Popular Post Razors Edge ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share #1 Posted March 20, 2023 ...is not paying too much attention to the LOW temps versus the HIGH temps for the day. As a cyclist, I am always looking at the weather and thinking about the best time for a ride. Usually, this time of year, that's when the temp is warmest and the sun is out. IOW, I ignore the lows and generally the overnight temps because I won't bother riding then. We decided to go camping this weekend, and of course, I checked two things - from a cycling perspective - high temp and sun. Both looked fine - temps approaching 50 and clear skies (just windy). We rolled into the park, my backing into the spot was great (but slow and steady), and we had a location away from most other folks. We set up camp, took the pup on some nice walks, and eventually headed inside the camper for dinner, some games, and then relaxing. I set the thermostat to a mild 68o and eventually we headed to bed. N00B MISTAKE! I didn't bother to open the propane tanks! I'm not sure what time in the middle of the night I realized the heater wasn't running, but when I did, and I checked the thermostat, it indicated it had tried AND FAILED to kick on the furnace Apparently, it was about 20o outside and the AC/heatpump works down to about 40 before switching to furnace heat. If you don't open the propane tanks, the furnace has no fuel and so you end up with it being about 55o inside and the pup complaining. It's funny in some ways because in a tent, we've gone to freezing in the sleeping bags, but we also properly dress for those temps ahead of time. Anyway, I kicked on the propane and we warmed up ASAP, but I will also likely buy a cheap space heater to use when on shore power to save on propane if I'm paying for electricity anyway. Otherwise, a fun weekend in the Airstream and my backing skills are steadily improving 4 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share #2 Posted March 20, 2023 Where are the pics of the 7 pounds of bacon on the Blackstone griddle? 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Share #3 Posted March 20, 2023 Did not read yet, but that is a sweet setup. Blue and silver- nice! Even a blue jacket on the pooch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, jsharr said: Where are the pics of the 7 pounds of bacon on the Blackstone griddle? I think, sadly, @Parr8hed sold his camper and bought a few pallets of Coors Lite. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 20, 2023 Share #5 Posted March 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, jsharr said: Where are the pics of the 7 pounds of bacon on the Blackstone griddle? if he had Coors light, @Parr8hed would bring home the bacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 20, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 20, 2023 @that's a sweet trailer @Razors Edge 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted March 20, 2023 Share #7 Posted March 20, 2023 Awesome. I remember several times when I did turn on the propane but one tank ran out in the middle of the night and had to go out in 20 deg temps to switch the tanks. Just a switch and opening a valve, but dang it's nippy. The space heaters do so well when hooked to shore power. Propane ain't cheap. Save all of it you can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted March 20, 2023 Share #8 Posted March 20, 2023 How was driving/backing up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted March 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: How was driving/backing up? Driving is fine since we weren't going far. Backing is MUCH better. It helps that there aren't any crowds when I do it since I'm slow and steady. When returning to park at our storage spot, my normal path was blocked, but I din't realize it until I was pretty far down the row. I had to reverse a few hundred feet and reverse through a 90o turn to get to assigned spot. Again, slow and easy won the day. It helps also when the weather is clear and it is daytime. Rule #1 seems to be all about PATIENCE and NOT RUSHING. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kzoo Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share #10 Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: ...is not paying too much attention to the LOW temps versus the HIGH temps for the day. As a cyclist, I am always looking at the weather and thinking about the best time for a ride. Usually, this time of year, that's when the temp is warmest and the sun is out. IOW, I ignore the lows and generally the overnight temps because I won't bother riding then. We decided to go camping this weekend, and of course, I checked two things - from a cycling perspective - high temp and sun. Both looked fine - temps approaching 50 and clear skies (just windy). We rolled into the park, my backing into the spot was great (but slow and steady), and we had a location away from most other folks. We set up camp, took the pup on some nice walks, and eventually headed inside the camper for dinner, some games, and then relaxing. I set the thermostat to a mild 68o and eventually we headed to bed. N00B MISTAKE! I didn't bother to open the propane tanks! I'm not sure what time in the middle of the night I realized the heater wasn't running, but when I did, and I checked the thermostat, it indicated it had tried AND FAILED to kick on the furnace Apparently, it was about 20o outside and the AC/heatpump works down to about 40 before switching to furnace heat. If you don't open the propane tanks, the furnace has no fuel and so you end up with it being about 55o inside and the pup complaining. It's funny in some ways because in a tent, we've gone to freezing in the sleeping bags, but we also properly dress for those temps ahead of time. Anyway, I kicked on the propane and we warmed up ASAP, but I will also likely buy a cheap space heater to use when on shore power to save on propane if I'm paying for electricity anyway. Otherwise, a fun weekend in the Airstream and my backing skills are steadily improving Did anyone hear something? Sounds like fret buzz. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted March 20, 2023 Share #11 Posted March 20, 2023 42 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Driving is fine since we weren't going far. Backing is MUCH better. It helps that there aren't any crowds when I do it since I'm slow and steady. When returning to park at our storage spot, my normal path was blocked, but I din't realize it until I was pretty far down the row. I had to reverse a few hundred feet and reverse through a 90o turn to get to assigned spot. Again, slow and easy won the day. It helps also when the weather is clear and it is daytime. Rule #1 seems to be all about PATIENCE and NOT RUSHING. Rule # 1 is always patience and not rushing. Rule #2 should be "set yourself up for a good attempt". Position your rig to give you the best chance at getting in when you start to back up. The hardest part of if all for me is not people watching you, but the people across the street on the other side of you. If you arrive late and they are already parked that is the part that always got me. With a crew cab long bed truck that has the turning radius of a battleship, front end swing was always the hardest part. I NEVER had that problem in the 150. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: Did anyone hear something? Sounds like fret buzz. Likely you're hearing an overuse of the wah wah pedal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Share #13 Posted March 20, 2023 Does wife of @Razors Edge call you a noob at times. She should. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 20, 2023 Share #14 Posted March 20, 2023 Did you get an awning on both sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted March 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, donkpow said: Did you get an awning on both sides? Awnings all around except over the tongue. Couldn't use them as it was SUPER windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 20, 2023 Share #16 Posted March 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Awnings all around except over the tongue. Couldn't use them as it was SUPER windy. I see them on this side and in the back. I was surprised to see them. When I worked in their shop, we put awnings on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 20, 2023 Share #17 Posted March 20, 2023 Be aware, a lot of campgrounds do not allow space heaters. For good reason, there is some risk to them in a camper. Not to mention it drives up the campground's utility bill, and they base site prices on you using your propane. You might be surprised at how little propane you'll use to heat that camper. pro tip: hang that power cord straight down close to the camper and coil any excess UNDER the camper. It will keep you from tripping on it if you have to , I dunno, maybe wander around in the dark looking for your propane valve I need to get mine uncovered soon, it needs a few things before a trip next month 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 20, 2023 Share #18 Posted March 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, 12string said: pro tip: hang that power cord straight down close to the camper and coil any excess UNDER the camper. It will keep you from tripping on it if you have to , I dunno, maybe wander around in the dark looking for your propane valve You're trying to take the fun out of this for the rest of us, huh? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 20, 2023 Share #19 Posted March 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Kzoo said: You're trying to take the fun out of this for the rest of us, huh? 1. It was the middle of the night, any video would have been to dark to laugh at 2. If it wasn't too dark, the sight of the noob in his Sponge Bob Boxers might have made you turn away before seeing the trip anyway.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 20, 2023 Share #20 Posted March 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, 12string said: 1. It was the middle of the night, any video would have been to dark to laugh at 2. If it wasn't too dark, the sight of the noob in his Sponge Bob Boxers might have made you turn away before seeing the trip anyway.. Good points. I take back the nasty things I just said about you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Share #21 Posted March 20, 2023 25 minutes ago, 12string said: 1. It was the middle of the night, any video would have been to dark to laugh at 2. If it wasn't too dark, the sight of the noob in his Sponge Bob Boxers might have made you turn away before seeing the trip anyway.. Nominated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 20, 2023 Share #22 Posted March 20, 2023 32 minutes ago, jsharr said: Nominated Seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 20, 2023 Share #23 Posted March 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Seconded The second part was the best, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted March 21, 2023 Popular Post Share #24 Posted March 21, 2023 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 21, 2023 Share #25 Posted March 21, 2023 Your N00b font and capitalization is incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share #26 Posted March 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Can you get that printed and shipped ASAP? We'll likely be out again in the next weekend or two, and I think the neighbors will LOVE a little art on simply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted March 21, 2023 Share #27 Posted March 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Can you get that printed and shipped ASAP? Tracking information and delivery photo show it landed on your doorstep over two weeks ago. Why haven't you put it on the trailer yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share #28 Posted March 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Tracking information and delivery photo show it landed on your doorstep over two weeks ago. Why haven't you put it on the trailer yet? Talk to @donkpow about how we feel about deliveries arriving on the wrong day - especially EARLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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