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  1. UptownSport

    Mail Forwarder In MN ?

    Hello, Anyone know of a mail forwarder in MN, preferably just outside the metro? I thought I could find a mail forwarder in MN right quick, but I was wrong. I'm looking for people like the ladies Bob suggested- They'd go through the mail for you and forward it if needed. FedEx or OoPS stores...
  2. UptownSport

    Article on Nomad 'Consumerist System' quotes B Wells

    Airstream myth and painful RV reality of life on the road
  3. UptownSport

    White gas aka Dual Fuel Coleman stove troubleshooting

    Dual burner was too big, so got a used single. It was next to unused. Trouble is, these flare ups- that get worse- It's a little concerning, for obv reasons ... Anyone have experience w these? Dual burner worked nominally fine. Same fuel
  4. UptownSport

    How Many Miles on Your Van??? Milage, too if you wish

    222K '07 Caravan- Few tanks it's gotten 24-26 MPG, once 28 ...
  5. UptownSport

    Hiking / Parkspots / Experiences

    I was wondering if people had pointers for parkspots in the SouthWest for Hikers, or want to chit chat about hiking in general. Hopefully that's not too far outa the scope of the forum. I really enjoyed the awesome Denver area (and Arches), Bob straightened me out that when I stayed there it...
  6. UptownSport

    $220 DIY Standalone Fuel Injection unit

    Just FYI for people with unserviceable fuel setups, swaps, or wanting to tune for alternate fuel. Not looking for opinions- These work perfectly well, and are absolutely reliable. You can install a DIY fuel injection unit on your vehicle for about $220.* Assembly is pretty simple, and...
  7. UptownSport

    Pedal Power- DIY (literally) Power

    Obv plans below are a thinly veiled marketing ploy, but in concept, provides when there's no sun, wind or 110V plug available. I'm sure you could source components elsewhere Free DIY Bicycle Generator Plans I'm sure i'll be tracked down and lashed for seriously suggesting any American...
  8. UptownSport

    UPS Access Point Lockers

    Thought it would be helpful to be able to pickup a package AYC. No direct experience, just saw an ad  on a statement. UPS Access Point Video: UPS Access Point Lockers FAQ
  9. UptownSport

    What, exactly is the Ford Modular spark plug issue:

    You can see what Ford did, and speculate why they did it. I'd guess they saved $15 to $20 an engine and went with three valves instead of four* per cylinder. Because of central location and size of exhaust valve, the plug came too close to exhaust valve seat, so they left the threads off...
  10. UptownSport

    USPS Informed Delivery

    Post office photographs all mail. Instead of just the NSA, YOU see what you're getting via email and their website! That's 'Informed Delivery.' Just go to USPS and sign up. For instance, today they photoed a post card from the VFW (twice, for some reason) and an ad from local YWCA. Tomorrow...
  11. UptownSport

    EZ fix for late(r) model Power Steering noise

    It sounded like someone was throttling Geese under my hood. Turns out later model vehicles have a screen in the power steering reservoir (where you fill fluid), and the screen plugs, then no fluid for system. All you do is drain, then remove the reservoir (was really EZ on this vehicle), then...
  12. UptownSport

    Chrysler Stow 'n Go underfloor storage

    Spent 400 million developing just for uptown to remove seats and fill ... Storage closed: Contents, all underfloor: Rear: Passengers 2d Row: Driver's 2d Row: Do check your spare's lowering mechanism.
  13. UptownSport

    Another w/ Window AC cut in barn Door-

    Maybe same vehicle as linked before?
  14. UptownSport

    Ths CC Sufficient? Renogy Rover 20A 12V/24V DC MPPT 8.38A Panels 12v

    Thinking was if i were to ever get a second 8.38A 12v panel, a 15A CC wouldn't be high enough (8.38x2=17.76A) Or, could I just get a 15A, and install a second panel in series (I think I have that right) and use the many Morningstars MPPT 15A? Sounds like Morningstar is the Michelin of Charge...
  15. UptownSport

    Hello! Hiker / Nomads?

    Hello Nomads! Quit job a couple months ago, bought a rusty c-van, and shut off fibre optic today. I really like hiking - not like 14ers serious- but i try to get out everyday. Work sent me to Denver; fell in love with the West. I'm pretty mechanical- use the old farm machines to make and sell...
  16. UptownSport

    Mounting panels w/o Z brackets

    Space between cargo racks is just over 40". Planned panel is just under 40" square. I thought I'd install with rivet nuts, but It appears (pdf) frame has mounting holes under the panel, not accessible to be bolted down into rivet nuts. Before reading, assumed holes went through entire frame...
  17. UptownSport

    36v Panel, multiplies amperage

    A thread fifty some pages back where Denver Jim described successfully using grid-tie solar panels interested me- I didn't want to add to the thread as it veered into other topics. I assumed his grid panels were something like this: SolarWorld 340 Watt Sunmodule XL Monocrystalline Panel with...
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