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Seth, you seem to be familiar with the hardware involved so I don't need to comment on that part of your question. Understand that you won't recoup much of your conversion costs at resale. But I'm sure you are already aware of that. <br>&nbsp;I llive in California and spend much of my time in...

Perhaps some sort of overhead handles or side handles. Kinda help support your weight when in an awkward position. It's gonna take some trial and error on your part. Sometimes when you try things out there aren't the problems you anticipated. <br>-Bill-

Lampwork. Sounds like yet another perfect avocation for a van/bus dweller. <br>-Bill-

I believe this is the 2 headlight system. The common reason given for having the high and low beams not on at the same time is the temperature in the light. Having both on at the same time supposedly cuts down on bulb life. Don't know if it is true but that is the reason the manufacturer gives...

Offroad;<br>&nbsp;Too bad you got burned but I was glad you got your money back. You don't mention the model radio, but on my HF radio if I engage the tuner lock the knob still turns but doesn't change the freq. Just a shot in the dark. <br>&nbsp;As a side note, was the seller a licensed ham? I...

wrcsixeight, what is the make and model of battery monitor you use? I too have 200 watts of solar on the roof and roughly the same batteries as you. <br>-Bill-

Leatherman Juice CS4. Very compact, never without it. <br>-Bill-

Well, I guess I should clarify my answer a bit. Sure didn't mean to ruffle so many feathers. <br>&nbsp;I live in a very rural setting, as I understood was Bodhi's sittuation. The word "get" doesn't work so well here. I have to drive over an hour one way just to "get" gas, let alone any sort of...

Telcobilly, nice rig. Looks like you will enjoy it. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; I have a few propane comments;<br>&nbsp;Use pipe dope or tape that is specifically rated for propane or natural gas only on screw in permanent type fittings. The tank connections are o-ring seals and do not need sealers. Just...

Cyndi, my only objections to that type of panel are room for storage and security. You have to be able to watch them when they are out. They are a popular theft target. <br>-Bill-

Bodhi, it all depends on the quality of the hitch and ball involved. I have had some I could get apart easily and some that were ok. Not the safest thing to do but, like you said sometimes you are faced with the problem. <br>&nbsp;I usually hitch up and test the setup by jumping on the back of...

I learned a lot from Phred. He passed away and this stuff was almost lost. Some of this info can be outdated but much can be learned here pertaining to vandwelling. <br />&nbsp;<br /><span style="color: #3366ff;">&nbsp;<a href="http://manmrk.net/tutorials/RV/phred/phredex.html"...

&nbsp;&nbsp; What follows is only my own approach to getting water. You can do as you wish. <br />&nbsp;There are two basic sources of water: <br />&nbsp; A. Wilderness or surface water. (rivers, lakes, streams, etc.)<br />&nbsp; B. Distributed or "city" water. (water from a faucet)<br />&nbsp...

Good luck with your cats Jack. I know they are important to you. <br />&nbsp;I subscribe to the belief that cats think <strong>we</strong> are the pets. I suspect that the only reason they are quiet in your RV is they are secretly conferring as to where they went wrong in your training. <br />-Bill-

&nbsp;Savvy, I must admit that I am partial to four wheel drive. I will not own a vehicle without it. I like the added traction but I also like the super low gear I get with a transfer case. <br />&nbsp;Those 4X4 vans can be very useful or a bucket of snakes. They didn't come from the factory as...

Starbuck's has an instant coffee called "Via" which is the best instant I have tried. It is expensive, as high as a dollar a cup, but it tastes far better than any other instant I have had. I really can't tell it from drip. Most of the big grocery stores have it. I hated instant until this came...

I think would have a hard time teaching someone to knap. But if I am at the RTR I will be happy to try. I don't know yet if I will be there. <br />&nbsp;I know that a group of flintknappers will be at Quartzite this year and I will find a way to put you in touch with them. These are very...

On the subject of MSG; here is a quote from wikipedia:<br />"Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of several forms of glutamic acid found in foods, in large part because glutamic acid, being an amino acid, is pervasive in nature. Glutamic acid and its salts can be present in a wide variety of other...

Jack that looks great!&nbsp; I usually use electrician's tape to keep ends in place while working the knot. Stretch it while putting it on then cut the rope through the taped area for a neat end, or use it to keep the rope from unravelling while you work the splice. Easily removed when the knot...

I have waited a day or so to comment on this thread, to see how it works out, but also to sort out my feelings on Owl's original comments. <br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;I mentioned in my 'introduction' thread that I was retired and living in a house on my own property. I never pretended that I was...