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Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-18-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,623
Posted By Grandfatherjim
The instructions with the Aeropress recommend...

The instructions with the Aeropress recommend heating the water to 180F. Our kettle can be set in increments and the closest to 180 is 176 so I use that. I make it like Americano as Aeropress...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,426
Posted By Grandfatherjim
I make use of old rails from bedframes. You can...

I make use of old rails from bedframes. You can generally find them for free and they'd be ideal for your application.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 02-28-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By Grandfatherjim
I have sent you a PM, I think. Please let me know...

I have sent you a PM, I think. Please let me know if it doesn't work.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 02-26-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By Grandfatherjim
Not replacing it, no. We're going to fill with...

Not replacing it, no. We're going to fill with body filler that has shredded fiberglass in it, and just make it smooth.
Do you need any pieces? Pretty soon I'm going to scrap it if nobody bites....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-29-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,870
Posted By Grandfatherjim
This. It's amazing what a relief it is to have a...

This. It's amazing what a relief it is to have a normal reliable fridge that gets down to temp in a few minutes, makes ice, doesn't heat up the camper as much, and needs less "babysitting" - and at a...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-19-2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By Grandfatherjim
Trillium belly band

Complete set including rubber insert, from a 13' 1973 Trillium.

Totally awkward to ship, so want to find a buyer within driving distance.

Located in Westport, Ontario, about 45 minutes north...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,557
Posted By Grandfatherjim
A compressor fridge really is a treat. We put a...

A compressor fridge really is a treat. We put a small one (1.7 cu. ft or 51 litres IIRC) in our VW and it draws 35 watts, and takes about ten minutes on startup to get down to temp.
With a 105 AH...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,557
Posted By Grandfatherjim
Your lithium battery has different charging...

Your lithium battery has different charging requirements than the lead acid battery in the tow vehicle. The alternator is designed to charge a lead acid battery, and will will not charge the lithium...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,983
Posted By Grandfatherjim
I am on here because I have a Trillium, but I...

I am on here because I have a Trillium, but I also have an Adventurewagen, which is a VW van conversion with a solid fibreglass top. I think my question could apply pretty well to other FG RVs so...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-11-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,876
Posted By Grandfatherjim
Two things come to mind:1) Those three PV panels...

Two things come to mind:1) Those three PV panels will provide lots of shade, which will nicely reduce your need for AC, and 2) Lithium ion batteries from a wrecked hybrid or electric car could save...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-29-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,364
Posted By Grandfatherjim
After trying a Peltier-type cooler for a while,...

After trying a Peltier-type cooler for a while, we splurged and switched to an efficient compressor type fridge - world of difference. For some reason I thought the Peltier-type (the kind that can...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-06-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,870
Posted By Grandfatherjim
I saw some time back, so I don't remember the...

I saw some time back, so I don't remember the brand, that one of the upscale inflatable plastic garages for vintage cars (kind of a blow-up tent), featured a small fan that you keep running all...
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