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--- lifestyle:words_of_wisdom [2018/04/11 09:26]
frater_secessus [refrigerators]
+++ lifestyle:words_of_wisdom [2018/09/17 08:24]
frater_secessus [consumer culture]
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 ===== consumer culture =====
 > "It's so weird, isn't it? We buy the bills of goods society tells us, we work hard, we save, pay our taxes, be good solid citizens; but as we age we look around ourselves and wonder why we did it, to what end. " - Queen((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-My-long-lost-community?pid=295058#pid295058))
+> "Intentionally reducing consumption is confusing and subversive..." -- John61CT((https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Echeaprvliving%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ftid%3D33048&share_tid=33048&share_fid=70271&share_type=t))
 ===== dogs =====
 > Home is where your dog is. -- Jora((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=27510&pid=347548#pid347548))
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 > "One can only put so much inverter on so much battery... A lot of people will put a 2KW inverter, or larger,  on a single 12v battery, but this can be compared to a 5 second drag car, which uses 5 gallons of gas to run the 1/4 mile, but then only having a 2 gallon gas tank."  -- SternWake((https://vandwellerforum.com/showthread.php?tid=256&pid=3823#pid3823))
+> "Inverters are excellent battery depleters." -- sternwake((https://vandwellerforum.com/showthread.php?tid=1462&pid=25783#pid25783))
 ===== minimalism =====
 > "Downsizing daily." -- Roberta Garrett((http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/25/getting-in-touch-with-nature-staying-in-step-with-the-world/))
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 > "That little bed there pays for itself, a cooler, and a coleman stove on the first night.  You just built yourself a significant pay raise. Congrats!" -- Putts((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=25900&pid=323650#pid323650))
+> You have to be ruthless. Follow the wisdom of the backpacker: "Bring what you need, and need what you bring". -- lenny flank((https://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=24813&pid=305749#pid305749))
 ===== money =====
 ===== planning =====
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-===== Traction =====
+===== traction =====
 >"GET THERE in 2wd and GET BACK with 4wd if needed" -
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 > I turn off the traction control for steep hills or loose gravel to allow some tire spin without being hindered or slowed by the traction control kicking in, as momentum is better to maintain than 100% traction. -- brownbear((http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/439466-post53.html))
+> In the end, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you are in any way unsure of the way ahead, stop the car and walk the route to determine grade, clearances, and firmness. -- USExplorer((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=20442&pid=236601#pid236601))
 ===== water =====

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