tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50855912009-07-06T13:39:31.576-07:00Helping families and individuals prepare for emergencies and achieve a safer independent lifestyle. Please visit SOLARprepared.com or SOLARforemergencies.com for more information.Michaelnoreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-41944540587764936612009-07-06T13:07:00.000-07:002009-07-06T13:39:31.585-07:00

This morning a great little bit was on NPR about changing our eating habits to save money during these hard times. There is a lot to be said about looking back at how our society ate in yesteryear, though it is a bit hard to make the needed transitions. Here is just a couple reasons why it is good to "get back to basics" when it comes to food;1. Using whole grains and other basic ingredients are

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-54562562951736949002009-06-20T11:01:00.000-07:002009-06-20T14:26:12.110-07:00

Today's front page of the Review Journal, our local newspaper, has an article about Ug99, the fungus "stem rust" and the threat it could impose on the world's wheat supply. We talked about this several months ago on this blog, but this article from the Los Angeles Times has some more current info that might be interesting to you.Preparing our families for possible food shortages can be quite a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-17490964410582288302009-06-10T09:25:00.000-07:002009-06-10T09:56:39.594-07:00

I am really having a problem with the new FoodSaver bags marked "FREEZER" in a blue stripe on the box. I have tried to voice my concerns to FoodSaver on their web site but their comment program is not user friendly so I will have to write them a letter.I have been an avid FoodSaver vacuum machine fan for several years and have tried competitor brand bags and rolls and always go back to FoodSaver

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-26728061205179338302009-06-03T12:25:00.000-07:002009-06-03T12:43:01.434-07:00

Robert (Bob) RirieI learned today that our long-time friend passed away this last April. Over the years Bob was a frequent visitor to Vegas Trailer Supply to teach us about the thrills of Dutch oven cooking. He taught many seminars about using Dutch ovens for simply great cooking. He also stressed that the unique aspects of Dutch ovens lend themselves well to the task of emergency cooking. We

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-30318350691109518172009-05-29T10:48:00.000-07:002009-05-29T15:11:28.579-07:00

RV101Times are changing. We are seeing a lot more people in RV's for the first time. We are even seeing people living out of their cars and vans. Many of them come to our store for help and advice. Families who are evicted from their homes have to live somewhere so many of them are buying a travel trailer or motor home at a good price. It is a buyers market when it comes to RV's because most of

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-339037170361053512009-04-24T13:20:00.000-07:002009-04-24T14:43:18.847-07:00

Earth Day: Solar Cooking Oven Sales Up 400% Due to High Fuel Prices and Concerns for Cleaner EnvironmentSolar Cooking Technology Used in the Developing World is Now Being Utilized in the U.S. Earth Day Demonstrations at U.S. Department of State Exhibition and New York Central ParkELBURN, IL (PRWEB) April 21, 2004 -– Sun Ovens International Incorporated announced today that solar oven sales in the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-81094329133498469142009-04-22T16:11:00.000-07:002009-04-22T16:52:21.797-07:00

Hope you are having a good Earth Day. Normally we are showing off the large Villager Sun Oven at the local earth day celebration but this year we are going to have it at the Boy Scout Jamboree at Sunset Park on Saturday. Why is everything on the Saturday after Earth Day? Supposed to be at a celebration at Boulder City too.Kenny B. is going to show off the Villager and his smaller Global Sun Oven.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-13378059846188227472009-04-15T13:43:00.000-07:002009-05-29T10:43:03.767-07:00

We've had a lot of people download the pages of our booklet that has information on using solar for emergency preparedness. I had hoped that this information would be a larger publication by now but it will have to do for now. I know it is hard to prepare for emergencies, but if you have a mind set about the importance, then often things fall into place.For example, I have been concerned lately

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-20503462807821556122008-12-19T15:46:00.000-08:002009-01-06T16:53:15.725-08:00

For a limited time you can download the new 35 page booklet on using solar for emergencies and safer living. This is a compilation of many posts in this blog and other critical information that will be a valuable addition to your library. I have promised this for a long time and now we have a preview edition available. This is the foundation to a much larger publication with a lot more

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-25546362970484123222008-08-08T11:28:00.000-07:002008-08-08T11:36:17.704-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:The lowest energy consuming refrigerators and freezers in the world are now available in Las Vegas. These ultra efficient refrigerators and freezers, made by SunDanzer ®, are built chest style to conserve the most amount of energy. They are available in 3 sizes and operate on low 12 or 24 volts DC. One size refrigerator and one size freezer has an option that allows them to

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-51534248706922784152008-08-05T12:54:00.000-07:002008-08-08T11:19:52.135-07:00

The year before Hurricane Katrina, Florida was hit by 4 hurricanes. Power outages throughout the state were widespread. Numerous Floridians turned to gas powered generators to keep their refrigerators and lights operating. Sadly, many negative results occurred as a consequence.During this period of widespread power outages I received many emails and phone calls informing me of the various

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-80743456171513540982008-07-10T15:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:00:13.232-08:00

If you have been thinking of getting one of the ultra energy saving SunDanzer refrigerators or freezers, well now might be a time to think a little more.We have in stock a new refrigerator and a new freezer that not only runs on 12/24 volts DC, they also run on 120 volts AC! That's right, I said AC. This is the first time in many years of carrying the SunDanzer that we have been able to sell

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-2053148834097868072008-07-01T15:00:00.000-07:002008-07-26T14:30:09.580-07:00

A key secret: Use a Sun Oven. There's more secrets: read on!The staff of life is bread and there is nothing better than home-made bread. It is healthier than store bought and it is cheaper and better tasting. Here is a recap of my method of making fresh ground whole wheat bread using the Whisper Mill, Bosch Mixer and Global Sun Oven (or a regular oven).The way I make bread was taught to me by a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-91711029879321225332008-06-29T11:38:00.000-07:002008-06-29T12:02:43.315-07:00

Recently my thoughts have been centered around providing my family with wholesome goodness just in case there is a deep recession around the corner. Of course my Sun Oven plays center stage in any emergency (and regular) cooking, no matter what food I am cooking. When it comes to baking bread the Sun Oven does something almost magic to the bread. I think it is the higher moisture environment that

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-55716678560274504082008-06-26T13:12:00.000-07:002008-06-26T13:40:35.123-07:00

We all know that everything is costing us more, not just gasoline. I was especially surprised that wheat has increased in price so drastically. Last year I paid $19.50 for 50 lbs of wheat at our local Bosch Kitchen Center and this year it is $35 for red and $45 for white.I like to grind my own wheat and make a few loaves to cook in my Sun Oven every so often (less now that the kids are gone) so I

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-26442817701264489872008-06-12T11:18:00.000-07:002008-06-12T11:23:21.201-07:00

I will publish more about the Sun Oven soon but we have an immediate opening for an RV Master Technician at our Las Vegas Store. If you or somone you know has a lot of experience working with recreational vehicles please contact the Service Manager or Manager at Vegas Trailer Supply, 3076 E Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89104. Our toll-free number can be found at vegastrailer.com.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-32175787802535967452008-05-22T13:06:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:00:14.452-08:00

Imagine baking food with no energy costs. Imagine baking in summer months without heating up the kitchen or house. Imagine baking food that tastes better than almost any form of cooking. You’ve imagined a whole new way of cooking... With Sunshine! Solar Cooking is Fun and PracticalBake wonderful bread, cook delicious roasts or cook perfect rice every time. Food cooked with a Sun Oven stays moist,

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-7984424279998343282008-05-08T09:25:00.000-07:002008-05-08T09:44:32.280-07:00

Here's a few more thoughts and tips about using the Global Sun Oven.PizzaIf you like pizza with the cheese just melted then you better turn on the gas oven. The Sun Oven cooking chamber is small so only a small pizza will fit. When cooking pizza the cheese needs to be burning a little (bubbly and getting dark) so that you can be sure the dough in the center of the pie is cooked.RiceOk, how many

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-65687427003605654422008-05-05T11:27:00.000-07:002008-05-05T11:45:59.328-07:00

A few thoughts and tips about using the Global Sun OvenBy Michael Little, Manager, Vegas Trailer Supply (vegastrailer.com)Earth Day was a windy success. Though the winds usually pick up on Earth Day, this was the worst in a decade! I cooked some wings for lunch then cooked a chicken which I took home for dinner. Steve R. from SolarNV, the local solar organization gave a solar cooking demo at the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-90369959411372660822008-04-18T14:16:00.000-07:002008-04-18T14:39:17.637-07:00

If everything goes right I will be at the Earth Day celebration with the giant Villager Sun Oven.I say if everything goes right because last year everything didn't, so I didn't make it. Most of the problem this year is my health. Can't do too much standing with the arthritis that has gripped me the last few months and the bout I had with a Bakers Cyst has made things worse. Anyway, enough about

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-70526616158010269942008-03-04T13:22:00.000-08:002008-12-10T22:00:14.702-08:00

Here is a chart that was refered to in the posts on batteries. Please note that these diagrams are for 12 volt systems. Refer to a battery professional for diagrams regarding other voltage battery banks. Click on the chart to get a larger picture that you can copy and print for your files. When wiring a battery bank a common mistake is made when multiple load or charge connections are made at

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-19890716464064232842008-03-04T12:07:00.000-08:002008-03-04T12:14:43.183-08:00

3-way charging.A 3-way charging system does several things to extend the life of your batteries. First, if the batteries are low then the charger charges at a higher rate to get the batteries full. Typically the Freedom series inverter charges at a rate of 100 amps to get the batteries in the “safe zone” quickly. This high rate diminishes as the batteries get close to full. When the voltage of

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-27003370096493314602008-02-02T11:31:00.000-08:002008-03-29T10:09:14.411-07:00

6 volt batteries are taller.Batteries like to be discharged slowly and charged slowly as well. The size of your battery bank in relation to the charge/discharge rates can be an important factor. As a general rule, more batteries are better than less, but many RV’s don’t have room for more. When changing from 12 volt group 24 or group 27 batteries to heavier duty 6 volt golf-cart batteries, you

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-84781694359205164352008-01-24T11:44:00.000-08:002008-01-24T12:20:02.001-08:00

It's almost 5 years since this blog started and we have discussed a lot of different topics. I have run into some rather critical health problems lately so my evaluation of wattage draws of home appliances came to a stand-still.Also we have sent two of our children off to distant lands for schooling. In the last two weeks our youngest went to Hawaii to continue her education and our oldest moved

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-52757777267996818492008-01-11T13:22:00.000-08:002008-02-02T11:45:36.144-08:00

Have you ever wondered what the wattage was of those 12 volt bulbs in your RV, cabin or rig? With the invention and popularity of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's) and more recently LED bulbs, we are becoming more and more aware of the power that our lighting consumes. It's easy to determine wattages of 110VAC incandescent bulbs because they are generally written on the bulb itself. It's not a

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