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    Getting Robbed at GunPoint when buying from Craigslist

    I am just looking at the numbers and not comparing or contrasting the two. I have known people to be cut with a knife for not giving a bum a dollar. <br><br>It pays being safe and not to risk to much.<br><br>My suggestion is to walk into your bank with them and get the cash and hand it to them...
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    Getting Robbed at GunPoint when buying from Craigslist

    Lets get real,&nbsp; How many cars have been sold on Craiglist and how many people have been robed while selling or buying a car on Craiglist?<br><br>Very few, Your chances are worse than walking into a store while it is being robed. I have stopped 5 robberies in the last 30 years.&nbsp...
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    I don't know anything about electricity

    Hmm, do wthout? Go to the Ham radio forum and get them to train. Just buy the book and they will give you all the free help you need. If you need some answers, email me.<br><br>James AKA Lynx
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    lighting

    The risk is so slight. More danger hurting yourself getting out or in.<br><br>James AKA Lynx
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    Interior water leak, 2000 Dodge B1500 Conversion Van

    Make sure you clean and scrub the area well. It should not be shiny. Also you should get about a foot of<h1 style="margin-bottom: -2px;"><strong><span style="color: #888888; font-size: medium;">Dicor Coating-Ready Cover Tape From the RV store. Works great. cut about 4x the size of the hole...
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    firearms storage?

    Please note that most military bases will not allow you to take a firearm on base. Don't get caught with one on a military base. Not worth it.<br><br>James AKA Lynx
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    Interior water leak, 2000 Dodge B1500 Conversion Van

    Can you see a drip?<br><br>Any rust on top in the gutters?<br><br>Look at the roof higher up and see if there is any rust spots.&nbsp; Patch all. With the right stuff. No silicone.<br><br>Mine leaked through the brake light and had to make a new seal.<br><br>James AKA Lynx
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    any know-how on macerator pump use

    I had one on my boat. There is books written on the subject. Single ply toilet paper works well. Don't use much at a time. If the solids to not leave, Just put ice in and drive until melted and use flush again. Use lots of fresh water.<br><br>Hose should be as short as possible as anything in...
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    Water container material?

    REI has an info page on this - <br><br>http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/cleaning-water-bottles.html<br><br>Looks like it is a go. <br><br>It is also advised to put 2 drops per gallon of bleach into you water to disinfect it. It will evaporate easily.<br><br>James AKA Lynx
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    Water container material?

    I was wanting to know if <span id="post_message_1278396345"> polyethylene is OK for water and does not add taste. Does anybody know?<br><br>James AKA Lynx<br></span>
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    Water container material?

    I was wanting something more durable and I found one that looks better. I have the 7 gal and was wanting a 5 gal of the same heigth. I only have 16 inches clearances and I wanted to have more than 25 gal's.&nbsp; Just looking at options and was hoping this would work out. Plus they are close by...
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    Water container material?

    Looking at different water containers. I have reliant&nbsp; 7 gal and was looking at one that was 100% high density, high molecular weight polyethylene. USDA and FDA Approved. Would this leave a bad taste in the water?<br><br>James AKA Lynx
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    Seems to me.. ice is best when off the grid part time

    Interesting, I did not know. However if the flame has something wrong, it could be fixed. I have seen dirty LPG and changed filters on LPG before. Most people do not have a filter on their LPG systems.&nbsp; Just checking if the nozzle is clogged might help.<br><br>Just pulling straws...
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    Seems to me.. ice is best when off the grid part time

    Level - a plumbers level would help.<br><br>Dry Ice would do better than regular ice. Regular Ice will not keep meat cold enough. <br><br>I have no idea how to check gas (ammonia?) inside the unit. You may want to.<br><br>I suggest that you find a Propane frig forum and ask. Maybe one of the...
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    lighting

    I have never heard of anybody in a car or RV or Van being hit by lightning. Crane operators yes. I would not talk on the CB.<br><br>James AKA Lynx<br><br>
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    Seems to me.. ice is best when off the grid part time

    Frig - if you have not done so already, pull the back cover off, turn off and inspect and clean. If you can, pull out the frig and check around and the door seals.<br><br>Also, check around to for easy fixes. You my need to replace a simple part. <br><br>Check the level of the frig compared to...
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    perhaps I should do some homework

    2 panels. Make sure that the controller is accessible and away from gases. <br><br>James AKA Lynx
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    Lame break-in attempt

    I have had something like that happened. The police will not to much. About the only thing you could do is report the person as suspicious and ask them to check them out. <br><br>What you did was right. Much more and it could have been bad. Some things could help but only so much. Windows up a...
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    Horse trailer?

    I have seen a person take a basic work trailer and put in a bed and kitchen and a potty and call it home. He uses the 16 foot trailer for other things as well. just a couple of small windows. IF the floor is good weatherproof wood then it would last about 20,000 miles. Your choice on what you...
  20. J

    Dirty Cloths, where do you put them?

    I cannot wear the synthetics. One person said to wear bathing suits all the time. not for me.<br><br>In the humid and hot climates, dirty cloths still grow stuff. If it is dry and sunny, you can hang them out on a line and the smell will be killed.<br><br>A week is all that I can go without...
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