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RE: Generator
Like many others here, two honda 2000's.
Several reasons. Easier to lift and move a 2000 than a 3000. We rarely use both in parallel, as that is only needed for the A/C or microwave (we use the grill far more than microwave, and if it is so hot we need the A/C we pull up stakes and head to a higher elevation).
So we alternate them in charging the batteries. I try to keep the same # of hours on each. With two, and using only one at a time, I have a backup if one decides not to work. That has only happened once, bad gas.
We also use them at home during power outages. Somehow, I also got 'volunteered' at a community service day at the town park when power tools were needed to repair playground equipment.
FYI -- the Honda repair tech at the local shop told me the Honda generators like mid grade fuel better than the regular. They'll run OK on the 85 octane regular, but you have fewer problems over time and start easier in really hot or cold weather with the 89 mid octane. And use brand name gas.
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dave54
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08/15/08 08:28pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Off-Road Areas in Norcal for E3 Camping?
How far north do you want to go? I am way up in NE Cal, Susanville/Almanor area and can boondock anywhere and everywhere.
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dave54
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08/05/08 10:39pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: measurement question??????
Is it bigger than a 'smidgen'?
Is a smidgen larger or smaller than a 'tad'?
and how many 'lots of' in 'yay much'?
How many in a 'handful'?
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dave54
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08/05/08 10:36pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Help! Plugging in trailer to house electricity
That would mean the OP is using an extention cord with a 30a RV plug on it. Unlikely.
Not sure why that is unlikely. I have several. I use a 50' 12 ga cord for plugging in to the house. I never use just a 16 or 18 cord.
Even using a 12 ga cord the TT AC does not like being turned on. It works, but you can hear it is working hard. I generally do not use the AC while plugged in at home. And the AC and microwave can't be turned on at the same time while plugged into the house. With gennies no problem, but not at the house.
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dave54
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07/30/08 09:11pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Odd expressions
It's
"I may as well"
but got corrupted over the years.
The same as
"The exception that proves the rule"
originally was "The exception that tests the rule"
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dave54
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07/28/08 08:21pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: LEO's and police chases????????
No matter how fast the car they can't outrun a radio. And once the helicopter or airplane gets there the ground units all slow down and let the bears in the air follow the vehicle and radio ahead for the roadblock.
When is the last time a high speed chase actually resulted in an escape? No one around here can remember any.
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dave54
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07/28/08 08:18pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: What gear do you tow in?
I just let the tachometer, temp gauges, and transmission itself tell me what gear to be in. If everything is reading good and the engine isn't working hard I use OD -- usually on the flat and straight highways. When the hills come and the engine starts working hard and the temps are creeping up its time to turn OD off and start shifting.
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dave54
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07/19/08 06:58pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Speaking of lawn mowers......
I have a Sears mower that turns 20 this year.
I can mow my entire yard in about 25 minutes. I mow once per week, and get about three mowings per tank of gas (just under 1 gallon). I need to mow maybe 6-7 months per year, and the two 'shoulder months' I mow maybe once every two weeks. Change oil about twice per year, A little over 1 qt at a time.
So this 20 year old fully paid lawn mower uses less gas in a year than most Toyota Camrys use in a weekly commute to work.
Why replace a perfectly good mower? When it finally dies and needs replacing I will buy the 'greenest' mower that meets my needs. Until then I will continue using this old one.
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dave54
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07/19/08 06:50pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: What are your opinions?
My wife made an interesting observation they other day, as we were paddling on our local lake (Walker Lake, near Almanor and Lassen Volcanic NP).
The water was glassy smooth, there was no one else in sight and we had the lake to ourselves. A small amount of smoke was in the air from the fires, making the area feel subdued. The wildlife was all calm and rafted up on the water or quietly browsing on the shoreline. A perfect day for a paddle.
My wife asked "Why do we drive all over the western U.S. looking for places to camp and enjoy the scenery and wildlife, when we live right here?
I have to admit she is right. We have picture postcard boondocking sites within a few miles drive of our home. Why do we spend hundreds of dollars on fuel and drive hours to get somewhere else not any nicer than home? We will be spending a lot more time locally.
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dave54
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07/17/08 09:13pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Where to dump, if dry camping
Sometimes ranger stations have dumps around back for in-house use. Sweet talk the front desk staff and if they are in a good mood they'll tell you to go around back and use it.
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dave54
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07/17/08 08:51pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: What's wrong with this picture?
It took me a while to spot it, but now I know what is wrong.
There's no sewer connection. It should be right between the electrical outlet and fresh water connection.
:S
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dave54
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07/16/08 10:07pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Radioactive or not?
Think of the battery power you will save in your RV but not needing lights at night.
And you can microwave your dinner in your cupped hands.
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dave54
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07/12/08 02:16pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: GPS discovery
My Garmin MapSource software does not show roads (major arterials) that have existed for almost 100 years. But it makes up for it by showing other roads than never existed.
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dave54
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07/12/08 02:13pm |
Around the Campfire
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for the bottled water drinkers...
In case you are watching your weight and want to reduce your caloric intake while sipping your bottled water, here is a new product:
http://www.oddee.com/_media/imgs/articles/a223_p3.jpg
It doesn't say how many fewer calories than regular water, but it must be less...
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dave54
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07/12/08 02:09pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Bad gas must be common !
Try another Ford dealer. Not all of them are equally adept at reading the codes and making a diagnosis.
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dave54
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07/10/08 09:17pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Gas grill use in bear country
You'll be OK if you follow one simple tip:
Sneak out at night and spread peanut butter and bacon grease on the rigs on the far side of the campground. You won't be bothered by bears in your campsite!
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dave54
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07/06/08 10:07pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Global Warming
Why does everyone consider global warming to be some disaster? I am looking forward to it.
I can see myself in about twenty years, on some warm tropical beachfront boondocking spot in my RV -- somewhere along the balmy Greenland coast.
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dave54
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07/01/08 08:33pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: I hear you knockin' but you can't come in.
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dave54
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06/20/08 10:39pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: I hear you knockin' but you can't come in.
More people are killed by black bears than brown bears. Black bears should not be taken lightly. They tend to be less predictable and also are more likely to kill you for food. I used to be afraid of bears, but now I just respect them. I have camped in both black as well as black.brown territory. I have two bears in my house. I shot my first bear with a 44 mag 5 times. Handguns are not good bear protection. ...
You needed 5 shots with a .44 to kill a black? Or was it a brown?
You can hunt black with a bow, and many around here do.
I have lived and worked in bear country my entire career. In my experience they are more of a nuisance pest than a threat. Two of us deterred a black charge once by throwing sticks and rocks at her. Although there are rare instances when they are aggressive, you are more likely to need a firearm on coyotes, as mentioned previously. Or raccoons, which seem not to scare away from your trash that easily... persistently stubborn little varmints.
Unless you are hunting you do not need a one-shot-kill weapon. You only need something to deter the animal. A .22 pistol has done that many times.
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dave54
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06/20/08 10:38pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: I hear you knockin' but you can't come in.
More people are killed by black bears than brown bears. Black bears should not be taken lightly. They tend to be less predictable and also are more likely to kill you for food. I used to be afraid of bears, but now I just respect them. I have camped in both black as well as black.brown territory. I have two bears in my house. I shot my first bear with a 44 mag 5 times. Handguns are not good bear protection. ...
You needed 5 shots with a .44 to kill a black? Or was it a brown?
You can hunt black with a bow, and many around here do.
I have lived and worked in bear country my entire career. In my experience they are more of a nuisance pest than a threat. Two of us deterred a black charge once by throwing sticks and rocks at her. Although there are rare instances when they are aggressive, you are more likely to need a firearm on coyotes, as mentioned previously. Or raccoons, which seem not to scare away from your trash that easily... persistently stubborn little varmints.
Unless you are hunting you do not need a one-shot-kill weapon. You only need something to deter the animal. A .22 pistol has done that many times.
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dave54
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06/20/08 10:37pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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