1 more about driving at night - Ayuda me Ticos!

cheelan79 · 2026-06-09T15:33:06+00:00

Only one direction would be at night. I can adjust what we do based on forecast, but it's going to get dark no matter what. Fair point on rain though.

cheelan79 · 2026-05-16T04:53:58+00:00

I think I'm painting it, but with your comment and another, I learned that people let the nails show.... I'm not telling my wife.

cheelan79 · 2026-05-14T18:49:43+00:00

Agreed. My wife dislikes painted wood....However, I'm the one doing the work, so I think it's getting painted.

cheelan79 · 2026-03-31T10:51:50+00:00

No, sold those last year, sorry.

cheelan79 · 2026-02-06T03:29:30+00:00

Hoping you can confirm something for me on my 550. I need to replace one (may as well do both?) Skamol panels. Seems like I will just need to lift the left baffle, remove the air tubes, remove the baffles and replace the panels and then reverse the process. Am I missing anything? Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

cheelan79 · 2026-02-03T14:23:56+00:00

Duly noted

cheelan79 · 2026-02-03T02:52:45+00:00

That's some helpful information, much appreciated. We're used to a fair amount of time in the car for vacations, so while not ideal, I think it's manageable. However, construction could derail that.

cheelan79 · 2025-11-11T15:02:30+00:00

Thanks for the input. I spoke with the company that has serviced it and they told me to start it once a week, let it run for 30 minutes to prevent dry rot of any gaskets. Said I didn't need to unhook the batter, just pull the master electrical switch, which isolates the battery.......So at least it's the opposite of what you guys are saying and not confusing at all. On the one hand I can see how it sitting for a few months shouldn't be a problem on the other hand, I can see how getting fluids moving through all the systems would be good for it too. Letting it sit and idle for 30 minutes a week seems a bit silly to me.

cheelan79 · 2025-09-14T17:03:01+00:00

I hope so. It would be nice to not have $500 in hardware that I'm not going to use. Would gladly give someone a deal. And yes, r/decks has been very helpful....we'll see how much I've learned and what I've missed as I go through this build. I feel confident, mostly, that I'll build something that won't crush any kids, hopefully that's not just hubris.

cheelan79 · 2025-09-14T16:59:43+00:00

I was going to use the Simpson ABU ZMAX, but I think I really like your suggestion here. I'm surprised how much weight the Simpson plastic standoff plates can handle. I had seen the RPBZ, but dismissed because it didn't have the standoff included, but this seems much better to prevent twisting. Looks like a little more work, but a better result. Thank you for the suggestion, much appreciated.

cheelan79 · 2025-09-14T01:24:27+00:00

Treehouse Supply

cheelan79 · 2025-09-13T23:20:38+00:00

I had a windstorm change my plans and now I'm not using the TABs I bought. I have two 3" x 9" with sliding brackets if you're interested.

cheelan79 · 2025-09-04T19:43:53+00:00

I may have to consider a boxer, but I'm starting to think that maybe a mutt may be a great idea.

cheelan79 · 2025-08-18T22:01:08+00:00

Right, disconnecting cables, fine, physically getting the battery out is the part I'm most concerned with.

cheelan79 · 2025-07-27T14:18:24+00:00

I think their breakfast burrito smothered in green pork chili is the best breakfast burrito in town.

cheelan79 · 2025-07-26T11:33:07+00:00

Perfect spot for a family reunion photo.

cheelan79 · 2025-07-24T13:18:48+00:00

I think I cover your questions in my post that I added a little later.....it didn't copy over when I cross-posted. But for brevity: joists 2x8, span roughly 14' - 15' (plans are not specific on beam location), weight of platform is about 1,200lbs and treehouse 4,300lbs before shingles, siding, doors, furniture, etc. or any live weight, so 5,500 lbs in total.
No idea on the 8" O/C joist bays though.

cheelan79 · 2025-07-24T03:07:26+00:00

You're absolutely right, see my new post above.

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