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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-25-2023, 04:52 PM
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CA |
2023, 28 Sep-1 Oct: B.A.R. (Bay Area Rally - "Light")
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santacruzer
Hey Jan! Just signed on to forum(s) after a...
Hey Jan!
Just signed on to forum(s) after a very long hiatus. We're still planning on being there, have site 145 RV, arriving Thursday early afternoon. Is there a list of attendees somewhere out...
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General Chat
01-24-2018, 02:42 PM
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How much flashlight do you need for camping?
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10,973
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santacruzer
What a great thread! My Significant Other thinks...
What a great thread! My Significant Other thinks I'm a little bent for owning so many flashlights, I shall lead her to this site and let her know I'm not alone, and that this is quite normal...
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General Chat
07-24-2015, 07:49 PM
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Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway—With Me in It!
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santacruzer
Makes me appreciate my 1974 FJ40 Land Cruiser all...
Makes me appreciate my 1974 FJ40 Land Cruiser all the more. No radio, no cruise control. When I need ventilation I have a swell little vent down low that I can kick open with my foot. Windshield...
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General Chat
06-23-2015, 03:41 PM
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Selling a Travel Trailer in California
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santacruzer
In California, a "Camp Trailer" is under 16 feet...
In California, a "Camp Trailer" is under 16 feet and qualifies for Permanent Trailer Identification tags (PTI). A camping trailer over 16 feet is, I believe, technically a trailer coach, and does not...
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Classified Archives
09-12-2014, 09:08 AM
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CA |
2012 Escape 17B For Sale
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4,182
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santacruzer
Escape 17B - Sold
Yes, sold, sorry I should have updated the post.
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Classified Archives
07-11-2014, 01:42 PM
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2012 Escape 17B For Sale
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4,182
Posted By
santacruzer
Yes, but I'm having conversations with interested...
Yes, but I'm having conversations with interested parties. PM me if you're seriously interested.
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Classified Archives
06-25-2014, 02:04 PM
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2012 Escape 17B For Sale
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4,182
Posted By
santacruzer
Got it, dropped you an e-mail. Bob
Got it, dropped you an e-mail.
Bob
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Classified Archives
06-16-2014, 08:47 AM
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CA |
2012 Escape 17B For Sale
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4,182
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santacruzer
Yes, both inside and outside. Have never used the...
Yes, both inside and outside. Have never used the inside shower, and the outside solely for hosing out the sewer hose when away from campground water.
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Classified Archives
06-12-2014, 12:28 PM
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CA |
2012 Escape 17B For Sale
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4,182
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santacruzer
Esacpe 17
Here's what I have immediately. The rear dinette is in the up position, but when down it's the bed. I'll put it down tonight and take another photo.
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Classified Archives
06-09-2014, 10:23 PM
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CA |
2012 Escape 17B For Sale
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4,182
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santacruzer
2012 Escape 17B For Sale
2012 17b
August 2012 17B. Photos can be seen under Albums on my profile page. Trailer located in Santa Cruz, California. Asking $24,000. Send PM with e-mail address if interested.
3 Burner...
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Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales
05-22-2014, 09:08 PM
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HAHA great Boler related Comic
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1,428
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santacruzer
It's a can opener.
It's a can opener.
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General Chat
02-25-2014, 12:43 PM
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Should I have said something?
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2,674
Posted By
santacruzer
In California, the fine for that starts at a...
In California, the fine for that starts at a whopping $109.
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General Chat
02-25-2014, 10:34 AM
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Should I have said something?
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santacruzer
A couple of weeks ago we watched a fool leaving...
A couple of weeks ago we watched a fool leaving Home Depot with two sheets of drywall tied to the roof of his sedan...tied in the middle, yet. He made it about fifty yards beyond the parking lot on...
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Classified Archives
01-16-2014, 01:57 PM
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1986 toyota sunrader rv rare 17' gas 4x4 turbo efi 5 spd ac 22r-tec
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santacruzer
I notice you're in Nevada, but vehicle has...
I notice you're in Nevada, but vehicle has California plates. Where would one need to go to look at it?
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
12-20-2013, 02:33 PM
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improper link
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santacruzer
From the Home Page, I click on "Forums" on the...
From the Home Page, I click on "Forums" on the left bar, then on "New Posts" on the top blue banner bar, and it brings 'em all up. It's a more extensive and complete list than the Recent Discussions...
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General Chat
12-06-2013, 06:27 PM
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Anyone want to try this?
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Posted By
santacruzer
Lotta fun in a high wind...
Lotta fun in a high wind...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-20-2013, 01:51 PM
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Tips on using the H/F Tongue Dolly
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1,420
Posted By
santacruzer
I bought the same product from another source...
I bought the same product from another source (Cabela's, I believe), and it's been to the metal shop twice now. First was to raise the ball height to accommodate my raised trailer. Second time was...
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Camping, Campout Reports
11-14-2013, 02:06 PM
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NoCal Recommendations: Crescent City to Yosemite
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1,979
Posted By
santacruzer
Del Norte is one of my favorites. It's way off...
Del Norte is one of my favorites. It's way off the highway and very quiet, deep in the woods.
Grizzly Creek is nice, but close to the highway. Road noise on week-days was pretty evident when we...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-15-2013, 02:10 PM
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Engine Load/Ultragauge
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4,346
Posted By
santacruzer
Placement is important in order to keep your eyes...
Placement is important in order to keep your eyes on the road. In the case of my last two Tacomas, the ScanGauge sets right on top of the steering column and in the sight line of the speedometer....
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-15-2013, 09:57 AM
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24
Engine Load/Ultragauge
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4,346
Posted By
santacruzer
I've used a ScanGauge for a number of years, and...
I've used a ScanGauge for a number of years, and really like it. Since getting a trailer heavier than the old pop-up, I added Transmission Temperature, and found that pretty helpful. In spite of...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-25-2013, 02:33 PM
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17
Calmark RV Covers
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13,720
Posted By
santacruzer
I went through 2 inexpensive covers in 2 years...
I went through 2 inexpensive covers in 2 years when I had a pop-up. When I got the Escape I decided I'd better get something that would last a little longer than a year. Just put it on for year two,...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-25-2013, 11:23 AM
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17
Calmark RV Covers
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13,720
Posted By
santacruzer
I covered my trailer with a CalMark last year,...
I covered my trailer with a CalMark last year, and like it a lot. I pad the sharp edges (solar, awning corner) and only use the two straps, not the bottom cinches. I found that water would collect in...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-13-2013, 09:48 AM
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4
Question on use of float charger and solar panel
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2,218
Posted By
santacruzer
I have a CalMark cover and my 95W panel manages a...
I have a CalMark cover and my 95W panel manages a small charge through the cover material. CalMark once sold their covers with cut-out panels for clear plastic, but discontinued offering it as an...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-19-2013, 12:58 PM
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27
Dolly recommendations
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2,927
Posted By
santacruzer
I don't understand the physics of it, either. But...
I don't understand the physics of it, either. But a 350 pound tongue weight bowed the axle badly on a 600 pound rated dolly. After raising the ball, while the axle didn't bow as much, the simple act...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-18-2013, 06:05 PM
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27
Dolly recommendations
Views:
2,927
Posted By
santacruzer
Brian, You're right. The vendor likely...
Brian,
You're right.
The vendor likely would have taken it back, but there's many $'s worth of time and hassle to disassemble, re-package (if you still have the carton), tote it down to UPS,...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-16-2013, 02:21 PM
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27
Dolly recommendations
Views:
2,927
Posted By
santacruzer
I, too, bought one of those "600 pound" dollies...
I, too, bought one of those "600 pound" dollies several years ago, from Cabela's, I believe. They all come from the same, very large, off-shore land mass country, I'm certain. At the time I had an...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-05-2013, 05:55 PM
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42
tires
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4,979
Posted By
santacruzer
Country-of-origin does matter in today's...
Country-of-origin does matter in today's commerce, and it's not limited to specs and quality control of the end product. It's how a product is made, and under what conditions, that should interest us...
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General Chat
07-03-2013, 05:34 PM
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36
Keep Mosquitoes Away
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3,848
Posted By
santacruzer
I didn't mean to suggest one should worry, just...
I didn't mean to suggest one should worry, just be cautious. I do have bat houses on our hunting/fishing property, and while I don't consider it a worry per se, we are careful. Most bats are pretty...
Forum:
General Chat
07-03-2013, 02:56 PM
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36
Keep Mosquitoes Away
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3,848
Posted By
santacruzer
Bats are great, but they're also the number one...
Bats are great, but they're also the number one vector of rabies to humans. Don't build your bat house too close, or attached to, occupied buildings, be very careful about "checking" to see if...
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General Chat
06-19-2013, 02:30 PM
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31
Security
Views:
3,781
Posted By
santacruzer
My tug is a pickup with a shell, and I use a...
My tug is a pickup with a shell, and I use a Truck Vault <https://www.truckvault.com/>product in the bed for the fishing gear and long guns, when I have them along, and anything small and of high...
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General Chat
06-18-2013, 05:07 PM
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31
Security
Views:
3,781
Posted By
santacruzer
A trick I heard from a woman who travelled alone...
A trick I heard from a woman who travelled alone was to leave a very large pair of men's boots outside the trailer...
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General Chat
06-07-2013, 01:06 PM
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8
Road Signs of Yesteryear
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1,306
Posted By
santacruzer
How well I remember "mom's right arm" as the only...
How well I remember "mom's right arm" as the only front seat restraint!!
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-06-2013, 09:06 PM
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13
Escape Trailer Sewer Hose Holder
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7,878
Posted By
santacruzer
Escape significantly improved the mounting for...
Escape significantly improved the mounting for the sewer tube by the time I bought mine. They now use a welded plate on the frame with a bolt hole, and to that they through-bolted the sewer tube....
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General Chat
06-06-2013, 03:04 PM
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8
There goes the Ball Park Franks
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963
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santacruzer
Just a matter of time until alcohol and tobacco...
Just a matter of time until alcohol and tobacco are on their hit list.
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
06-04-2013, 11:21 AM
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35
Potty Question
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4,614
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santacruzer
Alas, I wish I could say I had the patent on it! ...
Alas, I wish I could say I had the patent on it! Full name is Uncle Booger's Bumper Dumper, and you can even buy a T-Shirt. American Ingenuity.
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
06-04-2013, 10:30 AM
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35
Potty Question
Views:
4,614
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santacruzer
My all-time favorite...The Bumper Dumper
My all-time favorite...The Bumper Dumper
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-31-2013, 04:10 PM
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Simple question
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2,665
Posted By
santacruzer
If it was a California trailer when you acquired...
If it was a California trailer when you acquired it, and if it was ever registered in California, you might get some information from the DMV based on the VIN and the license plate. Did you get ANY...
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General Chat
05-31-2013, 03:54 PM
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40
Thom & Cari's Adventure Blog
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11,043
Posted By
santacruzer
Classy job on the portable pantry, too! That's a...
Classy job on the portable pantry, too! That's a steal-able idea.
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General Chat
05-31-2013, 03:41 PM
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40
Thom & Cari's Adventure Blog
Views:
11,043
Posted By
santacruzer
I keep a Gaz butane lantern in the trailer as...
I keep a Gaz butane lantern in the trailer as well as my white gas Coleman lantern. It's easier to light than the Coleman, and is much more compact and versatile. Butane (actually it's a blend) IS...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-31-2013, 01:37 PM
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12
inspection - like a boat
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1,422
Posted By
santacruzer
Send a copy of the Buyers Checklist to the...
Send a copy of the Buyers Checklist to the seller, asking him or her to "self-assess", then do one yourself, or have another party do it, and then compare notes.
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General Chat
05-29-2013, 05:07 PM
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38
Truck Bed Storage Ideas
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6,867
Posted By
santacruzer
For my last two Tacomas I've purchased Truck...
For my last two Tacomas I've purchased Truck Vaults, since that's about the safest way to carry the deer rifles and shotguns during hunting season. Most caps for pick-ups are notoriously insecure. ...
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General Chat
05-29-2013, 11:52 AM
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how come everyone is flashing Me
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7,973
Posted By
santacruzer
I don't think it's illegal in California. Keeping...
I don't think it's illegal in California. Keeping the hitch in the receiver is a good incentive to others not to park too close. I was slow-motion rear-ended a few months ago by a college student in...
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General Chat
05-23-2013, 05:33 PM
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7
Volcano Stove Special
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1,528
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santacruzer
Just another lousy day in Paradise here in Santa...
Just another lousy day in Paradise here in Santa Cruz! Somebody has to live here, might as well be me! But we digress from the thread...
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General Chat
05-23-2013, 02:59 PM
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7
Volcano Stove Special
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1,528
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santacruzer
What was the name of your record shop? I was in...
What was the name of your record shop? I was in Capitola Mall just last Sunday.
Lots of empty space these days, pretty dreary place anymore.
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General Chat
05-23-2013, 02:49 PM
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80
how come everyone is flashing Me
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7,973
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santacruzer
Toyota calls them TSBs, for Toyota Service...
Toyota calls them TSBs, for Toyota Service Bulletin. I've forgotten the number they gave the one for "harsh ride", but that's what it was called. It was for the Second Generation Tacomas, 2008 and...
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General Chat
05-23-2013, 02:34 PM
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7
Volcano Stove Special
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1,528
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santacruzer
They're pretty much West Coast folks....Santa...
They're pretty much West Coast folks....Santa Maria Valley is in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Horse and grape country.
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General Chat
05-22-2013, 04:39 PM
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80
how come everyone is flashing Me
Views:
7,973
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santacruzer
Tacomas have very bright lights to begin with,...
Tacomas have very bright lights to begin with, and if you have the TRD model, with larger wheels/tires, and any weight in the bed, chances are your lights are aimed high. I get flashed even without...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-20-2013, 05:12 PM
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My New Solar System
Views:
6,157
Posted By
santacruzer
I bought that set-up from Costco a coupe of years...
I bought that set-up from Costco a coupe of years ago, used it on my pop-up. Then bought a second set to power a watering pump at our fish camp. They've come down in price by about $100 since then....
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General Chat
05-17-2013, 12:24 PM
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32
Coolers
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4,850
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santacruzer
We use Coleman Extremes at our hunting camp in...
We use Coleman Extremes at our hunting camp in hot weather in the upper Central Valley of California. While these are very good in their own right, they do even better if you can keep a wet towel...
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General Chat
05-17-2013, 09:31 AM
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32
Coolers
Views:
4,850
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santacruzer
"Icehole" is another brand on the market. I've...
"Icehole" is another brand on the market. I've seen them in use, they work well, but interior space is small compared to overall size. And expensive......
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