Cool Heavy Equipment And Heavy Duty Trucks from the Gallery
Some pretty old heavy equipment, a couple cool tractors, ans some wild cranes for this weeks Friday Five photo collection.
Excavator Track Repair: What I Learned Workamping #42
Excavator track repair is just one more of many workamping projects at Vickers Ranch where Jim learned to fine tune his troubleshooting, and get a workout!
Abstract Thought is a Warm Puppy
Thoughts about the study drawings of Abstract Thought is a Warm Puppy by Art Spiegelman, on display at the Charles M. Schulz museum.
Favorite Peanuts Strips on Display at the Charles M. Schulz Museum
A few more photos of favorite Peanuts strips from my recent tour of the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Rohnert Park, CA for this week’ Friday Five.
Celebrating 100 Years of Charles Schulz at His Museum
Jim celebrates 100 years of Charles Schulz with a visit to his Museum and a Centennial Celebration with MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell and other comic artists.
The Painful Price of Adventure
On a gorgeous fall Sierra Nevada morning, I unexpectedly accomplished a trail running bucket list item. One week later, I paid the painful price of adventure.
Why We Do What We Do – Enjoying Every Moment on the Road
Photos and video from mornings in the mountains with reflections upon why we work so hard to keep enjoying life on the road for 15+ years.
How to Fix Leaking Wheel Hub on Your Trailer
Got a leaking wheel hub on your trailer? Find out why and follow these simple tips to fix it and get back on the road safely.
Are Train Tracks and Railroad Tracks the Same?
What is the difference between train tracks and railroad tracks? Or are they all railways. Find out in this week’s Friday Five!
What Is the Easiest RV Repair? Hint: It’s a Replacement
Jim shares simple tips for the easiest RV repair. Spoiler alert it is a quick replacement, with options for a cheap fix.
More Scary Scenes from the Road, Seen on Purpose
Jim share photos of more scary scenes from the road for this week’s Friday Five. He follows Fearvana advice to do something that scares you.
My Norcold NA8LX Problems Rant
My rant about a list Norcold NA8LX problems, including altitude issues, bad compartment design, and lack of attention to what customers want from RV appliances.
Why You Need a TPMS: Another Real World Example
If you wonder why you need a TPMS for your truck and trailer, here’s another real world example with a close call we had.
A Stunning Norcold Refrigerator Replacement Wake Up Call
It was bound to happen some day. The dreaded Norcold refrigerator replacement job. Our Norcold 821 RV fridge died a couple of weeks ago when we were moochdocking in Northern California. And of course that beast left us scrambling for a fix, just as brutally hot temperatures started searing everyone and everything around us like eggs in a frying pan. We should have seen it …
Moments in McArthur California
Lucky us! On our McArthur morning runs, we start those early days with the sounds of birds, cows, and coyotes with Mount Shasta standing tall in the distance.