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  1. lhoffm4

    What is the Quintessential Camp Food?

    I will have to say breakfast burritos for sure as a 1st meal. Cobbler and/or Dump cake as a desert after at least one dinner. Dinner meals vary but we always feel spoiled if there is a grilled steak involved...
  2. lhoffm4

    5lb Propane Tanks: before I spend $70+ for one, how much did you pay and where?

    So my buddy let me know he found a place to have the tanks recertified with new valves. He was told to use the tanks till they were emptied, then he could get the empty tanks recertified for $75 but that would include a full tank of propane, or he could trade them in at any reseller but would...
  3. lhoffm4

    5lb Propane Tanks: before I spend $70+ for one, how much did you pay and where?

    Does anyone know how long propane can sit in a tank and still be useful? A buddy of mine recently bought a pop-up camp trailer, probably from the 70s - 80s, and it had some of the 30lb tanks full strapped onto the tongue. They worked when he tested the stove in it, and I'm reasonably sure his...
  4. lhoffm4

    Roof Rack for Extended Cab Silverado?

    look also at unistrut. Tons of various bolt on brackets, fittings and hardware to custom build and fit to your use.
  5. lhoffm4

    Ontario, Canada: out for a wander

    Little slice of heaven there..
  6. lhoffm4

    Skottle First Cook - Issue

    Not sure what the BTU output of the burner is, but it may be too high. I’ve had stainless steel turkey fryers that burn at 60k BTUs but most of the Camp Chef burners stick to the 30k BTU range. The higher output burners were designed to be used with large steel kettles and flame tamer shields...
  7. lhoffm4

    SOLD For sale - Northwest - Wilco Hitchgate

    How much?
  8. lhoffm4

    What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?

    Just bought awning tarp material for my 180 degree awning and shower stall. Will be putting them together this weekend (Labor Day) while everyone else is getting their “last camp out for the year in”. my diesel heater should arrive this next week, so the trailer should be ready for a trip the...
  9. lhoffm4

    What not to do with Bear Spray!

    I remember when the stun guns started becoming available to the public and I bought one for my wife. I took it to work to “show the fellas”. One of my coworkers wanted to try it out. I guess he completely forgot about his steel-toe boots and zapped himself in the foot with it. He may still...
  10. lhoffm4

    Dometic Fridge in Pickup Bed and Bear Country

    I have not seen food storage hanging in a tree since the Boy Scouts, that has been 30+ years ago. These days, I keep the food coolers and dry boxes in the truck shell, in my case a metal contractor shell. Definitely not in my tent with me. I do also keep bear spray, and a .357 within reach...
  11. lhoffm4

    What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?

    Just ordered a diesel heater for the rtt. Been racking the brain on how to heat the sleeping area with heat that won’t deplete a battery overnight or cause condensation. Hopefully this will do it. My Son got one last year for his camp trailer and raves about it. My truck is a diesel, so I...
  12. lhoffm4

    Do you keep a knife or hatchet/axe in your rig?

    Belt knife (current favorite is a custom hand forged full tang made by a friend-knife maker - Harry Black from Boise “ Boise Blacksmith” on my hip, machete (Cold Steel) under the back seat, long handle axe and bow saw in the tool box of the rig and a small (14”) chain saw in the truck bed when...
  13. lhoffm4

    Diesel Heater?

    These come with what looks like a tiny muffler, but the vids I’m watching seem to indicate the ticking of the fuel pump is the loudest and part that most users are noticing. I also see that some folks are choosing to upgrade the fuel pump with aftermarket pumps that appear to be much quieter...
  14. lhoffm4

    Now my recovery boards fold down into a table!

    Very cool and multi-functional. Nice idea!
  15. lhoffm4

    Ideas Needed for roof mount design

    I like the Superstrut as well. No welding required, lots of versatile configurations and bolt-on components. Man-simple...
  16. lhoffm4

    Diesel Heater?

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/652361090 Here is the link to the one I ordered, straight from Walmart.com. I chose this model because the heat output splits the heat into 4 potentially different directions that would allow me to heat different tent spaces like the tent, annex, an awning tent area...
  17. lhoffm4

    Diesel Heater?

    Agreed, and I second your sentiment on expensive gear maintenance. I am holding some high performance expectations for this heater. Like others have iterated, I hope to ensure comfort for the Mrs. as well as myself. A warm, dry heat source will hopefully go a long way towards ensuring a...
  18. lhoffm4

    Diesel Heater?

    Thanks and I will post some feed back once I get a chance to test and use it. I have high hopes, as these types of heaters were designed for RVs and travel trailers.
  19. lhoffm4

    Diesel Heater?

    I ordered a 5KW diesel heater that uses a 12V power source to use as a camp/tent heater. I’m seeing good reviews. I know there are smaller units, but I could not find one that was 2KW and is self contained in a box with a fuel tank. The one I ordered also comes with a key fob remote and the...