Tour 931
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I can believe it. My cat hangs around the floor near the furnace room.
Morning Cup Of Coffee And Weather
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Sweeney
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Did you have one of the 'dragon' heaters --- I don't know who made them, but they fit in a closet size opening and just were RIPPING hot. Mobile homes are completely different than RV's in so many ways....but freezing pipes, and bad heaters are common to both
Have several family members who lived in mobile homes...they are an adventure to be sure!I'd love to have radiant. Especially in my b . athroom - warm tile floors - can't beat it! I keep mine at 72 -- but thats completely different than Radiant. Have you done a comparison of cost to operates? I'm curiuos which is more efficent -- forced air or radiant. I'm going to guess its radiant as you wouldn' thave the constant warm/cool cycles....
I can see the nose-to-tail conga line of cats beause most asuredly, they would find the warmest section of the floor. As I write this, I have 1 bathroom floor register that is the gathering point for several every morning as we wake up the house...sometimes resulting in skirmishes. The fact there is a baseboard register 6 feet away in the next room that they ignore is a little strange.
As close to that as I can come is the raised floor data center, where we found the output of the chillers kept certain adult beverages and the perfect temperature
We're at 38 right now with absolutely clear blue skies. Temperatures should be edging up near mid 40's and possibly even the 50's and mid 50's early next week. I'm so ready for a slight break in the temperatures.
Tour 931
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I’m sure floor radiant is the most cost effective. With forced air most of the heat rises to the ceiling. Anyone that has changed a ceiling light bulb knows that. But the heat rises slow from the floor and it’s not so warm up there.Did you have one of the 'dragon' heaters --- I don't know who made them, but they fit in a closet size opening and just were RIPPING hot. Mobile homes are completely different than RV's in so many ways....but freezing pipes, and bad heaters are common to both
I'd love to have radiant. Especially in my b . athroom - warm tile floors - can't beat it! I keep mine at 72 -- but thats completely different than Radiant. Have you done a comparison of cost to operates? I'm curiuos which is more efficent -- forced air or radiant. I'm going to guess its radiant as you wouldn' thave the constant warm/cool cycles....
I can see the nose-to-tail conga line of cats beause most asuredly, they would find the warmest section of the floor. As I write this, I have 1 bathroom floor register that is the gathering point for several every morning as we wake up the house...sometimes resulting in skirmishes. The fact there is a baseboard register 6 feet away in the next room that they ignore is a little strange.
As close to that as I can come is the raised floor data center, where we found the output of the chillers kept certain adult beverages and the perfect temperature
We're at 38 right now with absolutely clear blue skies. Temperatures should be edging up near mid 40's and possibly even the 50's and mid 50's early next week. I'm so ready for a slight break in the temperatures.
No dragon heater, it just had a wall furnace in the hallway, so we kept all the doors to the bedrooms and bath open to keep the air circulating, and the lower kitchen cupboard doors open on the coldest nights and let the faucets drip to help keep the pipes from freezing. It was an adventure, but we had good neighbors, didn't feel deprived, and knew it was for a limited period of time.Did you have one of the 'dragon' heaters --- I don't know who made them, but they fit in a closet size opening and just were RIPPING hot. Mobile homes are completely different than RV's in so many ways....but freezing pipes, and bad heaters are common to both
Been pruning some of our firestick plants and transplanting the cuttings.
Sweeney
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WOW!!!Clear skies before the storm.
Know those well! And that is the 'dragon' furnace that I asked about
Personally I never lived in a wobblybox, but my family did. My uncle was a master technician for Chrysler back in the 70's and he moved around quite a bit -- mobile homes were cheap then - and that was his way of economizing. After he passed away, my aunt never had to work a day in her life - so it was definately a financial decision. My aunt met him since her brother (also my uncle) was his neighbor.This was in 1978-1984 time frame -- Tim, a neighbor, and I became friends -- and to this day, when Tim seem my aunt he always stops. I think things are different today -- much more "my name is Earl"
Sweeney
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I've already gotten spoiled! We've had about 5 good days, and yesterday was downright balmy! It was a great day to take care of honeydo's. Including one that my bride said "Until that is fixed - I can not go camping!" That was suddenly high on my list. Of course, that 'fix' unlocked a few side quests - one is to figure out how to cost effectvily replace a door with side-lights! I made a trip to the homeless despot, where I about fell over when the door I liked, which was pretty basic, sold for $15,000!! Apparently yet again our house is "different" and a custom door will be required. with that discussion, I'll be framing out a new entry door. Hope I don't find myself on a side quest once I start that one!
Our Hoosier tearjerkers had an impromptu Shiveree - I really wish I knew they were thinking about this Friday, I would have shuffled my schedule accordingly - but as it was, I didn't find out until Saturday afternoon and by then it was too late to consider. I wouldn't have gotten there until just before suppertime, and would have been 'racing' around...so I decided to pass.
On the big picture, the weather is improving here like it is in most places I assume. We've got nights in the 20's buy the daytime will at least be in the 40's. Much more seasonable. This last cold snap was almost cruel! I really felt for a few customers that showed up. They are never easy in cold weather. Especailly when it is tank-less water heaters that malfunctioned and froze up (exploding the heat exchanges), and Furnaces that wouldn't work...which cascaded into frozen underbelly plumbing. But, at least there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Our Hoosier tearjerkers had an impromptu Shiveree - I really wish I knew they were thinking about this Friday, I would have shuffled my schedule accordingly - but as it was, I didn't find out until Saturday afternoon and by then it was too late to consider. I wouldn't have gotten there until just before suppertime, and would have been 'racing' around...so I decided to pass.
On the big picture, the weather is improving here like it is in most places I assume. We've got nights in the 20's buy the daytime will at least be in the 40's. Much more seasonable. This last cold snap was almost cruel! I really felt for a few customers that showed up. They are never easy in cold weather. Especailly when it is tank-less water heaters that malfunctioned and froze up (exploding the heat exchanges), and Furnaces that wouldn't work...which cascaded into frozen underbelly plumbing. But, at least there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Sweeney
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That was what I was thinking --- my home was apparently built very strangely - nothing is 'standard' --- Even the spacing of the door-locks is 1/2 inch off so I can't just buy a door lock and install it --- so no thing fits quite right. Ever. 1978. The 'off the shelf' that sell for $2000-$3000 (which still seems high for something that common and mass produced) won't fit.
I'm anticipating framing up a solution. The door I'm replacing has an side-light glass. I don't like it except for the light it brings in. I may install a legitimate skylight to brighten the hallway. Those aren't terribly expensive and not hard to install assuming a rafters lines up in the right way. They won't. LOL
For skylights look into solatubes. I’ve seen them in a home and boy they can throw the light.
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Van_and_Terri
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We have put solar tubes in our kitchen and very happy with the results. We choose the upgraded ones (flat/rectangular with upgraded glass) over the dome ones. Highly recommend getting solid tubes over the flexible duct ones. The solid tubes put out much more light. Another recommendation is get get heat diffusers in warmer climates.For skylights look into solatubes. I’ve seen them in a home and boy they can throw the light.
History | Daylighting Systems & LED Lighting Systems | Solatube
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Sweeney
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For skylights look into solatubes. I’ve seen them in a home and boy they can throw the light.
History | Daylighting Systems & LED Lighting Systems | Solatube
Learn about the history of Solatube International, global leader in daylighting solutions. Manufacturer of Solatube Daylighting Systems and Smart LED lighting systems.
Actually that is what I was thinking but I couldn't pull the name from my head
I've actually got a couple places that would benefit -- including a bathroom which has no windows whatsoever -- its always dark and a little natural light would surely make a big difference. I've never talked to anyone who has actaully used them, they seem like a sound idea. Coming from you, I take this as a big endorsement
I have 2 large skylights in my living room, and while they let in a lot of light, and when open exhaust a lot of heat they are dreadfully difficult to keep clean, and worse, leaves and debris out of the area between the glass and the screen.
Sweeney
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We're coming off of a false spring --- it was around 70 yesterday. Pretty amazing. But next week we'll be down into the 20s at night again, so not the deep freeze but still winter flexing its muscles.
I've current got wanderlabs trying to find a camp site in Florida at Rainbow Springs & Silver Springs --- both are absolutely beautiful parks. I just need a couple days to 'reset' We're only about 5 weeks away from the only 'great reset' that I can say anything good about. But we have to make it that far!
I got a phone call yesterday - the caller said they were preparing for the 2026 season and wanted their brakes/bearings checked. When I heard CampInn 560 Ultra I was taken aback. Never thought that would happen --- turns out they knew me from the forum -- which is fine!!! But I never thought that would happen. I was 'thrown off my game' for a few minutes
The good news is, I've got 6 bearings and about a dozen tangs, and a couple sets of grease seals - I'm ready to do it. It reminds me of course that mine is due as well. Normally, I refer trailers to axle shops - the 7000 axles are really not much different than the campInn, but I just do not like working in/around/under something that large. I had a trailer slip off a stand once - that was enough. Plus, in most cases the palces are gravel which makes the job horrid.
I hesitate to send any lightweight trailer like ours to the trailer shops though. For some reason they don't seem to know how to do them. I had my 2012 done in 2014 by a respected dealer, and by the time I got it home the brakes were completely trashed and the hubs so hot you couldn't touch them. I've heard this from a couple tearjerkers using different shops. I'm glad to help out a new friend.
Van_and_Terri
Ranger
Checkout Salt Springs for a camping site too. It’s in the Ocala National Forrest. Other alternates for camping are Alexander Springs and Jupiter Springs. Both are federal parks like Salt Springs; but neither of the latter two have electrical hookups.We're coming off of a false spring --- it was around 70 yesterday. Pretty amazing. But next week we'll be down into the 20s at night again, so not the deep freeze but still winter flexing its muscles.
I've current got wanderlabs trying to find a camp site in Florida at Rainbow Springs & Silver Springs --- both are absolutely beautiful parks. I just need a couple days to 'reset' We're only about 5 weeks away from the only 'great reset' that I can say anything good about. But we have to make it that far!
I got a phone call yesterday - the caller said they were preparing for the 2026 season and wanted their brakes/bearings checked. When I heard CampInn 560 Ultra I was taken aback. Never thought that would happen --- turns out they knew me from the forum -- which is fine!!! But I never thought that would happen. I was 'thrown off my game' for a few minutes
The good news is, I've got 6 bearings and about a dozen tangs, and a couple sets of grease seals - I'm ready to do it. It reminds me of course that mine is due as well. Normally, I refer trailers to axle shops - the 7000 axles are really not much different than the campInn, but I just do not like working in/around/under something that large. I had a trailer slip off a stand once - that was enough. Plus, in most cases the palces are gravel which makes the job horrid.
I hesitate to send any lightweight trailer like ours to the trailer shops though. For some reason they don't seem to know how to do them. I had my 2012 done in 2014 by a respected dealer, and by the time I got it home the brakes were completely trashed and the hubs so hot you couldn't touch them. I've heard this from a couple tearjerkers using different shops. I'm glad to help out a new friend.
Sweeney
Administrator
I'm surprised at how many available nights there are at Salt Springs --- its a little expensive but I may make the trip - there's a site that meets my needs. Hows ATT service there? One more reason to look at starlink I suppose.
I need the electric hookups sadly -- Even though I'm on 'vacation' when there, 9 times out of 10 I find myself working on some task that needs to be done, for example taxes and brochures
Temperatures are dropping --- thankfully not as cold as it was there for a little bit. Today the news is wind. I'm watching the trees get slammed around pretty hard, hopefully nothing decides to come down, though, I do have a limb that is in a 'safe' zone if it does, and its too tall to climb, and to expensive to bring in a cherry picker - losing that woudln't be too bad as long as it does get dead hung in the canopy.
Van_and_Terri
Ranger
AT&T is our provider and we see 2 bars on our iPhones when we camp there. Lots of trails nearby. One favorite is the Yearling Trail which has a book and movie based on the people who once lived there. There is a short trail within the campground when isn’t promoted much. There is great swimming in the Spring as it’s 72 degrees year round. Lots of bears in the Ocala National Forrest. It’s not unusual to see one in the campground if someone leaves their food products out or dog food. We have kayaked out to Lake George from Salt Springs. There are some Indian Mounds visible on the paddle. Salt Springs is a favorite of ours when jeeping within the National Park.I'm surprised at how many available nights there are at Salt Springs --- its a little expensive but I may make the trip - there's a site that meets my needs. Hows ATT service there? One more reason to look at starlink I suppose.
I need the electric hookups sadly -- Even though I'm on 'vacation' when there, 9 times out of 10 I find myself working on some task that needs to be done, for example taxes and brochures
Temperatures are dropping --- thankfully not as cold as it was there for a little bit. Today the news is wind. I'm watching the trees get slammed around pretty hard, hopefully nothing decides to come down, though, I do have a limb that is in a 'safe' zone if it does, and its too tall to climb, and to expensive to bring in a cherry picker - losing that woudln't be too bad as long as it does get dead hung in the canopy.