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    Replacement battery - where to buy?

    Hey all, I just couldn't figure out what made a " UPS " Battery different ... ? http://www.americanbatterycompany.com/battery-glossary.php UPS (Uninterruptible Power supply): An electrical device providing an interface between the main power supply and sensitive loads (computer systems...
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    Replacement battery - where to buy?

    Hey Everyone, Don't know for sure on the size,... However the below Batteries seem to meet the criteria .. UPS Type Battery 80 Ah; http://www.batteriesplus.com/product_search/38803-Werker-StandBy-High-Rate-Battery-12V-80Ah-WKHR12--80C_FR.aspx 100 Ah...
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    Couch / Bunk Beds I Need A Picture

    Hey Ladymc, I tell everyone.., I'M a " lightweight" " Sumo Wrestler , @ 230 lbs "... http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=Sumo I can't imagine anyone.., getting anything smaller (2 Persons), than a " 560 Raindrop " ! L.M.
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    That's it! We're hittin' the road!

    Just an additional " FYI " The 9 x 9 is not as sturdy, but it wieghs less & was much, much easier, to set-up. I pop the top off & roll it up, " IF " the wind picks-up... ? L.M.
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    That's it! We're hittin' the road!

    I've been looking @ this one for light weight, quick & easy " Sun Shade " to keep in my car. KELTY CAR TARP http://www.rei.com/product/808944 It's set off to the side of the vehicle in the photo, but it should cover the hatch (open galley), which would allow you to stand & cook, with a...
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    Yearly Maintenance... ?

    Hi Joan, " ANY " Tire & Brake shop or Mechanic shop should be able to " Inspect & Re-pack " the Bearings. I did my own , when I had my Boat ( @ Home before Divorce) .. Not really that technical, assuming you have the tools & a level place. However, the " Dust Caps " ( Raindrop )were...
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    Yearly Maintenance... ?

    I had a " Boat & Trailer " a few years back & made it a " Yearly " routine to check & re-pack the bearings. I recall reading somewhere (Trailer Towing Mag ??).They recommended running a few thousand miles on a new Trailer & then re-packing, which had more to do with, re-seating the Bearings...
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    Yearly Maintenance... ?

    Hey everyone , For whatever it's worth .. ! I've had my Raindrop 560 Ultra since Sept 2009. This past summer, I had the Wheel Bearings Repacked, Brakes Inspected, Tires balanced & Rotated. The guy doing the work stated, " It didn't need the Repacking or the Tires/Wheels Balanced &...
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    Couch / Bunk Beds 550 Vs 560 Bad Weather Comfort Level

    Well, it depends !! We decided not to get the " Propane Heater Option ".. So, we made it into a " Queen Size Pillow ".. Two Mattress Pads Two Comforters L.M.
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    560 Ultra Trips

    Wally Mart: Ozark Trail ; 9x9 Swift Set Shade It's much easier to set-up .. And I would recommend it, over a larger one ! I had a larger " 12 x 12 " , but it was damaged on a very , very windy, cold night ! L.M.
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    Flea Market Iron

    Project completed !! I slightly charred the wood & set a small Tack/Nail to hold the handles in place ! It also fits on top of my " #8 Waffle Iron Base ". Not perfect,... but it's now fully functional !! L.M.
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    Flea Market Iron

    Hey all, I just located a " Suitable " replacement wood Handle , for the " Wafer Iron". Home Depot; Brinkman Grill Brush; $ 1.97. I just needed to shorten it a bit, and with a wood file, trim down the diameter , for a snug fit. I roughed one up just to see if it would work.. It...
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    Flea Market Iron

    Hey Hilditch, Thanks for the " Photo ".. It makes more sense now, & is a very easy project to reproduce !! The threads appear to be " FINE ", which are normally used for metal vs " Course " thread normally used on Wood.. I was also looking for a " PIN " hole , but your photo shows a...
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    Flea Market Iron

    The female ends look to be threaded & no pin hole , it might have been an all metal arrangement similar to my " Griswold ", with a different points of attachment ... ? I bought the piece on " E-Bay ", from a member of " WAG ".. I inquired a few questions(PM him). But, we kind of lost contact...
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    Flea Market Iron

    I don't have the handles, So It's been sitting around until then.. My thoughts are trying to find a replacement that will fit .. ! I'm currently looking @ something like this .. http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/1-Screw-On-Wooden-File-Handle/productinfo/926-10201/ With set screws to...
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    Flea Market Iron

    Hey Todd, The " High Base " was an " E-bay buy " without the handles. I was bound and determined to get myself a " Waffle Iron " a few months back.. There were a few up for bid, and I started bidding on them ( 4 ).. However, in my haste..., I didn't completely read the item...
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    Flea Market Iron

    Thanks !! Yup, its a " Waring Pro Fryer ".. on the left hand corner! Just got back from " Santa Barbara " .. beautiful sunny day !! I love stopping by the " Sur La Table " , lots of great Cooking Gadgets,etc. L.M.
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    Flea Market Iron

    Okay .. It works perfectly ..Nothing sticking to the Iron ..Just needed to figure out the Tempeture settings ( Electric Stove & Burners) & amount to pour.. ( : I followed the directions for mixing printed on the Box( 7 inch Round Waffles ) 4-5 : 3 Cups of Mix / 2 Eggs / 1/3 cup of Oil / 1...
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    Flea Market Iron

    Hey all , I've been looking for a " Waffle Iron " for some time now.. I put in a few bids on " E-bay ", but prices went way toooo far "$$$$" & there's the additional shipping charges to consider. Well, I finally found a complete " #8 Griswold " for a very reasonable price ($35.00) ! Just...
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    Announcement Ordered Our 560 Ultra

    Re: Generator Hey all, I can't say much more than already stated. http://www.campinnforum.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1099#Post1099 1. It's an item I've always wanted: I.E , Man Tools ; Air Compressor, , Skill Saw, Nail Gun , etc 2. Works Great on ' Gasoline '...
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