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    Total Composites Slide In Camper Kits

    Ellice Recycling is on David St. 7min. away from you. They scaled one of my trailers for $25.00.
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    On board air options

    I just replaced the dual Viar 400C compressors I installed in 2017 and bought 2 more dual ($265.00US Amazon in January) 400C. I estimate the 2017 compressors have around 400hrs running at 100-110psi. What pisses me off is Viair only sells compete piston and head assemblies (no oring/reed...
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    Parallel solar setup

    This is similar (not the same due to difference in the solar panle Vmp**) to something called over paneling which is done because solar system are often at less than peak output. **Vmp (Voltage@Maximum Power) is the maximum voltage when connected to a load. The advantage is $ savings on a...
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    Recovery Ring Double Rigging

    I've had parts anodized so I'm aware of the proces and challenges of surface prep. After anodizing due to the added thickness threaded holes where chased with a tap to reduce galling. I never noticed the surface changing from RA16 (220grit) RA 32 (180grit).....less than a micron which a line...
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    Why disposable kitchen ware?

    I started to read this and thought are things that mixed up or is it a trick question? How can someone that makes plastic boxes in a county with few enviro regs then ships the boxes around the world be concerned about people using plastic utensils and paper plates?
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    Recovery Ring Double Rigging

    Does it take the same amount of effort to file bare aluminum and hard anodized? Any differnce will be reflected in the wear of the materials. Each time you make a point there's a "could", "generally", "unless". Things people may want to know so they can decided the best way to spend their...
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    Recovery Ring Double Rigging

    I've worked with aluminum and DCF (up to 1 1/2") for decades. Anodized aluminum is more durable, causes less friction/wear and tear. Bare aluminum will work for people that may use a device 3 times with brand (no dirt) new DFC but more than that it's not worth the cost savings. The image below...
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    Attaching an Aluminum Camper box to Aluminum frame....

    1/8" aluminum isn't durable enough for bottom framing. The design is the opposite of the ideal with the strongest sections at the top. The ideal would be 3/16" or 1/4" alum. tube/angle on top of the steel tube with neoprene (rubber and aluminum are not compatible) that is attached to the...
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    Recovery Ring Double Rigging

    In the marine world you won't find a ring that isn't hard anodized because the anodizing cost is paid back 1000X on the life of the ring and more importantly the line. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/sailboat-parts/blocks?loc=product.brand:235,331,466,504,708,727~product_type:rings Edit...
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    Utility trailer mods for bad roads

    What kills the bearing is when the tire/wheel bounce in the air and gravity + springs slams the tire/wheel down. Two things help with this. Sizing the springs to the load (not the axle capacity) and adding shocks.
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    Hitch Hitch Receiver and D-Ring

    Toss the shacke in the garbage if it doesn't have a load rating.
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    Utility trailer mods for bad roads

    2x8 deck + ATV on a lite trailer there's a good chance of blowing the bearings.
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    Recovery Ring Double Rigging

    6061 isn't very durable. Especially if you add a little dirt to the mix. Aluminum Oxide (anodizing) is on of the hardest materials = less friction (heat) so less wear and tear on the lines. If you happen to put bare aluminum away with any wet gear it will corrode
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    Recovery Ring Double Rigging

    Is it anodized?
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    Add water tank gauge?

    Thanks, good to know. Before buying I'd ask if there's a maxiinum wall thickness. I've had through the wall senders that work on 1/8"-1/4" then stop working on 3/8"
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    Add water tank gauge?

    Metal tanks only??
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    Add water tank gauge?

    I use one of these to fill the tanks but it would also show how much water you've used.
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    Electric Chain Saw

    My collecion consist of a Silky 650 & 1000, 20" Stilh 260, 28" Husquvarna 592 I highly recommend an EGO. For my dirt bike I started with the EGO 16". After the first ride I went back and bought a EGO 18" with an additional 5Ah battery. One day I cleared 6 x 10-15" trees and 3 x 30-40" trees...
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    Opinions please. Solar/Lithium upgrade

    Just information to consider which way to go. Maybe the auxiliary AGM can be replaced with a Dakota or when it comes time save some money and replace the AGM with FLA.
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    Opinions please. Solar/Lithium upgrade

    You may find those AGM are not what you think. With new Lead Acid I've learned to set the Ah at 60-70% of the labled capacity. Years ago I did testing (20hour rate lasted 6 hours) that matched this.
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