Raquel Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 What do you all use for a shredder? We used to have a heavy duty cross-cut shredder that would shred like 25 pages at a time. The trouble was that it weighed a ton and took up 2/3 of the basement. I've been looking for a new shredder, a cross-cut shredder, to shred certain documents while on the road. For the next 8 months we're good because Trish takes the documents to work but that won't be available after the end of the year. Can anyone help? Trish & Raquel -------- "Road Runner" -- 2005 Volvo VNL780, 500hp Cummins ISX, Ultra-Shift, ET-Hitch, 198" wb "Wile E." -- 2013 Heartland Landmark San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike and Claudia Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I burn mine in the campfire. Saves room for MORE TOOLS! Traveling America in "God's Grace" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 We have a Royal HT88 8-sheet shredder we bought on Amazon. We use the waste basket with plastic liners as a general trash basket, and stow the cutter head in a cabinet between uses. The head only weighs about 5 lbs. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I burn mine in the campfire. Saves room for MORE TOOLS! Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ditto. Â X3 <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeyres Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Don't have any idea about the name but it is a small one that just sits on top of a trash can. It takes very little room and never fails to work. We went to all on-line statements and payments when we went full-time so we get very little stuff that we have to shred. 2007 Arctic Fox 32.5 rls for full-timing, now sold. 2014 Sunnybrook Sunset Creek 267rl for the local campgrounds now that we are off the road2007 Silverado 2500 diesel Loving Green Valley, AZ (just South of Tucson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 We have a Royal HT88 8-sheet shredder we bought on Amazon. We use the waste basket with plastic liners as a general trash basket, and stow the cutter head in a cabinet between uses. The head only weighs about 5 lbs. Â That's basically our approach, also. Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Don't have any idea about the name but it is a small one that just sits on top of a trash can. It takes very little room and never fails to work. We went to all on-line statements and payments when we went full-time so we get very little stuff that we have to shred. Same with us. We have no regular bills, account statements, or other personal data that comes in paper form today. We do still get a few tax related documents on paper and occasional other things that we shred, but very little.  I don't like burning paper in a campfire because of the problem of bits of burning paper that can float away. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure         Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 We have a ShredSafe cross-cut shredder. It comes with it's own waste basket. I don't remember where we got it, though...probably someplace like Staples. We also have a hand-held shredder that is battery operated. I don't have it available to me right now in order to see what brand it is; however, it is not a cross-cut shredder. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015  I don't like burning paper in a campfire because of the problem of bits of burning paper that can float away.  Besides, you have to have a campfire to do this. Although we spend most of our time boondocking, we are not campfire people, so wouldn't have anyplace to burn papers. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquel Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Why I bring this up is because of something that happened yesterday. Like many, we too have gone to electronic almost everything. However, we still get junk mail, like credit card offers. Usually I bring things like that home and Trish takes them to work or, I ask the person working in the office to shred it for me. Yesterday the only piece of mail we got was a credit card offer. I asked the woman in the office to shred it for me. She grabbed it out of my hand, tore it into 4 pieces and tossed it into the trash. And, she got huffy when I asked for the pieces out of the trash. Maybe we're too vigilant, but we don't let anything out into "the wild" that has our names, addresses, account numbers, our phone numbers, or anything that can in any way identify us. We even tear the labels off stuff we order from Amazon and shred them. Trish & Raquel -------- "Road Runner" -- 2005 Volvo VNL780, 500hp Cummins ISX, Ultra-Shift, ET-Hitch, 198" wb "Wile E." -- 2013 Heartland Landmark San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I ordered one of these a few days ago. If anyone cares, I'll let you know how it works when I get it.  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ziszor-33050-The-ZISZOR-Portable-Handheld-Paper-Shredder/29851713 Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 If its just a few pieces - blender or food processor. First dry to get down to small pieces, then add a bit of water to make a slurry. Â At this point you can simply discard the slurry or you can pour into the toe of a half pair of nylons, squeeze real tight and let dry. You now have a fire starter brick. You could even shave a bit of wax into the slurry to decrease the chances of it being blown out. (The paper acts as a wick for a candle) Â The above is from a scout master I had 40+ years ago. He made these using an old milkshake blender. Stainless steel, weighed a ton and probably could have blended a car. The guy had a million uses for old nylons. Berkshire XL 40QL Camphosting and touring Our blog: cndtravels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquel Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 If its just a few pieces - blender or food processor. First dry to get down to small pieces, then add a bit of water to make a slurry. Â At this point you can simply discard the slurry or you can pour into the toe of a half pair of nylons, squeeze real tight and let dry. You now have a fire starter brick. You could even shave a bit of wax into the slurry to decrease the chances of it being blown out. (The paper acts as a wick for a candle) Â The above is from a scout master I had 40+ years ago. He made these using an old milkshake blender. Stainless steel, weighed a ton and probably could have blended a car. The guy had a million uses for old nylons. Â LOL! That's wonderful! What a great way to re-purpose junk mail. Trish & Raquel -------- "Road Runner" -- 2005 Volvo VNL780, 500hp Cummins ISX, Ultra-Shift, ET-Hitch, 198" wb "Wile E." -- 2013 Heartland Landmark San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Escapees mail service does not send junk mail to us. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I ordered one of these a few days ago. If anyone cares, I'll let you know how it works when I get it.  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ziszor-33050-The-ZISZOR-Portable-Handheld-Paper-Shredder/29851713  This is the one I was talking about in my post, above. It is not, however, a cross-cut shredder which is what the OP wants.  Raquel, I do the same thing; i.e., remove labels from magazines or packages and shred them. I even shred envelopes that have our name on them! LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Escapees mail service does not send junk mail to us.  But you have to pay extra for that service...and I don't believe they shred the junk mail, simply throw it away, unless they've changed their procedure recently. I particularly don't want stuff like credit card offers to be thrown into the trash! LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 It really is not much money especially for the service we get. Not trying to talk you into it just offering a different approach to your problem. We have a small trashcan type shredder that gathers dust mostly. Gets used very little. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I burn mine in the campfire. Saves room for MORE TOOLS! Â That is how I plan to do mine also. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 We've had one that sits on top a waste can for 9 years. Cheapo from walk Mart. It comes out of basement since a month when we get mail. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 There is a way to stop getting credit card offers in the mail. I don't remember the web site or the phone number but I'm sure you could google it. I stopped ours years ago and haven't received a single one since. Â Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvtraveler100 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I use Staples, Office Max or other major office supply stores who offer a shredding service. They all charge by weight and most of the time it's free. Steve 2011 Allegro Bus 40QXP 2015 Ford Explorer Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I don't like burning paper in a campfire because of the problem of bits of burning paper that can float away. Yer supposta fold and twist it into a dense little "log". Makes for excellent fire starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejay Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 We have used the Fellowes Shredmate Cross Cut Shredder (37788) for its small size (9.00 x 7.50 x 5.75) and crosscut for the last 8 years and are very happy with it. 1999 Holiday Rambler EndeavorCummins ISB 275Freightliner chassis2013 Equinox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrschwarz Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 We have a Royal HT88 8-sheet shredder we bought on Amazon. We use the waste basket with plastic liners as a general trash basket, and stow the cutter head in a cabinet between uses. The head only weighs about 5 lbs. I don't have that brand, but I did the same thing with the shredder from my home office when we sold the house. Michael 2017 Allegro Bus 45OPP Cummins ISL 450 Visit us at schwarz.org! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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