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by Jerry Campbell
Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:21 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Bus in Oregon in 1999
Replies: 10
Views: 7717

I think that's Mark and Ann's bus. They live up the river from Waldport. They built it when their kids were younger to go to Mexico. I don't know if they still have it or not.
Jerry
by Jerry Campbell
Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:43 am
Forum: Alternative Power
Topic: How often do you replace your solar batteries?
Replies: 3
Views: 6141

I have had my batteries for 5 years. About 1600 Amps. 5 or 6 months a year I use them heavely. Everyday down to 75% or so. The other time I use them lightly. Most people are getting at least 10 years or more out of these Trojan L16H 6 volt. I hear!! Mine seem to be acting just like they always have....
by Jerry Campbell
Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:35 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Thirty Years in a Housetruck
Replies: 131
Views: 105082

Ahhh Yes, I remember it well. And I'm sorry if I stepped on you, But it was hard to see in the dark after being up all night in the hot springs on acid, with or without a flashlight. I was there last summer and the Forest Service is taking care of it now. I think it cost about 5 bucks but it was sti...
by Jerry Campbell
Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: sightings
Replies: 0
Views: 2634

sightings

Yesterday we were pulled over to eat lunch beside a killer set of topes (speed bumps) about a hundred miles south of Mazatlan Mx. when what should slow down for the bumps but a couple of garbage truck conversions heading south. They had european plates and were very clean indeed. Giant tires. Painte...
by Jerry Campbell
Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:45 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: I'm outa' here, Again
Replies: 8
Views: 7264

Are you sure? That looks like the same picture you showed me last year. I was wondering about you. The news from Summit is 37 days of rain or snow and wind. How are you doing in this cold with your neck screwed up? Should I send someone to check on you? The weather here is trying to drift back to no...
by Jerry Campbell
Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:59 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: I'm outa' here, Again
Replies: 8
Views: 7264

Hi Dennis, 1580 Watts. They work great. In the winter with the sun down in the sky my batteries, 1580 amps, are at 100% at about 1:00. This is the first year I've had all the appliances in except the washer/dryer ( next year ) and it seems to be working out well. I thought about fancy mounting quite...
by Jerry Campbell
Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: I'm outa' here, Again
Replies: 8
Views: 7264

ooops

I forgot about the link thing being screwed up with my server.
Right click on the link and choose copy shortcut and paste it
into the address bar and hit enter.
by Jerry Campbell
Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:02 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: I'm outa' here, Again
Replies: 8
Views: 7264

Happy New Years eve. Hope Trace is still on the getting better side of things. All is well here. We're waiting for the Mexicans to go home from the holidays so we can clean the place up and go back to quiet again. La Nina has the water cooler than normal, other than that things are pretty much norma...
by Jerry Campbell
Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:45 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: I'm outa' here, Again
Replies: 8
Views: 7264

We are in Gila Bend Az, for the night on our way to Bisbee, Az then south from there. We went to Slab City for a few days to check it out. Everyone we met were great from people living under tarps to people in motorhomes worth hundreds of thousand. I could feel the freedom (lack of government) when ...
by Jerry Campbell
Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:16 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: I'm outa' here, Again
Replies: 8
Views: 7264

I'm outa' here, Again

It is 22 deg now and everything is white with frost. To me that means face to the south and run like the wind. Sorry I didn't get down to visit this year. Next Year. I've been very busy trying to squeeze more out of less. We got a little more done on the bus, 10 gal hot water heater, gas, electric, ...
by Jerry Campbell
Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: nomadic animal housemates
Replies: 6
Views: 6023

When we were living in our house truck we always had cats. They always did great. The problem was to always count heads before departure. We had to backtrack a few times. We do not travel with animals now. We can bearly look after ourselves.
Good luck
Jerry
by Jerry Campbell
Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: Solar water heater?
Replies: 1
Views: 3288

Solar water heater?

Hi Sharky, I drop by every few days to see whats shakin'. I'm starting on the kitchen. I have the propane cookstove/oven, sink, gas/electric/heatexchanger hotwater heater, waterfilters. Now I need to think about the solar hot water heater. I have an area of maybe 2X3 feet. Would you build one or fin...
by Jerry Campbell
Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: Satellite Internet?
Replies: 3
Views: 4970

Hi Geoff, I have Hughes.Net. I pay $59.99 a month for the residential plan. Wild blue and I believe Starband are a little cheaper But I need to be mobile and I need a particular Hughes satellite to get the coverage I need for my migration. My limit is about 175 MB an hour, if I remember correctly. I...
by Jerry Campbell
Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: Alternative Power
Topic: Air-x Performance Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 6289

I'm with you, If you have falling water go for that. No matter what you do it all cost money up front. First off I know nothing. I've never had this thing up in the air. I've read that the 403's were noisy. The Air-x is supposed to be quieter than the 403 and a little different technology. Super mag...
by Jerry Campbell
Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:37 am
Forum: Alternative Power
Topic: Air-x Performance Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 6289

I just finished with the new rotor and new tail. You'll have to copy and paste these addresses.

http://www.crowncoach.bravehost.com/rotor.jpg

http://www.crowncoach.bravehost.com/bigtail.jpg