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    FIRES and Tires Oh My

    For those of you concerned about removing highly torqued lug nuts, I would recommend getting a portable impact wrench. Makes the job fast and easy. If you don't have any other use for it, it can be expensive. But for those in the boonies when a tire goes out, it might be a lifesaver.
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    What are you reading?

    I'm currently reading this forum. Does that count?
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    Maximum trailer length for a mazda tribute

    On another note. I looked up your trailer Maki. Partly because I live about 10 minutes from where that ad was selling them. That is a great little lightweight trailer you have. I know there are a lot of mods you have done. The bones are excellent. And lightweight. With your customizations, it's...
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    Maximum trailer length for a mazda tribute

    1,500lbs without the factory tow package. 3,500 with factory tow package. Which probably includes better engine and transmission cooling, and better brakes. From trailers. Com
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    24/7 Chat About Anything

    Let's see if they can get it figured out. Tesla won't on their passenger vehicles because of their reliance on camera only. I think for their big rigs they are implementing lidar. That would help them be competitive on the self driving rig front.
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    New to this

    Hi Matt. What type of car do you have? Make, model? There might be some vehicle specific advantages or disadvantages for your particular car.
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    Maybe I'll be there to share the land.

    Also brush up on local/State eviction law and squatters rights.
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    Mini-Van-Camper-Conversion

    How tall would that be? And how deep? Stove would definitely be sitting too high. Just a simple adjustment, of course. I strongly suggest you work out your thoughts on the computer first, and yes great work on the sketch. Then get some cardboard and mock it up. Then rent the vehicle and see...
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    Mini-Van-Camper-Conversion

    I know you really want a front door fridge. But you might consider a chest fridge freezer combo you can fit under the bed or kitchen space. It would give you a lot of storage while potentially taking up less floor space. And they are extremely efficient these days
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    Mini-Van-Camper-Conversion

    If you're planning on propane cooking in a mini van, make sure you have a heat shield on top so you don't burn or melt anything. When thinking about the water storage take weight distribution into consideration. Having so much water storage in back might stress your rear suspension. Depends...
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    Microwave on lower settings power draw equal to output percentage?

    Panasonic started the inverter microwave thing. There are others that make them now. I have a Panasonic 1200w inverter microwave I can dial down to work with a smaller inverter. It's better for cooking as well, as it's not getting to high zap/no zap cooking treatment as mentioned above. Look...
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    Camping coffee bags

    What? You're dressed?!
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    Things have changed.

    If you're just wanting a book to learn something from without it needing to cover everything get the older book. It should cover more of the foundational aspects that the later information builds on. Understanding the foundation of any tech is not important than many realize. And it's usually...
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    24/7 Chat About Anything

    I know right? It was that exact price for well over a year in the various Walmarts I shopped at. That's the only reason I remember it so well. Recently it was over $10. Go figure.
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    24/7 Chat About Anything

    I used to buy them a lot for my Mr buddy heaters. Lowest I recall them being was was $6.24
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    What is YOUR favorite FAN in the VAN so you CAN stay cool OR other small cooling devices?

    You can definitely still get box fans. At least at the Walmarts of the world and similar stores. Edit: Unless Fantastic was a brand name. Then nevermind lol
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    24/7 Chat About Anything

    Right now at the Walmart I'm at they have 2 -1 pound propane for $5. If you use the green bottles this is a great deal. Check your local Walmart to see if they have the same pricing.
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