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Re: living without a generator
Run your frig off the propane, it is cheap, and will save your battery. On our 2004 conversion van, we had a 450W inverter, and it ran the TV and charged our phones, laptop, etc. We would watch 4-5 hrs a night of TV, use the lights sparingly, and water pump occasional. It would drain the battery to fair or good. Next day we would drive to our next destination and charge the battery up, while also running the frig on battery. Depending on your use and what you want it for, a single battery can work. Doing it all over again, we would have bought an AGM battery with more amps, maybe even 2. We also have a gen and wouldn't be without one. Comes in handy when we stopped somewhere and needed to run the AC. We also used it on occasion to charge the battery. We recently upgraded our 2004 for a 2013 with 2 AGM batteries, solar panels and generator (won't be without one). The frig is an electric only and the TV is 12V. With our current setup, we don't have to worry about draining the 2 AGM's. Also, wouldn't be without a bathroom:)481Views0likes0CommentsWinterizing
What are the thoughts on putting antifreeze thru the lines, then draining or using the pump to remove most of the antifreeze? There wouldn't be any water left in the lines, only a small amount of antifreeze, that would be in the low points. We are leaving in Jan. for warmer climates and thought this would save some time flushing out the lines of the antifreeze.991Views0likes4CommentsRe: GPS system
Thanks for the advice 1775. Our routes are to avoid as many big cities as possible. No desire to see tall building or drive thru their tunnels. Lived in a big city most of my life and know what city traffic is like too. Moved away 4 years ago and don't miss it. Still have family there, so sometimes have to make the trek back.:( I prefer to see tall mountains now...preferably looking up rather then looking down:E So much to see, so little time.427Views0likes0CommentsRe: GPS system
Horizon...thanks for that IMPORTANT tip. Never gave that any thought. This GPS had our home about 5 miles north....should have left it in there:B Took ya right to a farmers field. I like the idea of the police station. You could call them and let them know your stolen vehicle could show up there:@428Views0likes0CommentsRe: GPS system
Thanks for your responses. I guess it's more of a program issue then a "map". We get so frustrated when trying to enter an address, because it eliminates letters and numbers. Especially the numbers. Try to enter the numbers and sometimes it only gives you one number......grrrrrr. Our garmin does not do that, so now we carry it along with us. The garmin you can look at the list of directions to compare with what I printed on line. Gives me peace of mind that the route is correct. Haven't found this option on the Clarion/Tom Tom . Had the wrong location for our address to.427Views0likes0Comments
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