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The problem with using ethanol enriched fuel in small engines is the fuel does not cycle through like it does in a motor vehicle. That fuel can sit in any small engine for months, and some are designed with alcohol proof hoses and tubing and some are not. The biggest problem with the ethanol enriched fuel is phase separation, where the alcohol breaks down and attracts water vapor and moisture, and you end up with a slug of water on the bottom of the tank, carburetor, fuel lines, etc., and...

I run my Honda on premium, always have even though the manual says you can use 87. Its only a gallon and if were going on a long trip and towing the Jeep I'll fill it with the same and siphon gas to fill the genny if needed. Run premium in the motorcycles too.

There is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation when it comes to fuel in general, and octane and grades in particular. Some of this confusion is caused by the names they are given: Mid-grade, and premium or High test. The truth is far different. Take four equal measures of the four commonly available gasolines: 100% gas 87 octane regular; 90/10 ethanol enriched 87 octane regular; 90/10 ethanol enriched 89/90 octane mid-grade; and 90/10 ethanol enriched 93 octane premium. (Different...

I’ve read reviews both on Amazon and Costco regarding the Outland 18" Portable Propane Fire Bowl Premium and they are quite favorable. I don’t have any personal experience with them though.

Have resisted buying a portable propane fire bowl. While making several campground reservations for a Spring trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone NPs, Idaho and Oregon, 75% of the campgrounds indicate no wood fires. And while on a recent 12-day September trip only one campground allowed wood fires. Two weeks ago I went ahead and purchased the Outland Firebowl (Premium with auto-ignition). It's a great addition to the home courtyard. Want a very last minute fire to sit around, it's good to go...

Thanks, I forgot to add RV Trip Wizard which is now RV Life Trip Wizard. I have used it but not the premium one. I 'm reluctant at being retired to add annual monthly subscription costs for anything, not that we can't afford it, but just despise being constantly squeezed by these costs and having to keep track of them. Thanks again! Larry

Hi Larry, RV Life Pro/Trip Wizard is also billed once annually, so easier to manage. I have no idea why they offer the $19.99 monthly plan when you can get it for $59 bucks in one annual payment. I've been using it for several years now, and find it essential for planning long trips, keeping track of favorite campgrounds, and more. I got "grandfathered in" for $39 bucks as a previous user of RV Trip Wizard when it became part of RV Life Pro. Mike

I agree! I ended buying the non- stick set and wonder if I should have gotten the stainless set instead though. They cook well and don’t take up much room at all.

We have a truck camper and of course available space is very limited. The Magma nesting pots and pans are great, not just for taking up less room but probably better quality than our home's kitchen ones. The handle is removable but sturdy and comfortable. There is also a carrying case for them as well. Magma Products, A10-360L-IND, 10 Piece Gourmet Nesting Stainless Steel Cookware Set, Induction Cooktops, Silver https://a.co/d/3ea9vaa

I don't know if this non-stick version is what you have but it is listed as Stainless Steel. https://www.amazon.com/Magma-A...289816_t1_B00B99RJS2

Mine is an earlier version of their non-stick. It’s still stainless steel. I’ve managed to mess up the frying pan’s non-stick finish some and wonder if I should have skipped it. OTOH, the pans are awesome.

For that price, they better wash themselves.

Magma products are expensive! I have two of their SS grills that are great. For years their target customers were elite boat owners. But now RV people have discovered they are also great for their needs, bc their products are quality and lightweight.

Pretty much the same here. I do probably 80% of the cooking on our Blackstone grill anyway. We carry a 10" and 8" skillet along with a small sauce pan and lid - all decent quality All-clad knockoffs from thrift stores. We usually carry some frozen home cooked items in the freezer ready to thaw and re-heat, so that helps a lot with both prep time and cleanup.

That set looks really great and would be a consideration except I find I cook different in the RV than at home……., although I have a similar set of pots and pans at home, in the RV I don’t need all the stuff and gadgetry that’s in the kitchen at home ………I seem to get by with a 10” frying pan/lid and a 2 quart sauce pan/lid. I know if I wanted to I could make that entire set of pots and pans fit inside the RV, but then the question is will I ever use all the pieces……., probably not. Just my ...

I got tired of the Matching Salvation Army cookware in our TC. Ordered the Magma ceramic coated and DW has not looked back! Happy wife, happy life. Bob/Texas

C’mon Bob………. You know you would be so much better off knowing she was 100% totality happy………, but that ain’t gonna happen unless you buy her that 1172 TC she dreams about ……..

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We recently purchased an Outland Premium Fire Bowl from Costco and rather than connecting it directly to a propane bottle, I bought the pictured hose from Amazon for $17.99 and it works perfectly with no leaks. Since the propane bottles on the trailer that feed the Lance provided propane quick connect outlet have safety regulators, you do not need the regulator on the hose provided with the Outland Fire Bowl. It is an easy conversion with the new hose that has a 1/4" male quick connect on...