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  1. GotSmart

    News, Many older Americans are living a desperate, nomadic life

    There were around 600,000 new RVs  sold in the us last year.  No one person or book has the answer as to why 600,000 people made that choice.  Chill, it is a book about a segment of a huge population. It does not cover everything.
  2. GotSmart

    Slab City Dangers

    So what happened is something that you might have happen anywhere. I have heard of stories about bad things happening there for years. I have also talked to people that spend time there every year. They say differently than your report. Hitchhiking and taking unsealed drinks from strangers...
  3. GotSmart

    Save water by not washing pans and plates

    So what are you eating off of your petti dishes? :huh: Some people should buy paper plates.
  4. GotSmart

    Is Los Algodones Still Considered Safe Travel

    The only thing to fear there is the salesmen.
  5. GotSmart

    Van parking in Portland Oregon?

    As someone that has actually been there, and not just seen it on TV... My family that is living there tells me that the problem is with those that trash their own camping site. Friends that have camped there tell me the same information. Keep things clean and show respect to the people...
  6. GotSmart

    Dentist in Mexico near Yuma?

    JP dental 928 487 7721
  7. GotSmart

    2018 Promaster 136" HT Build

    Where are you located?  I have a full set of pro master roof racks new in the box.
  8. GotSmart

    Sterilite 4 Drawer Dresser

    Those can only hold so much weight on top without extra support. I had a way of using a rod to hold the drawers closed while driving. Those are a good item.
  9. GotSmart

    Algodones

    Call it a “gut” reaction.   It just takes one time to get the gut reacting.  :( :(
  10. GotSmart

    Algodones

    If you were here, you would understand.  I am paying for parking, for the simple reason that an armed federal employee is watching my things, and the walk is reasonable.  Hundreds of dentist, and uncountable venders. I draw the line at buying food and fish from ice chests though.  My favorite...
  11. GotSmart

    Vandweller drives on SF sidewalk - charged with attempted murder

    I doubt it. Stupidity and alcohol do not discriminate.  I have seen that kind of behavior in many different places.
  12. GotSmart

    Solar Install Service

    Thank you for stepping up.  I am getting too old to keep doing this.
  13. GotSmart

    Renogy 12 Volt Solar Kit efficeint and convenient? ?

    I stand behind my knowledge and working experience.  The question was about SOLAR. Not including generator. Stop confusing the questions.    A Renogy kit will provide most of the items needed for a basic installation.  200 ah of battery to 400 w of solar is best to keep the batteries from...
  14. GotSmart

    Renogy 12 Volt Solar Kit efficeint and convenient? ?

    So now you say the opposite.  Please stop giving advice about things you do not know.   If you are wanting a 400 watt solar input start with an inverter that can handle it.  Get 200 ah in batteries. And 200watt in panels. You can always add solar panels to charge the batteries quicker. The 40...
  15. GotSmart

    Renogy 12 Volt Solar Kit efficeint and convenient? ?

    Wrong  John61ct.  Do you have any real knowledge about this subject beyond what you read online? A system should be balanced. If you buy too much battery and are unable to keep them charged. You just threw away money.  PLEASE STOP GIVING ADVICE ON THINGS YOU DO NOT KNOW ABOUT.
  16. GotSmart

    Renogy 12 Volt Solar Kit efficeint and convenient? ?

    My panel mounting system was less than $100.  Different ways, different prices.
  17. GotSmart

    Renogy 12 Volt Solar Kit efficeint and convenient? ?

    Two 100 AH 12v or 2 200AH 6v is enough battery for most small systems up to 400 Watts of solar panels.  If you have plans to expand like that, buy the Rover 40 Amp Controller.  I just installed another today. In fact 5 of the last 6 were Renogy Rovers 40 Amp. (One 20)
  18. GotSmart

    “Nightlife” at RTR 2018

    That is precisely the attitude that I encountered also.  That is why I chose NOT to be there. I miss my friends, but the self righteous attitude sucks and I don’t want to be around it. Not even on the forum.
  19. GotSmart

    Renogy 12 Volt Solar Kit efficeint and convenient? ?

    The rule is not to drain and kill the batteries. If the batteries are not keeping up, add more panels. 1 to 1 in solar / batteries is only a starting point.  I appreciate the ease of building systems with Renogy components.
  20. GotSmart

    “Nightlife” at RTR 2018

    Next time the camp will be flat. Much closer to town, and real close to the rangers station. Uncle Donald is officially aware of the RTR.
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