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Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-20-2009, 03:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,174
Posted By paulm
Re: Winterizing by keeping it warm...

Right on Marko. Your Grey and Black tanks have lots of room for ice expansion, but your plumbing to your dump valve doesn't. (don't know the properties of RV AntiFreeze, but unless it's heavier than...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-16-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,895
Posted By paulm
Re: Winter!

Most vehicle propane tanks fill by volume with a float. So yes you get more propane when cold. Most portable tanks, despite some having floats, are filled by weight. So you typically get the same...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,895
Posted By paulm
Re: Winter!

Didn't think to ask, but do these small RVs just have one propane tank?

Pain in the butt if your cooking, but a real problem if the furnace dies. Just snuggle up I guess.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-07-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,406
Posted By paulm
Re: Top posters - Special Thank You

I guess this proves, guys working for the government(though indirectly) have more time on their hands(LOL LOL) With a litle more home work you may get that C up to a B. LOL Renrut, Marko and I, go...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-13-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,436
Posted By paulm
Re: Mobile Internet 'Rocket Stick'

Tested the Stick out at the trailer Monday night. Lousy connection at the fire (must be s Dead Zone LOL), but worked good in the trailer. 1.5meg downloads.

As for roaming. This is a GSM (Sim)...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-02-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,436
Posted By paulm
Mobile Internet 'Rocket Stick'

I'm sure we touched on this before, but I just got a USB Rocket Internet Stick for my laptop.


https://www.rogers.com/web/content/wirel ... cket_stick...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-04-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,689
Posted By paulm
Re: USA delays cutover to digital only OTA transmissions

It's called Beamer's Hardware and TV on Pelham RD. Just turn at the light in Fonthill and it's up about a half a block. 1156 & 1157 LED should be available at Canadian Tire (maybe in the Hot Rod...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-04-2009, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,767
Posted By paulm
WIFI access in your camper

Came across this site https://www.autonetmobile.com/service/

Apparently they have a router that connects to their 3G network and resend it as WIFI . Plans include 1GB for $29 and 5GB for $59. Not a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-04-2009, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,689
Posted By paulm
Re: USA delays cutover to digital only OTA transmissions

Hey Mike.


Saw the Artec at Nutech for $99, but was working in Fonthill at a job site and found Pro Hardware there that had them for $69. Tiny unit works great but only has Composite and Coaxial...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-21-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,013
Posted By paulm
Re: $25 per barrel of oil possible in 2009

Must be a big storm if it stretches from BC to the heartland in Ontario, probably snowing in Cape Breton too.



But gas has been 69 to 75 cents a litre. My Natural Gas is still 83 cents, not a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-14-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,013
Posted By paulm
Re: $25 per barrel of oil possible in 2009

Not much by Ontario standards, but you know global warming and all that....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-09-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,508
Posted By paulm
Re: electric heat from inverter

Okay, you don't want propane in the camper (why?), but electric heat is only possible if you have a hydro site. Electric fireplace, better than a campfire in the rain.

What's your fridge run off....
Forum: Computers, Internet, Tech stuff 11-18-2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,545
Posted By paulm
Re: converted 12 volt pc tower any one done it ??

Marko is right about the inverter. Your tower would need 12, 5 & 3.5 volt regulated supplies. Since it is a switching power supply it may be possible to dump raw 12-16 volt into and let it do it's...
Forum: Computers, Internet, Tech stuff 11-16-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,051
Posted By paulm
Re: dell inspiron mini 9 & 12

Just bought a brand new Acer Linux Laptop 8.9" for $299. About the size of a text book.



Acer AspireONE Linux 8Gig Flash Drive 1/2gig memory 1.6ghz $299
Acer AspireONE XPHome 120Gig HD 1gig...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-21-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,597
Posted By paulm
I'll have to agrree with dave_in_delaware. I...

I'll have to agrree with dave_in_delaware.

I do believe it's a change room, as it may be a little hard changing in the tent on top of the van.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-13-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,552
Posted By paulm
I played with a Digital tuner this summer. I just...

I played with a Digital tuner this summer. I just had VHF bunny ears in the trailer, which were virtually useless. Switched over to a UHF antenna and picked up about 15 digital stations. They either...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-13-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,925
Posted By paulm
I can fly to Vegas for $88, but see my sister in...

I can fly to Vegas for $88, but see my sister in Newfoundland is $700, funny same distance.

For years we have gotten use to .80 or $1.00 gas and we still drive SUVs. $1.20 or $1.35 just will take...
Forum: The Kitchen 08-13-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,322
Posted By paulm
Only works if the wife doesn't mind geting up ...

Only works if the wife doesn't mind geting up :lol:

Big point the pin to hold it. Tried manual myself and it always rotates to the heaviest side.

Really nice. Love roast or chicken on the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-13-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,858
Posted By paulm
That's something that should be in the Owners...

That's something that should be in the Owners Manual.

I've heard this before, but often wonder how they would do it with electric. Getting popular in homes, tankless Gas Hot Water tanks are about...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-13-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,416
Posted By paulm
I think some of you have seen this post, but...

I think some of you have seen this post, but maybe it'll help.

https://www.classbforum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=379&highlight=

I was wondering about leverage myself. Forgot you guys even have...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-19-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,597
Posted By paulm
Now this is a camper van.

Not sure what the tall skinny tent is for? :lol:

https://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7509/1181cz7.jpg
sorry poor img.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-06-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,873
Posted By paulm
A few years ago diesel was 10 cents a liter...

A few years ago diesel was 10 cents a liter cheaper then gas, now it's 10 cents a liter higher. Pretty consistent though gas goes up, diesel goes up. $1.25/1.35 a liter here.

My natural gas is...
Forum: Places & Routes 05-11-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,400
Posted By paulm
My uncle has a cottage Sauble Beach, on the lake,...

My uncle has a cottage Sauble Beach, on the lake, as opposed to the road. I haven't been there in 20 yrs. My cousin has a new recreation sport business there, that sells Sea Doos and ATVs.

There...
Forum: Places & Routes 05-10-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,400
Posted By paulm
Yeah, most Public Parks, ban alcohol May 24th and...

Yeah, most Public Parks, ban alcohol May 24th and some even on Labour Day. Too bad some partiers, have to wreck it for the rest of us. Nice thing though they usally don't bother mature campers (and I...
Forum: Places & Routes 05-09-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,400
Posted By paulm
May 24TH, what's your plans.

Well May 24th comes early this year actually lands on the 19th.

We get the summer campsite on the 12th. My brother-in-laws taken the site next to us and my buddy Tom is next to him. The...
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