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Re: Ever heard of this?
I thought I’d add this little bit of family history- My grandfather was a WW1 aircraft mechanic, he told me that he made up a water vapor injection system so water vapor could be drawn into the air intake of the engine. I don’t remember if he even detailed what he used or how he kept the intake from getting a gulp of water. But I do remember he said that the water vapor helped with fuel economy, engine performance, engines ran cooler, and were cleaner because of a more complete combustion. He said think about it, doesn’t your car run better in fog or a heavy rain? Years later during some “lean times” I took a mason jar, and punched 2 holes in the lid. In one hole I put a piece of copper pipe long enough to almost reach the bottom of the jar, the other end was open to atmosphere. I put a valve in the other hole and ran a line from the valve to a vacuum line from the carburetor of my Ford van. With water in the mason jar the carburetor drew air from atmosphere through the water making bubbles (the amount was controlled by the valve) then drawn into the carburetor and mixed with more oxygen and fuel vapors. Now from what I remember my little science project did result in a bit more fuel economy, but most notable was the van ran better, better throttle response. I was pretty pleased with what looked like a miniature moonshine still, and in the winter I would add an ounce or two of gas line anti freeze.532Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cassette toilet/shower
For years I've said the manufacturers should eliminate the bathroom sink and cabinet. If they did that, and moved the toilet to the outside wall/rear corner and had it in the corner at an angle it would make the bathroom much larger. Then if they put some water proof cabinets overhead off the ceiling there would be plenty of dry storage. If it is a wet bath have the showerhead facing the toilet to keep water away from the door. Run the plumbing through the overhead cabinets. Having a larger bathroom and the added floor space would also give you an out of the way spot to store some larger items, or items that tend to be dirty or wet. But hey what do I know.......426Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leaving camper in bed all winter--problem for truck?
I will tell you this, one of the saddest things I've seen happen to a camper was a truck camper left in the bed of the pickup through the winter outdoors. Some snow and water had made its way into the bed. Leaves or dirt debris had plugged the drain holes in the bed. The bed filled with water through the winter and completely ruined the Lance with a slide. Just a heads up!971Views0likes0CommentsRe: How To Buy A Camper In Canada and Exchange Rate....
I would like to add that if the camper was manufactured in the USA, there should be no import/export taxes. GST or what ever they call it. My Dad bought a 4 wheeler in Canada (USA made Artic Cat) and he saved a lot of $$ with the exchange rate and tax details. To be safe I would suggest not crossing the border with that amount of cash. You should be able to go to a Canadian bank and use a major credit card to draw cash from. Just check with your credit card company first, or ask your bank how to do a transfer with a Canadian bank and do it that way. Check out the camper first! Then do the banking. Good luck619Views0likes0CommentsRe: C-PAP machine and a TC?
Last year we did 6500 mile month long trip West. My wife also uses a CPAP. So I just plugged a 350 watt invertor into the 12 volt plug that is on the TV antenna switch. She never had any issues, the truck was started at least once every 3 days for some driving. No extra batteries, no special wiring. $25.00 for the invertor.638Views0likes0CommentsRe: Hitch extender for Motorcycle ??
I used to have a pair of brackets that would clamp to the front bumper, no drilling involved. Then you would lift the back tire into the wheel loop, then the front. Strap each wheel down so it doesn't come out of the wheel loop. Then a strap from the upper part of the bike to the truck, and a rolled up floor rug to keep the bike from contacting the truck. And lastly a cable and padlock to keep people honest. I never had a problem with airflow. They were light, cheap, and strong enough to carry my old 500cc enduro. If could post pictures, or at least figure it out.... Here is a pair on ebay similar http://www.ebay.com/itm/291358277390228Views0likes0CommentsRe: Camping in a winterized TC
Good suggestions. I'll add these. Try to keep condensation mopped up, and to a minimum. Add some loft (blankets, foam, or sleeping bag) underneath you while you sleep. Insulate your exterior compartments walls that are also your living space walls, the crank up roof vents, and windows. Insulate under the floor with foam board. Add a rug. The blower on the furnace will kill your battery fast, really fast! There are many options for a auxiliary heat source. (Buddy heater, Olympic Wave 3 & 5). Unless you have access to a 120 volt source for an electric space heater. The only other thing I do different is we use bottled water for brushing teeth, washing up, cooking. Small easy to pack and 12 bottles can really go a long way. Bucket with a trash bag for toilet, or the other obvious options that are avalaible. And baby wipes. Nothing goes down the drains period.... till spring. Try it, have fun and get back with us with what worked for you.181Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sleeping cool without AC
If you have a bathroom with a vent or fan, I would suggest you install the Fantastic Fan there. These are great fans, and move a lot of air. But they do still make noise. If you install it where the bath fan is you will have 12 volts right there, and the noise wont be right over you. I've put them in every truck camper we have owned, I switch them to exhaust and open the windows and vents around the bed. This draws in a nice breeze across you as you sleep. Also if you have a source of water, you can spray or have a continuous flow of water to the outside of the camper (misting hose or sprinkler) you can remove some heat. Also if you're traveling, stop and open up the windows. Try to keep the camper as cool as possible before you stop for the night. It takes forever to get one cooled down that has been closed up all day rolling down the road. Finally cool wet wash cloths, wipe down your skin, let the water evaporate.255Views0likes0Comments
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