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  1. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Spent a month in AZ in my Hawk.

    Peace through superior firepower! Remember your concealed weapons permit is only valid in the state in which you obtain it. So, better to be safe. Your camper is your castle and you have all the rights to defend it. :)
  2. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Spent a month in AZ in my Hawk.

    That's it! Just a couple photos. Come tell us more. Looks like I'm headed that way in a week or so. Hoped you would fill in on the photos. :rolleyes:
  3. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West KOFA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

    KOFA is located where? Just out side of Yuma, AZ. Here are the directions: From I-8 in California: take the Winterhaven Drive and Fourth Avenue Exit south into Yuma, Arizona. The refuge office is located at the first intersection. Directions to the refuge proper: From Yuma, take Highway 95...
  4. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Off The Grid In Baja

    Right on! Excellent trip report. How far down Baja did you go? Can't wait to go back myself. Got to love the lobster..
  5. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Wandering in search of Trout....Again

    Here is a couple of photo's of the last trout I caught at the Quincy Lakes area in eastern Washington. Trout were 14-18 inches in length. A fun day of kayaking, fishing and camping. Camped for a week or so..:D
  6. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Anza Borrego-Salton Sea-San Luis Reservoir

    Just a couple more Desert flowers and a shot of my newest toy! Happy Easter!:D
  7. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Oregon to New Mexico - 2 weeks, 4,000 miles, and 100 pounds of dog hair

    DD, once again you have out done yourself! Excellent photos. Looking forward to New Mexico myself in the very near future. Probably the first part of May. I'm hoping for a little warmer weather.:thumb:
  8. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Anza Borrego-Salton Sea-San Luis Reservoir

    Heading Home Well, I had been on the road for almost two weeks now. it was time to head home. I took 395 toward Mojave and then up 99 and on to San Luis Reservoir. I kayaked for five hours straight in San Luis Reservoir. The weather was cooler now. High 60's. I almost felt cold! But I knew when...
  9. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Anza Borrego-Salton Sea-San Luis Reservoir

    Salton Sea On to the Salton Sea for a few days. A little windy at times, but warm, sunny weather and pretty to cool to do some kayaking in...:D
  10. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Anza Borrego-Salton Sea-San Luis Reservoir

    Part 3 ABSP Here are a few more wild flowers. Then it was back to Ocotillo Wells SVRA for one more night before I headed to the Salton Sea Recreation Area for a little kayaking and cycling.
  11. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Anza Borrego-Salton Sea-San Luis Reservoir

    Then next few days where spent camping up at Fish Creek in Anza Borrego SP, I wondered aimlessly in the desert looking at Desert wild flowers and enjoying the heat. I went to the Park headquarters at Borrego Springs. Neat little town. I found the flowers in the photos at Henderson Canyon. Even...
  12. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Anza Borrego-Salton Sea-San Luis Reservoir

    It was the first week of March 09'. The weather was cold and getting colder. I said to myself...self! "What the hell am I doing here in the snow". So I loaded up my kayak, bicycle and the Sportsmobile and headed south. First day I drove from Sequim down to Valley of the Rogue SP. Stayed there...
  13. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Batteries - Bang for the buck/weight?

    What brand are you using? I run two Interstat Workaholic group 31 batteries. Tons of power. These are "wet" type batteries.
  14. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Camping plans?

    I have decided to test the waters. I have taken the next 4 months off starting the first of March. :eek: I have planned my trip to Anza Borrego SP to check out the spring bloom. But then who knows for sure. I am definitely going to AK in the later part of May or early June. But I'm not sure if I...
  15. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West My northern Baja trip this January

    Welcome fellow traveler Geoff, finally someone else with a Sportsmobile. I to have a Sportsmobile and live just a little farther to the west of you. I'm from Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula. So welcome aboard! I have followed your trip reports from the first time I had read one. Always very...
  16. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Got A New Toy In The Shop

    Here is one in action! Hope he is winning. Not just running time trials...:D
  17. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Sportsmobile vs Four Wheel Campers

    Year Three Well, I'm coming up on my 3rd year anniversary with my Sportsmobile ownership. I have been traveling the last few years with my Brother and Friends. Both of them have FWC's. We make a good mix. My last years Adventures included a spring trip to Moab including both Canyonland and...
  18. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Last Hurrah at Death Valley "For Sale"

    Luke, (Patrick) come to the dark side!:D Honestly, sorry to hear that you are going to sell that terrific looking rig. Must have been a very difficult decision. Hope you stay here on the WTW forum, you have SO much to offer...Captainkettel... (Sportsmobile Owner-WTW Senior Member)
  19. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West New Mexico Spring time Hot Spots?

    Mark, I've been in the Fire Service for a little over 35 years. I have been a career Firefighter and then Captain for the last 21 years. I love my job dearly! If and when I retire it is not going to be to go to work somewhere else. Right now we only work 8-9 days a month. But when the time seems...
  20. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West New Mexico Spring time Hot Spots?

    Wow! Thanks for all the great tips! Looks like New Mexico will be a great place to explore. I have starting to juggle my work schedule lately. I might just take a few months off and see if I really want to retire. There are just so many things to see and do. I'll keep you all posted if I decide...
  21. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West New Mexico Spring time Hot Spots?

    DD, thanks for the offer! Looks like I am going to have to pass. I can't really get any time off till March. We have to put in for vacation at least 30 days in advance. We are short handed right now. But I have scheduled time off in March. All most the entire month. I looking at going Anza...
  22. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Wilderness Medicine

    Wemt I use the Wilderness Emergency Care book by Steve Donelan when teaching the WEMT (Wilderness EMT) course at my work. I purchased this material through the ASHI bookstore. ASHI is short for American Safety & Health Institute. This is a "extra" class for Emergency Medical Technicians. We use...
  23. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West New Mexico Spring time Hot Spots?

    Has anyone done any spring time camping in New Mexico? Thought I might give that state a tour. I have never been their...Yet...! Just started checking out BLM land and state parks. Thanks for any info...
  24. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West How can I test the charging system?

    Just curious, did you ever get your battery charging problem solved? Sounds like you got some good testing advise. Hope it all worked out for you...:D
  25. captainkettel

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West How Many Nights in Your Camper

    I just recently got back from my 2008 trip to Baja. I was in my Sportsmoblie for 18 days straight! I was gone from the 15th of October to the 2nd of November. Went down as far as Loreto this year. Same crew as last year. I also traveled to Moab in April and Yellowstone in August. So I had a...
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