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    Report on use of Thermal Blankets on Bunkends

    I am another firm believer in the "gizmos". When I purchased my avalon, I opted NOT to get the 15,000BTU A/C upgrade. After spending several...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Nov 26, 2007 in forum: My Favorite Mods, Tips, Tricks (and Blunders!)
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    Follow up on our SPUT

    Eric, you'll be happy to know that two weeks ago, I was pulling out of my driveway taking my daughter camping. Then something made me think "i...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: My Favorite Mods, Tips, Tricks (and Blunders!)
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    Gray water.. whats the big deal?

    Well to answer that question completely will require the typical "it depends" answer. Some campsites are ok with dumping grey water directly at...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, May 15, 2007 in forum: Plumbing Systems (Blue, Grey, & Black)
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    Are screen rooms worth it?

    We bought a screen room for our fleetwood and so far it hasn't been too bad. We've been camping three times and the first time we set it up it...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, May 1, 2007 in forum: Canvas / Awnings / Add a Rooms / Tarps / Tents
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    Leveling the monster

    I think i might give these a try - same price as lynx levelers - but with one set i can get 4" lift (according to product info). I measured...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: Leveling Your Camper
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    a/c made out of a cooler

    here's another one... http://www.kooleraire.com/kooleraire25.htm oops, nevermind - this brand was mentioned in the post above mine '68 Rick...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: Refrigerators and Coolers
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    a/c made out of a cooler

    Or you could just buy one of these - only $40 - why make your own? http://bazar.glo-con.com/property.php?property_no=BAZ1_680 '68 Rick '68 Kim...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: Refrigerators and Coolers
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    Yakima Roof Mount Bike Rack

    I'm using the Yakima with 5 raptor's on my avalon. Only had bikes with us once out of the four times we've been camping - but I drove through...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: Cargo Carriers / Bike Racks / Other Storage Option
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    Leveling the monster

    Lynx levelers should work just fine and no jacks - makes sense. Thanks for the advice! '68 Rick '68 Kim '94 Travis '96 Aaron '97 Jesse '04...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: Leveling Your Camper
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    Leveling the monster

    Question for all of you leveling experts - I have the new Avalon which is a dual axle beast weighing in at around 3800 lbs dry. Anyone have any...
    Thread by: the_greenhorn, Apr 22, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: Leveling Your Camper
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    Fridge insulation problem?

    Yes, that is definitely what I am going to do to my vents. I have plenty of nylon screen laying around for the task. My next task is to find the...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 20, 2007 in forum: Refrigerators and Coolers
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    Fridge insulation problem?

    Thanks for that! I've got some nylon screen in the garage so I'll have to break out the soldering iron and give it a go. I know the nylon screen...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 18, 2007 in forum: Refrigerators and Coolers
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    Fridge insulation problem?

    ok, i went and checked mine and I have the same thing - no insulation in those gaps. Not sure if it would benefit from more insulation or not....
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: Refrigerators and Coolers
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    Lowering your PUP

    As another reminder similar to Steve's post above - the dealer also told me to make sure that you have at least one rear stabilizer down before...
    Post by: the_greenhorn, Apr 15, 2007 in forum: Lift Systems