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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-14-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,454
Posted By Woodchick
An Alaskan chimes in...

If you are still using your interior plumbing and the temps are sub-freezing, I'd suggest a wave 3, turned dow low but still on all night and cupboards open (with plenty of winterizing antifreeze...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-29-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,941
Posted By Woodchick
Try these searches... "omnia oven", and "Stovetop...

Try these searches... "omnia oven", and "Stovetop tandoor" . The omnia is a revamped version of the Israeli "Wonderpot". All of these devices will work on a gas cooktop. I have the tandoor... it will...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-29-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,075
Posted By Woodchick
C-head has a well thought-out design that doesn't...

C-head has a well thought-out design that doesn't require power or a vent (venting is optional). I've had one for about 6 months now, and no complaints. For boondocking, I think dry systems are the...
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,567
Posted By Woodchick
... or at least it was. Looks like somebody...

... or at least it was. Looks like somebody already grabbed it.

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Forum: General Chat 08-24-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,567
Posted By Woodchick
Yes... I see about the burro. Too bad. The Scamp...

Yes... I see about the burro. Too bad. The Scamp sounds genuine, though. Probably rough inside, but almost worth a look just for an excuse to visit Talkeetna.

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Forum: General Chat 08-24-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,567
Posted By Woodchick
Alaska Craigslist rarities (= scam?)

An unusual occurrence up here... we just had a Scamp and a Burro both show up on Craigslist. Both are under $2000. If you live up north, or are looking for a great excuse for an Alaskan roadtrip,...
Forum: General Chat 07-19-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 35,321
Posted By Woodchick
The solids are pretty indistinguishable from dog...

The solids are pretty indistinguishable from dog bombs after the sawdust or sphagnum has desiccated it a bit. So I guess that may be the answer, folks. If the composting powers-that-be don't...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-19-2016, 02:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,886
Posted By Woodchick
I'll be building my Whynter into the cabinet on a...

I'll be building my Whynter into the cabinet on a tray with full-extension slides so I don't loose any counter space, and insulating the space it slides into except for a tailored cut-out to let the...
Forum: General Chat 07-19-2016, 01:06 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 35,321
Posted By Woodchick
Composting, when done correctly, kills off...

Composting, when done correctly, kills off pathogens. Not sure why human and animal waste is not included in your organic waste collection. Flushing waste when water is in such short supply seems......
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 35,321
Posted By Woodchick
Yes, I read the other post. It is accurate in...

Yes, I read the other post. It is accurate in some regions, inaccurate in others. Alaska is a bit behind the times, I guess. We haven't been hyper- regulated yet. Everything I use in my RV tank is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,866
Posted By Woodchick
You might try watching a few fiberglassing videos...

You might try watching a few fiberglassing videos on Youtube. I have done quite a bit of customizing of my fiberglass shell with excellent (a.k.a. invisible) results. It's a little messy, but very...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,153
Posted By Woodchick
If you head up the Al-Can in spring, you are...

If you head up the Al-Can in spring, you are pretty much guaranteed to see blackbear and griz, bison, bighorn sheep, and plenty of other large fauna grazing on the new growth on the sides of the...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,077
Posted By Woodchick
Crazy trailer hack... I am installing a 26x38x4"...

Crazy trailer hack... I am installing a 26x38x4" (Icon #12113) skylight dome along the centerline of my Sunrader to accommodate my 6'4 husband. It should be framed in and sealed up by the end of the...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,922
Posted By Woodchick
2015 was probably our best summer on record......

2015 was probably our best summer on record... but 2016 is giving it a run for its money. Even the fabled Haul Road to the north coast has been seeing glorious weather in the 70's and 80's. If you...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 35,321
Posted By Woodchick
I have a c-head composting toilet that I really...

I have a c-head composting toilet that I really like. No smell at all, no need to vent it, and if you don't want to do composting at home the waste is so dry it is easily dumped into a garbage bag...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,153
Posted By Woodchick
Bear bells work to a point, but a curious bear...

Bear bells work to a point, but a curious bear may still come to investigate. Bear spray does nothing to alert a bear to your presence. It is only used to stop a conflict that is already happening...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-12-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,886
Posted By Woodchick
Look at the Whynter brand of chest...

Look at the Whynter brand of chest fridge/frezers. They work on 12v and shore power, and are really efficient. I picked up the 60 quart model and consider it a great boondocking asset.

Sent from...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 07-12-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,052
Posted By Woodchick
If a toilet / black water tank isn't an option,...

If a toilet / black water tank isn't an option, consider a c-head composting toilet. No smell, no 'slosh', no chemicals, and no blackwater tank.

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Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 07-12-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,052
Posted By Woodchick
I picked up an exterior 2-room instant-up shower...

I picked up an exterior 2-room instant-up shower tent (Walmart). When I am boondocking I set it up against the side of my RV for a dressing room and shower stall. I then installed an outside shower...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-05-2016, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
For Sale: Magma Pot Set
Views: 1,789
Posted By Woodchick
Ahh... I see. Still a nice looking set. Sent...

Ahh... I see. Still a nice looking set.

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Forum: Classified Archives 07-04-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
For Sale: Magma Pot Set
Views: 1,789
Posted By Woodchick
Sadly, I just purchased one. I thought I had a...

Sadly, I just purchased one. I thought I had a really good deal at $85! These are amazing pots, folks. An amazing number of pots, pans and lids in one small space, and they work with an induction...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-03-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,416
Posted By Woodchick
Maybe just put skid wheels on to protect the...

Maybe just put skid wheels on to protect the hitch?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-04-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,550
Posted By Woodchick
I dunno... I think it depends on how you look at...

I dunno... I think it depends on how you look at your RV. It's a glass half empty kinda thing... Do you see your RV as a surrogate house, or an upgrade from a tent? I come from the tent side. 120...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,439
Posted By Woodchick
I've used the heat gun, too. It works well....

I've used the heat gun, too. It works well. Laying a towel over the tile and running over it with an iron (w/o steam) also works to loosen up the glue if you don't have a heat gun handy. A paint...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2015, 02:09 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 28,804
Posted By Woodchick
I agree that bagging poo is a bad idea. The whole...

I agree that bagging poo is a bad idea. The whole idea behind a composting toilet is to compost. The results from using a good composting toilet is a dry mix that looks like peat loam... Fairbanks AK...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-06-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 28,804
Posted By Woodchick
I think this all boils down to each individual's...

I think this all boils down to each individual's world view. Some folks here are into simplifies their camping experience. Others are into the "tiny house" movement, or in other ways trying to lessen...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 28,804
Posted By Woodchick
For a bit of a different tack on this subject......

For a bit of a different tack on this subject... has anybody mentioned the youtube "Gone With the Wynns" video yet about the composting toilet they installed in their RV? It will probably answer a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 28,804
Posted By Woodchick
The first I've seen of this idea was the...

The first I've seen of this idea was the "Humanuer Handbook". Sawdust (or sphagnum) combined with human waste was collected and composted. It is fairly common among the "rural hipster" / sustainable...
Forum: General Chat 09-02-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Woodchick
Also, in the last decade we've had several 'ol...

Also, in the last decade we've had several 'ol reliable' remote gas stations close, and several others have burned to the ground.

Cantwell and Chitina come to mind as more recent closures. They...
Forum: General Chat 09-02-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Woodchick
Tires are definitely a concern. Even Anchorage...

Tires are definitely a concern. Even Anchorage can be limited in its odd sizes. The Denali highway, the Taylor and the Haul road are especially rough. It is mainly these more 'rustic' highways that...
Forum: General Chat 09-02-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Woodchick
Bringing fuel can be helpful on an Alcan trip. If...

Bringing fuel can be helpful on an Alcan trip. If you travel with limited hard cash, be aware that some remote stations have "unpredictable" credit/debit card services. There are also a few...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-31-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,703
Posted By Woodchick
I've had good luck so far with the lots, some bad...

I've had good luck so far with the lots, some bad luck on my own property, and the worst on street parking. Bad luck and villainy are hard to predict... My point is, there are options beyond relying...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-31-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,703
Posted By Woodchick
Since parking is an issue, would parking it...

Since parking is an issue, would parking it outside of the city in secure lot storage be an option? I paid $35/mo to store a 12ft trailer over the winter in a fenced and secured yard in the 'burbs.
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Woodchick
Oh... also, for reference... I purchased an 18ft...

Oh... also, for reference... I purchased an 18ft Sunrader motorhome in Los Angeles for $3500, and it cost about $500 in fuel to get it back to Anchorage this past spring. I highly recommend the...
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Woodchick
Nooooooo! The best wildlife viewing you will ever...

Nooooooo! The best wildlife viewing you will ever see is on the Alcan highway in northern BC and the Yukon. Bison, black bear and grizzleys, bighorn sheep, caribou, elk and more...
The wildlife...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-23-2015, 02:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,703
Posted By Woodchick
I would go the fiberglass route. It can get wet...

I would go the fiberglass route. It can get wet for weeks on end, especially if you decide to hit Alaska / Canada in late July or August (our rainy season). Tents need time to dry out, and are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-01-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By Woodchick
Hi, I'm Maureen

Hi there! I am a new owner of an old 1984 Nissan Sunrader Shorty. I actually flew down to Los Angeles and drove the little beast back to Anchorage AK without mishap. The condition of the inside is...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-20-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,411
Posted By Woodchick
Hi, I'm Moe from Alaska

Hi there. I just joined this site to get some feedback about fiberglass motorhomes. I am specifically interested in the 18ft Sunrader, but any input into other low-MPG rigs would be appreciated. If...
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