Solving Some Problems and Making Inexpensive Plans To Fix Another.

Our Location today is La Posa South L.T.V.A., Quartzsite, Arizona, U.S.A.

Even though we were toasty warm under our Winter Bedding, as soon as we got up this morning we knew that it was cold. Our inside temperature was only reading 45 F (7 C) and since I haven’t connected our Blue Flame Heater yet Kathy had me cycle the Furnace just so we could enjoy breakfast in comfort.

It turned into a Two Cup Coffee Morning while struggling to do our morning reading on the Computers. Between connecting to the different On-Line Sites that we wanted to read we also planned what we needed to do today. We also wrote it down on our list so that we wouldn’t forget.

As we were getting ready to leave we were lowering the Window Shades so the heat wouldn’t build too high while we were away. Looking up towards the bedroom I was amazed at the amount of Airborne Dust that was being illuminated by the Sunlight coming through the Windows. Kathy said it was that way all the time but worse when we’re in the Desert. I made the suggestion that an Air Filtering System might help our Allergies as well as the Dust itself.

It was shortly after 10:30 when we left La Posa South to see about resolving some of our new-found problems. I figured if we couldn’t get what we needed here in Quartzsite we would drive out to Parker.

When we arrived at RV Lifestyles on Dome Rock Road I asked about a new Automatic Switching Propane Regulator. The Salesperson was all for selling us another Regulator but one of the Techs started asking questions of what was happening. Being that the only Propane Device that is having a problem with the Propane is our Fridge it is more then likely the Control Card that needs to be replaced. That didn’t cost us anything so we’ll be back for the other fittings we need for our Blue Flame Heater.

We then headed to Herb’s Hardware where I needed to see if they had any ABS Plumbing Flanges. After dumping our Waste Tank yesterday, I had noticed a crack starting near the Valve where the fitting was glued. I managed to find the perfect sized Flange that once it is bolted and glued to the Barrel should eliminate any chance of a problem. 

It was already past 12:30 and time for lunch. Since we like to patronize different Restaurants we drove over to Times Three Family Restaurant. Being in the middle of lunch hour didn’t help and the place was packed. They have quite a large menu and it seemed to take us forever to decide what we wanted but that was fine. When our meals were served we were already starting to eat them before we thought of taking pictures. Kathy had a Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries while I had a Ruben with Onion Rings. It all tasted great and the portioning was perfect because we didn’t walk out feeling stuffed. 

Kathy's Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries.

Since we didn’t need to go to Parker today we went to Road Runner Grocery Store on Main Street to pick up a few supplies. Since they are IGA affiliates they have a Butcher and Baker that keep their shelves stocked. 

My Ruben with Onion Rings.

It wasn’t until we were leaving that we remembered we needed to go to Family Dollar. Dropping Kathy at the door I packed some of the groceries in one of our Insulated Shopping Bags before joining her inside. 

It was past 3:30 when we got back Home so starting anything this late in the day outside was a waste so I went on the Computer. I started looking for Air Filters to cut down on the Airborne Dust in the Trailer. All those things are Big, Costly and run on 120 Volts AC. We are trying to be less dependent on the Power Pole even when we are back at Wildwood Golf and RV Park for the summer. When we use our Inverters to produce the Electricity we need, they also use additional energy from the Batteries. This last summer we received a credit from our deposit because our Solar Panels were still charging our Batteries.

Since I am planning on installing 12 Volt DC Outlets throughout the Trailer I looked for Air Filters that would run on that instead. Kathy was upset that I would consider another project but when I explained that I would wait until we are back in McGregor to make them she calmed a bit. When I showed her that I could make Two 12 Volt Air Filters for less then half the price of a Store-Bought Desk Top she agreed. 

All day there were no clouds in the sky but shortly after 4:30 it seemed like a race to cover over the mountains. The Arizona Sunset did not disappoint this evening. We only had a Donut and Hot Chocolate for supper tonight. Tomorrow we’ll try to make progress on some of these projects that are piling up. Thanks for following along, feel free to leave a comment and click on the pictures to enlarge them. Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

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