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Forum: Off Topic 02-03-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,849
Posted By slomotion
That’s why we just bought an acre & half lot to...

That’s why we just bought an acre & half lot to camp on in the Rockies. Between drinkers, druggies, loud music, boorish behavior & dogs going unchecked, we had enough. Still camp with the masses when...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-02-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,375
Posted By slomotion
“Whatever gets you thru the night.” -John Lennon....

“Whatever gets you thru the night.” -John Lennon. My sense of peoples indifference is “sparrows pecking on a granite roof.” Takes mental toughness to age, to move thru middle age to old age, from...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-22-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,073
Posted By slomotion
Welcome. Good group. Lotsa experience. We are all...

Welcome. Good group. Lotsa experience. We are all DIYers so filter our advice & counsel & take opinions for what they are…
Forum: Georgetown 08-22-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,326
Posted By slomotion
Seems like a lot of weight to be moving the unit...

Seems like a lot of weight to be moving the unit with slide out, even tho it’s just inches. Oopses happen, if they can they will, & the cause is operator error 9.5 out of 10 times. I’ve never trusted...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-22-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By slomotion
RV QA issues

I shouldn’t bring it up due to jinxing myself but I read posts, all sorts of issues, breakdowns, malfunctions & it amazes me in 40 yrs of owning every kind of RV style I’ve never had a single issue,...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-07-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,985
Posted By slomotion
I sanitize w/ bleach after a long outing when...

I sanitize w/ bleach after a long outing when planning not to use it for 2-3 wks. Doesn’t take much effort or
time. I definitely do not keep water in any tanks between outings. Even treated city...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-04-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,258
Posted By slomotion
1) Drive slower, it’s bumpy anyway. Slower is...

1) Drive slower, it’s bumpy anyway. Slower is better on bumps anytime, 2) if you can re-inflate tires after you get situated, release 5 lbs off of each tire when you reach the gnarly part of the...
Forum: Berkshire 02-17-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,569
Posted By slomotion
His death was of his doing & an all too common...

His death was of his doing & an all too common story. People can’t afford generators & space heaters, cut corners “just for tonight.” Darn sad for a life to be lost senselessly. Best thoughts to his...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-22-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,100
Posted By slomotion
Know what?

Reminds me of Nirvana - definitely a Smells Like Teen Spirit thread. “Here we are now entertain us…acting stupid & contagious.” Campgrounds can’t keep up with tech unless it’s an upper echelon...
Forum: Dynamax 09-13-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,252
Posted By slomotion
I use 1-2 standalone electric (ceramic) heaters...

I use 1-2 standalone electric (ceramic) heaters to assist the camper heater. I’ve 2 Honda generators, it’s easy to have them far enough from the camper that CO isn’t a threat. Easy peasy
Forum: Western USA 09-13-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,326
Posted By slomotion
Hoover dam is an artifact of the past, visit it...

Hoover dam is an artifact of the past, visit it before its converted to a bungee jumping attraction. Yes, all sorts of places to park & take photos. Go to lake Meade & take photos too. Go on the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-13-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,590
Posted By slomotion
I think of general usage: Out of every 100 miles...

I think of general usage: Out of every 100 miles driven how many are towing a camper or other? If the overwhelming usage of the truck is without towing (75% +) don’t sweat small stuff. So you go...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-07-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,202
Posted By slomotion
That’s the sort of thing I do too often & seem to...

That’s the sort of thing I do too often & seem to never learn. Don’t worry about tree limbs, just put on the cover & call it a done deal. If you really want it protected, find indoor storage; pricey...
Forum: Rockwood 08-24-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 45,842
Posted By slomotion
There’s Honda & then there’s all other brands. I...

There’s Honda & then there’s all other brands. I recently bought two EU2000i Honda’s that I run in parallel via interface cable. Generates electricity for anything/everything I need & is so quiet I...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 08-24-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,940
Posted By slomotion
I agree about cables stretching, could be it was...

I agree about cables stretching, could be it was that way when I bought it new. It wasn’t an issue before & is now; I’m grasping at any idea that pops up. Real solution is for the heavier person to...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 08-24-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,800
Posted By slomotion
I simply use the alligator clips that came with...

I simply use the alligator clips that came with the solar charger; permanently attached to the battery poles so it’s easy to attach when we get to our campsites Plus they don’t get lost. Easy.

I...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 08-24-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,940
Posted By slomotion
For us, the issue isn’t differential between...

For us, the issue isn’t differential between mattress thickness of ledge vs tent surface, its that the tent floor surface is no longer level. Apparently the cable stretched enough to create an angle...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-23-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,102
Posted By slomotion
I see so many newbs totally at sea & considering...

I see so many newbs totally at sea & considering you’re the “web generation” I’m shocked at what seems to be a universal lack of basic research to understand how these things work & how specific...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 07-05-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By slomotion
For sure. I hear ya. I’ve been camping for years....

For sure. I hear ya. I’ve been camping for years. But compared to what we’ve been doing for decades it’ll be gravy. Certainly less stressful. My main issue will be to avoid people as much as possible.
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 07-05-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By slomotion
Slow nite for slo mo

Sitting here in sleep study center awaiting to be hooked up to cpap; thought I’d say howdy. If I end up doing this I wonder how I’m going to use a cpap device while boondocking or at a campground...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-05-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,389
Posted By slomotion
I wouldn’t buy any type of RV built during Covid...

I wouldn’t buy any type of RV built during Covid or now. In the best of times quality is so-so, no matter how pricey a rig. Nowadays they blow thru it & get ‘em out the door. I’ve always assumed...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-14-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,781
Posted By slomotion
Very simple: NEVER exceed 80% of a truck’s towing...

Very simple: NEVER exceed 80% of a truck’s towing capacity. That includes truck passengers, dogs, food/bev/ clothes etc. I would not tow that unit unless I had a 3/4 ton truck.
Forum: Boondocking 05-27-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,095
Posted By slomotion
Camping.

To address campsite shortages I’ve decided to buy a few acres of land in northern Minnesota. Have a well drilled, put in septic & bring in electricity. Great fishing hiking biking, lotsa lakes &...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-24-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,871
Posted By slomotion
Washing camper

Hose it off. Use soft brush & Simple Green. Wax the decals.
Forum: Rockwood 03-04-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 45,842
Posted By slomotion
Standalone generator for camper

As generators go, there’s Honda & then there’s everything else. They last forever, are the quietest on the market & as or more reliable than anything else. They're also pricier but there’s a reason....
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