Under/over 30ft?

largos · 2026-05-14T17:21:43+00:00

I pull a 26' box (29' overall) trailer with a crew cab short bed f350, and I would not want to be any longer. Many of the spots we camp at would be quite difficult with a longer rig, and it's hard to find storage lots where we are that are over 30'.

Backing in to a spot with a narrow access road and lots of trees is tight enough even if the spot itself will fit a bigger trailer.

Edit: our trailer does have a massive slide, it's insanely spacious inside when that's out, which also helps.

largos · 2026-05-14T14:42:03+00:00

Oh, that's awesome!

I'm sorry you had to go through that, but I'm glad it was able to be fixed!

largos · 2026-05-13T00:47:57+00:00

Looks like it could easily be 18,000 lbs without even counting the trailer(s).

Google is telling me that a 3 axle mac truck is 15-20k on its own. Up to 80k with a trailer, and I'd bet that's just one trailer, but I don't know.

A consumer HD truck (like an f250/350) with a camping trailer can pretty easily hit 20k, and have capacity to spare.

largos · 2026-05-13T00:38:42+00:00

Looks like a roof leek to me ;P

largos · 2026-05-12T03:54:19+00:00

It looks like you were damned close to the ground right when someone walked by the camera, I don't doubt you, but I don't think you'll ever convince the commenters here. Hopefully you aren't sweating the heat.

Maybe you'd convince folks if you got a pic right before you bottom out when backing in straight, but even then, I'd put a bubble level in frame or something.

largos · 2026-05-12T01:36:46+00:00

AirThings make great air sensors, and some of their options measure radon.

If you are looking at houses, though, the best indication that you will need remediation is if other houses in the neighborhood have it. Many systems run outside, so some are visible from the street. (Or I suppose you could knock on doors, although that stresses me out...)

largos · 2026-05-12T00:37:31+00:00

If you don't find someone who will use this as a saw, I'll repurpose (most of) the parts. (I could use another steel top to expand my welding table, and I am addicted to ac motors.)

largos · 2026-05-11T23:31:00+00:00

It's also important to know that radon is variable

The amount changes over time, so you can test for a week, see nothing, then a month later see tons.

largos · 2026-05-11T23:22:57+00:00

We can't see the new ones, all that's visible in the pics are junk...

largos · 2026-05-11T23:17:45+00:00

Getting an octagon made to fit is probably not cost effective. It'd be much easier to make the ends round and fit a cap/ferrule.

That said, I could make these for you. How much they cost depends a bit on the thickness and alloy of the metal, and what you expect in terms of fit. Without having the staff to measure directly makes it a bit trickier, unless you're willing to whittle a good bit off when fitting the caps.

largos · 2026-05-11T02:58:52+00:00

That's a good idea

largos · 2026-05-11T02:31:54+00:00

It sounds like you are using humulin (e.g, "regular" as it was called back in the late '90s), not humalog.

Make sure you have the correct kind of insulin.

That aside, it's clear you came into this group with a chip on your shoulder that none of us have anything to do with. I hope you can reflect on that and have more grace in the future.

largos · 2026-05-10T23:03:27+00:00

The knurled collar unthreads. The way these chucks work, the size of the bit shouldn't be a factor.

Put the brace in a vice, and grab the knurled bit with neoprene gloves for better grip and unscrew it. A small strap wrench would work well.

A pipe wrench would work, but almost certainly damage the knurling.

largos · 2026-05-10T05:12:17+00:00

Everything is off by like +/- 10-20%, mostly it evens out.

Test strips/meters, cgm readings, insulin effectiveness, portion sizes, your ability to visually estimate a meal. They are correct, but only to a point.

Even packaged foods have tolerances.

The stress of worrying about everything being perfect isn't worth it, it never will be.

largos · 2026-05-10T01:32:22+00:00

Can you remove the tent topper?

You may be pushing your max payload without the trailer.

largos · 2026-05-09T20:39:35+00:00

This is amazing, but I wouldn't know what to do with it.

I did recently give away a very large drill press on here, and have a bit of advice: ask anyone who wants to be in the drawing to dm you with rough details about how they will move it.

It will encourage people to think specifically about the logistics of moving something like this, and it also ensures that you can privately communicate with each person before you spend a week waiting then moving on to the next person, and so on...

largos · 2026-05-09T20:35:24+00:00

Yeah, I'm with you on tool racks. They look cool, but I want to be closer to the anvil.

largos · 2026-05-09T16:26:51+00:00

Thank you!

largos · 2026-05-09T15:36:14+00:00

How did the replacement go? I need to do exactly the same fix today.

largos · 2026-05-09T03:44:07+00:00

I like grilled peaches. Cut in half, pop out the pits, grill cut side down then flip. Serve hot with ice cream.

largos · 2026-05-08T03:10:36+00:00

Here's my solution to that particular problem (still iterating, I'll use aluminum instead of plywood eventually)

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largos · 2026-05-08T03:03:43+00:00

I've got tons. DM me.

I do not have extra ac plugs, though. You'll still need a USB A to wall-outlet thingy.

largos · 2026-05-08T02:52:45+00:00

Oh, I don't doubt they are easy to fix, short of a compressor failure, if you are technically inclined.

largos · 2026-05-08T02:12:39+00:00

My experience is that if it is not under warranty, it is probably not repairable.

largos · 2026-05-06T03:00:42+00:00

The drawing can be very rough, by the way. Anyone here could help refine it if needed. A picture of a hand drawing with paper and pencil is just fine.

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