14/09 04:47pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Fueling up
. Wish they'd place a HUGE green flag on the diesel pump. Maybe a scantly clad green bi-kinie top.
Not a good idea. She would be such a distraction we would probably pump gasoline..... :B
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Jerrybo66
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09/13/09 02:20pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: digitatal tv
It's Government trying to fix something that wasn't broke. I just rescanned again to try to get local Ch 12. We used to get all the channels with rabbit ears on TVs that weren't hooked to the large antennas in the attic but it's "poke & hope" to get any with one of the three "digital" antennas I bought. The available over the air programs that are available aren't worth the effort to try to receive them. IMO..
Your problem is probably with your chinese made antenna..Good luck.
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Jerrybo66
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09/13/09 02:10pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Adding a battery to a cargo trailer
I understand you just want interior lights. All you need to do is mount a battery on the tongue frame, cut the wire to the interior lights and run it to the positive post. The interior lights are run off the markers so you will have to find where they're spliced off the feed wire. Run a negative wire from the battery to the trailer frame. You may have to take the corner covers to find the wire. It will no doubt a "crimp on" connection. I did the same to my cargo trailer but added 3 porch lights along with an AC/DC generator, propane, water pump, kitchen, windows, etc. They make a nice unit for little bucks compared to a toy hauler.
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Jerrybo66
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09/13/09 11:39am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Fuel Station blowing fuse Graco 260024
My pump quit working also and when I contacted the dealer he said I needed a $40.00 pump rebuild kit. That's when I was dumb so now when that happens I loosen the screws of the pump, tap it to jar the gears loose and tighten it up. No, you don't have to drain the tank....Ask them to explain "swell" on plastic parts designed to be run in gasoline. IMO..
Besides, stuffing the new O ring into the housing is a real bugger....
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Jerrybo66
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09/09/09 07:09pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: electric tounge jack
Other than low battery, try the manual crank. It's possible it was retracted to the extreme top and stuck there because it was new... Only a thought... IMO....
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Jerrybo66
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09/09/09 06:56pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Portable Heaters???
We have a "Blue Flame" ventless heater that we sit on the open oven door, set it to #2-3 of 5 settings and let it run all night. Now you will get posts from folks who never used one that we are all going to die but I've tested it before we used it, have used it since and am still able to write this post. The two dogs that sleep on the floor beside it are still in shape to require feedings. I'm not one to ever believe everything I read, especially about the company's sales pitch so when we first got the heater I hooked it up to propane, placed it under the CO sensor, turned it to high, closed up the camper and let it cook. I did leave the suggested square inches of outside air available, for the test, no more than recommended. A while later I opened up the trailer, and the CO sensor never went off. I use it with confidence. I cannot get to sleep with the jet noise of the trailer furnace cycling on and off so the subdued click of the 10,000BTU heater clicking on & off doesn't bother me. The best investment in heat comfort I ever made... IMO...
So, if you die as others predicted I claim no responsibility... :B
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Jerrybo66
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09/09/09 06:38pm |
Tech Issues
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