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- JumboJetExplorerI loaded it on my truck and will be heading out tomorrow afternoon for a week of camping near Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
- RbertalottoExplorerFinally got my Hellwig "Big Wig" sway bar installed. It was shipped with the wrong axle brackets and the wrong bushings straps. I called Hellwig and they sent me a box of parts...The correct bushing straps but the same axle brackets. I called again and this time they sent the correct axle brackets!
Only took 20 minutes to install. SOOOOOO much better side to side sway control. Should have done this years ago. Highly recommended - bka0721Explorer II
joeshmoe wrote:
Hey Joe. You certainly had me scratching my head on what the heck was he doing that for? But it didn't matter, I was still trying to help a fellow TC poster, here. Plus anytime you are able to type the word nipple in the vernacular of plumbing, all is good.
Bryan, my most favoritest, retired lawman in the whole wide world, I'm gonna come clean with you.... It's not for real nor is it permanent. It's the weekend. Goozfraba.
Move along now . . . nothing is going on here.
b - BigBlockFordExplorerFinished the exterior half of the solar install. Two 120W Solar Cynergy panels, AM Solar combiner box, and required cables. Washing and packing up tomorrow for next weekend.
BBF - NaioExplorer II@joeshmoe: Nice job on the blinds, and thanks for the link! I may need some of those myself.
- joeshmoeExplorer III
06Fargo wrote:
you get a pass on the blinds.
And a pass on the outside faucet/people cutting through your campsite blocker assembly dealie.
Thank you, sir. I sure do have a wild hangover. Did I really install that pipe thing and post it online? I don't remember a thing. Crazy. LoLMORSNOW wrote:
Nice work on the blackout blinds Joe. It never really gets dark up here in the summer, I may do something similar. Did you also make covers for the roof vents? I cut some reflectix foil insulation to fit and used Velcro tabs around the perimeter to secure it.
I did the same with reflectix foil. That stuff is awesome at keeping the heat (and light) out. Especially in the bath. That skylight is the worst offender.
I have pieces cut to size for all the windows and leave em in while camper is sitting. Keeps the UV from peeking in and deteriorating the interior. They stow under the bed when not in use. Sure would be nice to have a covering or garage to put the camper in, but I don't. Oh well. Haven't decided what to do about the upper door window as a roller shade won't fit between. I may just limo tint it, get a black pull down shade like the one that's already there there and call it good.

As far as the vents go, no foil there. I have only the FF vent which I installed a black, not smoked, Aero vent cover over. I'd say it blocks 99% of any light coming in while at the same time, lets the camper "breathe". Huge improvement in heat reduction over not having one. Much cooler.
Before installing the blinds and vent cover, I could make my way to the bath with whatever ambient light peered through. Now, it's pretty much pitch dark.skipro3 wrote:
Goozfraba
Love it!
;) - Buzzcut1Nomad IIused it

- Ski_Pro_3Explorer
Goozfraba
Love it! - MORSNOWNavigator IIINice work on the blackout blinds Joe. It never really gets dark up here in the summer, I may do something similar. Did you also make covers for the roof vents? I cut some reflectix foil insulation to fit and used Velcro tabs around the perimeter to secure it.
- notevenExplorer IIIyou get a pass on the blinds.
And a pass on the outside faucet/people cutting through your campsite blocker assembly dealie.
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