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    I can’t get my promaster van factory led cargo lightstrips to turn off

    Maybe try pulling the fuse and see if they reset? Maybe shutting and locking the doors?
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    Ok, I'm pullin' the trigger on a power station........

    Mines is running the camper trailer, propane heater blower motor and keeping my old house batteries at 12.5 volts using less than 70 watts at any one time at night. Ciggy plug outlet is rated for 84 watts I believe. Coldest night so far has only run it down to 67%. I disconnect it during the...
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    Escape in New York

    Just for fun Goggle hexayurt or Paul Jenkins shelters at the Burning Man events. It will get your mind working! Lol!!! Another good site is tnttt.com and the foamies thread. You might be able to carry foam panels on a roof rack which you will probably need for a solar panel anyway if you go that...
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    Seeking advice on a Chevy Express / GMC Savana

    Sounds like a really good plan. Weight will be a determining factor as you will have more and as well as more space, if you want to go more places build out light weight.
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    Hot Topic: Social Security

    Both parties do and both are influenced by big money but it seems the poles indicate more people want social security to increase. If most people were able to vote as easily as they should be able to where they are voting in areas determined by independent boards we probably wouldn’t have these...
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    Van Choice: Old vs. New

    Just to be safe I would get a second tester to plug into your regular house sockets before you plug your appliances in, that way you know you know you are good. Don’t be surprised if you have to move to another site to get a good service, in fact we check before we set up.
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    Hot Topic: Social Security

    This is the same strategy that the former governor of Arizona used to limit the amount of “approved” education funds in Arizona. After breaking his promise to call a special session to raise the spending limit schools are allowed to spend in one year and getting his bills passed based on that...
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    Van Choice: Old vs. New

    A lot of campgrounds have patched together barely functioning plug ins. Get yourself A cheap plug in tester that will verify a correctly wired plug. Most all RV campgrounds have single phase 110 to 120 volt AC power just like wall plugs in a regular house. Use the same protective devices you...
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    Escape in New York

    First off how physically able are you to deal with a heavy canvas tent and how often will you set up and take down? Something like the Springbar tent that was on Bob Wells YouTube channel is probably close to 100 lbs. It can be put up and taken down by one person especially if you use a battery...
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    What are you reading?

    Mrs. Taylor was a history teacher at Putnam Junior High School across the river from you. She used to insist every “fact” brought forth in class be debated and have at least 3 reliable sources presented when presented to the class. That was in early 1960 when you had to use books out of the...
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    No Insulation [Snowbird Hightop Van Build]

    Be aware things change. Much like you I had a very minimal setup when I was younger. I got really sick for several weeks and a wonderful young lady took care of me and eventually got married, bought a motor home! Lol!!!
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    Nature Lover and friends keep in touch

    ^^^That’s longer than I could go without the flying! Lol!!!
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    Hot Topic: Social Security

    Americans need to understand that in order to keep America a free and prosperous nation we need to insure every American has their basic needs met. Food, shelter and health care from the cradle to the grave. Only then can every American be free to work at getting an education and enable every...
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    Pirate Camp Winter Season 2022-23

    It’s a lot better than dust and I’ll take that any day over snow! Lol!!!
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    Where to camp near Tucson, Arizona?

    Lots of sickness in Arizona right now with all the snow birds and activities drawing people from all over the world. Flu, Covid, RSV and regular old Valley Fever are keeping the Urgent Care centers and hospitals busy so I’m still social distancing as much as possible. One round of “mild” Covid...
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    Hot Topic: Social Security

    ^^^It seems a lot of politicians got voted in that are willing to manipulate Social Security to where the money goes in their pockets and those that paid to get them in office.
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    Hot Topic: Social Security

    Seems to me the funds that were put in and the money they made were mismanaged. If large Wall Street institutions were able to create large corporations which used monopolies to funnel most of the middle class’s and lower class’s money as well as the government’s as they are a huge consumer to...
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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    ^^^Don’t even go to tnttt.com Lol!!!
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    Generator Box/Cage

    With the battery powered cut off wheel almost any lock is pretty much just preventing crimes of opportunity. Putting the generator inside a wooden box with a toilet seat mounted on top and lid glued down and a toilet paper holder mounted concealing the generator is probably much more effective...
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    Hot Topic: Social Security

    ^^^If you think so just look at the party’s stated goals and the recent house leader’s statements on the subject. Informing people of sources of information about proposed changes to Social Security that could affect many members on this forum seems appropriate as long as they are sources to...
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