What did YOU do today?

[sgtsandman]

I started cutting and drilling metal angle for the third camping equipment box yesterday. Two sides done. One more side and the metal flat straps for the back. Hopefully, I'll get those done today so all I have to do tomorrow is pack and load for Truck Nationals tomorrow.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

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Hauled a full size truck frame home on my half size trailer last night.

3/10, would not reccomend.

48mph for the entirety of the 150mi trip home on the interstate.. good thing there's no traffic going south at that time of day.

400$ though.. couldn't pass that up. Zoom in and put some eyes on that bad boy.. there isn't a cleaner squarebody frame in all of New England that isn't under a big dollar full resto truck..

I once hauled a 53 1/2 ton cab and frame home on top of my ladder racks. The racks were home built and much stronger than what you would normally find commercially, but they were swaying quite alarmingly around corners. Only a 30 click drive tho.

 

[Bgunner]

Ran down to my friends shop today to give him a hand finding a file on his laptop. I know it sounds weird but the program he needed to use to flash an ECU kept bring up the the wrong documents folder. I just simply had to direct it to the Documents folder in the user account and then the file showed up in the software. Not everyone has understanding of computers and where they like to put folders/files so he got a quick lesson on where to look next time he has a bad ECU to swap out.

 

[CamTheHedgehog]

Called Prizer Point to book my site for the fall adventure- went without problems. I asked for an even numbered site, which they gave me and didn’t charge me the usual “select a site” fee which is nice.

Only problem is that was an hour and a half ago, and I haven’t gotten the receipt or reservation confirmation yet, which I was told would show up in my email right away. Should I be worried or nah?

 

[Uncle Gump]

I wouldn't worry to much about it...

I'm not sure if I've received my confirmation yet from when I reserved.

 

[CamTheHedgehog]

Sounds good. I am more curious about which specific site I got than anything, but it’s not really important anyway.

 

[WutUp Clegg]

I went to work today.

 

[sgtsandman]

Equipment box metal fabrication is complete. One more to go, then I can start thinking about priming, sealing, and paint.

 

[CamTheHedgehog]

Well this is annoying…

Set up the tent today to give it a good wipe down and airing out, in prep for the trip next month.

Well… it has mold in it. Really bad mold.
For context, this wasn’t always my tent. It was a hand me down from my parents, I’ve used it twice since they officially gave it to me, but the most recent use was by my younger brother who asked very nicely to borrow it. And must have put it away wet.
Tried vinegar, soapy water, mold cleaner, nothing. It’s set in. Guess I’m buying a new tent, any suggestions? This (former) one is like a $60 Coleman 4-person so I don’t need anything absurd, but a bit more space would be nice since I have just a slight habit of overpacking, so maybe 6 person?

 

[Snoranger]

Well this is annoying…

Set up the tent today to give it a good wipe down and airing out, in prep for the trip next month.

Well… it has mold in it. Really bad mold.
For context, this wasn’t always my tent. It was a hand me down from my parents, I’ve used it twice since they officially gave it to me, but the most recent use was by my younger brother who asked very nicely to borrow it. And must have put it away wet.
Tried vinegar, soapy water, mold cleaner, nothing. It’s set in. Guess I’m buying a new tent, any suggestions? This (former) one is like a $60 Coleman 4-person so I don’t need anything absurd, but a bit more space would be nice since I have just a slight habit of overpacking, so maybe 6 person?

Spend a little extra and buy a hub tent. The setup time makes it more that worth the extra cost… right @Uncle Gump ? You watched me set up my tent last year.

 

[scotts90ranger]

I haven't done much of squat since Sunday, got a cold starting Monday morning, this morning my sinuses started draining something fierce and I'm feeling more energetic even though it was like 95 out when I got home I jumped on the tractor for a bit... we'll see what the morning brings...

Tonight so far I took the tractor with the 5' finish mower on the back and used it to move the grass over where the gopher has taken up residence so I can see it's activity better...

 

[Uncle Gump]

Yes... those hub tents are pretty slick. I would think a 6 person quality hub tent is gonna be spendy.

 

[sgtsandman]

Well this is annoying…

Set up the tent today to give it a good wipe down and airing out, in prep for the trip next month.

Well… it has mold in it. Really bad mold.
For context, this wasn’t always my tent. It was a hand me down from my parents, I’ve used it twice since they officially gave it to me, but the most recent use was by my younger brother who asked very nicely to borrow it. And must have put it away wet.
Tried vinegar, soapy water, mold cleaner, nothing. It’s set in. Guess I’m buying a new tent, any suggestions? This (former) one is like a $60 Coleman 4-person so I don’t need anything absurd, but a bit more space would be nice since I have just a slight habit of overpacking, so maybe 6 person?

Just remember, the bigger the tent, the more space it's going to take up. If that isn't a concern, the hub tent snoranger mentioned is a good option. They take up about the same amount of room as a folding canopy, just so you have an idea on reference.

The benefit of a bigger tent, is they also tent to have more head room. Some of them, even 6-person models can be tall enough to stand in. Just remember, the number they quote is for all those people, not including their gear and clothes. So, half it so people have room for their junk. That is why I have three 4-person tents.

The above is why I don't lend stuff out to people. Crap like that happens and they never tell you or they just "forget" to ever give it back.

 

[MaicoDoug]

I thought I loaned it to YOU!

Hub tent, you mean a YERT? Comes with a carabao-oxen included?

Waiting for the new evap coil & the f150 to have the whole dashboard pulled & replaced. The labor is 75% of the job. Sheesh.

 

[Curious Hound]

No. Hub tents, such as Gazelle and Magellan, are made with the poles already installed. The poles are attached to hubs in the center of each wall panel. To set up, you merely unfold the tent. Then grab a hub and give it a quick, sharp yank. This inverts the hub and puts tension on the poles. Repeat for the other walls and then the roof. I can open up my Gazelle in less than a minute if I try.