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Wisconsin area events

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Jul 27, 2019.

  1. Feb 4, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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    pearing

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    This.
     
  2. Feb 4, 2023 at 6:46 PM
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    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    They are charging extra for power, and their website only states that running water might not be available depending upon the season.
    I will however, check.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2023 at 6:55 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Ok, let's plan on Castle Mound Friday, and Picnic Point Saturday. :notsure:
     
  4. Feb 4, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    If anyone books a site and has space, I'll be happy to split the cost. I don't want to make a reservation yet since I'm not certain I'll camp yet.
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2023 at 3:42 AM
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    Camerasandcoffee

    Camerasandcoffee 900hp short of 1000hp

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    I just reserved site 19. @Thatbassguy you or anyone else is welcome to share the space.
     
  6. Feb 5, 2023 at 6:14 AM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I'll take you up on that.

    Now, I forget, do you prefer big spoon or little spoon? :rimshot:

    I'm pretty sure I'll camp. It will be nice to use the full size platform!
     
  7. Feb 5, 2023 at 7:14 AM
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  8. Feb 5, 2023 at 7:47 AM
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    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    I gotta pass on this one.
     
  9. Feb 5, 2023 at 8:01 AM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    We need to get Milwaukee tool to make one of these. I have a few of their batteries already.

    PXL_20221110_222934533~2.jpg
     
  10. Feb 5, 2023 at 8:53 AM
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    It really would be nice if there was a way to use tool batterys set up into a power bank instead of the expensive Jackery style ones. Every guy has dozens of tool batteries that aren’t being used when he’s out camping. Such waste
     
  11. Feb 5, 2023 at 8:55 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    There are a couple ways actually. Milwaukee has the topoff that uses just one battery, and they have an expensive, flawed, "generator" that takes 4 batteries at once.
     
  12. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I have this, as mentioned by @Larry Dangerfield , and it's pretty sweet.

    milwaukee-inverter-generators-2846-20-64_600.jpg
     
  13. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:03 AM
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    Imagine what you could power with a well designed “generator” that could hold 20 batteries!
    Hell, you could probably recharge a Tesla with that!
     
  14. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:07 AM
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    WiscoPat

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    The Ego brand has an electric generator that uses their batteries
     
  15. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:11 AM
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    Is it a gas powered generator?
    Or are they using the term “generator” a bit loosely?
     
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  16. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:15 AM
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    Could get something like These Adapters and wire them however you want.
     
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  17. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    WiscoPat

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    It's apparently a power station, not a generator (my bad). If you already have their batteries I could see it being useful.
     
  19. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:17 AM
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    Here's an example of a m18 power bank https://youtu.be/kc36CJEHz-g
     
  20. Feb 5, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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    Pixeltim

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    Something like that, coupled with a gas generator would be handy for remote camping. Use the gas during the day to charge, then have nice quiet power for night time. Solar panels are just not up for powering much. At least not affordably, or during dark and rainy days.
     

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