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Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 11-02-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By TucsonAZ
They have two houses I think both on this coast...

They have two houses I think both on this coast and will be using it back and forth if I understand things correctly, AZ and Idaho.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 11-02-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By TucsonAZ
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 10-28-2019, 02:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By TucsonAZ
2014 LilSnoozy Trailer

I m selling my 2014 Lil Snoozy camper.



I can give you the entire history of the unit or tell you anything you could ever want to know about these as I truly believe they re the best...
Forum: General Chat 10-28-2019, 02:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Posted By TucsonAZ
I have posted it for sale in the Facebook group,...

I have posted it for sale in the Facebook group, it's an amazing unit but sadly will not work for my specific travel style and needs.
Forum: General Chat 08-23-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,303
Posted By TucsonAZ
It's just an evaporative cooler, works the same...

It's just an evaporative cooler, works the same way misting yourself with water on a hot day would work.
Forum: General Chat 08-13-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,303
Posted By TucsonAZ
I'll share a little info on one of my setups here...

I'll share a little info on one of my setups here as well. This is the rig I was traveling in:


https://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=10114


This is comparing solar in full...
Forum: General Chat 08-12-2019, 11:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,303
Posted By TucsonAZ
I'm a homesteader type, interested in practice...

I'm a homesteader type, interested in practice and not theory. For me there are things that will work, things that will work well, and things that will work ideally. I choose based on the...
Forum: General Chat 08-12-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Posted By TucsonAZ
The reality is I'm finding the Snoozy to be...

The reality is I'm finding the Snoozy to be absolutely amazing but it may not be the fit I wanted and I sadly may end up selling it.



The rooftop solar and heat aren't an issue but the panel...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,303
Posted By TucsonAZ
So there is "energy" and there is "power". They...

So there is "energy" and there is "power". They aren't the same, power is measured in watts and energy in watts and time. So to simplify things I broke it down in advance so the reader wouldn't...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,303
Posted By TucsonAZ
Not even remotely accurate.

Not even remotely accurate.
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2019, 05:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,303
Posted By TucsonAZ
I will just say this with a fair knowledge base...

I will just say this with a fair knowledge base of what I'm saying. You are generally far better off using AC items that are energy star compliant than DC items. The gains you will get and the cost...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-04-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 868
Posted By TucsonAZ
That having been said, I purchased this unit and...

That having been said, I purchased this unit and had it in my motorhome:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8MC440/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


It's a PM3 55amp unit....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-04-2019, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 868
Posted By TucsonAZ
This is a good deal on a warehouse unit for $79,...

This is a good deal on a warehouse unit for $79, I've been super happy with 90% of my warehouse deal purchases.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002OR41J8
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2019, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,423
Posted By TucsonAZ
Like I said, we don't know anything about any...

Like I said, we don't know anything about any terms or agreement between Alan and Richard. What I'm saying is that there is "Lil Snoozy" the company Richard tanked and then there is the assets of...
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,423
Posted By TucsonAZ
I guess I'm just not with you on this. Big...

I guess I'm just not with you on this. Big companies swallow up smaller companies all of the time, there's talks of Samsung buying up Blackberry currently to think of a major one. Pier 1 is...
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Posted By TucsonAZ
Let's call it 125 pounds which should be super...

Let's call it 125 pounds which should be super close. As for weight distribution it would be minimal as it will be covering so much space it's only about 2 pounds per sqft but that will be slightly...
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Posted By TucsonAZ
Yeah, I think it would work very well with a...

Yeah, I think it would work very well with a smaller system, I would add a tether to the frame personally and maybe tape it down along the body to look like part of a pinstripe but the VHB seems...
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2019, 06:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,423
Posted By TucsonAZ
It was Wesco that posted it so it maybe be an...

It was Wesco that posted it so it maybe be an rarity like hens teeth, a Facebook truth.
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,423
Posted By TucsonAZ
That wouldn't be a first, the new ownership would...

That wouldn't be a first, the new ownership would have zero responsibility to the previous ownership's wrongdoings. If that were the case who in their right mind would start a business up that's...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Posted By TucsonAZ
I have extensive solar, like more than a normal...

I have extensive solar, like more than a normal person should have floating around as I hoard it when I find a deal. I will likely be building my own LiFePO4 pack using 16 of something like this:
...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Posted By TucsonAZ
I will have to reach out to him, I'm still...

I will have to reach out to him, I'm still feeling it out and trying to decide what I need to do to make it my own but I will be doing a lot of changes to it. I'm also sorting out how to add 1,050...
Forum: General Chat 07-30-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Posted By TucsonAZ
I bought a Lil Snoozy!!!

After six months of vacillating, looking at tons of different units and figuring out my wants I ended up with a Lil Snoozy!! After much researching of the different models it fits my needs best out...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2019, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,465
Posted By TucsonAZ
Was it rolled? Looks to be on it's side for most...

Was it rolled? Looks to be on it's side for most of the photos.
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2019, 11:48 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
Listen, I'm old school, a homesteader type in...

Listen, I'm old school, a homesteader type in general, a fabricator, I own livestock, have guns, mind my business, forget to shave for 6 months at a time. I have diy solar, collect rainwater, build...
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2019, 11:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
Let me point you to one of the best towing guides...

Let me point you to one of the best towing guides I've seen, it's for a Tacoma but should apply to your truck well as they're in the same class.


...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
Debating with me is sort of like wrestling with a...

Debating with me is sort of like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a few hours you realize the pig likes it.



Semantics all the same, clearly one, two, three, or four oxygen atoms are...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
Well, I'm a huge defender of oxygen but it was...

Well, I'm a huge defender of oxygen but it was just a small nerve you struck.


Mostly I was poking fun at the internet but I get it. If I'd said a mountain is just a hill with too much dirt on...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
I know this is the internet and if there is any...

I know this is the internet and if there is any chance to take things to a new level of absurd somebody will jump on it but I just want to clarify before adding this one to the record books.


...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
I mentioned this in my OP but when you're...

I mentioned this in my OP but when you're searching for one typing in "Scamp gooseneck with a 2" ball" doesn't get nearly the hits "Scamp 5th wheel" does ( :


I'm more than willing to call a...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
AFM Safecoat makes a good sealer from what I...

AFM Safecoat makes a good sealer from what I hear, I've never used it hosever so I can't know with certainty. Also, check this out:


https://youtu.be/KiZ1COo27NQ?t=431


I have it starting...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
It's the internet, there's a reason for all the...

It's the internet, there's a reason for all the memes and jokes about debating on the internet. I've found as a rule people will actually look for the area they disagree and drive that home.


...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
Thank you for the suggestions. I'm actually...

Thank you for the suggestions. I'm actually super well versed in this department, I've been pretty sensitive to chemicals for many many years so adjusting to that is something I'm fairly proficient...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
You may be over picturing what I'm talking about....

You may be over picturing what I'm talking about. They make rather small 10 pound load washers and spin dryers, a 5cuft chest freezer takes up very little space and runs on only 12 watts per hour...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
I have a full grasp of petrochemicals and...

I have a full grasp of petrochemicals and plastics, I think this is my point, since plastic and oil, gasoline, air freshener, anything that has the ingredient "fragrance" or "perfume" are all...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2019, 03:09 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
I guess I don't understand comparing food to a...

I guess I don't understand comparing food to a topic about petrochemicals. Eating eggs and huffing gasoline are very, very different things and nobody is disputing that.


I'm not cherry picking...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2019, 12:39 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
Just to add an additional level of validity to my...

Just to add an additional level of validity to my claims I added sources with an attempt to make them factual based by unbiased sources.



I'm speaking directly about something proven to cause...
Forum: General Chat 07-19-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
The picture isn't showing but you are absolutely...

The picture isn't showing but you are absolutely correct, you don't lose the storage, you lose secure and weather proof storage and there is a difference that will impact people differently depending...
Forum: General Chat 07-19-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
So I'm seeing in large part it is a geographical...

So I'm seeing in large part it is a geographical thing with maybe some hint of socioeconomics. I notice the SW is much much worse than the PNW but scented products for example are also banned in...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2019, 08:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
I think it's fair to assume a tongue weight of...

I think it's fair to assume a tongue weight of roughly 10-15% of the axle weight. When I start seeing figured in the 30% range I start assuming there was a loading issue. Having built travel...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
Last thing, I have some health issues that also...

Last thing, I have some health issues that also HEAVILY impact my decision making. I'm SUPER sensitive (think of it like allergic to) chemicals and scented products. As such even laundry is a...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
Well, you're certainly not wrong, while...

Well, you're certainly not wrong, while technically I think the Tacoma could handle the Escape the tongue weight is at 630 so there's no margin there. The Scamp being only 400 certainly leaves a lot...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,534
Posted By TucsonAZ
I'm thinking of going 5th wheel molded, any experience?

I noticed there isn't a separate forum for them and I know Scamp makes one I've seen come up a few times locally. I'm wondering if any of you have any experience with them and what the community...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,777
Posted By TucsonAZ
Why do people use air "fresheners" in their tiny travel trailers??!!

As you may know from my other post I'm in the market for a fiberglass trailer and as you've all pointed out, it's rarely a quick and easy search. To make matters even worse, there's the whole air...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
Never been to a star party, had my NSGPS 11" set...

Never been to a star party, had my NSGPS 11" set up last Saturday though, was a great night for the 35mm Pan and the moon but had some cloud cover so that was about it for me. I also often set up...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2019, 02:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
I have totally misunderstood, I knew this is how...

I have totally misunderstood, I knew this is how they were made however I didn't know that it wouldn't be possible to spray another gel coat on the interior. Maybe this can't be done for reasons...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2019, 12:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
Well, I had a look at a Scamp today, 13 footer. ...

Well, I had a look at a Scamp today, 13 footer. The seller spit shinned it, a little black spray paint, some shinny junk on the tires (2017 date codes), a quick buff job and who knows what else they...
Forum: General Chat 07-14-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
I do totally understand the why, living in...

I do totally understand the why, living in Arizona we have some challenges that other areas don't so when you factor in the heat and dust it just isn't my first option. It's likely the hardest...
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2019, 10:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
Thank you, that is a really wonderful offer, I...

Thank you, that is a really wonderful offer, I don't tend to drive very often but will certainly take you up on that next time I'm up your way if I haven't found anything. I am keeping an eye on the...
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
I guess no begins the process of finding, Scamp...

I guess no begins the process of finding, Scamp and Casita are fairly common in my area but I'm not sure I've ever seen an Oliver, Lil Snoozy, Escape, Big Foot and so on in Southern Arizona.


...
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2019, 12:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By TucsonAZ
Uncarpeted Brands of these little Eggs?

Well, I'm new to the forum and what an adventure it's been getting here. I've been traveling for years in all sorts of things from motorhomes to step vans. I'm also currently working on a stealthy...
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