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    Break-in or theft

    Here's some possible solutions: Disconnect the battery.. Disconnect the Coil Wire. No spark, no engine start/run older Cars pull the distributor rotor. Same as #2 Disconnect the Ballast Resistor.. car will start but not run. Pull the starter relay or its fuse/circuit breaker. Have a great day.
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    Lead Acid Battery Recommendation

    I do think that what tempurature you will be exposing them to would matter in which type to choose between lead acid, lithium and LifePo4. Some will become damaged or ruined by extreme tempurature exposure and if you try to charge them while they are exposed to extreme tempuratures, can be...
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    Forum Courtesy

    In this case, I think , snowflake refers to someone who only takes time out of their life to call others stupid, while they themselves can't even find their own dipstick.
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    Installing solar power systems / upgrading electrical (old c class)

    What type of swap cooler do you have ? Or is it DIY? If so, did you design it yourself or find instructions somewhere on how to build it? Thanks for lots of great advice and info in your post . Take care and travel well. A
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    Inexpensive GPS

    Certainly helps to have many avenues to your destination. At least for me. I can never have enough. Most of my traveling is truly an adventure. I love adventure thankfully. I can not guide myself out of a paper bag, so to speak. Getting lost a lot, though, is just part of the norm for me...
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    Inexpensive GPS

    Most people, but not all. Always good to have more than one way to accomplish your goal. If one device stops working or is otherwise unavailable for use (stolen, left behind, broken), there is your back up device. Plus on long trips my phone battery heats up and shuts down at times. All the...
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    Inexpensive GPS

    Great advice. Thank you. Hope all is well. Take care, Happy Camper.
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    Still trying to figure out bed in my car

    Great video on CRV camp set up:
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    Still trying to figure out bed in my car

    Here is a link to an item used by someone who has a 2020 CRV and it comes in two lengths. The shorter length of 162 cm/63.8" long and 4.7'' thick and 27.6 in wide in for $129.99 of the longer one of 167.64cm/66" long and 4.7" thick and 27.6 in. wide for $159.99. They are a chair/lounger/bed...
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    Inexpensive GPS

    I went to the Garmin Outlet Store online and bought a refurbished GPS with a one year manufactory warrenty and for $4.99 an additional 2 yrs. repair/replacement warranty. Came out to an even $80. I like getting the product and warranty directly from the Garmin company. Now I just have to figure...
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    Inexpensive GPS

    I went to the Garmin Outlet Store online and bought a refurbished GPS with a one year manufactory warrenty and for $4.99 an additional 2 yrs. repair/replacement warranty. Came out to an even $80. I like getting the product and warranty directly from the Garmin company. Now I just have to figure...
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    Inexpensive GPS

    I went to the Garmin Outlet Store online and bought a refurbished GPS with a one year manufactory warrenty and for $4.99 an additional 2 yrs. repair/replacement warranty. Came out to an even $80. I like getting the product and warranty directly from the Garmin company. Now I just have to figure...
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    Inexpensive GPS

    Thank you . I didn't know that about the cell phone reception and Google maps. I went to the Garmin Outlet Store online and bought a refurbished GPS with a one year manufactory warrenty and for $4.99 an additional 2 yrs. repair/replacement warranty. Came out to an even $80. I like getting the...
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    Hello!

    Sounds like a plan. What part of the US are you looking for land? Campervankevin on youtube has some leads in Arizona on land. He lived on the road full time for many years and now still travels but has land and a tiny house, too. Might want to check out the video on his youtube. All the...
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