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So took the Turtle to the mountains yesterday, amazing day, very little snow. Went down a road that is not plowed or maintained in the winter and it was mostly clear to the pavement. Came to a point that it was REALLY icey and the road started to go downhill so I decided to turn around. I know...

Take it back!! Could be a bigger problem and once you touch it they will be able to say "repairs were not done by a qualified person". A friend had a similar problem and once the repair shop got into it found out that the trailer frame was not square. Entire unit had to go back to the...

That is one problem I am finding with many of the "shelf" foods that do not need refrigeration and have a suitable shelf life. EVERYTHING is soooo salty!!! My other issue is that I need foods that can stand no refigeration, good shelf life AND also can handle the cold so I can leave them in...

From a shoot the other night, love having a bright and warm place to head back to after a shoot. Read more about the van in my blog. https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/my-van

I bought one on sale a few years ago and it was actually pretty well made. Did what it was suppose to and did not rust even with it being on my truck camper year round.

If you are in a soft sided sleeping unit then yes. A hard sided unit like a vehicle or an RV it can be stored in either place but most leave in the vehicle., hard to empty a fridge and all the cupboards in an RV every night. Have been to a couple campgrounds that have warned people about...

Question was on ants, they usually do not pull doors off. I live, work and play in bear country and have done so for over 38 years. I have had bears walk through campsites during the day and night, before, during and after eating, when we have been sleeping in tents or sitting out, once a...

Where are you storing it? If in the vehicle then you are over thinking it, get some basic storage containers. If outside then pelican cases. Ants usually are only a problem if parked in the same spot for a while.

Good points about China being able to produce quality as well as junk. In my business (photography & photo printing) many things are now produced in China that were produced in Japan previously and the quality is the same. In fact a couple Japanese companies have their products produced in...

I know it is too late for many but if you are ordering anything NEVER give a huge lump sum deposit. Honestly there is no reason for any company to take a deposit that big, they may buy supplies for the entire project at once but usually have them on credit snd most expense for projects like...

I bought a generator from Walmart years ago for $100. Yes it is Chinese knock off, not any where as quiet as the others. I leave it out in the rain and snow and -40C temperatures 365 day a year. Only time it refuses to start is when the gas is low and the only time it fails to keep running is...

Took the van out for a fall shoot. https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/lethbridge-river-valley/

Well life got busy for a while and long trips were put on hold but have been able to do some shorter trips. This was from last weekend, cooler weather but a warm van as the base camp for some short day hikes and photography https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/writing-on-stone-2/

Part 2 of the Sand Hills journey is now on the blog! Sunset was amazing, no clouds, no smoke! The only thing was it was almost a full moon so the light from the moon was a lot stronger than I would have liked but it still worked...

So I have had a lot of little projects on my plate and have not done a lot to the van, but I have done a lot with the van. Funny thing is that I get few pictures of the van when I am using it. It is like it is part of me and that is what I want, something to use and not to notice. I just went...

I saw that one and may buy that but first I want to make sure I like my electrical before spending the money. For now the switch is fine - ask me after I drain the vehicle batteries one night by mistake :)

I have a manual switch between the vehicle and house system. Two vehicle batteries and one group 31 house battery as well as the heavy duty alternator to charge up everything. Here is some information on the electrical. Bikersmurf - I looked at the Blue Seas ACR but not sure about it. The...

There are a lot of factors like how often it is open, how much food is in it, how hot/ cold the outside temps are (around the fridge). For my Dometic I have been told on a group 31 I should get two days easily and probably three. I have not tested it yet, nor do I plan on deliberately...

If there is any suggestion that I can give on the install it is to add more venting then you will need. Also a computer fan to move air in the back is a good idea if you will be in hot climates. I added a vent above the fridge, a grate below and a couple vent holes in the cabinet on the side...

Looking GREAT!!