tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.comments2024-02-16T15:12:09.679-06:00Possum LivingTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comBlogger641125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-85221163127842946842018-04-16T03:25:40.874-05:002018-04-16T03:25:40.874-05:00Tastes like chicken! ;-]Tastes like chicken! ;-]Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-55911737696757698312018-04-15T09:05:13.723-05:002018-04-15T09:05:13.723-05:00I'm wondering how skunk would taste, were you ...I'm wondering how skunk would taste, were you to extend your stay. ;o)mobiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10582872757769683429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-51049202306367371582018-03-31T20:00:38.580-05:002018-03-31T20:00:38.580-05:00Thanks, Michael! I'm glad you are here.Thanks, Michael! I'm glad you are here.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-35061147949597349482018-03-31T12:56:08.198-05:002018-03-31T12:56:08.198-05:00I am glad to have found your website. I first met ...I am glad to have found your website. I first met you on YouTube and have been following your links to other internet venues that you use. The internet needs more knowledgeable freedom lovers like you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830824804135167641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-73536524005890597792018-03-21T05:37:10.807-05:002018-03-21T05:37:10.807-05:00Enjoy the hell out of all your videos! As a former...Enjoy the hell out of all your videos! As a former Vietnam combat veteran, I’m drawn towards your gun videos. Especially the Mac 11. Is there someplace that I can buy some copies of plans of your firearms? This would help tremendously!recon1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13761206957841241079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-71233328262011727852018-01-11T01:47:59.866-06:002018-01-11T01:47:59.866-06:00I have hogs and goats and chickens and still have ...I have hogs and goats and chickens and still have issues with snakes, but not as many.D.Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417058881919409383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-5774426245028080472017-12-15T20:42:21.739-06:002017-12-15T20:42:21.739-06:00I aim to regas the R12 system in my 80 Series Land...I aim to regas the R12 system in my 80 Series Landcruiser using propane. The original gas leaked out over time and I have since used the opportunity to remove the evaporator and clean all of the build-up of dust from the fins that was blocking most of the air flow. I will need to pressurise the system and find any leaks, then vacuum the system. I assume some of the original oil will have leaked out and some will be removed during vacuuming. How much oil should I add before recharging with propane?CH Restorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462682570351706942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-85919350281692961392017-06-16T03:38:15.681-05:002017-06-16T03:38:15.681-05:00You can also build your own vacuum pump from the c...You can also build your own vacuum pump from the compressor out of a discarded refrigerator or window air conditioner.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-50033833681935900742017-06-15T19:16:07.320-05:002017-06-15T19:16:07.320-05:00Vacuum pumps for as low as $60 at Harbor Freight T...Vacuum pumps for as low as $60 at Harbor Freight Tools. I bought an old industrial/lab one years ago on eBay, and built a tube frame for it from old lawnmower handles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542451941644544224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-82006692728985295612017-04-28T11:47:00.783-05:002017-04-28T11:47:00.783-05:00I bought one of the last of the CJ7s in 86 and wit...I bought one of the last of the CJ7s in 86 and with it a copy of the Jeep bible signed by the old man himself and his dog. I long ago sold my beloved CJ, having 157k miles she began to die but I still have my bible. That book helped me out a lot. If i had the cash Id buy a used model. No Wranglers for me, they're for women. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-68314026956609036142017-03-28T15:56:21.635-05:002017-03-28T15:56:21.635-05:00Yes, you still need oil with propane.
Moisture is ...Yes, you still need oil with propane.<br />Moisture is not the only reason to vacuum it. It has air in it now, and when you start adding propane it will at some point reach the explosive air/fuel mix. If you don't have a vacuum pump, one of the chain auto parts stores would probably vacuum it for you and maybe even check if it has oil.<br />BTW, my sources indicate that either type of oil will work. Just don't mix types.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-43320943110026973172017-03-28T14:51:06.003-05:002017-03-28T14:51:06.003-05:00I was thinking of flushing the system with propane...I was thinking of flushing the system with propane since I don't have a vacuum pump. Would that get enough potential moisture out? <br /><br />Do I need oil with Propane? Should I flush and then add some? Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989349194108041947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-51661380772275029952017-03-28T12:09:13.467-05:002017-03-28T12:09:13.467-05:00I would pull a quick vacuum on it first, then fill...I would pull a quick vacuum on it first, then fill until cycling slows. It will begin cycling on and off quickly, then begin staying on longer. At that point it is full or very nearly so. Be careful not to fill much beyond that, because it reaches a point where it stops cooling.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-62262845362548109742017-03-28T10:37:23.747-05:002017-03-28T10:37:23.747-05:00I have a '87 F150 that I plan to convert over....I have a '87 F150 that I plan to convert over. I think it has been converted to R134 because the fittings are correct, but there is no pressure in the system. <br /><br />I can't find a sight glass on the system so how will I know when it's full?<br /><br />Another post said once it stops cycling at high idle it's good. Would that method work? <br /><br />I am anticipating the system to leak so I'll to a quick charge, bubble test, and then a full fill once it's fixed. <br />Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989349194108041947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-50165155792974955162016-11-28T11:41:33.941-06:002016-11-28T11:41:33.941-06:00I think you are on the right track in terms of how...I think you are on the right track in terms of how much power you will need vs. what you can fit, carry and use in your van. The primary power user will be your refrigerator. A small compressor type refrigerator will use pretty close to 1,000 watt/hours per day. A 400 watt solar array (like 4 of these panels: http://amzn.to/2gyJzuJ ) should cover that with a reasonable excess for powering your other loads. This charge controller has good reviews and will probably meet your needs: http://amzn.to/2gbeNrd<br />The batteries you are looking at are a reasonable choice. The battery bank is really the heart of your system. If possible, increasing tha capacity and using a pair of 6V batteries in series (instead of 12V in parallel) would be a worthwhile upgrade, especially for the times that you need to use the air conditioner. Series connection is more efficient in terms of energy storage and battery life than parallel connection. To that end, I would urge you to consider a pair of L16s, like these: http://amzn.to/2goANgj<br />There are a couple of things you didn't mention. First is a means of charging your battery bank while you drive. You need a battery isolator to send charging current from the alternator to your battery bank any time the engine is running. Not only does that add to the charge when you drive; it also provides an emergency backup. It's no fun to wake up to a dead battery bank because you had to run the air conditioner all night. With a battery isolator, just start the van's engine and you can begin recharging the batteries. http://amzn.to/2fth4z9<br />Now to the inverter. Yes, 3,000 watts should be sufficient for your needs. Buy the best inverter you can, though. I recommend Xantrex. I have an old inverter they made back when their name was Trace. I have traveled with it in a van camper with it, lived offgrid in the wilderness with it, and still have the same inverter nearly 20 years later. You can't beat that kind of quality. <br />A very important feature a high-quality inverter has that you won't find in a cheaper inverter is a built-in battery charger and shore power connection. The way it works is, you add an RV power cable (like this http://amzn.to/2gbqNcu for campgrounds and you also need an adapter for 15 amp so you can plug in other places http://amzn.to/2gbs3w8 ) so you can connect to shore power (friend/family home, established campground, etc.)and just like that, you are running your loads and also charging your batteries. There will be times when your batteries are low and you need a full charge. It is very good for battery life to occasionally give them a full charge and maybe even an equalize charge, and especially in the hot summer it's nice to sometimes be able to run the air conditioner all night while doing that, and then have a nice hot shower in the morning. Campgrounds are good for that. Here is the inverter I would be looking at.It is very similar to the one I have: http://amzn.to/2gyZ2eE<br />Yes it is expensive, but I have wasted money on cheaper inverters and in my experience, a really good inverter/charger is well worth the money.<br />I hope this has been helpful. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-45025880598969820272016-11-27T14:24:32.563-06:002016-11-27T14:24:32.563-06:00Hi, I'm trying to make a list of things I need...Hi, I'm trying to make a list of things I need to become a van dweller and run a solar setup to power a small refrigerator nonstop, a portable air conditioner small enough to cool a van, maybe a hotplate, and to charge my phone. I'm guessing that I might need a 3000w inverter for all of this. Can you help me choose and size up my other needs. I'm thinking 2 12v Vmax marine batteries w 155aH, 4 100w flexible solar panels (for stealth reasons and a 30a or 40a mppt solar controller. I don't have a clue really though.Newbie Vandwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10381154532422199939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-86276356581314705172016-08-30T16:22:20.266-05:002016-08-30T16:22:20.266-05:00Many years ago, I worked for Gardner-Denver Compan...Many years ago, I worked for Gardner-Denver Company on their air compressors. They used Cats and Detroits. The Detroit was cheaper to operate. I have seen operators lift the air intake pipe off the blower, and stick a lighted newspaper directly into the intake to start a 4-53 in cold weather. The 8-71 would definitely make a loud howling noise inside an enclosure. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546435831770158482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-68419188977103613012016-08-14T08:45:22.726-05:002016-08-14T08:45:22.726-05:00Yes, 5,000 btu should be enough for 30 cubic meter...Yes, 5,000 btu should be enough for 30 cubic meters if well insulated.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-83735140711451335632016-08-14T07:32:48.061-05:002016-08-14T07:32:48.061-05:00Hi I need to run an AC for a one room Minihouse (a...Hi I need to run an AC for a one room Minihouse (about 30m3 volume to cool). Question: What size of A/c do I need ? 5000 btu is enough ? <br />Reuben Alvessonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455863878088668801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-60000721684788504362016-07-06T10:33:17.493-05:002016-07-06T10:33:17.493-05:00According to the MSDS on the Benzomatic butane it ...According to the MSDS on the Benzomatic butane it is 78% Isobutane CAS 75-28-5 and 22% butane CAS 106-97-8triangleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683844989143993315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-10704252132982557702016-06-30T00:40:12.368-05:002016-06-30T00:40:12.368-05:00Update. Those cans of enviro-safe are 6 ounce cans...Update. Those cans of enviro-safe are 6 ounce cans equal to 16 ounces of 134a.Bill Carpenter Srhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222269144861185012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-11431693331881400722016-06-30T00:34:40.709-05:002016-06-30T00:34:40.709-05:00You can purchase enviro-safe by the case, 12 cans ...You can purchase enviro-safe by the case, 12 cans for $4.25 per can, no shipping cost on eBay. Just received mine today it!s my second case.Bill Carpenter Srhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222269144861185012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-81557503831771447452016-04-06T22:30:19.694-05:002016-04-06T22:30:19.694-05:00Was the engine running and the A/C switched on hig...Was the engine running and the A/C switched on high while you were adding the propane? If not, you might have overcharged it. Also, what is your source of propane? I only use the 14 oz or 1 lb canisters. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-84535578228093621192016-04-06T18:06:34.091-05:002016-04-06T18:06:34.091-05:00I vacuumed to -30hg and then charged my system to ...I vacuumed to -30hg and then charged my system to about 45 psi with propane and it did not work, the compressor would not kick on. I replaced the dryer, rebuilt the compressor, replaced the expansion valve and tried it again with no luck. I would get the same pressure on the high and low sides. I then vacuumed the system back down to -30hg and charged with 134a and it is ice cold. Any ideas on what I did wrong? Could it be because I have the expansion valve and not an orifice tube?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696784473353050256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671794874064113602.post-83914471738409629432016-03-13T12:13:01.878-05:002016-03-13T12:13:01.878-05:00There is a cold start procedure in the old Detroit...There is a cold start procedure in the old Detroit manuals using ether. I use gasoline e on a rag over air cleaner ( hold onto the rag it will get sucked into esd housing)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10520373362571655697noreply@blogger.com