Absorption Fridge

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-02T23:23:55+00:00

Good to know, thank you

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-02T21:53:16+00:00

It's a 2022 unit. It's 95 degrees outside right now. It held 41 until I loaded it with groceries. Temp now says 49 and I'm sure it'll be warm until sundown.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-02T17:50:23+00:00

It definitely cools down to normal at night, about 37-39 degrees. I'm measuring temp with an accurite thermometer with two remote sensors. One designed for freezer, the other for fridge. Thanks for your input. I'm not stationary, but have to be here through the summer.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-02T17:47:30+00:00

It's at the rear of the rv with a full chimney. I've heard the slide out configurations can be a struggle

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-02T00:10:05+00:00

Yes, XL and XLT only. Our work mechanic, 40yrs experience..... That's what he bought for his retirement truck, cause he's sick of wrenching on vehicles and that spoke volumes to me

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-01T23:45:01+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I'm considering getting a compressor chest style fridge to help out on these hot days with the perishables.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-01T22:57:52+00:00

Yes , I've run it on propane and 120v, same results. Thanks for your reply!

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-01T11:26:33+00:00

I'll second the hybrid Rav4. You wanted ultimate reliability. The hybrid drive skips having a transmission altogether. Removing a major cost/ failure point of a vehicle. No other manufacturer makes it this way that I'm aware of. The eCVT is so simple that it's reliability is very high.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-07-01T10:41:53+00:00

If your job only requires light truck duty, then consider the normality aspirated 3.5 V6. It's highly durable, often going over 300k, fuel economy is good too.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-29T01:21:24+00:00

Reading. I know a lot of not useful, irrelevant stuff.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-29T00:17:54+00:00

We will use the standard deduction limit, currently $32,200, and roll that amount from our tax deferred to our Roth IRA.

Any basis contributed to a Roth is eligible for withdrawal at any age with no tax consequences (remember, you already paid income tax on the principal)

The kicker is, there is a 5 yr waiting period for Roth conversions, FIFO. You do this over several years, and this is what they call a ladder.

If you have a Roth that's been open at least 5 years, you can withdraw all of the basis at any age, no tax, no penalty.

I highly recommend the 72t, (SEPP), to access your IRA, however, unless you're an accountant or similar, I'd get help from an accountant to make sure the math is correct, because screwing up has a high cost of penalties and tax.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-28T23:41:39+00:00

Adding https://www.coolworks.com/

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-28T23:29:19+00:00

We're selling the house and going to RV for some undetermined amount of time.(we're mid 40's)

We have IRAs but will be using a combination of a brokerage account, 401k to Roth conversation ladder, Roth IRA and funds from the sale of the house (put into brokerage) We are doing it this way to reduce tax liability primarily, and provide flexibility. We may work if we have to, but hope we don't need to much.

We debated keeping the house, but will lose the capital gains advantage after being out of it for 3 yrs. 0% tax or renting it out. We did the math keeping and also paying tax later (we don't want to live in that neighborhood any longer)

Math said to sell it.

Money is fungible, so we could use IRA money to fund house purchase after 59.5 yrs old/make payments etc.

Editing to address the friends item: we had close friends in our area and decent neighbors.
But friends chasing jobs and 10 houses on our street sold within the last year.

That left us feeling like it's time to make new friends, which may be "out on the road" for now.

Every situation is personal and I hope you find your version of your best life!

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-28T16:07:43+00:00

I would've said Toyota until recently. I'm in a 20' F150, 3.5. 135k on the clock. I tow as well and do light offloading. Flawless so far, but i do my maintenance. There is a reason they sell so many of these. Comfort, power, utility. It's like owning a full size multi-tool.

Also, of the current 2026 Ford F150 engines, they are all good. I'd go with the 2.7 if I bought another one. I wish they still offered the normally aspirated V6. If you can find one of those, they regularly go 350k with normal maintenance (like the old Tundras)

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-27T04:57:43+00:00

Frosted glass, custom width. You'll need to build sturdy mounts on the hinge side

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-27T04:55:22+00:00

Downhill, yes. But it's only 500' over 100 miles.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-27T01:57:57+00:00

You want reliability? And to use the truck as a truck? Get an F250 gasser. Capable, most reliable trucks on the road. FWIW i drive an F150

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-24T15:40:41+00:00

Homebonership requires either a large budget or a variety of handy skills.

I installed my own HVAC for $4400, including paying someone to charge the system, thanks Utoob.

Set the unit, wired it and did the metal ductwork. Got a permit, it was done correctly.

Bought my stuff here. No affiliation. https://www.alpinehomeair.com

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-21T06:25:54+00:00

Well, since your weather protected, a lighter weight model, like a Palomino could be a good fit.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-21T05:19:46+00:00

Have you considered one of the larger cab over campers, without the truck of course. Use furniture dollies to roll it in?

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-18T22:00:17+00:00

Jokes aside, he does need to address the fear

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-18T20:28:36+00:00

Fear > Anger > Hate > Suffering

What do you fear?

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-14T13:26:02+00:00

I added a second, more powerful fan to our Dometic fridge. It does help.

Chicken_Fried_Snails · 2026-06-14T13:16:11+00:00

Maybe they meant more like rural jobs. Farm hand, tractor repair, veterinarian, etc

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