So I’m sitting at home watching Netflix, and it just stops and spins. I check my phone and laptop, and sure enough, they can’t connect to the ‘net either. Enter Verizon JetPack! Continue reading Backup Internet Access
Month: December 2016
RV en route to Wisconsin!
I just got an email from Brad, the trailer has been completed and is en route to the Becker facility in Wisconsin now! Unfortunately, the weather is absolutely terrible with a wind chill advisory today and tomorrow and then a winter storm warning on Friday and Saturday. Continue reading RV en route to Wisconsin!
Fourth Round of Gear
It’s getting to be like the 12 days of Christmas around here! More stuff came in, and I had time to play around with at least some of it. Continue reading Fourth Round of Gear
Officially Divorced
I am now officially and completely divorced! All of the loose ends have been tied up, and I am now free to live my life. Well, I’m practically broke (liquid assets anyway), but at least I can move on. Continue reading Officially Divorced
Third Round of Gear
Today was a slow day for deliveries. Only two of the three scheduled deliveries arrived, but I was as impressed with the LED lights as I had hoped to be. Continue reading Third Round of Gear
Second Round of Gear
Yes, it is possible to get deliveries on Sundays. I’m a member of Amazon Prime, and Amazon really tries to stick by the 2-day delivery idea, even if it means they have to schedule Sunday deliveries. I don’t really need stuff on Sundays, but it seems I have a tendency to order on Thursdays and Fridays on a frequent basis, so I’m getting used to these Sunday deliveries. Continue reading Second Round of Gear
New Battery Bank Project
Yesterday I started running tests on my ancient Optima Yellow Top, because I suspected that after 11 years and various torture through it’s lifetime, it might not be still up to its original factory spec. My concerns turned out to be valid. Putting a 20-watt load on the battery sent its voltage down to under 12v, which pretty much means it’s shot. Continue reading New Battery Bank Project
First round of gear
So I’ve been shopping. Yes, I know, very unlike me, but these are strange times. Since I’ve decided I’m going on this AZ trip, it’s time to buy the equipment necessary to make life livable in a trailer shell. Continue reading First round of gear
Wrong Window
I just got a call from Brad at Becker Trailers, and there’s been a little “whoopsie” with the trailer. They ordered an egress window for me, but what they actually received was a regular window (of the same size). Brad called to discuss my options: Continue reading Wrong Window
Truck got a new set of shoes
My truck got some new tires today. Since I won’t be able to afford a newer truck for at least a year, this one has to keep me going, at least for now. The rear passenger-side tire was loosing pressure at 5psi/day. I pretty much had it fill it up every time I wanted to drive the truck. Plus, with the AZ trip coming up, I really didn’t want to be dealing with tire problems. Continue reading Truck got a new set of shoes