3rd Annual "100s in the Hills" - Ouray, Colorado: August 2-4 (1 Viewer)

[Get outside]

I sure know how that feels! The closer it gets the more you find things to do prior to it!

I finally had time to mount the bracket I made last week for the radio.

 

[2000UZJ]

My list of things to do:

-Replace the output seal on the transfer case (leaking badly)
-New rotors, pads, lines, and fluids.
-Wire in axillary plugs.
-Dual battery system.
-Tech-Flex all wiring.
-Swap rear shocks.
-Oil change.
-Clock winch for feet forward.
-Repaint roof rack and sliders


Ontop of 2 jobs, 5 Cruiser headlight retrofits, full time student, and out planning for the trip.

It will be worth every second. I look forward to completing my list and getting out there.

 

[Get outside]

Looks like my little roof rack clears the garage door by 1/2 inch!

 

[bluecruiser]

With all the exterior lighting you guys are installing, the camp will be spotted from the moon. We may have to have a light curfew just to see some stars...haha...looking forward to seeing all the cool stuff you guys have...check the fb page, the sponsors are being posted and rounding out to be pretty awesome...every one of them.

 

[marcfj60]

My TO DO list:

- Make sure there's a little meat on the brake pads
- Check fluid levels
- Check tire pressure

 

[ENGINE er]

Random question...

Anyone had any luck powering a hair straightener from an inverter?

I have a ProWattSW600 wired up and it wont even turn on...even though it supposedly only pulls 275 watts.

Even my drill that pulls max 310 watts (under load, im testing with no load) only turns on every now and again, pretty disappointing.

 

[aaronrules]

Random question...

Anyone had any luck powering a hair straightener from an inverter?

I have a ProWattSW600 wired up and it wont even turn on...even though it supposedly only pulls 275 watts.

Even my drill that pulls max 310 watts (under load, im testing with no load) only turns on every now and again, pretty disappointing.

I was wondering about running water! Guess you have different priorities.

 

[e9999]

Random question...

Anyone had any luck powering a hair straightener from an inverter?

I have a ProWattSW600 wired up and it wont even turn on...even though it supposedly only pulls 275 watts.

Even my drill that pulls max 310 watts (under load, im testing with no load) only turns on every now and again, pretty disappointing.

no worries, there are make-up and hair kits out there -I'm told- that are entirely manual, no power needed at all...

 

[ntsaint]

Random question...

Anyone had any luck powering a hair straightener from an inverter?

I have a ProWattSW600 wired up and it wont even turn on...even though it supposedly only pulls 275 watts.

Even my drill that pulls max 310 watts (under load, im testing with no load) only turns on every now and again, pretty disappointing.

Could quite possibly be the most random question...ever.

 

[ntsaint]

My TO DO list:

* Figure out a shower solution
* Oil Change
* Full size spare
* Packing/Equipment planning
* Install CB


What I've already DONE:

* 90k service plut plugs and fuel filter
* New pads on all corners
* New roof rack
* New audio setup
* Diff and XFer fluid change
* Diff Drop
* CV Reboot


If nothing else this trip is making me get caught up on all my 100 to-do stuff!

 

[DanInDenver]

With all the exterior lighting you guys are installing, the camp will be spotted from the moon. We may have to have a light curfew just to see some stars...haha...looking forward to seeing all the cool stuff you guys have...check the fb page, the sponsors are being posted and rounding out to be pretty awesome...every one of them.

Blue do you have the FB link?

 

[liveoak]

Random question...

Anyone had any luck powering a hair straightener from an inverter?

I have a ProWattSW600 wired up and it wont even turn on...even though it supposedly only pulls 275 watts.

Even my drill that pulls max 310 watts (under load, im testing with no load) only turns on every now and again, pretty disappointing.

i am bringing a small 1000 watt honda generator and you are welcome to use it that is if it will power it. we don't want anyone to have curly hair out there.

 

[bluecruiser]

Blue do you have the FB link?

https://www.facebook.com/LandCruiser100s

this should do it....

 

[liveoak]

I have just read through this thread again and I have a few concerns about some things in order of importance

#1 aoronrules or ntsaint shooting me

#2 bluecruiser running off with my wife

#3 mtnaddict or Cowboy falling out of their tents in the middle of the night

#4 Paflytyer yelling at me for stepping on a bug

#5 ENGINEer having curly hair

Just kidding of course. I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Chris

 

[ntsaint]

I have just read through this thread again and I have a few concerns about some things in order of importance

#1 aoronrules or ntsaint shooting me

#2 bluecruiser running off with my wife

#3 mtnaddict or Cowboy falling out of their tents in the middle of the night

#4 Paflytyer yelling at me for stepping on a bug

#5 ENGINEer having curly hair

Just kidding of course. I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Chris

I'd bump #2 on your list up to the top...I'm not a very good shot!

Good stuff!

 

[tabraha]

Random question...

Anyone had any luck powering a hair straightener from an inverter?

I have a ProWattSW600 wired up and it wont even turn on...even though it supposedly only pulls 275 watts.

Even my drill that pulls max 310 watts (under load, im testing with no load) only turns on every now and again, pretty disappointing.

Those types of things and hair dryers are hugely inefficient and will pull huge amps to boot. We have a very large inverter in our fifth wheel and the wife's hair dryer can trip breakers if other appliances are running at the same time. I'm betting too many amps for the inverter.

Sent from my mudPad

 

[ENGINE er]

HAHAHA this trip is only a few nights in the middle of an almost 3 week camping trip across the west for my wife and I. She...being a woman wants to be able to straighten her hair. So i dutifully tracked down and installed an inverter i thought would work...and well i have failed.

 

[marcfj60]

My TO DO list:

* Figure out a shower solution

My suggestions based on many years experience with primitive camping.

1) Bring lots of baby-wipes/wet-wipes. I especially like the Huggies Brand Cucumber and Green Tea scent because they don't smell bad or make you smell like a baby's butt. Use them for your face, pits and nether-regions.

2) Bring a washcloth, bar of soap and towel. Heat water on a stove and give the rest of your body a spongebath.

3) That same heated water can be used to wash your hair.

4) Just accept you will be dirty and use deodorant liberally. Having plenty of clean undies and socks really helps with feeling "clean".

If all else fails, you might be able to pay one of the RV Parks in town to let you use their showers.

 

[MtnAddict]

I have just read through this thread again and I have a few concerns about some things in order of importance

#1 aoronrules or ntsaint shooting me

#2 bluecruiser running off with my wife

#3 mtnaddict or Cowboy falling out of their tents in the middle of the night

#4 Paflytyer yelling at me for stepping on a bug

#5 ENGINEer having curly hair

Just kidding of course. I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Chris

Baby wipes are the best thing for camping over a period of time. Oh and: if all this happens, it will be an interesting trip...

 

[ENGINE er]

I've got a helton hot water shower. If you supply the water/soap, I'll supply the heat and water pressure.

Still don't know how many showers my 19gal tank will last.