BobBski 2017..

[Cammalu]

Nice Bob. I'm jealous


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[BobBski]

Went for a walk down a logging trail today and saw a pick up and horse trailer, figured someone was out riding.  They were and around noon I heard a rumble getting nearer on the trail.  This 2:00 minute video is part of what I saw complete with drovers at the end.

 

[highdesertranger]

nice looking cattle. boy I miss round up. highdesertranger

 

[ArtW]

Sweet!

 

[BobBski]

Take 2 cups of water, tablespoon of butter, some Ranch dressing, Hot sauce and black pepper and bring it to a boil.  Add in 4 oz Jack Daniels chicken strips and 4 oz loaded baked potato instant potatoes....mix well and let set for a couple minutes

 

[BobBski]

and you have a great dish of chicken and potatoes.  Great meal on a cold rainy evening.

 

[highdesertranger]

you need to write a "Van Dwellers Cook Book". highdesertranger

 

[jimindenver]

Nice Bob. Frys had the potato mixes 10 for $10 last week.

 

[BobBski]

LOL HDR, I'd worry about lawsuits over bellyaches

Thanks Jim...I don't remember what I paid for these, bought a dozen or so awhile back and need to restock. I really like the Knorr Rice/Pasta packets too

 

[BobBski]

Redundancy of use..quick erect generator shelter

 

[BobBski]

Side view of generator rainy day shelter

 

[Dennis]

Bob, you may have said but do you use your generatir mainly for charging batteries or run appliances directly from it? What battery charger when needed?

 

[BobBski]

I only use the generator to recharge batteries in times of bad weather or shady campsites not conducive to solar. I use 200W of solar panels. Everything I have powers easily off the 200 Ah battery bank. I do have but seldom use a 410W power inverter.

The charger I use was produced and recommended by the manufacturer of my batteries, Vmax. It's a 7 stage, 20 amp, smart charger. After 8 months nonstop usage I'm very happy with the batteries and charger.
Vmax BC1220A https://www.vmaxtanks.com/BC1220A-12V-20A-7-Stage-Smart-Battery-Charger-Maintainer-_p_160.html

 

[BobBski]

The biggest power users I have are a Dometic CF50 fridge, a very basic 3 speed reversible Fantastic fan and an 85W Ryobi battery charger. My batteries have never gone below 12.4 volts and usually read 12.6 volts in the morning. With only a couple exceptions they fully recharge everyday.

NOTE: 12-14 hour run time on 0.8 gallon tank on the generator.

 

[Dennis]

Thanks, Bob. Always interested in what equipment different folks are using. I added the link.

 

[BobBski]

Very scenic 120 mile drive on Ca36 yesterday, Red Bluff to Fortuna.  Temps varied from 65 to 37, saw some snow, very narrow in spots, and some sizable redwoods; very majestic, felt like I should be bowing my head.  Today we'll be driving the 31 mile "Avenue of the Giants".  Life is good

 

[BobBski]

Supper last night... 1 cup brown rice, 1 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, 8 oz chicken strips, Franks Hot sauce and some shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

 

[Mizmozy]

At the risk of sounding like a nag, it's about time we heard from you.  

On this, I don't mind sounding like a nag....we need picture and videos of the girls. Having withdrawals here. Looking forward to videos of those awe-inspiring redwoods too.  Seriously, glad you're having a great time.

 

[rvpopeye]

Yeah , it has been standard procedure that all food pics include puppy heads with 4 ears in radar/cute mode.......

The trees are so incredible there !
So great to have parks preserving so many of the awe inspiring sights in this country.

 

[Dennis]

Awesome scenery, Bob. You will probably be in Alaska while I am still waiting on getting lab tests etc. Sigh....