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10 hours ago, sushidog said:

 Don't you have to swipe your card for the pump to work? I didn't think you could get away with pumping gas and not paying since they authorize your card first, before you pump. Maybe thieves know something I don't. I haven't seen a gas station that lets you fill-up and pay afterward in a long time.  

I googled and found that it's not about driveoffs, it's about CC companies and their concern about 'problem transactions' and not knowing the size of the purchase beforehand.

38 minutes ago, mptjelgin said:

But why the desire to video someone that is having problems and perhaps damaging their equipment? Spite because they didn't accept your offer of assistance?  You can't just let people be?

Because if it goes  on Youtube under 'How not to...' it may help someone else. 

7 hours ago, DanZemke said:

...re, but the silica gel implementations are much more effective than those based on clay.

I use Dri-z-air in the RV (calcium ..something) and it definitely removes moisture into the drip pan.  If cat litter did that it would be quite a mess.  Besides, like I said, those packets at Wally's are very cheap.  Unless you just like DIY stuff, you aren't saving much money at all, if any.

38 minutes ago, Carlos said:

Online storage stays dry automatically.  I've never seen kitty litter in a datacenter...

lol

I'm not sure cat litter is much of a desiccant.  The only time it absorbs moisture is when she pees in it. Silica gel packs at Walmart are very cheap.

Although everyone asks about running air on gen, in my many years of dry camping I find I'm usually the only one doing that.  Most folks just leave for the day, or sweat it out.  It becomes a hassle getting gas when you're not near a filling station, and you'll need lots of it.  

Check this thread for 4 years ago.

Do you regularly view your pictures and delete what isn't good?  Perhaps you're just storing way too much stuff.

It never ceases to amaze me how people can be so dishonest.. lie to you with a smile in their voice. 

Paper mail is so 20th century and a big pita.  So are medical bills, which I try to pay on the spot, but you never know what comes later.

Yes, I paid over $100 for a campsite.  20 years ago at Newport Beach CA.

This tutorial helped me a great deal when first starting out.   12v side of life.

No, it won't be adequate. You need something in at least the 60 amp range.

On 4/4/2019 at 4:34 PM, 2gypsies said:

When you think of the thousands and thousands of mail handled daily, personally, I think the post office does a great job!  

Given the volume they do, and by humans, yes they do a good job.  The part that bothers me is how backward it is to be transporting pieces of paper around the country.  Nobody is interested in the piece of paper, just the information printed on it.

I've had  my mail delivered by a neighbor almost as much as the carrier.  Especially when the regular carrier is out sick.

Carlos, I'll give it a go:

I dropped over 300lb going to Li. I can charge this baby at 34 amps, that's the equivalent of 132 amps @ 12v. There's no long absorb phase.  There's no harm in sitting undercharged.  I never have to water. I never get corrosion.  At age 70 these are the last batteries I will ever buy - I seriously doubt I'll be alive in 30 years.  And, the best part is, I can afford it.  

3 hours ago, PeterShep said:

, so I will upgrade the converter. Everyone knows the old saying "you get what you paid for", so time will tell if I made the right choice.  

Li's (the ones I'm familiar with) don't have an absorb phase.. make sure your converter does that.  Yes, you get what you pay for is very true.  Congrats on getting an Li.. I have one and it's wonderful.  

People often mention the  availability of Honda parts.  It's extremely unlikely you'll ever need them.  And the comparative word is "than", not "then."

5 minutes ago, chirakawa said:

I thought they meant highbred.

It is a puzzle, but I know hybrid is a commonly misspelled word.

On 9/17/2018 at 2:57 PM, D&J said:

..they call a  highbread account that is still tied to a residence from years back and it can't be changed.

I think that's hybrid account.

My single cup brew machine works fine with battery and inverter.  I spent too much money on home conveniences not to use them.

On 8/10/2018 at 8:14 AM, jpcoll01 said:

I always say I wish there was a way I could have retired from 20-45 and then just work until I die.

I have many friends who are  in that situation due to "live for today" philosophy.  Nope, wouldn't want to be there.

Funny ad on TV - I think it's for an investment firm, showing the elderly in various jobs, including lifeguard.  Sung to the tune of "Banana boat song":  "I'm eighty-five and I wanna go home."

Chat works fine for me.. as long as the person knows what he or she is doing.  5 minutes.  Don't do this late at night.

5 hours ago, FL-JOE said:

as soon as you detect your call has been answered by a mentally challenged individual then it is just best to hang up, wait a few minutes and dial again.  You will get a different person and maybe slightly smarter.

 I suppose it's too much to  ask that they put this feature online.

On 2/8/2018 at 6:41 AM, gypsydan said:

.  I'm just beginning to learn about the differences in batteries, so am not clear as to which batteries should not be discharged below 50%, and which can be discharge down to 80%.

80% is for Lithiums.