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Seems to be a design issue for a lot of us. I removed the adjustable fins on the kitchen and bath vents so they would run wide onpen. Then closed the one by the bed. Applied a dab of cement and it stay's at that setting. I guestimate (another GJ work) that it leaks about 5+% now. With the bed one closed, it forces more air "down the line" . Much more comfy sleeping. GJ

Last season I lost one of my "Feet". I attached a small diameter SS cable thru a hole in the dome and put a crimp on it. Then made a tight loop with a crimp just large enough to accept a SS screw into the area just below where the jack sleeve ends. There is just enough room to do so. Have not lost another foot since. If the main bold under the foot takes a walk, I 'll likely hear the tinkeling as it skips off the pavement. Would need a bolt and some touch up paint to replace. Much easier than having to find a replacement. GJ

Ok, I can assume mine is dirty. How do you clean it?

Round #2…..coming up this weekend. Stay safe, stay warm, stay prepped.

I remember that. Sierra Vista certainly lives up to its name! We’re camping in Miller Canyon, just south of town in the Huachuca Mountains! 😂

Home in northern Ohio. That mailbox is about 30” off the ground, and you can’t even see the road our daughter says 12-14” reported. Here on Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida’s panhandle. Lunch

Just watched the evening forecast for western NC and it is possible that we might get snow (instead of ice) just in time for this coming weekend. Then it looks like the storm will try to travel up the east coast. In any case, frigid temp will continue for almost all of us living in the eastern part of the US. Be careful out there everyone! Bill

Gotta love that garage, well done! Are those 8 or 9 panel doors?

That is amazing, Very nice Bill! 🤩

About 14” from the weekend storm. At least the Oliver is safe indoors. Looks like next weekend might bring more snow. Haven't seen a winter like this in CT for many years.

We lived in Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca for many years. Almost retired there!

Here's a CD & Album found stored away at home:

Always been a fan Bill!

That's interesting, we were just listening to the Doobie Brothers last night, found Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits CD stored away at home last night, too.

Here's one more thing to add to your growing list of annually inspectable items. Use a mirror tool or smart phone to visually inspect the diaphragm air vent on your propane regulators. Ensure bugs and road debris have not clogged the air vent. Boy, if going to Alaska, this will need to be inspected often, and carry a spare regular, just to be sure. No propane, no heat while boon-docking. 😵‍💫

Ok, we have two solutions for the wing nut. If we were to use the Gas-Gear 90 degree hoses we could use these longer ones: Which would allow us to move the regulator forward well out of the way of swinging tanks as we change them. With the regulator moved out of the way (Forward), using one of these for security makes sense now as getting the lock on it would be eazy. Just need a simple bracket to move this forward out of the way: This is sort of turning into a cherry pick the best so far! GJ

i tried that, and did't like the results. So I just added several inches of 1/2" cpvc pipe under the nut to get it up over the obstructions. Either way easy fix. GJ

A week ago, we arrived in Quartzsite on a Monday afternoon! After a great birthday weekend for our son at home, we’re on way to Sierra Vista! This spot is a nice drive, just 3 hours from home. We had to stop at AJ’s for meats and loaded twice-baked potatoes, and there was traffic in the valley… Arrived here at West Pinal Park, 22 miles west of Casa Grande. A GREAT stop-over at $10/night for those who are driving into AZ not wanting to go further into Phoenix.

I found my pic from 2023 where I turned both tanks 45 degrees making the hoses fit like a glove with nearly no strain on the hoses. Works fantastic, but I do like those 90 degree connectors. Things to add to my future work truck for common parts. PS: It looks like I could add those safety gauges and have penty of room for the cover. Sweet!

Me too on our new unit. Just hold the regulator up with on hand as you spin the wing-nut with the other! All’s good! 😎

Yes I did encounter interference between the wing nut tabs and the regulator in the upper mounted position. This was quickly and easily remedied with a 12-14 inch adjustable wrench. With the wing nut screwed down tight, use the adjustable wrench to bend the tabs up to a vertical enough angle to clear the back side of the regulator. Problem solved.

Now that's a good understatement. Your post has generated several concepts that frankly need a relook: The need to have the regulator higher than we had envisionated. (A Geronimo John word) Having enough hose to reduce hose stress especially during tank removal for refill. Using street elbows to get the hose traveling in the right direction from the regulator. Knowing that there is a second set of holes on the regulator. Creative security for our propane gear. Part of the service PITA is that the regulator itself is in the way as the tank installation centerlines are a bit too close. We have room to spare, but all the "OEM Purchased" components are set up for the "standard" set up where space is very critical. We have space to spare. Mount the regulator away from the threaded rod sufficient so as to allow the tightening of the rod handle without hitting or being close to the regulator! And now I'm thinking that the geometry of our OE2 dog house propane hoses and regulators may be space efficient, but it sure does not do us any favors when changing tanks when we have to do a Up and Over maneuver with the tanks. IMO, doing so always is a small PITA. I think we can concoct a better design as we are blessed with space under the hood of the dog house. My assumption is to reuse the tank base, rod, and horizontal tank tie-downbar. Then to focus on the regulator support. From almost 4,000 miles from our Ollie, I'm going to plant a seed to attract some flamng arrows. What if we: A. Modified the regulator bracket to attach to the verticle threaded rod to have two attachment points on the rod and a regulator bracket so as to put the regulator out of the way for service and high enough to be above the liquid level. Double nut one set of the attachment points on the threaded rod to do so. In effect the regulator's location would be fixed. B. Incorporate into the design a simple way to keep the tanks locked down that can be easily removed for service, light and uses a pad lock. C. Increase the hose lengths to facilitate service. D. Use street brass fittings to align the hoses to the direction needed to increase hose bend radius. GJ T Fromthe picture, the 30 pound tanks diameter has reduced a more restricted space for the regulator.

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So glad I grew up listening to the Doobie Brothers. No flash, no glamor, just incredible rock musicians laying it down.