New Tornado warning includes Lafayette, Henderson, and St Martinville, LA until 1015 pm CST!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Remember not to rely on others for support in urgent times
I want to touch on a different topic today. In light of the most common, and more frequent things coming across the news and even social networking
lately about police presence I worry, I worry about every one of my readers and their families. I hope all of you are staying safe and your
emergency preparations stay untouched and undiscovered. Iny concerns with the ebola virus was just the beginning of hardships to endure.
I worry about the routes the US Government, and even the rest of the world are going. Are we still safe, and if so, for how long?
War and fighting seem to be more frequent and commonplace for even the smallest reasons, and I wonder how far things will go.
Will things continue the way they are going, or even get worse. Where will our government go with these atrocities?
I wonder manythings about all that I am witnessing and all that I am hearing and wonder what are the means, and what will end
it or how far will, or is it going to go. I wonder if there is a reason planned for these actions and if so, what that or
those reasons are. I find my self becoming more aware of not only my environment but, the possibilities of the future
of that environment and feel a stronger need to more firmly secure my own safety in the event of things becoming more unstable
and unsure future. I feel a constant need and almost a feeling of urgency to build up and continue preparing for anything
that may come up and happen. As we have seen before and still saw in hurricane type storms or any other disaster the populous
goes crazy in events of tragedy and desperation. Your best means of security and defense is yourself and anything you may
reveal about yourself and your stocks or prepping could bring an unwanted crowd of desperate people willing to rob and even
kill you for what you have built up on your own and for yourself. Even in desperate times if anyone working for the
government finds out you have your own provisions for you and your loved ones, they can order you and even force you to
hand it all over to provide for all of the people who ignored the warnings and chose not to prepare even after hearing the
governmenttell everyone to stock and build up their own provisions. During many disasters the Gov't has told people that
they can not and do not have enough supplies and cannot provide for everyone. It can, and does happen! People throw courtesies and respect away in desperate times, Make sure to build a close and small circle of trust and look to people with many trades and capabilities because you may need that knowledge and experience. I myself have for years looked to learn and practice many different trades and capabilities not only for my own use but for the reasons of "The more you know,the more you are worth to any business"!
Monday, December 22, 2014
Introducing and getting in to and working on the newly aquired vintage travel trailer
Of all the things that I could say , I can do, or show, and think I could follow the rest of the blogs and sites and just develop a
cookie cutter write up and typical pictures and etcetera and feed regurgitated slop and hope to keep people coming back to read
what I write and see my perspective on things. But I hope, don't like to believe that people are blindly following the crowd. If you were, you
wouldn't be looking for alternative ways to live, survive and hope to thrive. No, you aren't following the crowd, you aren't following
the masses and you aren't waiting to be lead to anywhere, you are wanting to step up and find your own path just as I do. We want to
survive and thrive separate from the pack and break away under our own terms. Which is why I do not follow the rest and just re-print
things that have been done over and over. I only want to take you with me to see what I see and hear what I hear. My writing does take
different paths but don't we all? Each of us are unique and different and are proud, and deserve to be so.
I know myself since starting this blog and I was just beginning to research and learn the survival resources and options. I have learned and found out so much and as I continue,
I can prepare and present to all of my readers a more thought out and include my findings and more, bringing a presentable post, but enough of
my rambling, on now to my original intended post!
The first of a few things that need repaired in this new (to me) 1970 Monitor RV travel trailer
before beginning the later on self-sustaining
status are furnace heat circulation blower motor inside the fan cage. as well as directly above it is the range with a non working oven but
a fully working stovetop and all 4 burners completely operational which tells me that I am getting LP to the entire range which has no
separate shut off valve between the oven so after trying to light the pilot and with closer attention I see a wisp of fuel tring to ignite
but it is not carrying enough to hold a constant flame making me believe there is a blockage or restriction limiting the tubes to that point.
So with the age and use of the Range and appliances
I assume that the very used system could have developed minor deterioration and build up
from lack of regular "spring" cleaning and a routine maintenance. In order to remove the furnace, the range above it has to be removed to
allow upheaval of and easy access through the cabinetry.
So I guess I am getting a two-for one removal and re-installation process. I was
able to locate and write down the Serial and model#s and manage to find one of the aftermarket reproduction companies I had mentioned a couple
days ago ( http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/ ), http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-furnaces/rv-furnace-parts-instr.htm has a model# lookup which informed me of the BTU output at being a 17,600 BTU output cap which is
impressive for a camper of this age and size especially more than enough for keeping this camper warm and toasty on the coldest and harshest nights
especially after I update the seals, newer insulation, and wiring from the original and very outdated fiber braided 14-2 wiring to new 2014 12-3
(12 gauge to more safely carry the current over the smaller 14 gauge with less loss, and 3rd wire for outlet ground) newer and updated safer house
wiring all through it.
In my search for the model number I also noticed the large amount of components and replacement parts for so many of the older furnaces,
stoves and refrigerator including my current project camper with the Suburban Model #NT33CDS 17,600 BTU floor ducted system which will
soon be insulated as well to further carry the heat through to the rest of the camper. I believe I will begin with the range before
accessing and struggling to pull the furnace so as I have one appliance out and begin its repairs and to avoid mixing of confusing
of removed parts, I will begin to clean with my personal favorite and HD instant tar, fuel and oil remover of B-12 Chemtool carburetor
cleaner and repair the steel and aluminum burner tubes, and burner itself along with the LP tube running to the pilot burn point and the "T"
propane junction to hopefully and effectively bring the pilot and oven back to full working order and hopefully complete the oven repair
with just a thourough cleaning and no additional parts needed. Upon completion and full cleaning of the range I will be able to re-assemble and put
it to the side until final re-assembly and progress to the furnace and get it on the surgical table for it's repairs.
Once I remove these components and begin the tear-down and cleaning up I will take photos of the before, during, and discovery during
the tear-down and what I may find through the process that may contribute to the restrictions and failure of the oven as well as the
repairs and final assembly and operation of the appliances, sealing, and final cleanup of them to not only show the processes but
identify and explain the components and take you through the removal step by step
-- Until next time- be safe, aware, and Happy Prepping!
*Note: I am not and have not been paid, or promised any compensation in any way for mentioning my resources and cleaning methods in these
repair ventures, I only mention and include them so you my be able to duplicate similar results on your own attempts.
For your safety always be aware and never Work on LP or any flammable systems in a closed environment, near an open flame or near any
spark. Always make sure to shut off any electricity supply, close all gas valves, and safely purge any remaining gasses with full air
ventilation and circulation.*
cookie cutter write up and typical pictures and etcetera and feed regurgitated slop and hope to keep people coming back to read
what I write and see my perspective on things. But I hope, don't like to believe that people are blindly following the crowd. If you were, you
wouldn't be looking for alternative ways to live, survive and hope to thrive. No, you aren't following the crowd, you aren't following
the masses and you aren't waiting to be lead to anywhere, you are wanting to step up and find your own path just as I do. We want to
survive and thrive separate from the pack and break away under our own terms. Which is why I do not follow the rest and just re-print
things that have been done over and over. I only want to take you with me to see what I see and hear what I hear. My writing does take
different paths but don't we all? Each of us are unique and different and are proud, and deserve to be so.
I know myself since starting this blog and I was just beginning to research and learn the survival resources and options. I have learned and found out so much and as I continue,
I can prepare and present to all of my readers a more thought out and include my findings and more, bringing a presentable post, but enough of
my rambling, on now to my original intended post!
The first of a few things that need repaired in this new (to me) 1970 Monitor RV travel trailer
status are furnace heat circulation blower motor inside the fan cage. as well as directly above it is the range with a non working oven but
a fully working stovetop and all 4 burners completely operational which tells me that I am getting LP to the entire range which has no
separate shut off valve between the oven so after trying to light the pilot and with closer attention I see a wisp of fuel tring to ignite
but it is not carrying enough to hold a constant flame making me believe there is a blockage or restriction limiting the tubes to that point.
So with the age and use of the Range and appliances
from lack of regular "spring" cleaning and a routine maintenance. In order to remove the furnace, the range above it has to be removed to
allow upheaval of and easy access through the cabinetry.
able to locate and write down the Serial and model#s and manage to find one of the aftermarket reproduction companies I had mentioned a couple
days ago ( http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/ ), http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-furnaces/rv-furnace-parts-instr.htm has a model# lookup which informed me of the BTU output at being a 17,600 BTU output cap which is
impressive for a camper of this age and size especially more than enough for keeping this camper warm and toasty on the coldest and harshest nights
especially after I update the seals, newer insulation, and wiring from the original and very outdated fiber braided 14-2 wiring to new 2014 12-3
(12 gauge to more safely carry the current over the smaller 14 gauge with less loss, and 3rd wire for outlet ground) newer and updated safer house
wiring all through it.
In my search for the model number I also noticed the large amount of components and replacement parts for so many of the older furnaces,
stoves and refrigerator including my current project camper with the Suburban Model #NT33CDS 17,600 BTU floor ducted system which will
soon be insulated as well to further carry the heat through to the rest of the camper. I believe I will begin with the range before
accessing and struggling to pull the furnace so as I have one appliance out and begin its repairs and to avoid mixing of confusing
of removed parts, I will begin to clean with my personal favorite and HD instant tar, fuel and oil remover of B-12 Chemtool carburetor
cleaner and repair the steel and aluminum burner tubes, and burner itself along with the LP tube running to the pilot burn point and the "T"
propane junction to hopefully and effectively bring the pilot and oven back to full working order and hopefully complete the oven repair
with just a thourough cleaning and no additional parts needed. Upon completion and full cleaning of the range I will be able to re-assemble and put
it to the side until final re-assembly and progress to the furnace and get it on the surgical table for it's repairs.
Once I remove these components and begin the tear-down and cleaning up I will take photos of the before, during, and discovery during
the tear-down and what I may find through the process that may contribute to the restrictions and failure of the oven as well as the
repairs and final assembly and operation of the appliances, sealing, and final cleanup of them to not only show the processes but
identify and explain the components and take you through the removal step by step
-- Until next time- be safe, aware, and Happy Prepping!
*Note: I am not and have not been paid, or promised any compensation in any way for mentioning my resources and cleaning methods in these
repair ventures, I only mention and include them so you my be able to duplicate similar results on your own attempts.
For your safety always be aware and never Work on LP or any flammable systems in a closed environment, near an open flame or near any
spark. Always make sure to shut off any electricity supply, close all gas valves, and safely purge any remaining gasses with full air
ventilation and circulation.*
Thursday, December 18, 2014
There are always questions and understandable concerns.
There are always the questions like "What am I going to", "Where am I going to start", " How or can I do this?" With or without a
family the first things you will need to cover when starting prepping, or emergency preparation are water at 2 Gallons per person per day,
1 Gal for drinking and 1 Gal for cooking, i.e. instant foods, mashed potatoes, MREs, Ramen noodles,instant pancake mix and so forth for
that hurried rush away from possible Looters, hungry and violence creates and no limit monster where a person used to be. at least a
gallon each of water for Fido, Fluffball, or 1/2 gal for Crazy dave the rat or Hamster.
The Military regulates food for our troops at 2500-3500 calories per day for excessive increased activities such as War-Time
marching/hiking/running, extended walking and traveling, Shelter and camp building and security fortifications. Withou that high calorie
intake many of these things would not be possible or would be very limited and slow causing the troops and soldiers to be exposed to
potential incoming fire and exposing of position to the enemy fire.
Without that high caloric intake many of these things would not be possible in the least, or would be crucially limited in critical times.
those along with an emergency first aid pack to tend minor injuries and avoid infection leading to possible death if untreated is a
medium soft sided First aid pack including compact peroxide, rubbing alcohol at 91% (or the highest available in your area),gauze,
waterproof tape, popsicle finger splints,Instant Ice or Heat Packs, Neosporin, Blood Clotting agent or Cayenne pepper powder is also an excellent clotting agent,
butterfly bandages, clean rags, finger condoms or water proof and sterile rubber gloves S,M.L.XL, disease and surgical face masks,
Heavy gauze wrap, High proof booze for trauma wound cleaning and pain numbing, steely rod for cleaning and cauterizing larger wounds,
and at least a sewing needle and thread kit.
Your best case scenario when buying a first aid kit is to thouroughly read the included packed component BEFORE BUYING it and add
anything that is missing next to it to add in later on while you are there in the first aid aisle. Dont go home thinking you can come back for it because those
few moments you think you may have saved could be the moments in which a major catastrophe could happen and returning to the store
may no longer be an option, possibly ever again dependin on the events leading up to it. NEVER trust any pack to have what you need
without examining it thouroughly, and ALWAYS rifle through the contents actually included inside with a full inspection of what it actually contains and catalog every
single component so when you have the ability to replace or refill it you can carry a compact list on you at all times.
Make sure your new bag has plenty of empty and expansion slots to add in any new and additional components later on and you can add
in any family, friend, and pet medications all together in one easy to find medical location without havin to dig and search in
crucial moments.
Memorize and write down any Asthma Inhalers, Insulin injections, and write down each family members needs and
medical schedules, needs and routines for 30 days and try to continue these as much normalcy as possible to ease the transition and adapting
into your new way of living, to ease the stress on each and everyone like you cannot just drop a new fish in an aquarium, You have to open
the bag and let him sit in it until he is ready to swim out into his new environment after he get used to the new water temps and chemicals
gettin ready for his new life preventing sudden shock and stress leading to illness and even eventual death in extreme cases and ultimately
easing things on yourself. Just like the fish people and all animal have accustiome ways of living and habit that are not easy to Change.
We all need a transitional period as well to protect our mental health and well being. Gentle transitions are always the best way to go when possible.
Until Next Time... Be safe and Happy prepping!
family the first things you will need to cover when starting prepping, or emergency preparation are water at 2 Gallons per person per day,
1 Gal for drinking and 1 Gal for cooking, i.e. instant foods, mashed potatoes, MREs, Ramen noodles,instant pancake mix and so forth for
that hurried rush away from possible Looters, hungry and violence creates and no limit monster where a person used to be. at least a
gallon each of water for Fido, Fluffball, or 1/2 gal for Crazy dave the rat or Hamster.
The Military regulates food for our troops at 2500-3500 calories per day for excessive increased activities such as War-Time
marching/hiking/running, extended walking and traveling, Shelter and camp building and security fortifications. Withou that high calorie
intake many of these things would not be possible or would be very limited and slow causing the troops and soldiers to be exposed to
potential incoming fire and exposing of position to the enemy fire.
Without that high caloric intake many of these things would not be possible in the least, or would be crucially limited in critical times.
those along with an emergency first aid pack to tend minor injuries and avoid infection leading to possible death if untreated is a
medium soft sided First aid pack including compact peroxide, rubbing alcohol at 91% (or the highest available in your area),gauze,
waterproof tape, popsicle finger splints,Instant Ice or Heat Packs, Neosporin, Blood Clotting agent or Cayenne pepper powder is also an excellent clotting agent,
butterfly bandages, clean rags, finger condoms or water proof and sterile rubber gloves S,M.L.XL, disease and surgical face masks,
Heavy gauze wrap, High proof booze for trauma wound cleaning and pain numbing, steely rod for cleaning and cauterizing larger wounds,
and at least a sewing needle and thread kit.
Your best case scenario when buying a first aid kit is to thouroughly read the included packed component BEFORE BUYING it and add
anything that is missing next to it to add in later on while you are there in the first aid aisle. Dont go home thinking you can come back for it because those
few moments you think you may have saved could be the moments in which a major catastrophe could happen and returning to the store
may no longer be an option, possibly ever again dependin on the events leading up to it. NEVER trust any pack to have what you need
without examining it thouroughly, and ALWAYS rifle through the contents actually included inside with a full inspection of what it actually contains and catalog every
single component so when you have the ability to replace or refill it you can carry a compact list on you at all times.
Make sure your new bag has plenty of empty and expansion slots to add in any new and additional components later on and you can add
in any family, friend, and pet medications all together in one easy to find medical location without havin to dig and search in
crucial moments.
Memorize and write down any Asthma Inhalers, Insulin injections, and write down each family members needs and
medical schedules, needs and routines for 30 days and try to continue these as much normalcy as possible to ease the transition and adapting
into your new way of living, to ease the stress on each and everyone like you cannot just drop a new fish in an aquarium, You have to open
the bag and let him sit in it until he is ready to swim out into his new environment after he get used to the new water temps and chemicals
gettin ready for his new life preventing sudden shock and stress leading to illness and even eventual death in extreme cases and ultimately
easing things on yourself. Just like the fish people and all animal have accustiome ways of living and habit that are not easy to Change.
We all need a transitional period as well to protect our mental health and well being. Gentle transitions are always the best way to go when possible.
Until Next Time... Be safe and Happy prepping!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The technological advances of the new RVs are convenient and enjoyable at first but, as those components get older and fail the replacement costs
training necessary in or the maintenance and replacment are abhorring as well as the sensitivity of the vibrations from extended road travel.
and any outside interference. The older systems and RVs are much easier to maintain and repair. Many are built so well and reliable that
they are much easier to maintain and repair as well as the vintage RV love is being rekindled and massive communties are developing so quickly
that companies specializing in vintage parts, seals, and even siding are being found and offered all over the internet!
The designs and craftsmanship have yet to be recreated ever again. The vintage wood framework is easier to repair and just leaves a
warmer and inviting feel to the RV inside, and out which is why I have developed my own preference and I tend to trust the lifetime and
reliability in the vintage RV more than anything new and this is why I have selected the vintage RV to build and modify into
self-sustaining and off-grid emergency shelters that can provide the occupants the long term reliability that they may need
and they have already proven that they can last the tests of time and stand through the elements from the heat and humidity in the Florida
climate, the unforgiving dry desert climates in Arizona, and Nevada to the bitter cold and snowfalls in Alaska.
I have decided that even with my disabilites stemming from MS that I am going to try to pull my miniscule resources together with my
lifetime of experience and knowledge from construction and trade skills and one by one repair, build, and modify the older RVs from
1970-1989 into reliable safe havens for just bout any emergency you could encounter, and selling them as I can complete them hoping
they can give people and families the peace of mind and emergency resources they need. Including Solar panels, water and wind turbines,
battery banks for power storage, updated wiring and insulation and much, much more, with pre-ordering available to personal touches and
available additions to your own preferences! As I manage to complete each of these RVs I will be posting them here and taking before,
during and after photos upgrades and modifications lists.
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