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Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-08-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By BillsPaseo
Not all of us have the same use case for owning a...

Not all of us have the same use case for owning a Class B. I can totally understand the engnrsrule's scenario and wanting a TOAD. We tow a small enclosed trailer, with two dual sport motorcycles on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-31-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,753
Posted By BillsPaseo
That is fine if you always camp where there are...

That is fine if you always camp where there are hookups, or you drive your van every day...

But we just returned from a trip to Death Valley where we were camped for 5 consecutive nights with no...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-27-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,106
Posted By BillsPaseo
Thanks! Doing this is also very good for...

Thanks! Doing this is also very good for preventing mold growth inside the van - a huge issue here in the PNW for vehicles left parked outside for long periods of time. The combination of high...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-27-2022, 04:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,106
Posted By BillsPaseo
We use ours year round, so it stays plugged in...

We use ours year round, so it stays plugged in when parked at home, with the thermostat set to 47 degrees (Truma-Combi set to EL-1, fan on Eco). No winterizing. If we get a really cold spell, I turn...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-07-2022, 02:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,021
Posted By BillsPaseo
My main use of my Garmin Montana is back-country...

My main use of my Garmin Montana is back-country navigation on our motorcycles. I have a mount for it on my handlebars, and with this use case, turn-by-turn navigation is pretty useless...

So what...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-01-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By BillsPaseo
For not much more than the cost of the better...

For not much more than the cost of the better quality hitch carrier systems, you can get a small trailer. I know you said you are not interested in trailering, but seriously... there isn't much...
Forum: RV Education 101 Articles 08-31-2022, 12:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,500
Posted By BillsPaseo
It wasn't cheap, but I bought this portable...

It wasn't cheap, but I bought this portable compressor, which came with a very high quality 45 degree extended chuck and very accurate built in pressure gauge, along with 60' of hose.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-06-2022, 10:59 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 20,027
Posted By BillsPaseo
I should have read the entire thread before...

I should have read the entire thread before posting... didn't realize it was a 3 year old thread and that my reply was inapplicable...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-05-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 20,027
Posted By BillsPaseo
Michael, you may find that just upgrading to...

Michael, you may find that just upgrading to better AGM batteries gets you to where you need to be. We upgraded to 2 Lifeline 125AH AGMs, and 380W of solar.

We just got home from 6 nights...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-06-2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By BillsPaseo
If stealth is a top priority, you need to look at...

If stealth is a top priority, you need to look at class B, not B+. Any cutaway chassis RV will be very obviously an RV.

But in a B, you will have a hard time finding one with a dry bath. There are...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-06-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,080
Posted By BillsPaseo
We use ours a lot. When boondocking, we'll turn...

We use ours a lot. When boondocking, we'll turn on the generator just long enough to run the microwave. We tend to pre-cook a lot of stuff before a trip so we aren't spending vacation time cooking....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By BillsPaseo
We also went the inflatable route, we went with...

We also went the inflatable route, we went with Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Ultralite, which only weigh 17.5 lbs, and pack up into a large backpack. Two of them fit under our bed with no problem....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By BillsPaseo
I did basically the same thing on my Transit,...

I did basically the same thing on my Transit, using the Forscan app. After installing my oversized tires, my speedometer and odometer were pretty far off. At 60 MPH on the speedometer, my GPS would...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-04-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By BillsPaseo
Also, on the brakes, as long as the axles have...

Also, on the brakes, as long as the axles have the backing plates, you can add the brakes later. It is a little bit more expensive than having them added when you order a trailer, but any trailer...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-04-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By BillsPaseo
That is a good tip! I'm generally more worried...

That is a good tip! I'm generally more worried about security when we are boondocking somewhere, and off for the day on our motorcycles. At home, we have 4 adults, two kids, and two dogs (one of whom...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-04-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By BillsPaseo
I went with the VanTop camera/mirror system, and...

I went with the VanTop camera/mirror system, and here are some pics to show where I mounted it and what I see in my rear view mirror now. Previously the rear view mirror was totally worthless, not...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-04-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By BillsPaseo
I had to special order it with brakes, none of...

I had to special order it with brakes, none of the local dealers stock brakes on trailers that small, since they are not legally required if the GVWR is less than 3K lbs. Ordering worked out really...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-04-2022, 01:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By BillsPaseo
Some pics of the above (sorry they are sideways,...

Some pics of the above (sorry they are sideways, not sure why - they aren't on my PC):
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-04-2022, 01:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By BillsPaseo
Other than the solar panel above, the only...

Other than the solar panel above, the only customizations I've done to the trailer are the following:


Installed Pitbull Trailer Restraint system to hold the two bikes
Installed shelving in...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-04-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By BillsPaseo
I mounted a 180W panel on the roof of my 5x8...

I mounted a 180W panel on the roof of my 5x8 trailer that we haul our two dual sport motorcycles in:

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Forum: Places & Routes 04-24-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,063
Posted By BillsPaseo
How far are you from the nearest national park?...

How far are you from the nearest national park? In DVNP the dump stations are free, and you don't have to be camped in their campground to use the dump station. They also have free water refill...
Forum: Places & Routes 04-22-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,063
Posted By BillsPaseo
Not sure about the eastern states, but WA, OR, ID...

Not sure about the eastern states, but WA, OR, ID and NV all allow overnight parking in rest areas. Different states have different time limits, 8-12 hours usually. In CA it varies, some allow it and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-09-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,463
Posted By BillsPaseo
True 4x4 is available for the Transit, but it is...

True 4x4 is available for the Transit, but it is aftermarket. Quigley does a 4x4 conversion using F150 parts, and it is a very high quality conversion, but runs about $12K. They are an authorized...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-26-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,309
Posted By BillsPaseo
We have the 6 cubic foot NovaKool (not sure what...

We have the 6 cubic foot NovaKool (not sure what model number) in our Paseo, and it will hold two half-gallon milk cartons, no problem (for us it is typically one half-gallon of milk for my wife's...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 12-19-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,607
Posted By BillsPaseo
Actually they completely shut down in Feb. 2019. ...

Actually they completely shut down in Feb. 2019. In 2020 Rapido relaunched the brand after purchasing the name and assets.
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