Recent content by Knobs

Let's not give the Feds too much credit for deep thought. The rationale for the Feds is simple, I think: "we need to do something" to respond to highly publicized deaths after storms.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/20/2023-07870/safety-standard-for-portable-generators https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/06/portable-generators-carbon-monoxide-cpsc-safety-shutoff/

Yeah, it's likely due to pressure from the gov't (or maybe even new regulations) to protect the idiots. For those of us who use these properly, it is unnecessary expense and an operational nuisance. I finally found a store (online) that claims to have the non-CO sensor model in stock (gas only...

BTW, IDK where the above "Where to Buy" got the idea I was in Browerville, MN. I'm not. I'm in the Twin Cities, so I went back and corrected that. It showed a couple of Camping World stores in the Cities that sell it, but if I go to the store's web site, I get, "This item is currently not...

Yes, Champion still lists several models on their web site without CO-Shield. The problem is finding anyone who is selling them. Many stores (on-line and local) indicate they are "discontinued" -- likely meaning the store no longer carries them rather than Champion has actually discontinued...

I'm looking at buying a couple of ~2500 watt inverter generators with a parallel kit for an upcoming (this summer) trip that will include some camping in no-hookup campgrounds for a number of days (not true boondocking, but close). In on-line reviews, I find that the now ubiquitous built-in CO...

They used to be kids at the hospital.

Was anything I said incorrect? No, it wasn't.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association set the standard for ethics and openness of finances for evangelistic organizations. Samaritan's Purse follows that same model. You may not like what Franklin Graham is paid, but to imply he is merely "lending his name" or his father's name is, at best...

It was your android app requesting access, not the file or the link. The app was most likely Google Workspace Sheets, or whatever app you have set on your phone to open Excel sheets.

It's not just the CEOs. That "kid" who had been the face of Shriner's Hospital for years ("... this adawable bwanket"...) is in his 20's in college, and is a multi-millionaire from his shilling gig. His up and coming pal is also a millionaire and in his middle teens.

Most retail margins are very thin.

Calculated by who?

For me, Features and fit for the application. Reputation and reviews. Quality Comments here and other places by RV users Features and fit includes that it is intended for use with a travel trailer where the rear-most sensor will be ~30-40' from the display with multiple aluminum or steel...

I can't imagine living like that.