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Forum: On The Road... Yesterday, 02:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Nah, I'm not excited at all

Tradewind is packed, refrigerator is cold. All thats left before pulling out is cleaning up around the house so I come home to something less than a wreck.
Forum: On The Road... 04-21-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Vicksburg & Shilo Nat Parks

While working up the Natchez Trace I thought I would visit Vicksburg and Shilo National Battlefields. Is half a day each a reasonable amount of time to take them in?
Forum: On The Road... 04-21-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Doing the length from Natchez just north of the...

Doing the length from Natchez just north of the M. Lewis campground in TN. From there I bend east. HOPING to stay at the NPS sites if there is space but glad to hear recommendations to give me...
Forum: On The Road... 04-18-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Its getting real

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I have had this clock running since January. The time is at hand!
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-16-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Boondocker
IF I understand your question correctly,...

IF I understand your question correctly, generally speaking aliening the long axis of the camper with the suns arc would give you and the least shadow from the AC the most power. BUT you almost never...
Forum: On The Road... 04-15-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Yellowstone canoeing added!!!

OPEN in the schedule is now filled with a week and a half canoeing Lewis and Shoshone Lakes in Yellowstone! It took getting in the backcounty lottery, then a wait, and then a not-great ranking in the...
Forum: On The Road... 04-15-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Absolutely, planning on camping there. It will be...

Absolutely, planning on camping there. It will be interesting contemplating Lewis's end at the beginning of the trip. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: On The Road... 04-14-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Boondocker
People do it. A lot.

This turns out to be pretty common. A fairly large group of people who go to the same area summer after summer often store their units locally over the winter. Mostly, these folks have a single...
Forum: On The Road... 04-14-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
I may, not really sure. I post to instagram and...

I may, not really sure. I post to instagram and my painting FB page normally. Last time I did a travel thread here it really didnt generate much of a following. We will have to see what interest...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-14-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By Boondocker
Dometic DM2872BX Refer temps elevated

The refer in my camper runs warmer than I would like. It is relatively new, door seals are good, it is well vented. Thermoresistor (I think thats the part) that slides on the cooling fins is...
Forum: On The Road... 04-11-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Shakedown

After months of trip planning, its time for the shakedown cruise. Over the winter the Tradewind got new axles, the refrigerators venting got reworked, and numerous small upgrades and fixes. Tomorrow...
Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,797
Posted By Boondocker
Glad to hear see someone is planning on using...

Glad to hear see someone is planning on using their Airstream! I am pretty much dead center under the eclipse here so I guess I will be staying home for that.
Forum: On The Road... 03-03-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By Boondocker
Moab

There are a number of really great campgrounds along the river north of Moab run by the BLM. I really like those assuming you are there in late spring or fall. Summer, you will want electric for the...
Forum: On The Road... 03-03-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,797
Posted By Boondocker
Whats next?

Where you headed next? One of the best parts of Airstreaming is anticipation of the next adventure. Another great thing is hearing about others adventures.



My first 2024 adventure will be a...
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Canoeing the Little MO through TRNP! (water willing)

Turns out the Little Missouri through Teddy Roosevelt National Park is navigable through the end of June which is within my window! Looking at Medora to the northern unit -110 miles give or take. I...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-29-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,627
Posted By Boondocker
Only with proper equipment and circumstances.

One should keep a long hose for this and discharge only into adjacent campsites occupied by loud late-night neighbors after they have finally retired. Preferably by the light of a quarter moon....
Forum: On The Road... 02-25-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
I plan to next summer, this summer I will only...

I plan to next summer, this summer I will only get as far as Great Falls.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-25-2024, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,137
Posted By Boondocker
12V conversion of Starlink

I would like to convert my Starlink unit from AC to 12V. Is there a simple, well documented, procedure for doing the conversion? Or should I hire it done? Or maybe try a kit like this one...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 02-24-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By Boondocker
Make some for me while you are at it. :brows:

Make some for me while you are at it. :brows:
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Great tip!

Great tip!
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
I like it. I'm hoping to score on the Yellowstone...

I like it. I'm hoping to score on the Yellowstone backcountry permits, if that pans out its problem solved.
Forum: On The Road... 02-23-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Trip coming into focus.

I think I have the bones laid in. I have the Airstream, a good bike, and a canoe.


Arkansas east to Washington D.C.


Natchez Trace
Middle TN
Great Smokey Mtn NP
New River NP
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-10-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,325
Posted By Boondocker
Weather station

Looking for an accurate and reliable weather station for the Tradewind. Must be battery powered (or at least 12V). I have read reviews that indicate that that the external sensors tend to be bad so...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 02-07-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,748
Posted By Boondocker
Just my opinion.... Not sure why a dip would get...

Just my opinion.... Not sure why a dip would get the ends of the bumper but I wouldn't look to cutting off the ends. You are better off tearing up bumpers than the body. Maybe focus on not cutting...
Forum: Boondocking 02-04-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,677
Posted By Boondocker
I run the central furnace a a really low temp...

I run the central furnace a a really low temp overnight and then when I wake up I sometimes run a little buddy heater for a few minutes to take the edge off the morning chill. I usually have a burner...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-04-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 247
Posted By Boondocker
Solar in the south east

Hi all. I have 400 watts on the roof an 400 AH of battery. In the summer, out west, this has proven sufficient for most situations except extended rainy days. Typically, the only time I pug in to AC...
Forum: On The Road... 02-04-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Boondocker
Follow up. Do you plan by stops or by highways.

Follow up. Do you plan by stops or by highways.
Forum: On The Road... 02-04-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,411
Posted By Boondocker
The Big Horns are awful. There are rustlers, cut...

The Big Horns are awful. There are rustlers, cut throats, murderers, bounty hunters, desperados, mugs, pugs, thugs, nitwits, halfwits, dimwits, vipers, snipers, con men, Indian agents, Mexican...
Forum: On The Road... 02-04-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Boondocker
Depends

Are you interstate people, or two lane people? Straight roads or curvy, flat or mountain? Classic attractions or cheese ball? State parks or commercial?
Forum: On The Road... 02-03-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
I am allotting time in the schedule right now....

I am allotting time in the schedule right now. Would you think 4-5 days in each unit to be excessive time to spend?
Forum: On The Road... 02-03-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Oh were that the case. Sadly, getting into...

Oh were that the case. Sadly, getting into Glacier to camp is neigh on impossible these days.
Forum: On The Road... 02-02-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
I think there was a WBCCI caravan back at one...

I think there was a WBCCI caravan back at one point.



I would welcome anyone who wants to drop in along the way to do so. Right now my plans are fairly lose except where I knew I had to get...
Forum: On The Road... 02-02-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Right now I have the last half of June penciled...

Right now I have the last half of June penciled in for T. Roosevelt NP and the Breaks. You are welcome to come!


I think I have heard that name (Bodmer) before, I will review before summer.
Forum: On The Road... 02-01-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Upper Missouri River Breaks

Anyone have trip report information on camping and visiting the monument? Right now I have several days set aside for the visit and painting.
Forum: On The Road... 01-29-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
The trip has been on my list for a long time....

The trip has been on my list for a long time. Exciting to have it come together this summer. I kind of wish I had done it before you had to have reservations in so many of the parks. When I started...
Forum: On The Road... 01-29-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
My thoughts as well lol

My thoughts as well lol
Forum: On The Road... 01-29-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Saving options.

Over the weekend I made reservations that preserve the potential for starting the Lewis & Clark part of the summer at Monticello, then on to DC for Memorial day. Getting all the way to the west coast...
Forum: On The Road... 01-27-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,946
Posted By Boondocker
Following Lewis and Clark...

Thinking about following (more or less) Lewis and Clark from St. Louis to the Pacific. Anyone done this, or parts of it, or know the sweet spots along the way? I like to hike, photograph, and paint....
Forum: On The Road... 08-16-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,309
Posted By Boondocker
Banff & Jasper NP reservations?

How far out should reservations for Banff and Jasper be made? Better places to camp?
Forum: On The Road... 08-16-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,309
Posted By Boondocker
Alaska 2024?

Thinking about Alaska in 2024. I do not get in a hurry and like to hike/paint and so forth.



Early planning stages- really early right now....


Thinking about May/June in the US Rockies,...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 08-05-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 229
Posted By Boondocker
Need new sound bar looking for recomendations

I am looking to buy a new soundbar/speaker set up for the Tradewind. I had a small blue tooth speaker but it got broke which wasn't so sad since it wasnt very loud and had a lag when playing video on...
Forum: 1964 Bambi II 08-04-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By Boondocker
That should be a standard part I think unless its...

That should be a standard part I think unless its got the old style connector. I cant remember if Thetford is the old style or new.... If its the old style I would take the opportunity to update to...
Forum: On The Road... 08-04-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,220
Posted By Boondocker
Thanks for all the feedback folks. Given the...

Thanks for all the feedback folks. Given the truck is absurdly over powered (F250 PSD) for the trailer (1968 24 ft) I am not too worried about it. I was more worried about the effect of the heat on...
Forum: On The Road... 08-03-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Boondocker
Thanks for the tips everyone. I ended...

Thanks for the tips everyone.



I ended up above Lake City, CO in a BLM campground. Its been a relaxing week to decompress and just lay low.
Forum: On The Road... 08-03-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,220
Posted By Boondocker
Towing in the extreme 2023 heat

I have been on the road painting since early May. It has been a tremendous summer, but in just over a week, I must head back to the flatlands of AR. I am anticipating extreme heat on the tow from CO...
Forum: On The Road... 07-21-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Boondocker
Thanks Gene! Painting is very rewarding.

Thanks Gene! Painting is very rewarding.
Forum: On The Road... 07-21-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Boondocker
How hard is it to find camping there? I am not...

How hard is it to find camping there? I am not from CO, its just where I am at the moment.
Forum: On The Road... 07-21-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Boondocker
Seeking your two cents on a two week trip

Here is the scoop.


I have two weeks to play with. Leaving in a few days. Departing from and returning to Crested Butte, CO.
Call it a 600ish mile radius from Crested Butte/Gunnison. I dont...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-15-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,363
Posted By Boondocker
Update

Starlink arrived today. Easy set up and its small enough to store under my front bunk when not in use. So good news.



I need to look into a 12V conversion or maybe not. Time will tell.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-05-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,573
Posted By Boondocker
I have 400W on the roof and 400AH in lithium...

I have 400W on the roof and 400AH in lithium batteries. There is an off the cuff answer and the accurate one.

My experience last year. The 400W kept me close to fully charged every day. Most days...
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