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RE: Generator comparison.Interesting result.
No brainer I don't have to be a Honda owner to impress the rest of the campers!
Yur right its a no brainer, those things are so noisy that they negatively impress adjacent campers.
I know they are cheap. Its respect for your neighbors that I am talking about.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/21/09 03:38pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Fridge seemed to falter in higher altitide
It may be the pressure regulator, I have heard of that being a problem here in Colorado. Also make sure that everything is clean, no little critters in the burner.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/21/09 08:38am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Generator comparison.Interesting result.
The Champion is sold as comparable to the Honda but cheaper. An apple to apple comparison, no way, but people like the price and then everyone in the area gets to live with the noise.
Its true that on virtually every important point the Champion is not comparable to the Honda and the Champion is a trojan horse for more then one reason.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/21/09 08:37am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What size Dutch oven?
Our first DO was a Lodge 10" with legs. Cut the legs off so that we could use it on the stove. We still use it camping, usually set it on some rocks to lift it a little above the coal.
I think that the 12" size is a good choice. Its big enough for about anything and about any group. Next I would add an 8" or 10" and you then have the flexibility to create a stack of cooking power. Maybe chicken and some corn bread, you get the idea.
Good cooking to one all all!
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/21/09 08:32am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: W. Yellowstone to W. Glacier
We head west out of Yellowstone and then go north.
Stay on the right side of the road and stop every now and then to get some fresh air, fish a little and enjoy the country.
In a day or two we are in West Glacier.
There is not right or wrong way to go and best is hopefully what you want to be doing and enjoying it.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/20/09 08:14am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Modern replacement for 454 and turbo 400
If you enjoy doing the work then that makes it more feasible.
After you have your budget finalized, double it and you will not be as surprised by the cost.
Rebuilding the 454 is the best option, just do not hot rod it. The 454 can make a lot of heat that is not good for heavy RVs. Remember that the cooling system will need some help.
If you want to go with a modern engine take the whole 8.1/Allison package from a junkyard. Make sure you get all of the controls and wiring. Also check the rear axle ratio/tire size on the RV. The engine transmission ECM will have to be able to work with the RV equipment. I know that they use this combination in current Class A units but the ECM out of a pickup may not be the same ECM in the Class A.
I would not install an 8.1 and remove the factory ECM system and install a throttle body. The factory system is what makes the 8.1 great.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/20/09 08:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Smokey Monterey Ham Soup
I like the smoke, it adds another dimension, not always the same flavor. Thanks.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/19/09 07:16am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Air Shocks?
I have had good success with aftermarket air shocks. They do help carry a heavy load. Adding air does not make the shock stiffer.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/18/09 08:07am |
Towing
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RE: Trip Report - Devil's Fork State Park, SC
Great report. Looks like fun! Thanks.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/18/09 07:46am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Big Charger, Small Generator
Well here is what happened.
Batteries were at 60% and on low power it kicked the circuit breaker on the Honda. On high power the Honda did charge the generator. It seems to have charged at a rate that is higher then with using the Honda's 12v charger.
Thanks, for the help.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/17/09 11:20am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Is there a real oven?
Our oven works well, we do use a thermometer, but we often do that at home just to make sure. The camper oven is just a little smaller and of course simpler(thankfully!).
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/17/09 07:17am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: chains
First, I don't use chains unless I absolutely, positively must use them. Its just not something that I enjoy, those of you that do, well your just different. Been there done that and once was enough, but I do it every few years.
Using chains on a trailer is a very good practice when needed. If the road is icy, by all means use them on the trailer. I would first chain up the vehicle, at least the rear axle, then the trailer.
Best bet when the roads are icy and you are towing a trailer is to stay put. It just nicer and safer all the way around.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/16/09 12:17pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Lookout Raptor.....Here comes ZR2 Silverado.
These cars do not cost a lot to design and build. Its just another parts choice at various points in the line.
The engine is used in the Corvette and I believe certain Cadillacs. The tranny and brakes will be just fine.
It will have a restricted towing capacity, its a cruiser not a tower.
If it sells it will be a good profit maker because the development costs are so low.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/16/09 08:12am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Did the 8.1L always come with an Allison?
No. The Allison was an option. The heavier the rig the more likely I would go with the Allison. The the GM L85 series transmission is a good transmission but the Allison has more control features that make it easier to use.
We looked around for an 8.1 pickup and they are overpriced, in part because there are not a lot of them around.
Good luck.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/16/09 07:56am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Help with picking best years of Dodge and Chev diesel?
You will find on the early Duramax diesels that the injectors have probably been taken care of. GM had a pretty generous replacement policy and a lot of them have been replaced.
Ours is a 2004 that has 94,000 miles on it we purchased it used. No troubles so far. We went with a 2004 because it seemed to have a good reliability record by then GM had worked out problems. For us the 2004 has as good a mileage as a Duramax can get and it still had plenty of power.
A six speed transmission would be nice. I am not sure what year that became available.
Go to the Diesel Place for more detailed info. There are some very knowledgeable people over there.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/14/09 03:06pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Big Charger, Small Generator
The EX 350 is an inverter generator.
Does that make a difference?
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/14/09 02:56pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Choosing white wine to cook with
Its really hard to hurt a dish with any consumable wine. Just because you would not like to drink it doesn't usually mean a thing in a dish. We keep some cheap sherry around for cooking and if we have some white wine that we are drinking, it is not very often that we have white, we still will not use it in a dish, usually it just does not have enough flavor. Besides, who wants to use good wine to cook with, I mean really!
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/14/09 09:09am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: When is a good time to go to Washing DC?
We will be there between Christmas and New Years. Should be uncrowded and as before interesting.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/13/09 04:58pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Big Charger, Small Generator
We have a two 6 volt batteries a total of about 400 amps with a PD9245 charger/converter and a Honda EX350 Generator.
Here is the question: What will happen if I try to run the PD 9245 with the Honda EX350. I know the Honda will stop generating with a circuit breaker the Progressive Dynamics supposedly has protection as well.
You should note that we do have one solar panel and eventually with add another one or even two. We winter camp so we kinda need the power for the furnace.
What is your take on what will happen if we try to charge the batteries with the Honda?
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/13/09 04:52pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: When you do something this fun, you just have to share
Thanks for the post. I found it interesting.
About the only vehicles, that you have mentioned, that I know much about are the Mustang and the Camaro. I agree that the Mustang is just too big for the market. I don't like the small windows on the Camaro. I personally like the size of the Fox body and SN95 Mustangs and of course the 60's Camaro. The current Challenger is a good looking car.
For those of you who slam GM for doing a bailout, I generally think that you would not care anyway, you would slam GM regardless, talk about bias.
As far as buying a GM, anyone who blindly slams their quality or reliability at this time is, well extremely biased! GM makes good products as does Ford. I am not as familiar with Dodge.
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Oldtymeflyr
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11/13/09 07:27am |
Tow Vehicles
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