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10-16-2021, 07:19 PM #8976one of those sickos
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PROPER tiki torch use: maximum points.
Also, is this GOTOS, perhaps?ride bikes, climb, ski, travel, cook, work to fund former, repeat.
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10-16-2021, 07:41 PM #8977www.apriliaforum.com
"If the road You followed brought you to this,of what use was the road"?
"I have no idea what I am talking about but would be happy to share my biased opinions as fact on the matter. "
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10-16-2021, 09:22 PM #8978
GXV Turtle
https://www.globalxvehicles.com/turtle.html
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10-16-2021, 09:46 PM #8979Registered User
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10-17-2021, 09:53 AM #8980
It’s impressive how ugly Nissan manages to make their vehicles.
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10-17-2021, 10:07 AM #8981Registered User
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10-17-2021, 10:07 AM #8982
Starting at $360k!?!
Still trying to wrap my head around their decision to put extremely difficult to reach storage over the cab instead of interior space/sleeping area. Beside that I see nothing to make it worth more than any other expedition vehicle except perhaps the totally unnecessary F550 (or Ram 5500). Would help for towing I guess but that doesn't seem to be a focus. They never mention towing capacity on their site and none of their adventure pics show them towing anything.powdork.com - new and improved, with 20% more dork.
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10-17-2021, 02:21 PM #8983Jacket Cobbler
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www.freeridesystems.com
ski & ride jackets made in colorado
maggot discount code TGR20
ok we'll come up with a solution by then makers....
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10-19-2021, 10:11 AM #8984
Last night's spot. Woodstove as a viable option? Like those wall tent sized ones.
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10-19-2021, 10:23 AM #8985
^ fkna duder! hope you are enjoying it!
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10-19-2021, 10:30 AM #8986one of those sickos
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Nice spot.
The $150 Chinese Diesel heater is pretty much the right answer anytime the question involves heating a vehicle. I can't imagine trying to find/carry/keep dry wood all the time and then having to wait 20 mins for the fire to really get going, then having to manage it constantly. Plus, how would you vent it?ride bikes, climb, ski, travel, cook, work to fund former, repeat.
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10-19-2021, 11:05 AM #8987Registered User
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Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?
I’ve got a 5kw Chinese diesel heater I’m going to be moving on for pretty cheap. I decided a 2kw will be a better fit for my van. If a mag wants it, I’m in Spokane. Brand new never installed, just taken out of the package for predicting and measuring.
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10-19-2021, 11:05 AM #8988
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10-19-2021, 03:31 PM #8989
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10-19-2021, 04:08 PM #8990
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10-19-2021, 04:30 PM #8991www.apriliaforum.com
"If the road You followed brought you to this,of what use was the road"?
"I have no idea what I am talking about but would be happy to share my biased opinions as fact on the matter. "
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10-19-2021, 05:29 PM #8992
3" double walled pipe out through the plywood window insert with a silicone roof gasket as the outer seal. Pipe seems fine after a couple seasons of use (5-10 uses per year). Firebrick in the metal toolbox as a surrounding heat shield and also to try and store/hold some heat.
The thing with a mini woodstove is that there is little mass to hold and radiate heat.
Next addition would be a cold air intake to the front of the stove from the plywood window insert, making more of a closed system. Although cracking the opposite window works.
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10-19-2021, 06:52 PM #8993
Sounds good, just curious if it was B-Vent which is aluminum core for acid resistance in gas applications.
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10-21-2021, 10:26 PM #8994one-track mind
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For anyone interested in PORTABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES...
PSA: $430 for a 720Wh EcoFlow River Pro, at Costco.com until 10/24/21
https://www.costco.com/ecoflow-river...100716905.html
MY TAKE (based on both pre-purchase research as well as my own initial usage/testing):
- impressively fast charging via wall outlet. (Mine charges as fast as advertised.)
- good price
- some good cables included
- good return policy at Costco
but some cons...
- During fast-charging mode, fan can sometimes get a bit loud. (So when I recharge inside a quiet public library, I will just be polite by sitting away from other people.)
- When brand new, my fan blows out air that smells a bit bad like hot electronics...but I'm guessing it will smell better after more usage.
- A reviewer measured this AC Inverter to be ~6% less efficient than the other strong competitors, so this "720Wh" is more like a "675Wh" by other strong competitors.
- The claim of "1200W-1800W" is a lie. In reality, its steady-state max is always ~600W, but at least it succeeds at running many higher-power items. E.g. It runs my 1100W waxing iron and gets hot enough, but the unit's display proves that only ~600W is actually going into my iron. (A reviewer measured it a bit higher at ~750W, but not even close to the marketing dept's lie of "1200W-1800W".)
- A few advanced features can be controlled ONLY on a smartphone, which wirelessly connects directly to the battery unit. (No Internet needed, but I don't like that those few features cannot be controlled directly on the unit itself.)
Overall, I'm happy with mine so far. Will be selling my used GoalZero battery, which charges much more slowly.
.Last edited by Vitamin I; 10-21-2021 at 10:48 PM.
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10-21-2021, 11:15 PM #8995Registered User
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Which Goal Zero do you have? Might be interested.
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10-22-2021, 03:20 PM #8996one-track mind
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I am selling ONE used Goal Zero Yeti 200X (187Wh at 120W AC output, handles 200W surges) and also the extra accessory of a 120W wall charger (which charges twice as fast as the standard 60W wall charger). Impressively small and lightweight for its capacity.
On extended road trips last winter, my solution was to use 2 of these Yeti 200X's. Worked great, but now that I've switched to the EcoFlow River Pro, my recharging sessions will be less frequent AND shorter time duration...plus higher 600W AC output runs my iron and drill...but the River Pro is significantly bigger/heavier than 2 Yeti 200X's.
.- TRADE your heavy PROTESTS for my lightweight version at this thread
"My biggest goal in life has always been to pursue passion and to make dreams a reality. I love my daughter, but if I had to quit my passions for her, then I would be setting the wrong example for her, and I would not be myself anymore. " -Shane
"I'm gonna go SO OFF that NO ONE's ever gonna see what I'm gonna do!" -Saucerboy
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10-23-2021, 10:48 AM #8997
I think this is the type of setup I am gonna build. Mount the box to my hitch and then have the heat pipe run up to one of the side alu panels of the GFC. Instead of drilling a hole in the side panel.....which may not be the worst idea. I plan to make some kind of custom panel on that side under the factory panel. Open the factory panel and leave open all night with the secondary panel having a 3" hole for the heat pipe. Heat the lower part of the GFC and allow hot air to rise up into the tent area. That way the entire space will be warmed to dry out ski/hunting clothes that are hung up below. Warm area to make coffee in the AM, and hide out after skiing when it's hopefully still dumping balls.
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10-23-2021, 11:37 AM #8998
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10-23-2021, 01:26 PM #8999
I’m sure you’ve seen these pre-built self contained Chinese diesel heaters. Puts all the components including the fuel tank in an enclosed metal box. I would do this prebuilt enclosed in a weatherproof box and then you’re only dealing with making ducting. I did take mine all apart and double checked all the connections and such when mine first arrived to be safe.
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10-23-2021, 07:53 PM #9000
Just came to the thread to find the posts on those cheeb diesel heaters. Not sure where id put the box though.
Really like these ones total composites are using. Remote is wired into the camper and ez to pop the hose in the socket and i think i could have the unit in the truck box and access it through the trap door on the bottom wall of the truck camper. 1700cad though. Was hoping there was a similar fitting chinese knock off model. Thought i remembered them beinhg mentioned in here
Camper has been great but the propane heater/furnace makes a racket and the pilot light isnt very consistent. It'd be nice to just use propane for the fridge snd stove top and heat the camper with diesel
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