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    RV Furnace Run Off Solar ?.

    The key to running a rv heater is to have enough battery reserve to make it through the night, I do it all of the time, usually in temp around freezing or a little lower, I have 950 amp hours of battery capacity The fan in the heater is the energy hog. Some will use lp heaters to overcome the...
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    Vandwelling in New Zealand

    During the last 2 summers I have restored an original tiny house from the late 1800's,  I researched tiny homes, mobile living etc. Found this fellow that has a youtube channel dedicated to the subjects. His latest vid is nicely done .. I have posted it on my blog at...
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    Propane Tank Refills

    Like many things I need to know these days I use the internet search for lp tank refills I begin with lp fuel dealers like this one http://www.propane.com/fpr.aspx Cheers
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    Ehrenberg/Quartzite 2016/2017

    As Bob has said, the winds can be all over the place, the max I have seen is 50 mph (usually a gust,  not sustained), although 30 mph straight line winds happen from time to time.  (my wind charger works good then) the most common direction of the winds go from west to east. Sometimes the winds...
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    mini wood burner could it work & be save in a van

    The rocket stove system would be a good way to go, they are very efficient.. Insulated burn chamber and smoke stack. uses small sticks - twigs. positive air flow out. I have seen youtube videos of guys making them just search rocket stoves - rv's. I like to experiment and try things Cheers
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    Let's talk about wind power

    I am the guy that Bob did the story on at the first RTR, Man...  how the time flies.. The wind charger I use is the Air-X that were manufactured in Flagstaff Az. back then (the company has been sold since then) The maximum output is 400 watts at 20 mph sustained winds (more on that Later) The...
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    Terrorism in Oregon

    This seems  to be the most reasonable background info I can find http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2016/01/full-story-on-whats-going-on-in-oregon-militia-take-over-malheur-national-wildlife-refuge-in-protest-to-hammond-family-persecution-video-and-much-more-3270328.html
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    Leaking water pump!

    There is a o-ring set between the cover and pump body Should look like this one [/URL] you can disassemble it and check to see if there is a break or crack and try to reseal with silicone. But, it is a pressure pump and a repair kit would be the low cost way, replacement may be in the card in...
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    Wickenburg Floods

    [video=youtube] I hope friends in the area are ok Scary video for campers and more floating down flash flood Motor homes swept away and buildings destroyed Torrential flash floods have destroyed builkdings and swept away cars after severe storms hit Arizona. Up to 3,000 home and businesses...
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    The ultimate guide to Solar Power

    Wow Really Advertising never happens here Renology is the go to company for cheaprv.com
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    The ultimate guide to Solar Power

    http://tinhatranch.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-diy-off-grid-solar-power/#.VVNoBpOm2Mc 6 Part youtube video series .. Very good Gadget
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    Electrical and work

    With the newer battery operated tools, available now, they can do as much work as the air tools, (of the past) I use Dewalt drills, impact drills, battery operated impact wrenches, battery operated skil saws. With multiple batteries that can be charged while the sun is out I can keep all tools...
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    Advice Needed re: Towing

    Just my opinion so here goes, There is no substitute for ... bigger is better to much is just right....tried to go the 1/2 ton route blew up the engine and transmission in the flat lands, In the end wound up with a used 4wd 3/4 ton, have put 150,000 miles on it so far without any major repairs...
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    Advice Needed re: Towing

    Just my opinion so here goes, There is no substitute for ... bigger is better to much is just right....tried to go the 1/2 ton route blew up the engine and transmission in the flat lands, In the end wound up with a used 4wd 3/4 ton, have put 150,000 miles on it so far without any major repairs...
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