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We use old car back seat floor mats outside the camper and just inside the door to catch dirt. We bought a couple carpet scraps at a local carpet store for $10 each big enough to cover the floor. We cut one to fit the floor exactly and saved the other one for eventual replacement. We pull the...

Frame rust is a well-documented problem on that vintage of Tacomas. There was a program to replace frames but I think that has ended. I agree with others that mention that as a likely source of the problem. Not to say that the Fleet isn't overloading the truck because it most likely is.

Couldn't decide if I should post this here or in the winter thread. But since it is talking about warming, I decided to put it here. Also because this thread was handy. Also because Ski is still having winter. :) Feel free to move it to the winter thread if it matters. Interesting look at...

cool photo!

We are melting snow at a mad rate now- still piles of the stuff around but not for long (unless we get Ski3pin's weather...). Saw our first flock of Robins yesterday- that is a sure sign of spring.

According to my good friend Google, this is known as the "skin effect" applicable to alternating current. The effect increases at increasing frequencies. DC current flows uniformly through the cross section of the wire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_effect

Foy, thanks for the story and the route tips.

I think we are going to pay homage to TR this summer- been a while since we visited his namesake national park. Good to reflect on the great leaders we have had in the past, and may yet have in the future.

March is always the light at the end of the tunnel for us. While the big snows are common at this time of year, they don't last long. Fresh snow is always pretty, at least until you have to get the snowblower out, haha. Love that ever increasing sun! We made syrup with our kids one year from...

And carrying equal weight, and not suffering any differential leakage or friction, etc. I'm just guessing, theory aside, that it won't be as easy as it seems, especially with potentially random things on the roof. edit: Craig beat me to making the same point, and better said as well.

We are a ways from spring yet. But lots of melt water running around here today. Lots of snow too. Topped out at 39°F today. 45° forecast for the weekend. Doesn't look much like spring, other than the sun being higher in the sky. It is nice to have the sun shining at dinner time.

I got a good chuckle out of that post also. :D

2 puzzles to solve from my point of view: 1) I suspect syncronizing the rate of rise/fall of the individual pistons will be a challenge; 2) You will still need some diagonal bracing to resist wind shear. While I'm a sucker for ingenious mechanics, the FWC/ATC system is deceptive in its...

Sure wish we lived close by Death Valley- such an interesting place. But your reports are a great subsitute! Thanks! :)

I've been wondering about those alien ships. Fun trip report. Thanks for posting it.

Wow, I can't add that high- what's the total possible accumulation? Looks like you're gonna put that snow blowing machine to good use. I'm heading up to Tofte MN for my annual cross country skiing trip. They've had 34 inches of snow over the past week, something close to 6 feet for the season...

Nice looking rig! Have fun camping and skiing! :)

Glad the repair worked out! I enjoyed your report, thanks for posting it.

Excellent! Winter makes a comeback. :)

I love the geometric dune photos! The composition and textures are cool. Nice work.

Always good to hear of someone escaping from the evil corporation! It's amazing how popular flat bed campers have become since your trail-blazing rig. Welcome back! Looking forward to hearing some trip reports.

Camper looks great! Thanks for the report! :)

Well, another 12 inches of snow this weekend bringing our total for the past month to something over 24 inches. Yep, spring is right around the corner, haha. Actually, our temps are going to be in the 40s this coming week so we should do some serious melting. After 24 sub-zero nights so far...

x2. I really enjoyed following along.

That is the life! So now I've got museums to see on both sides of the country- some road trips are going to have to be made. :)