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I can relate to all the pics of wood rot! I just got the new aluminum siding on mine yesterday (Shadow Cruiser), now finishing up all the trim pieces and the storage and garage doors. Has taken me almost 4 months, have one more week to finish it then have to hit the road. Have fun! Vic

We got the last of the main pieces of aluminum on today! Still need to put the corner and trim pieces on, they should be ready to pick up tomorrow. Also need to skin and trim the doors for the garage and storage. Not sure exactly how that is all going to work, Dana had the corner and trim pieces...

The adhesive holds really well right now. I finally thought of calling the Liquid Nails company and asked them about it. Not good news. The adhesive is made for FRP, normally in a bathroom, which doesn't move or shake much! The woman I talked to said it is not recommended for aluminum and...

Here is the ebay listing. It is an auction, doesn't say what the reserve is. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mitsubishi-4X4-Mitsubishi-Fuso-FG-4X4-/280524166992?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item41508b1750

Thanks Kerry, I had looked at their site, didn't really see anything suitable there, but did find one at the boatdepot that might work, 25 gal for $105 and I think $25 shipping. OK, the big news is that we finally got started putting the aluminum siding on! It's a big job. It really has started...

Hi Tom, Welcome to Dreamland! I don't mean that sarcastically, it's where I started and I suppose many others. I had so many ideas going through my head, I couldn't get to sleep many nights! Just be prepared to change and adapt as you go and learn. I had wanted a pass through as well but...

Thanks Peter. I need to get the camper drivable so I am thinking of holding off on the gray water tank for now. I might just put a valve on the pipe and use a bucket until I have time to do it right.

Not ON, but IN, does that qualify? Still working on my camper but just got the bike and tried the garage on for size. It fits!

Thanks for the ideas, Kerry and Peter. Rather than try to rebuild the old tank, which is quite small, I would rather make a new one if possible, however I have no experience with fiberglass. Please tell me if this would work - I was thinking about making a plywood box, like I did for the battery...

Thanks, guys. As far as choosing between the XR250 and the CRF230, I never did find a street legal XR at a reasonable price, although I didn't look very hard. Yes the dirt only XR was lighter, but I think it was about the same as the dirt CRF. The street legal stuff adds some extra weight on...

Bought my bike! I finally did it, I found and purchased a 2008 Honda CRF230L dual sport motorcycle! I picked it up on Friday and am very happy with it. Yesterday we put it in the bike garage of my camper and it fits great. Now to just finish the camper and hit the road! It sure does look...

A very unexpected report to post tonight. Yesterday, I think it was when I came outside after eating lunch, my cousin Jim asked me to move my motorcycle. I had it parked in one of the stalls of the carport, near his BBQ grill, so I thought maybe he wanted to use the grill. Then he told me to...

I got the bike! It's my first dual sport, and much smaller than my last bike, so I was a little concerned that it might feel a bit like a toy. But no problem, I love it! It has plenty of pep, although I haven't had it above 50 mph yet. It handles great on the pavement, will have to find some...

Thanks Bruce, that encouraged me to get one. I just ordered a backup camera from Advance Auto Parts, they were $129.98, now on sale for 99.98. If you order on their website you get an additional discount of $20 for orders OVER $100, so I had to order a couple of bulbs that I need for the...

Honda CRF230L I was looking at a 230L in Minnesota on Craigslist but the listing is gone now, must have sold. I just found another one today at Lakeland, about 100 miles from here. I'm trying to work out transportation to go look at it in the next day or two, looks like a nice bike at a fair...

backup camera? (also posted on power systems: 12v forum, ect.) I was in an auto parts store tonight (didn't notice the name, sorry) and saw a backup camera on sale for $100, normally $130. It has a 3.5" screen and a wireless transmitter. The display model was sharp and clear with good color...

I was in an auto parts store tonight (didn't notice the name, sorry) and saw a backup camera on sale for $100, normally $130. It has a 3.5" screen and a wireless transmitter. The display model was sharp and clear with good color, but it was in the store which was well lit. Has anyone used one...

My 'RV' is registered!! I got great news from my sister in Minnesota today, she was finally able to register my camper there as an RV. Yeah! I guess they liked all the pictures I sent them. I do have to take it in for a visual inspection when I get to Minnesota. Now as soon as I get the new...

Seems like I haven't accomplished much lately, have been waiting for a few things, like plumbing, that are holding up everything else. I have been finishing up a few odds and ends, like finally got the fiberglass bed cap all cleaned up and ready to paint, checked out the oven, that works fine...

chain vs nylon tow strap I was thinking of getting a chain like that to carry in my camper (Isuzu NPR with a truck camper) but am thinking that a better solution is a nylon tow strap. Northern Tool has a 2"x30' strap, rated at 6,000 lb working load, 18,000 lb breaking strength, for $38. As my...