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Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 03-15-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,912
Posted By StillCampin
Are you thinking of switching to Lithium?

Just prior to or during the rally I will be upgrading my lithium battery bank from 3 100ah Battleborn GC2-size batteries to a single Epoch 460ah 8D-size battery. This will result in 3 sets of...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-24-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,372
Posted By StillCampin
What you look for in a site is very likely gonna...

What you look for in a site is very likely gonna be different from what I look for so that my ideal/acceptable/maybe/never evaluation could easily be different for you. So, if you want things like:...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 12-13-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,479
Posted By StillCampin
My current plans have me around Q during Jan &...

My current plans have me around Q during Jan & thru the mfg Dome Rock gathering.I’ll be in 3-4 locations depending on the groups I join.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-18-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,300
Posted By StillCampin
I love the idea of a load shedding device as I...

I love the idea of a load shedding device as I had a multiple circuit one in my previous RV. It was a 50 amp RV and the load shedding was for when connected to 30 amp service.

Personally, I moved...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 08-13-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,938
Posted By StillCampin
Mosquito Control

I've heard the stories and even tho I:
a) lived in SE Alaska for 2 years as a child (turned 13 while there) and
b) travelled the loop and a bit more in 1999;
I don't feel that I've had the real...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 08-09-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,938
Posted By StillCampin
I think that the only thing that really affects...

I think that the only thing that really affects my mpg is going up hills (ouch) & down hills (yay). Anywhere else and a speed to mpg comparison kinda flattens out since the range is so small. Up...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 08-09-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,938
Posted By StillCampin
My truck is diesel so I wonder how far apart...

My truck is diesel so I wonder how far apart diesel availability will be. My tank may be 55 gallons but @ 10 or less mpg that only gets me so far. And paying cash for a fill up means needing a fat...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-09-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,994
Posted By StillCampin
My 2016 Ram 3500 diesel dually crew cab LWB 4x4...

My 2016 Ram 3500 diesel dually crew cab LWB 4x4 measures 36.25” from the ground for the bed, top of bed rails @ 57.5”. With the Andersen puck version hitch I have plenty of clearance with my lifted...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-26-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,938
Posted By StillCampin
When I went in 1999 I made the mistake one time...

When I went in 1999 I made the mistake one time of deciding to fill up at the next town. After all, I knew that I could make it - even if I needed to use the emergency stash of a couple gallons. We...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 07-18-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,912
Posted By StillCampin
Site 35, Apr 18-27 ~ Tom Warfield

Site 35, Apr 18-27

~ Tom Warfield
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-06-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,938
Posted By StillCampin
I’ve been wanting a return trip ever since 1999...

I’ve been wanting a return trip ever since 1999 when I did the ferry plus drive with a small canvas pop up. Widowed in 2016, I know that I won’t make that drive alone for safety & other reasons...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-25-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,074
Posted By StillCampin
You almost got it. That is the excess countertop...

You almost got it. That is the excess countertop laminate. The excess flooring & material were returned still in rolls.

You would likely have to do every one and each “square” is at least 2...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-14-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,339
Posted By StillCampin
First off, Starlink uses northerly and constantly...

First off, Starlink uses northerly and constantly moving satellites, unlike the geostationary tv satellites. Since they are constantly moving you need a bigger unobstructed window than for tv. Trees...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-14-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,339
Posted By StillCampin
I can say from MY experience with Verizon and a...

I can say from MY experience with Verizon and a weBoost amplifier that even if you have a plan that gives you the necessary GB of data for useful streaming that you may not be too happy going...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-07-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,872
Posted By StillCampin
I doubt if the framing around the door at the top...

I doubt if the framing around the door at the top is adequate for the possible wind force against the door.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-31-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,137
Posted By StillCampin
My 2019 E5.0 has the small hatch into the lower...

My 2019 E5.0 has the small hatch into the lower cabinet of that stack that lets me bring in a propane hose for my Wave 6 heater and now my Starlink cable. I then come out the inside lower door and up...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-15-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,804
Posted By StillCampin
The original ac for my 2019 E5.0 (default install...

The original ac for my 2019 E5.0 (default install by ETI) was noisy but definitely made it cold; it died after about a year. At first the compressor would run but not the fan. Removing the cover did...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-15-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,804
Posted By StillCampin
I have 2 Caframo Sirocco II 12 volt fans...

I have 2 Caframo Sirocco II 12 volt fans installed in my E5.0 - one serves the dinette/kitchen area and the other the loft area. Multi-speed & fairly adjustable.

When my roof ac was out I used a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-08-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,010
Posted By StillCampin
The bed is not the only location to be for...

The bed is not the only location to be for watching tv mounted in the “standard” location. I’m sitting in the dinette area and this is my tv view.

That is a 24” tv; my current mount will...
Forum: Shopping Escape 05-19-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,604
Posted By StillCampin
Can anyone with the offered compressor fridge and...

Can anyone with the offered compressor fridge and a shunt-based battery monitor report on their nightly battery deficit? This may help others determine how much battery & solar may be needed.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-04-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,414
Posted By StillCampin
Real usage of a somewhat similar setup... ...

Real usage of a somewhat similar setup...

My tv happens to be 12 volts but my satellite tv receiver and cell phone booster want 120v. I put in a small 300 watt inverter that I leave on when...
Forum: General Escape 12-15-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,934
Posted By StillCampin
Besides the “unusual” hookup of the Andersen...

Besides the “unusual” hookup of the Andersen hitch my E5.0 is in a storage lot that the gate key must be checked out at the office while access to the office/storage lot is past a manned/coded gate....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-08-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,685
Posted By StillCampin
Bad experiences & small size is why I don’t have...

Bad experiences & small size is why I don’t have a built-in oven. Instead, I use a small Breville countertop oven. Yes, it takes power and my 2000 watt inverter will run it off my 300 ah lithium...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 12-08-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,252
Posted By StillCampin
The Long Term Visitor Area(s) have the fee...

The Long Term Visitor Area(s) have the fee because they provide water & trash dumpster. The other hundreds of acres surrounding Q are designated as short-term (max 2 weeks but not closely monitored...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-16-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,885
Posted By StillCampin
No problem since I'm putting one in for the...

No problem since I'm putting one in for the stepwell heater. Tho, I may need to rig it up to maybe treat the furnace as secondary or just put an A/B switch on the control wires.
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