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  1. RvNaut

    Transit Connect passenger seat tricks.

    Many people turn their seats around. As long as the bolt pattern matches, and you are handy,... others with specific experience might chime in..
  2. RvNaut

    If you're over weight and know it claps your hands!

    So .. I hear you... "How and where do I get weighed?" . If you pass by a Transfer Station, they often have scales. Ask the operator if they could weigh your vehicle... they often say yes and do not charge. . I use the Cat Scales system you see at Truck stops. You sign up with an app on your...
  3. RvNaut

    If you're over weight and know it claps your hands!

    ....but do you know, or do you hope and or ignore? . Have you weighed your rig? I have... it wasn't anymore pleasant than when I weigh myself :o I am overweight in my class a beast, I think most of the people I have been nomading with are also, but I also think they know it... I drive with...
  4. RvNaut

    Weather Outlook 23/24

    I have been watching this guys channel for a while. I like how he presents the long term expectations, and it prepares me for what may come. Do you have a weather channel you watch?
  5. RvNaut

    passenger van well insulated?

    Keep in mind the rear ac and heat only function with the engine running, and could "be in the way" when you build out the van. A friend has redone their 8=door window van and has added sound deadening mats to most of the inner sides of the metal and then insulated in addition. Factory...
  6. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    One dog is more than enough, as sad as the situation is...
  7. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    It ain't too shabby....
  8. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    Yesterday morning the coyotes got something.... it was quite the auditory performance... just a reminder of how vicious nature can be.... and yes, walkies stay close to camp. Chilli continues to come when called.
  9. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    Just submitted my first two weeks of hours... 12 of 15 sites occupied over the weekend... Chilli is doing so well... she has met many new people in the last couple of weeks and her jumping tendency is less and she doesn't get as wound up with new folks. She also is dealing well with the...
  10. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    Off to see the gran chillins and family... she will be back out ..sometime..
  11. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    FYI,, Deb is home..
  12. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    ...:( poor thing..
  13. RvNaut

    Ins went up 35%

    Are you telling the Ins Co you are full time? ( wait, are you full time?) Do you have a home or other vehicle? I bought a 20 yr old Class A, joined FMCA and got a full-timers policy through them with Progressive. It was expensive.
  14. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    I stocked up prior to arrival, but ,... yes.. there will be Pie.... there must be pie.
  15. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    Yay Doggos Ouch.. This work thing... but it is mostly the opening clean up of sites, which will stop when I finish. Chilli has advanced to off leash walks when there is no one around... yay! She will never go into the CG, if I can control it, so she never gets comfortable going in there...
  16. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    We had the rangers by last week to give us the Two Week.. so we will get almost 3 weeks out of this site... but everyone is and will be ready to move on by then anyway.. up up up.. More altitude sir? A woman in Maine is making moose turd ear rings!!
  17. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    Well now... last night I was first in line for a job manning a dump station as the poop master.... fhu etc But and also .. job offers at garden place in Bisbee.. ranch in Tombstone,, another ranch.. a do-it-all for the Salida NF area or a camp host in the Siteg5r4aves NF group area... and the...
  18. RvNaut

    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    I have poked my head into the realm of .... work... ( gasp) .. I have feelers out and interest back... we'll see how that rolls... I need $$ so I can get the RV in better shape with shocks, and tires soon as well... kaching
  19. RvNaut

    Your ideal kit list for living in a small space on the move

    Little things... so many little things can make vehicle life better. Thick foam pad for kneeling. Fly Strips Mouse Traps Ear plugs Eye Mask for blocking light
  20. RvNaut

    Cheap solar panels...but are they worth it?

    I bought 1400 watts in 6 USED panels from SanTan Solar ( in Phoenix )for $423, tested working and yes slightly blemished. (.302 p watt) but as per an above comment, it was more about the size than the capacity. They have been producing their rated capacity. You left out what the physical...
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