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    ARB fridge energy usage

    Yeah the ventilation is going to decide where I can put it. I'm thinking the bed of my truck will be the place because the cab would be too close quarters for ventilation and possible noise issues.
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    ARB fridge energy usage

    Thanks. I can work with that information.
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    ARB fridge energy usage

    0.7 to 2.0 ah but not only quite a range but no other info on what the effects are of outside ambient temps. That's why I asked for owner experiences. Practical experience in this case trumps specs.
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    Safety in State Parks

    The lesson is try to prepare for trouble but live your life rather then being afraid of it.
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    ARB fridge energy usage

    Opinions from those who have one, how much energy do they use in a day?
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    dust & dirt

    The dog comment just struck a funny bone on me. I can picture Rufus sliding toward the dog house of the van with eyes widening...
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    I cleaned a campsite thread

    Thx. That's a good suggestion especially NF CGs. I remember they have dumpsters and the hosts don't/can't monitor them very well.
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    California road trip

    For starters use freecampsites.net is a very good source for free sites in forests, BLM land, etc. Other then that look for Walmarts, big rig fueling stations, etc to stay overnight in. Hope your plans work out well for you.
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    dust & dirt

    I'll take dust over humidity any time. Having lived in the east for most of my life I would rather throw a shovel full of dust in my vehicle then sweating constantly due to 90+% humidity. Back to the subject. I simply follow many of the common sense tactics as previously mentioned.  I also keep...
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    I cleaned a campsite thread

    I pick up trash as well. But have to use small easily disposable bags. Any ideas where a larger 13 gallon trash bag can be disposed of without getting in trouble for theft of services?
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    Travelers Camp Fest

    There are a lot of Coloradans that love to camp in and around Clear Creek. Over the last 2 - 3 weeks Friday afternoon  to Sunday evening they fill most of the campsites both free and paid campgrounds. The only overnight parking I found was a Loves in Buena Vista and they have a small lot.  But...
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    I know I have been gone a while

    That's a tough loss. It's easy to be there for your buddy all their life except at the end when being there when they go will be one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do in your life.
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    What song do you listen to most often?

    I rarely listen to music. But if I could get a joint and have Dark Side of the Moon queued up I might be interested. Actually I've been tempted ever since I got to Colorado but I doubt I would partake for a few reasons.
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    Anyone around Buena Vista, CO waiting for Travler Campfest?

    I'm in the area at this time thinking about hanging around til the fest. Wouldn't mind talking with others or meeting up.
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    Vehicle weight, suspension impact and tire pressure

    It's likely that the springs have a certain amount of tension left in them. The air bags can handle a lot of weight and assist with what's left in the springs. I owned a 32 foot 14000 lb RV and was amazed at what those air bags could do.  I would ask a mechanic that is very familiar with this...
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    Vehicle weight, suspension impact and tire pressure

    The airbag suggestion X 2. They aren't expensive as other options and usually can be installed by DIYs so no labor costs. They are also adjustable so you can make your ride as soft or hard as you want. Adjusting is simple as inflating a tire. Although I would definitely check the tires to make...
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    Maryland State Parks - Gambrill SP near Frederick

    I carry a tent I never sleep in to apease the campground Gestapo. It has come in handy in other instances like using it for storage while rearranging my stuff around or as a way to use my crapper if others are nearby. But the biggest reason is it makes a good placeholder for when I have to go...
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    Why Governments Dont Like Full Time RVers, Vandwellers & People Living In Cars -

    Not so much conspiracy theory any more. It's just the law since 911. They don't like people being able to live under the radar and I sometimes wonder when they'll get around to states and companies that enable faux addresses. Imagine how hard it would be to find someone who's a threat that has...
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    Porta Potty Pooping People Please

    Gone with the Wynns on YouTube took their toilet out and replaced it with a composting toilet. The brand is nature's head and it is a bit pricey but good. The Wynns made a video on their system explaining everything. The other advantage is that type of system uses zero water. So you can also...
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