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Heart attack question

I’ve never been around anybody that had a heart attack when I physically with them. After 3 different tests Dr says I have blockage in heart but not enough blockages to install stents at present time. But the Dr did send me home with small bottle of...

path1 by Explorer
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Small Vessel Disease

It seems the MRI's for vertical double vision uncovered "small vessel disease" in the cerebellum. Dr. Google has a lot of information and it seems that this can cause all manner of issues that most doc's aren't familiar with and attribute to other t...

brake controller issue

2017 f350 diesel and 2014 voltage 3305 toyhaulerWhen all hooked up and I pull slide the brake controller to see my gain setting it shows Trailer Disconnected prompt on the truck screen. Lights and brakes seem to work but this prompt can't be right???...

Drawer is "sticky".

We had some work done on our FW this summer an started getting it ready for a little trip to Yellowstone NP. Turned out there was sawdust in a few of the drawers. The top smaller drawer to the right of the sink is very hard pulling out and pushing ...

jalichty by Explorer
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cpap

First thing is turn off the humidifier power hog. I get my stuff from the VA they will give you a battery pack and a 12 volt cord.Battery is only good for a night and a half if you dont recharge it during the day. I have since put 2 six volt golf ca...

rkentzel by Explorer
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We camped without George for the first time.

Last time he made himself usefull was February/2012 at the Thorndike camp, 7600', Death Valley NP. Started snowing, camping overnight before the hike up Telescope Peak. Heavy frost overnight, lots of cloud not much solar and we had to run the furnace...

Towing 2020 Chevy Colorado

I'm transitioning from a 2006 Jeep Liberty to a new Colorado (4WD). Reading the Owner's Manual I believe both the transfer case and transmission must be in Neutral to tow 4down. Is this correct? )The Liberty was transfer case in Neutral and transmis...

The Mogollon Rim {Arizona}...

Here in Tucson as we continue to set records for heat...July was the hottest on record {EVER!} escaping up to the mountains to beat the heat is the way to go. We just returned from 4 days up on the Mogollon Rim at 7,650' and had a blast. Daytime te...

Max heat to leave propane canisters inside of trailer?

Hey guys, it's supposed to be 107 degrees tomorrow here. Inside my trailer I have a pack of Coleman propane canisters inside of a metal container. Read online that 120 degrees is the maximum heat that propane canisters should be exposed to. Do you th...

Learning curve going from 5th wheel to TT

I have logged thousands of fifth wheel miles, my wife and I decided to switch to a TT to allow us to carry our kayaks on the truck (easy to load). My truck is an F350srw 4X4 short bed, the trailer we bought is an 2021 Outback 340BH, 39 ft long empty ...

What's changed about camping?

The family and I just completed our three week road trip and I've been reflecting about the past and future of our adventures. I know as adults we always idealize our past but it seems to me that the camping experiences I had as a kid are almost impo...

adamis by Nomad II
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Can a brake controller get weaker over time?

I have a Tekonsha Primus brake controller which was installed in my truck when it was new in 2005. Lately it seems like it's not stopping my trailer like it should, even with the gain turned all the way up. I adjusted the brakes themselves and it hel...

Strongback Chairs

Has anyone used a Strongback folding chair? They are expensive, and I am wondering how comfortable and durable they are.