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Lets say I have to travel, I have an all day trip planned.  I wake up cold in the morning because the fire is out from overnight.  I quickly throw a log on to warm myself up while I have breakfast.  Once breakfast is done I need to start heading down the road for my trip. The...

I have both the trimetric and the watson meter (which is cheaper at other sites btw). &nbsp;They are for completely different purposes.<br><br>A Trimetric is designed to tell you % of battery charge in addition to battery voltage and amps going in or out of the battery.<br><br><br>I would use a...

So I did a little digging. &nbsp;1 presto manufactured log (which they recommend) is 42,000 btu&lt;br&gt;I am guessing that the stove can&nbsp;basically&nbsp;fit 1 log. &nbsp;If I am right then that is where they are coming up with the&nbsp;ridiculous&nbsp;40k btu number. &nbsp;You can cram 40k...

The yamaha is designed to run the carb dry without having to run the tank out. (wouldn't this solve the gas issue?) &nbsp;Reliability and performance is supposed to be on par with honda and its like $100 cheaper. &nbsp;Tri fuel kits are equally abundant for honda and yamaha.

<strong><a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: initial; white-space: nowrap;" href="/profile/1980243" rel="nofollow">wrcsixeight</a></strong>&nbsp;do you have any pics of the panel tilted, that looks pretty awesome.<br><br>I personally would make or buy a roof rack and then mount the panel...

I just used dark out shades for the windows (not to let stray light out) and headphones for tv and music at night(to keep noise down). &nbsp;Insulation might be an option, it muffles sounds as well as helps with temperature.<br><br>And yes a rocking van in a walmart parking lot would have my...

In my experience ventilation is required. &nbsp;Whether its a roof vent or an open window or door thats up to you. &nbsp;Basically you need a reliable method of exchanging air in your camper.<br><br>Roof vents are nice because they vent the hot air by the ceiling. &nbsp;They often have built in...

When I traveled to canada (rocky mountains). &nbsp;I carried bear spray&nbsp;across&nbsp;the boarder without problem. &nbsp;I know that is not possible with pepper spray for use on humans. &nbsp;I always kept it near the bed when sleeping&nbsp;whether&nbsp;in walmart parking lot or grizzly...

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the concept is good, but they need to make truck campers for flat beds. &nbsp;Then you could actually have some storage. &nbsp;I guess for a weekender vehicle its good enough.

<br><br>If you are looking at chest freezers there are a couple of different versions that have a movable fridge/freezer dividers to make maximum use of your space.

I have a 3000btu cat heater and it stated in the instructions how much clearance it needed on each side. &nbsp;It need the most clearance overhead. &nbsp;The wall does get hot above it. &nbsp;The walls on either side just a little warm.

I used to do cowboy style every day and still do for camping since there is less to carry and clean.<br><br>Just stir in coffee, milk, sugar etc. and let settle for a few minutes. All the coffee settles to the bottom and just don't drink the last sip.<br><br>One trick is to grind the coffee very...

The price of electrical wire has me in tears lately so I was real excited when I went to SamsClub and picked up 4 gauge 20ft jumper cables for $19.<br>I was real excited because on their website it says they are pure copper. &nbsp;It does not say on the packaging, but the cables have stamped...

One thing you might want to look at is yamaha generators.&nbsp; They put all controlls etc on one side of the generator instead of 2 sides like the honda.<br>I would suggest running exhaust tubing out of the compartment in addition to having the compartment well ventilated in...

While people are giving your really good tips in this thread you need to start at the beginning.&nbsp; The first thing to do is make sure all your new equipment is right for your build and that everything is working properly.&nbsp; For example 99% of installers do not change the settings in the...

Since you say the back of your van is not sagging then you do not need to upgrade your springs.&nbsp; Also since the van isn't sagging then odds are good you are not over your weight limit.<br><br>You may still benefit from some new quality shocks.<br>With heavier loads you should also make sure...

I have seen pictures of rvs with wood stoves(not made from ammo cans). &nbsp;Should be possible with proper precautions.<br />Obviously would have to address chances of toxic fumes and the Fire hazard of having burning hot metal and floating embers etc. surrounded...

I have an 8.5ft truck camper with a full size bed over the cab. &nbsp; A 1973 I think. &nbsp;It is a base model, no toilet, no hot water, no waste tanks sink drains out the side. &nbsp;It is made primarily from 1x2 stud walls, and half inch plywood floor. &nbsp;Empty it weighs in at 1950lbs, I...

Batteries are heavy, you would want them as far forward or somewhere between the axles, but if that isn't possible and you think your suspension can handle it go for it.<br /><br />You shouldn't put one battery in the battery box and the rest on the bumper it will reduce battery...