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Hi, I am....
05-05-2016, 10:36 AM
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Looking For Elvis and a unicorn camper.
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2,572
Posted By
wessonjoe
concealed carry
i have a carrying bag for my folding bike.
i think i will make one for my trike when it is finished.
i'm thinking a z-shaped bar with handle near the middle mounted to the side of the trike.
then...
Forum:
Classified Archives
04-26-2016, 08:05 AM
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1
Engel MR40F 12 Volt Refrigerator 12 Volt Freezer
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1,684
Posted By
wessonjoe
new?
Robot Check (https://www.amazon.com/MR040F-U1-Portable-Voltage-Fridge-Freezer/dp/B001SNWCFO)
:)
.
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
04-21-2016, 10:10 AM
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32
States require you to register car/trailer in that state if there more than 30 days
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9,487
Posted By
wessonjoe
exceptions
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there always seem to be exceptions.
when i was in the service and when i was a student there was an exception for me.
when i eventually full-time, a similar exception will be found, somehow.
-...
Forum:
General Chat
04-21-2016, 06:44 AM
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99
HUD Regulations...Tiny Houses vs. RV Fulltimers
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10,180
Posted By
wessonjoe
- so, are you suggesting that the RVIA...
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so, are you suggesting that the RVIA standard needs to be modified to reflect the Marine standards?
:)
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General Chat
04-21-2016, 06:30 AM
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99
HUD Regulations...Tiny Houses vs. RV Fulltimers
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10,180
Posted By
wessonjoe
is fluff a real answer?
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A request for information at no cost before a decision is made that will potentially have massive cost is a very prudent stand.
Take the NFPA standards for example.
(https://tinyurl.com/jp6s5td)...
Forum:
General Chat
04-18-2016, 07:25 AM
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99
HUD Regulations...Tiny Houses vs. RV Fulltimers
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10,180
Posted By
wessonjoe
published standards?
i can see no place on the rvia.org site where that so-called standards are posted so that i can make my own determination as to whether they are valid or not.
i see no reason for me to take anyone's...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-14-2016, 01:38 PM
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47
GPS antitheft tracking device for Trailer
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15,424
Posted By
wessonjoe
if you have a samsung smartphone, you can get a...
if you have a samsung smartphone, you can get a tracking app and tie it into your samsung online account and be able to find out where it is at any given time, as long as it is turned on.
:)
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General Chat
04-14-2016, 01:18 PM
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99
HUD Regulations...Tiny Houses vs. RV Fulltimers
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10,180
Posted By
wessonjoe
still not clear
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i still don't see why a tiny (<200sqft) house on a trailer should be put in the same class as a double wide trailer.
here in georgia a person cannot move his 15 year old trailer to a different...
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General Chat
04-13-2016, 11:05 AM
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HUD Regulations...Tiny Houses vs. RV Fulltimers
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10,180
Posted By
wessonjoe
but those are actual trailers ostensibly...
but those are actual trailers ostensibly manufactured according to RVIA standards.
they would be ok for the new rules, right?
it's DIY and rebult models that are being targeted now, right?
:)...
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General Chat
04-13-2016, 10:58 AM
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6
Dub Box Trailers
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2,397
Posted By
wessonjoe
Dinky Dub looks familiar
bears a striking resemblance to a happier camper model.
i wonder if there is some design infringement.
:)
.
Forum:
General Chat
04-12-2016, 11:05 AM
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99
HUD Regulations...Tiny Houses vs. RV Fulltimers
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10,180
Posted By
wessonjoe
i could not find the article that the missing...
i could not find the article that the missing link from the original post on this thread refers to.
i did find a snopes article that tried to explain how that the new hud rules don't "ban" tiny...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-04-2016, 07:21 AM
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163
Boler Voyageur 1300 Reno
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42,698
Posted By
wessonjoe
sounds like . . .
Johnny's Cadillac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWHniL8MyMM
:)
.
Forum:
General Chat
02-17-2016, 02:57 PM
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10
Traveling Job Resources?
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1,853
Posted By
wessonjoe
Florida hires guest hosts for their state parks
just go to the florida state gov website and look for hosting jobs.
i did a video interview on youtube with one couple that said they can work at each park up to 13 weeks.
what a gig!!!
:)
.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-07-2016, 07:10 AM
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Solar Panel Install Question
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2,169
Posted By
wessonjoe
ooooooh, three different systems connected to the...
ooooooh, three different systems connected to the same battery pack. at first i thought he was trying to connect 3 different sources to the same controller. some are built for more than 1 input. most...
Forum:
General Chat
12-22-2015, 08:09 AM
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23
Incinolet?
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6,826
Posted By
wessonjoe
renewed interest lately
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Since the Kiravan has made a public appearance with trials proposed for next year, there is renewed interest in this toilet alternative amid claims of boondocking perfection.
[cough] [cough] not...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
12-08-2015, 07:38 AM
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Clean water tank
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2,394
Posted By
wessonjoe
how about an auto accessory
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would and engine/transmission oil heater be able to be fit to a water tank.
if they keep engines and transmissions from freezing without draining the battery, maybe they can work here also.
just...
Forum:
General Chat
07-16-2015, 07:01 AM
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2
New Egg Shaped Camper
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2,434
Posted By
wessonjoe
cute, but . . .
just too heavy for my needs.
i need an under 1000 pounder for my Prius.
so i'm going with more of a happier campr design.
also, my particular design aesthetic thinks this pod needs pocket doors...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
07-09-2015, 06:16 AM
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7
Bypassing Dothan Alabama
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3,327
Posted By
wessonjoe
- imho, it's best to just turn right and take...
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imho, it's best to just turn right and take the circle around, then turn right to get back on 231.
is a bypass necessary?
however, i agree, consult google maps or mapquest before traveling....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-23-2015, 09:53 AM
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9
Portable A/C Unit
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2,122
Posted By
wessonjoe
support for a/c
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better be sure to glass in some structural support for any weight you want to put on the roof or the wall.
weight close enough to the frame wouldn't require extra support.
but over time,...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-13-2015, 07:25 AM
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17
How to Shade My Trailer
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8,099
Posted By
wessonjoe
desert creature?
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seems like if the military and nomads can use tents to keep livestock and humvvee's cooler and such, that a gentle folk like us can use them for shade too.
can we get a big sand-camoflage tent?...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-11-2015, 09:17 AM
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37
Tankless Hot Water Heater Help
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8,821
Posted By
wessonjoe
expert?
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ok, let's ask this forward thinking fellow about a tankless . . .
Status Updates (https://lotusdome.com/Status_Updates.html)
:)
.
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Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-10-2015, 10:42 AM
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15
VHB Tape - Brick & Mortar Store that has it in stock in SE USA?
Views:
4,135
Posted By
wessonjoe
online?
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3M VHB Tape, VHB Tape in Stock - Uline (https://www.uline.com/Grp_240/3M-VHB-Tapes)
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1-800-295-5510
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:)
.
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Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-09-2015, 07:19 AM
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37
Tankless Hot Water Heater Help
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8,821
Posted By
wessonjoe
why what??
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i fail to understand the reasoning for all the animosity here.
the tankless weighs much, much less than a tank + heater.
the tankless uses less gas or electricity than the other.
if a person...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-06-2015, 12:01 PM
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17
Chevy gets 30MPG towing a Casita 17'
Views:
5,421
Posted By
wessonjoe
me too
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i also had an '87 ford escape wagon that got 47 mpg.
but it had 1 stuck piston so it was basically a 3 cylinder.
still amazed that it actually ran.
so, miracles still happen.
:)
.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-06-2015, 08:11 AM
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37
Tankless Hot Water Heater Help
Views:
8,821
Posted By
wessonjoe
L5 exhaust
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the L5 comes with a baffle to redirect the exhaust.
if the unit is placed inside with the exhaust properly redirected to the exterior without melting the fiberglass shell, it is possible to be...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-04-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies:
37
Tankless Hot Water Heater Help
Views:
8,821
Posted By
wessonjoe
- i'm thinking of using the L5 kit from amazon....
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i'm thinking of using the L5 kit from amazon. it uses a small battery and can uses as small or large a propane bottle as needed. the kit provides the water pressure needed without a city hookup. i...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-04-2015, 12:04 PM
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18
Total Newbie! I'm looking for a camper under 1300 lbs, ideally with a bathroom!
Views:
12,200
Posted By
wessonjoe
shower options on trips
once upon a time i went cross country with just my car and bathed in natural settings. not for the faint of heart.
once i stayed at a campground in wisconsin. they had nifty showers that came on...
Forum:
General Chat
11-20-2014, 08:54 AM
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21
Help! Camping in south Alabama? For one night?
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3,141
Posted By
wessonjoe
rest areas are my stopover of choice
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rest areas are my stopover of choice as they have facilities, food, and security for little cost.
they're a lot like the pit area of a race track, only swanky.
see the ad: Alabama Welcome...
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