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If using AGM batteries remember they can only be depleted up to 50%, thus a 100 ah battery gives you 50 ah of useable ah. A 100ah Lithium battery, however, gives you almost 100 ah of useable power. Way more expensive but lighter, tend to last way longer.

We have been in campgrounds for most of this. We don't wear masks at our own campsite but put them on when walking the dogs or going into any store or anytime there are people we cannot be at least 6 feet away from. Sometimes we carry them because no one is around but have them handy to put on...

The taste of pemmican will vary depending upon the ingredients. Just like today, not everyone is going to make the same dish the same way with the same ingredients. The fat and meat are the primary ingredients. The same spices/berries, etc. will not be found in southern Mexico as is in Canada...

Yes, the one and only.  His son was Ernie who moved to California with his wife and my grandmother, his wife's sister, and the rest of the family including my dad.  WWII and meat rationing delayed his opening in CA but in 1954 he opened.  Re the chili parlor list I am aware of those and actually...

ABSOLUTELY!  Note that Auburn is next door to Springfield where John first brought his chili to the public.  Taylor's Chili was along the same line as well, used to be able to order by cans not sure if they are still around I'll have to look.

P.S. I often get asked why I did not take over the restaurant. Simple answer, since I was 17 I said I was going to retire and go camping until I was tired of it and nothing was going to stand in the way of my dream. Not even that.

Anything going into pemmican needs all moisture removed to prevent mold, etc.  That is what made it last so long.

We made the insulation the number one priority in our build. It has definately paid off in the comfort level. We have a cargo trailer, not a van so it was easy (fairly) to do. All our wood was primed and painted to prevent future warping, insects and mold as much as possible. When we did add...

This pandemic has made me realize that wherever I land as my resident state, and thus medical coverage, I need to be able to travel from wherever I am to that state in an emergency. If the emergency is in the winter I would want a fairly easy/safe drive to get there.

One more thing ... (or 2) I have an electric oven that fits under the SS counter/sink area. Still need to build out under the sink. For now I make everything stay in place in travel and fix it for use when I arrive. The sink grey water is a 6 gallon container with plumbing from sink drain...

My dad's uncle's father had been making chili since he was taught as a young boy by a Mexican lad when they were working together in the coal mines of Illinois in the mid 1800's.  The rendering of suet is part of the recipe.  In 1902 he opened a saloon in Auburn, Illinois and started making his...

I did render it and video it but I have not edited nor put up ANY videos since my original post.  Was too busy building trailer and downsizing.  By the time we got to The Q we were exhausted and did nothing for a couple of months.  I still plan on working on this stuff but am just now starting...

YES!  I've been terrible about updates.  We finished downsizing late October 2019 and took off once the beds were finished.  Here is a summary of where we are at with the cargo trailer conversion - INSTALLED: tub and box below where grey water tank will go.  Using it for storage until then as...

phlleeb, yes that would be a big bummer.  I am surprised the fog would get that bad!

Thought I would share my unusual experience to give you something to read. So... 34 years ago I had a 2 week vacation planned to take off from L.A. with daughter in my Class B and drive with next door neighboor and his daughter who were traveling in a truck camper.  Our destination was the...

I just listed the high top Class B in Colorado near Denver if anyone is interested look for 1989 there.  If you email from there with questions/offers be sure to let me know you are part of this list. Christine

I actually got out of jury duty in Los Angeles county due to a signed physician note stating I had memory problems.  I showed that to my current Colorado county as well.  Now, several years past that I think my memory is fine but I still ask for things in writing just in case. From our research...

That's what we are doing in the cargo trailer to RV conversion except that we plan on not driving with it out.  Was thinking about getting bay door for opening.  Hmm... boat hatch (same as bay door?)  Your friend have a link to his setup by any chance?   Christine

I have a pile of receipts which won't get logged until a few months after we are able to take off but yes, a spreadsheet listing will be needed. I'll start with a general idea. Everything of course gets devalued. You buy it new and then it's used.

I survived working until retirement by camping every weekend I could during the nice weather months.  The rest of the time a park or good backyard helps. Christine