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Amazing as it may sound, you can buy a refrigerator/freezer for your vehicle. Known as a fridge freezer, it’s about the size of an ice chest on steroids and runs on 12 volts. Most have dual capability with two separate power cords so they can run off 120 volts while parked near established power. They’re called fridge freezers because they can do both. A dial lets you set the temperature to either chill or freeze. You can’t do both, like your machine at home. (Some units out there are just refrigerators. If you want to keep food frozen, make sure you buy the proper type.) Fridge freezers are surprisingly efficient. I often run mine even when the car is parked in the garage. I usually plug it into an outlet, but a few times I let it run off the car battery. It’ll run upwards of four days before draining the battery.
Like the fridge in your home, the fridge freezer must be maintained or mold will build up. That's what happened with mine. As you’ll note from the photos, most of the mold occurred at the bottom. The mat was encrusted pretty well, also, and there was some mold along the seam. What to do if you have moldWhat if you have mold? Don’t panic. While the inside of your fridge may look like something out of a horror movie, you don’t need any special effects to remove it.
Use an old toothbrush for mold along the seam or stubborn spot. Actually, most any softer brush will do. Avoid using a metal object like a butter knife, as you can damage the lining. How to prevent mold build upMold forms where moisture and food are, so eliminate both. Double-bag meat and other juicy foods, and wipe up any leakage or spillage. As long as the inside stays dry and clean, there is little chance for mold to form.
Once you return home, clean the fridge thoroughly and – assuming you won’t keep it running – leave the lid propped open. If you have problems with strong smells leave a tray of baking soda in the bottom until your next use. Is the mold harmful? Probably not, especially in the amounts you’re likely to find in your fridge freezer. Even so, if you’re really sensitive to mold, you may want to wear a mask or (my favorite) ask someone else to clean your fridge. Once you purchase a fridge freezer, you wonder how you got by without it. Spend a few moments on cleaning, and you’ll be assured of many happy trips outdoors. |
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2011 Schedule
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Rocks Clinic September 12
This is the last Rock Clinic this year. Held in Johnson Valley, this is an introduction to Rock crawling but it is not on "baby" rocks. We take our time and stress careful wheel placement. We use spotters for difficult sections. You learn by inspecting the obstacle and predicting the line; by watching others try their line; by experiencing it yourself; and by the coaching. We recommend you repeat the training several times. You will be much more relaxed the second time over the same obstacles and you will pick up on little details missed the first time. More Details... You can register directly at http://www.4x4training.com/calendar/calendar.php#Rocks |
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Winch Clinic October 3, 2010
This one day clinic starts with the basics but goes way beyond. By the end of the day you will be safely rigging some complex recoveries. The course covers: safety related issues, basic operation of the winch, simple and complex riggings, stuck assessment, winch capability, and minimizing environmental impact. This is a hands on class. More Details... You can register directly at http://www.4x4training.com/calendar/calendar.php#Winch |
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Death Valley October 8
The Death Valley Adventure starts October 8th. This is a 4 day trip on the back roads in Death Valley. We will drive the Panamint Mountains, visit Badwater Basin (lowest spot in North America), visit Chloride Ghost town, Titus Canyon, check out Ubehebe Crater, Teakettle junction, The Race Track & Lippencott Mine Road, camp in the Warm Springs and leave via Steal Pass up to the high meadows, then take Dedeckera Canyon down to the Eureka Sand Dunes. All four days will see some light to moderate 4-wheeling. Much of the trip is quite remote with no cell service. Check out the details and sign up on the website: http://www.4x4training.com/Adventures/Deathvalley.html You can register directly at http://www.4x4training.com/calendar/calendar.php#Deathvalley |
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Mojave Road October 30
On October 30th we will follow the Old Mojave Road for 3 days. This was the earliest wagon road into California. This time we will run it west to east just like the old miners going to the gold fields near the Colorado River. We will visit tons of history and see some incredible views. More Details You can register directly at http://4x4training.com/calendar/calendar.php#Mojave |
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NEW: T&T Rail Road Adventure in November
Be the first to go on this trip with me and debug it for the next group! Our goal is to cross through Johnson Valley, enjoying what it has to offer, and making our way North along the old Tonopah & Tidewater (T&T) Rail Road bed to the Rasor OHV, Afton Canyon and the western edge of the Mojave Preserve. On the way we will skirt the Rodman Mountain Wilderness and cross I-40. This adventure is 2 days of scenic, historical, light wheeling and a night ( 2 if you prefer) of primitive camping under the stars. We can plan a Dutch Oven pot luck for our evening meal. Check out the details and sign up on the website: http://www.4x4training.com/Adventures/TTRailroad.html You can register directly at http://www.4x4training.com/calendar/calendar.php#TTRailroad |
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Check out the 4 minute video on the Badlands Off-Road Home page And look at the new slide show on the home page. (Another example of our bright web master's work! For best viewing us I.E. His code is not too swift on Firefox.) 
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