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  1. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Lawson's Landing

    I think it is like anywhere. Best time to score is in the off season. Summers and holidays are a mess at most campgrounds and I avoid the landing during those times. This is why we have these amazing rigs to get us away from the masses. All that said I think a concert there sounds awesome...
  2. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Lawson's Landing

    Great idea!
  3. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Bike transport with tailgate down

    I initially was going to go with the 1up rack, but my issue was concerns with weight. I often tow my boat so that means installing a front receiver. The weight of the rack and receiver was more than I found acceptable. You guys with the 2500/3500 have no worries there. I also felt my MPG would...
  4. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Jiffy Pop

    Works for me :)
  5. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Bike transport with tailgate down

    We use the locking RockyMounts and they have proven to be a solid solution. Even on washboard roads and when articulating through rocks, the bikes don't compromise our departure angle.
  6. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Current Spike in Gas Prices

    Filled up in Midtown today for $3.98 :D
  7. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Noise While Sleeping

    More beer works great! Tho that doesn't work for the kiddos or an early bike ride. Do you have a thermal pack? Not much but it does help a little. Crazy that some folks were absent on the day common courtesy was being handed out. Always a bummer when camp neighbors get too loud too late. I...
  8. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Lawson's Landing

    That was Drakes Bay Oyster Co. Great oysters and a major supplier in CA for many years. The closure of that farm is still a sore subject with some locals. They even wrote a book about it, "The Oyster War".
  9. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Lawson's Landing

    Those boots have passed the test of time! I have been running that brand for many many years with excellent results. I add an insert for arch support and also some woolies when it's cold. I go daily from the boat, to the beach and have been know to continue on to dinner with them (wife hates...
  10. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Go Treads

    You are welcome, I hope they serve you well. I look forward to hearing about any experiences you encounter with them.
  11. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Lawson's Landing

    We came in through Nicasio along the reservoir into Point Reyes. We went home through PR to Stinson. Seems all cleaned up now from what we saw. Already having oyster withdraws, yummy indeed. My wife is a self proclaimed "chowder snob". She met her match on the way home in Marshall at Tony's...
  12. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Lawson's Landing

    Picked off a quick night at the Landing on Friday. We saw a rare window of sun, very little wind, and not that bad of a crowd (although watching the crowd there is part of the fun). Lots of fish'n crab'n and clam'n going on. We scored a spot on the sea wall and were blessed with some king high...
  13. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Northern Elephant Seals

    I have a super shout out to my beloved K9 companion Mickey regarding surfing here. As you mentioned we had a little span of attacks in those years. 1992 I lived across the street from Davenport Landing and surfed it as much as possible (still do :) I woke up and said to Mickey, "wanna go to the...
  14. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Northern Elephant Seals

    Diving at Ano Nuevo!????! Yikes is right! I live right up the road from there and often see badly mangled seals wash up on the beach. I frequently fish those waters and have had numerous great whites along side my boat. One time a whitey grabbed a younger cow about 10 yards from the boat. I will...
  15. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Battery Power Issues

    Absolutely, I could not agree more! I personally put this off for way too long, trying every work around I could to avoid installing the shunt. Now with it installed I have had no issues because I always know exactly where I stand with my battery bank.
  16. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Battery Power Issues

    Provided your battery is lead acid type, remember to not only look at the volts but also test it under load. This will tell you if it needs to be replaced. Great idea taking it to the auto parts store! If indeed the battery is lead acid, then every time the battery falls below 50% SOC it...
  17. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Battery Power Issues

    For sure you should check to voltage of the battery as a starting point. What type of battery do you have?
  18. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Winter Watch

    It sure is nice to see these reservoir levels on the rise. Seems like it has been forever since we have seen this much rain all at once. Hoping for some good inland spring fishing once everything settles in. It has been a wild ride here up the coast from Santa Cruz. Kayaking down the roads...
  19. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West The Supertramp Camper

    Cams may be in my future, but for now I like the windows I can see cars behind me, the bikes on the back and when I launch the boat, I open the camper door for a bigger view. I tried using my back up camera for boat launch but it was like cutting my own hair in the mirror. I'm sure with a better...
  20. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West The Supertramp Camper

    +1 on the lack of cab window. Some view is better than none, especially when I'm back the boat down the launch ramp.
  21. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West The Supertramp Camper

    Thanks for the intro to this camper, Ive never seen it before. Looks clean, and well thought out in many ways. I searched for weight and found 1200lbs? Impressively light for a camper with all the fixins. The self centering mounting system looks very simple and effective. I love all the upper...
  22. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Go Treads

    I got the regular 3 foot set (always trying to save weight and space). We shall see how they hold up and perform over time.
  23. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Death Valley - December 2022

    Looks amazing, thanks!
  24. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Winter Watch

    Heavy winds at my place in the 70+mph range. We are right on the bluff at the ocean, so nothing stands between its fury and our humble old whalers shack. Saw something last night with the wind that resembled a tornado. The wind picked up 60lb pieces of furniture (and everything else for that...
  25. CPT Davenport

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Go Treads

    Yes, I use them for leveling all of the time as this has been their primary use for me. It was very impressive seeing how well they worked on a 2 wheel drive vehicle sunk in the mud with absolutely bald tires. Now I have a bit more confidence that they may get me out of a bind in 4 low with my...
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