A year ago I introduced these shoes in this post. I really wanted to “love” them. Continue reading Furoshiki Shoes: 1 Year Review
Fake News, Internet Trolls, and PopUpBackpacker
It’s big news today. Countries are hacking into sensitive websites, some media outlets publishing fake news stories, trolls on social media trying to influencing elections and generating discord among the populace. The liberals and the conservatives both agreeing our way of life is at risk. And yet no one asks the question, “Why is it that people can be influenced so easily?” Why are people not skeptical of things they hear, see, or read? Why don’t people do a little research instead of just accepting someone’s opinion or fake news report? Perhaps the problem isn’t fake news or trolls.
Perhaps we have become our own worst enemies.
I was thinking about this when I realized that some of the popular posts on this blog reflect the same lack of skepticism or skepticism in the face of the facts. Continue reading Fake News, Internet Trolls, and PopUpBackpacker
Should I Replace the Air in My Trailer & Tow Vehicle Tires with Nitrogen?
That was I question I received from a friend who reads this blog. Further he mentioned that he had been told that nitrogen would:
- Not leak like compressed air does
- His vehicle would get better gas mileage
- Perform better because race cars use nitrogen
- Be safer because airplanes use nitrogen
- The tires and wheels would last longer
I’m not a scientist but was once considered a tire industry expert before I retired. So we need to first look at the difference between compressed air and compressed nitrogen, and then recognize who is advocating nitrogen filled tires. We will also explore the answers to the bullet points above. Continue reading Should I Replace the Air in My Trailer & Tow Vehicle Tires with Nitrogen?
Extended Dual-Run Fuel Tank for Honda Generators
Recently I wrote about our Honda “EU” series generators for use in extremely hot weather to run our camper’s air conditioner. One thing I didn’t discuss in much detail was the limited fuel capacity their built-in gas tanks have. At the time I mentioned I would be purchasing an after-market extended run fuel tank. The generators barely had enough fuel capacity to run through the night, and had it been hotter or more humid they would have run out of fuel.
Disclaimer: Usually I include a disclaimer if I receive any commission from any links in a post. After researching tanks, I only found one that I was comfortable buying – that is, given my professional experience working with fuel systems, the one I bought was the only one I felt was safe. I paid the regular price, I don’t know the seller, and there is no financial benefit for me to review the product. I could have linked to some tanks that might generate income for me, but I am unwilling to do that.
This post will review the extended run fuel tank and accessories. Continue reading Extended Dual-Run Fuel Tank for Honda Generators
“Are we out of propane, Again?”
Ah, it’s a common malady for some campers. Running out of propane on a camping trip is truly inconvenient – especially if it happens during the middle of a cold night and your furnace quits running.
Most portable propane tanks usually don’t have gauges. If they do, they don’t work well – probably better to say they don’t work at all. So what is one to do? Continue reading “Are we out of propane, Again?”