tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post7285767329999682147..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: Uncampering?Sixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-61898354664223246762018-05-27T12:57:55.783-04:002018-05-27T12:57:55.783-04:00Frame rust around the sway arm mount. (sound famil...Frame rust around the sway arm mount. (sound familiar?) Cab rust. Return diesel fuel line leaks. (over $300 just for parts) Oil pan starting to seep. To replace the pan I'm told the engine has to be removed. 18+ mechanic hours. Might be ways around those issues. Had I been staying local with the van, I might have tried to fix them on the cheap, but won't trust it 2000 miles from home.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-86365653609365405902018-05-27T12:13:33.529-04:002018-05-27T12:13:33.529-04:00What specifically has condemned the ambulance? Fra...What specifically has condemned the ambulance? Frame rust?Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-130871803968931612018-05-27T12:11:14.951-04:002018-05-27T12:11:14.951-04:00I took it apart. Turns out the 1/4 plywood was not...I took it apart. Turns out the 1/4 plywood was not outdoor rated as they claimed at the lumber yard. The glue failed and caused it to separate. The bottom bow and stern sections were of heavier plywood that held up. I'm thinking of slapping new sides on it and throwing it back in the water. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-6470178889505447862018-05-27T12:08:30.488-04:002018-05-27T12:08:30.488-04:00I'm looking at all the options. Had a vehicle ...I'm looking at all the options. Had a vehicle option fall through last night, so I'm back to the drawing board. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-76984152877415023262018-05-27T12:07:30.465-04:002018-05-27T12:07:30.465-04:00I met a couple from VT who traveling in an Astro a...I met a couple from VT who traveling in an Astro and having a blast. The key to good tent camping is a comfortable bed. I like a quality air mattress. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-84411317709777339822018-05-27T12:06:25.976-04:002018-05-27T12:06:25.976-04:00I must admit, I'm always looking.I must admit, I'm always looking.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-37071377176078090282018-05-27T11:00:55.303-04:002018-05-27T11:00:55.303-04:00Don't forget the reservations. I meant to ask ...Don't forget the reservations. I meant to ask what happened to the plywood boat the Goose ?Gary in Bamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095999376990912465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-53430639383212943692018-05-27T09:36:38.470-04:002018-05-27T09:36:38.470-04:00When car camping even in a compact vehicle, you ha...When car camping even in a compact vehicle, you have the luxury of carrying a sizeable and spacious tent and collapsible camp cots. The trouble, invariably, is wet weather set up and tear down. That is why I find the minivan so convenient. A roller awning attached to the roof rack makes for reasonably quick covered outdoor space. Alternatively a classic teardrop trailer might be a useful and economic alternative. And has the advantage that you can leave it to save your campground spot if you want to do some local exploring with the car. And when not in use can be parked out back and ignored on your property.Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-20777446808004815502018-05-27T08:42:45.490-04:002018-05-27T08:42:45.490-04:00My Astro van served me well for sleeping. Daughte...My Astro van served me well for sleeping. Daughter has it now. Sleeping on the ground is too hard for this old body so I don't see camping in my future.Momladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511742074910407321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-34327539030754716412018-05-27T07:41:16.085-04:002018-05-27T07:41:16.085-04:00Sounds like you're clearing the way for a new ...Sounds like you're clearing the way for a new sailboat?Mike Yukonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.com