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    stove thread

    We are full time RVrs and most of our cooking is done in a solar oven or a small propane grill. &nbsp;We spend all of our time in the southwest desert and there is never a lack of sun. &nbsp;We use the propane stove on the odd cloudy day.<div><br></div><div><br></div>
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    Trash disposal "Bring it in, take it out"

    Before I begin I want to say these are just my observations, &nbsp;in no way am I accusing any individual or group. I am &nbsp;simply stating, fact after several years of observing the behavior&nbsp;of people. &nbsp;If for some reason you are offended by by observations, and you pack out your...
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    Coffee can stove

    We've been using them for a couple of years and no sign of the bottom burning/rusting out. &nbsp;If you try this, burn off the paint by chucking the can in a campfire or start a charcoal fire in it with no food. &nbsp;It kinda smells the first time it's used.
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    Coffee can stove

    We have had a lot of&nbsp;success&nbsp;with our coffee can stoves. &nbsp;These are nothing more than a large coffee can with holes drill/punched on the sides at the base for ventilation. &nbsp;Place enough charcoal&nbsp;briquet's&nbsp;in to cover the bottom and you've got your stove. &nbsp;I...
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    Rattlesnakes

    If you're going to Q for the RV show in January, don't worry about them, too cold. &nbsp;They usually don't show themselves until April or May.<div><br></div><div>I've been at the Slabs for 5 years and have seen three, one of them bit me and I ended up in the hospital for 3 days. &nbsp;It was a...
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    Tincup & she who must be obeyed

    No we can't run the A/C off the batteries. &nbsp;When we want to run the A/C I'll fire up the Onan on the rig. &nbsp;I also have installed a Honda EU3000is and a window A/C unit in the bedroom, when the temps are 85-90F at night it keeps the bedroom cool. &nbsp;We refuse to be miserable, I have...
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    Tincup & she who must be obeyed

    Hello everyone,<div><br></div><div>I am Paul and my wife is Margaret, we have been full time RVrs for 6 years and love it. &nbsp;Currently, we are living at Slab City because we choose to not because we have to. &nbsp;Prior to 2010 we would head up to Bend, OR for the summer. &nbsp;The weather...
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    The power of Trojan 105 RE's

    We have 8 Trojan 105 RE batteries in our motor home and we're spending the winter at Slab City. &nbsp;We just had 3 days of clouds and rain from that monster storm that hit So. Cal.<div><br></div><div>We were able to watch satellite TV, run the computer &amp; satellite internet modem, lights and...
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    Global Sun Oven cooking tips

    For those of you using the Global Sun Oven I thought I'd post a few hints/tips I've come up with over the years. &nbsp;<div><br></div><div>First, I bought a piece of tile at Lowe's 9 x 12", painted the back flat black and slid it on to the shelf in the oven. &nbsp;It acts as a heat sink, aids in...
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