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I had been looking for a way to secure high value items and to comply with state laws in some places. I added this V-line steel box between the lower cabinets. It is almost a perfect fit. It has a push button lock and a slide out drawer. The whole box can be removed from the mount with two easy...

Taking an idea from the Navy where they use phosphorescent tape and paint to mark critical access points, I used a large hole punch to make 1” dots to mark the door handles. At night they are visible enough to identify the handles. I made smaller dots to mark the fan controls. I made small...

I have come across a solution, provided by Dometic, to the problem of the 12v power coming loose due to vibration. Dometic makes a convertible cord and receptacle that changes from a cigarette plug to a two prong plug. I installed a duel 12v outlet, in place of the standard outlet. The power...

I have been scanning family photos and came across these two. Probably 1952, I don't know where. The lady is my mother and the two boys are my older brothers. The younger one is two years older than I.

I have an aluminum 20 lb tank that needs a five year recert. I’ve tried to find a dealer to do this but have been unsuccessful. Any one having a similar problem?

After installing a roof rack I was looking for a way to carry set up gear opposite the Bunduawn awning. Yakima makes a half mega warrior that fits just right. The picture also shows the side tent dropped down from its carrier (pretty much permanently attached)

I wanted a place to carry “canvas” to keep it out of the trailer. The Yakima swing out adapter and a Surfmate jr. works well. I reversed the Surfmate mount to keep it close to the trailer. I also installed a license plate holder and ran a light wire with plug to the existing plate light. The...

I decided to use the Raindrop (#574-2013)instead of staying at motels on a business trip. I used the Element as the tow vehicle. I spent the first night in Oak Mountain State Park, south of Birmingham. The second night I spent at Joe Wheeler State Park 45 miles west of Huntsville. Both were...

Meg and I decided to try camping in the Raindrop (#574-2013) in June. I set up at Krull Campground in the Blackwater State Forest, otherwise known as the Munson swimming pool. I did some ground work on the Florida Trail and Meg joined me for a night under the condition that I cook a full country...

Took the 2013 560 #574, to Oleno SP in Alachua Cty Florida. My son and I camped for his graduation from UF the first weekend in May. We spent three days and two nights. The Element carried a bike and a tandem kayak. It rained most of the time but the Raindrop was dry, cool, and comfortable. I...

Picked up #574(2013 model) on April 19. Only half of the Meg and Bob team so I did all the driving and only had to discuss stopping places with myself. Tried to stay at several parks but it was still too early. I stayed at two KOAs, one in Wisconsin and one in Illinois, both with nice hosts. The...