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Had a 90 Honda on my 2002 Lund Alaskan. Once or twice the tach would show almost double the actual rpms. Never could find a connection problem but the "thump" worked each time. Harper

Thanks Dr. Bob. A story like this makes the slight smell, slowness, messy filling and relative bulk of our two burner portable alcohol stove not such a big deal. In fact I consider it a big improvement over the wood fire or small gasoline stove I used during my backpacking days. Harper

On edit: Ooops, didn't realize that there was a page 2 with all the answers posted already.

Yeah Harvey, it was indeed an operator problem with me. I've been using two way radios for many years and usually pick the handset up with my right hand, palm down and key the transmit button with my thumb. This leaves the grill open between my thumb and index finger. With the ICOM handset the...

Casey, Thanks much for bringing this topic up. I too had on and off transmission problems with my ICOM. After seeing your solution I realized that I was covering the mike hole with my hand. Testing confirmed this and my problem is solved. Harper

Here's the photo of the Nomad from the September Erie Canal Cruise that didn't "take" on my first attempt above: Harper

Yeah! I already know what I think, it's much more interesting to hear the diverse opinions of others. Once in a while I even come to realize that my original thoughts were misguided. Go Brats! Harper

Here's the Nimble Nomad Dave Deem mentioned. This is is in Newark, NY on the Erie Canal in September, 2009.

Localboy Mark's discussion of the VW Beetles brought back a lot of fond memories from the 60's. I had a '63 Beetle and my younger brother a much older one. His finally started using lots of oil and the 36 horses were losing steam. We decided to rebuild the engine and bought a shop manual. We...

I just received my Stan Jones Lake Powell map yesterday. Although I've been to points on Lake Powell I never realized how large and sprawling a body it is. Still awaiting arival of the cruising guide that has been recommended here. If we go out in September we'll probably stay for a few weeks...

Mark, That's what I have always thought too. The one event that brings a question to that theory is that one of the most publicized accidents was when a California Highway Patrolman with 19 years of LE experience was at the wheel of a Lexus when it crashed after several miles of apparent...

There has been some discussion of this issue in other threads and some of the problem vehicles are those we use to tow our boats. The current edition of Car and Driver Magazine had an interesting and relevant article concerning the unintended acceleration issue. They tested a V-6 Camry (subject...

Thanks much Dr. Bob. Your input on this is much appreciated as always. Harper

Earlier in this thread I mentioned the Chinook Class C with the molded fiberglass body built on a van chassis that went out of business a few years back. We've just had the opportunity to buy one configured like we want from some people I have known most of my life for probably a great price...

Paul, That Tiger looks like an ideal RV for many things. I need 4WD just to get home in the winter months which a pickup based Class C would provide. The extensive use you have given it has certainly tested the quality. Thanks, Harper

I thought I was a true minimalist until meeting El and Bill on this site. I grew up camping in tents and later backpacking and canoe camping. We bought a Casita travel trailer many years ago (1996). The Casita is a 17 foot molded fiberglass trailer. It is built like a boat with the bottom and...

Well Jim B. after seeing your motorcycle list I thought your boat list might take two pages. My list is short also: 1. Grumman 17' shoe keel canoe, took it on the wildest rivers I could find in W. Va., Va. and NC. Also several trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area. Looked like it...

Jim, I get it now. Thanks much Marty, hope to figure this out some time soon. Harper

Joe, Thanks for helping with the photo, maybe I'll figure the system out one day. Toyman, You are right indeed. We plan to do something about it, at least temporarily, when we can get her out. Harper

Here's a photo of the Angola Cover after the first couple feet of snow.