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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-12-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,345
Posted By GregWCIL
If your anode was as tight as the one on our 5.0,...

If your anode was as tight as the one on our 5.0, no way would that wrench budge it. Besides, you should carry a breaker bar for wheel bolts anyway.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 10-26-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 18,746
Posted By GregWCIL
We were out in Colorado photographing rutting elk...

We were out in Colorado photographing rutting elk and golden aspens so I missed the ICF thread.
We built icf 14 years ago. Couldn’t be happier
I designed it and did much of the forming and...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 09-24-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 18,746
Posted By GregWCIL
Big thank you to all those who organized the...

Big thank you to all those who organized the rally. What a great time Diane and I had. Reacquainted with old friends and made some new ones. We hope to see you all next year.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 09-20-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 18,746
Posted By GregWCIL
Bring your raincoats. Looks like a slow moving...

Bring your raincoats. Looks like a slow moving low pressure system may bring some much needed rain over the weekend. Doggy umbrellas optional unless you have a lab.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 09-19-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 18,746
Posted By GregWCIL
Great to know. We are heading up Thursday

Great to know. We are heading up Thursday
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 09-17-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By GregWCIL
Cool. I haven’t tried that feature.

Cool. I haven’t tried that feature.
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 09-17-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By GregWCIL
I can’t speak to Boondockers Welcome, but Harvest...

I can’t speak to Boondockers Welcome, but Harvest Hosts charges $99 per year. They have an app that lets you search by location or choose spots on a map. Number of spots and size is usually listed....
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 09-16-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By GregWCIL
We usually stay at HH when on a long haul and...

We usually stay at HH when on a long haul and only need to overnight. Our good friends used to do Boondockers Welcome back when it was a free give and take system. Now that HH has bought it I think...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 09-15-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 18,746
Posted By GregWCIL
Since I can’t get Swedish rye, sippin whiskey...

Since I can’t get Swedish rye, sippin whiskey sounds good. I can race turtles back across the road to Wild Thing. (That’s our 5.0)
Forum: General Escape 09-13-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,677
Posted By GregWCIL
My wife is especially fond of the Maple leaf. And...

My wife is especially fond of the Maple leaf. And if I take it off, I’d darn well better put it back on perfectly straight.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-13-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,496
Posted By GregWCIL
Wish I didn’t have the power tailgate. On the...

Wish I didn’t have the power tailgate. On the Chevy the button is right beside the button that disables the “auto engine shut off at stop lights”. After hooking up in May one morning I thought a shut...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-13-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,496
Posted By GregWCIL
I have to close my tailgate before backing all...

I have to close my tailgate before backing all the way under the trailer.
BE ADVISED: It’s not uncommon to be off center and need to pull forward to get aligned. In the heat of the moment REMEMBER...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 09-12-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 18,746
Posted By GregWCIL
Looking forward to next week

We changed sites to #48. Hoping to catch a whiff of Mt. Horeb Swedish Rye from Tony who I hope to meet.
Hopefully Dave won’t keep us awake too late at night with whatever talents he chooses to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-11-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,247
Posted By GregWCIL
I have a question for any of you who have removed...

I have a question for any of you who have removed the propane side walls. I thought there were sealed with fiberglass to prevent propane from escaping. Wouldn’t this be a safety issue given that a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-10-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By GregWCIL
Beautiful. I’m jealous of those with great wood...

Beautiful. I’m jealous of those with great wood working skills.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By GregWCIL
T hank you both. Think I’ll put some insulation...

T hank you both. Think I’ll put some insulation on the lines. I’ll look in the morning about that and maybe some pink foam board around the tank.
Did a little looking at do-it-yourself spray foam...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,224
Posted By GregWCIL
I didn’t make it clear. No factory AC but...

I didn’t make it clear. No factory AC but installed a mini-split. Used both heat and cooling on the trip. Great results, 100% off grid.
I have some fond memories of the good old days but not tough...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 955
Posted By GregWCIL
Second the Lynx idea. It really cleans up a...

Second the Lynx idea. It really cleans up a system and lets you fuse four separate circuits.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By GregWCIL
Heat pad for fresh water tank

Heading to Colorado to photograph rutting elk and fall colors in early October. Night time temps likely to be in low thirties or possibly lower.
I don’t have the spray foam insulation package....
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By GregWCIL
Smile I’m not taking a shower/ with it after that,

I’m not taking a shower/ with it after that,
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,224
Posted By GregWCIL
I guess I should start a thread on it. But after...

I guess I should start a thread on it. But after many months of installing lithium, solar and mini-split I was just relieved to go camping. We will be at the Upper Mississippi Rally in two weeks.
No...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By GregWCIL
Never used a bidet. But the redneck solution...

Never used a bidet. But the redneck solution would be the handheld shower head. ;)
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,224
Posted By GregWCIL
Ed, I agree with the redundancy belt/suspenders...

Ed, I agree with the redundancy belt/suspenders approach. Especially after I called 3M and they said they do not recommend any of their vhb tapes for fastening things to a vehicle exterior. That may...
Forum: General Escape 07-17-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2,149
Views: 425,059
Posted By GregWCIL
Cleta really gets around. We will be near her at...

Cleta really gets around. We will be near her at the Mississippi r alley. I’m sure we will see you too Lorraine.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,417
Posted By GregWCIL
Thanks everyone. I’m going by a Lowe’s tomorrow...

Thanks everyone. I’m going by a Lowe’s tomorrow and will check it out
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