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The Harbor Freight crimper is a joke but I can get a decent crimp on up to 4 AWG if I take my time and keep rotating the connector 90 degrees as I progressively apply more pressure. A SEEKER

I am going through this same process now. I talked with service manager that I have totally trusted in the past about the flush versus fluid filter only and he said absolutely to flush. I was going to let them change oil also since I was in a hurry and made an appointment to bring it in the...

One winter morning I was watering plants while my GMC Safari van was warming up before work. I didn't hear anything happening but it had quit running. It had locked up tight and I suspect maybe the oil pump had quit and caused all the problems. The good repair shops wanted $4500 or so that I...

Highdesertranger, when I first got my shepherd had to use a prong collar in his beginning training. (they are really not cruel in the least. even pressure is applied around the neck and do not harm dogs like choker collars do) He was wild at first and had to crate him. I forgot to take the...

This is Gunner. He's a rescue. Was told his people could not control him. He just needed to get out and run a little bit. He is a very calm dog now. Especially after an hour of Frisbee.

When I head for the mountains this coming weekend Gunner my German Shepherd will be with me. Gunner is a Florida dog and has never seen the mountains. Earlier today I had a thought of him falling off a high cliff or rock face. He listens well so hopefully all will be OK. There just is...

Thanks for all the info. I shop Publix so will check on the 2 1/2 gallon with spouts and use those and gallons for now. SternWake, I think I will try the setup you have as I like simplicity that works'. I had previously looked at the Jabsco pumps. Also when riding my bike a couple days ago I...

This could be a great thread. Not very exiting but will be installing 1x3 boards on my bare walls to be able to mount stuff on. On my way to the lumber yard now. A SEEKER

My van is nowhere near ready but I have to hit the road to rendezvous with a group in the Virginia mountains by this coming Friday. I am getting together some last minute items. What is the best free flow water containers and where can I pick some up? I will do an electric pump system later...

My opinion only. I would think for 2 identical structures van or house. When using mechanical devices to heat or cool. Once the correct temperature is arrived at. It will require less energy to maintain that temperature with an insulated structure. Since heating a van with propane is easy I...

Nice shot! Love those kinds of photos. I am on Slooh a lot waiting for something to happen that never seems to. Like following the asteroids mostly and a lot of near misses lately. A SEEKER

Had to add this one because it's in line with my handle. The Who A SEEKER

It was probably 90 degrees today while working on my van. I had 2 of those Shumacher 120 AC to 12 DC converters (these http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-PC-6-120AC-Power-Converter/dp/B0012BL8LG ) running my roof vent fan and my endless breeze fan on high and I was quite comfortable. If I could...

Solar heating I know. Once Lived in an old 2 story brick house and the West sun heated the brick outside my bedroom and it stayed hot for hours. I did not know the insulation would hold heat like that. I think I will forgo insulation this year as I don't plan on staying to long in severe cold...

I see why insulation will help keep heated air in a van longer. I am trying to understand why it holds the summer heat in longer after the windows are open and hot air is released. A SEEKER

Florence and Slater have not seen a better run!

The guy at Batteries Plus did say the NorthStar battery was dual purpose and the Werker batteries were not. I am trying to get out of having to vent my battery box and I guess I am just being lazy not wanting to have to check specific gravity. . . the real reason is I would probably break the...

I called Batteries Plus and they have a coupon he said he could get me out the door around $300.00 for 2 WKDC12-100P and these are 100 amp-hour AGM. My concern is they only have 1 year warranty. Their X2 Power (same as NorthStar) 100 amp hour AGM's are $377.00 each. The NorthStar are out of...

Great story and adventure. Our Florida waves suck until storms are near. A good friend loved Africa and took all his vacations there. Too bad when he retired and moved there full time someone killed him. A SEEKER

Like PastTense said watch as many videos as you can. Its really fairly easy. Making the first cut of a big hole in the roof is very stressful. Wandering if you actually measured right and are not cutting through a support or whatever. Once you start and see its going where you planned it...