Category Archives: Vehicles

F150 Fuses

Posted on 2021-03-10 by Nigel VH

Recently I had to pull a friend’s trailer with my F150 pickup, and discovered the trailer had a wiring fault causing a short and blew a fuse on the trailer brake circuit. I popped open the hood to get to … Continue reading →

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Tri-fuel Generator Conversion

Posted on 2019-11-09 by Nigel VH

I’ve had a cheap Predator generator from Harbor Freight for a few years now. They’re cheap, and handy to have for camping/remote projects like Black Rock, or more locally, keeping the lights on, furnace blowing, and fridge cold if the … Continue reading →

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Commutes

Posted on 2015-08-22 by Nigel VH

My wife and I recently purchased our first home, in a new area, and as usual when moving, your commute ends up changing somewhat. Mine has gotten a little longer, but that’s not the interesting part. It has also changed … Continue reading →

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Pacific Northwest Rust

Posted on 2015-05-03 by Nigel VH

Those of you who live in the Pacific Northwest, particularly along the coast, know that just about anything metal you leave outside will be rusted in very short order. The mild temperatures and moist climate tend to encourage such things. … Continue reading →

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Snow and Radios

Posted on 2014-11-30 by Nigel VH

Recently some snow has come to Washington, so I took the opportunity to head up to the mountains and get out a bit. Obviously it’s an excuse to have a little fun with the Subaru. Though in actuality those tracks … Continue reading →

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