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So one of the reasons I have this place is for events just like Harvey. Living in the middle of 4M people presents a challenge to evacuate in the event of an emergency. In this case, knowing when to leave is the real key. You must have an early warning system and multiple routes. See my concentric circle philosophy. Keeping both trucks full is also a key. On the Bus I run 75 gallons and when the needle comes up off full, indicating that I've used 40 gallons, I fill. That means I never have less than 35 gallons. On the dually I always have the 60 gallon tank full and fill the main tank when it gets 1/2 full. That means I never have less than 75 gallons. I also keep at least a months worth of food at the hide in the freezer and pantry, not to mention a years worth of long term food. So the plan worked well. If I had to say there was a lesson to be learned it would be to have a bigger generator and more gas stored. I really need a mil surplus trailer mounted diesel gen set so I can power the entire house, either the Houston or the hide house.
The casita is looking good. Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 31, 2017, 10:24:18 PMSo one of the reasons I have this place is for events just like Harvey. Living in the middle of 4M people presents a challenge to evacuate in the event of an emergency. In this case, knowing when to leave is the real key. You must have an early warning system and multiple routes. See my concentric circle philosophy. Keeping both trucks full is also a key. On the Bus I run 75 gallons and when the needle comes up off full, indicating that I've used 40 gallons, I fill. That means I never have less than 35 gallons. On the dually I always have the 60 gallon tank full and fill the main tank when it gets 1/2 full. That means I never have less than 75 gallons. I also keep at least a months worth of food at the hide in the freezer and pantry, not to mention a years worth of long term food. So the plan worked well. If I had to say there was a lesson to be learned it would be to have a bigger generator and more gas stored. I really need a mil surplus trailer mounted diesel gen set so I can power the entire house, either the Houston or the hide house. Some good stuff here....I think the big key is getting out of Dodge early- from what I have read traffic tie-ups, accidents etc. is what killed a bunch of people when they evacuated late during Hurricane Rita evacuations. I like the fuel aspect- always having enough available. Do you store any you could easily load in the truck should you need it?Curious about the whole house generator....I like the idea of having one mounted in a trailer. Have you given a thought to fuel? Would you have fuel at both locations or carry that too? Also curious about whether diesel or LP would be a better choice. I like the storage aspect of LP for something like that (not likely to be used that often), but maybe the ability to use it in a vehicle also lends itself to diesel. But with the added "work" of rotating it. I am really glad it all worked out for you and your family. When you see what others who did not have a plan have gone through/are going through you should be proud that for your family it was sort of a "vacation". Good for you TRN!
Cheap old school 2" ratchet strap, one at each end with ratchet hung over outer edge of outside floor joist hooked to bottom of it......
Shawn, for a dope smoking hippy you sure are smart.....Thanks. I have some pretty heavy duty straps
Meh. Just piling on. The ankles on Hillary are bigger than my thighs. I had a lady on my team transfer to Denver to get closer to the places she and her family like to camp. Someone gave her a green cross t shirt as a gag gift. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Jared that's great experience for the kids. I have a few cheat sheets and such and I'm sure I'll muddle through it. As you know when you don't do this often (or ever) it just takes 4 times as long. Especially if you have plans in your head and somewhat sketched out on paper.Shawn any and all help is apprecaited if you have something that will help and is not too much trouble.outside edges of the walls will measure 16x24. roof will be framed on a 12/12 pitch with 2x6 rafters with 18-24 inch overhang (what ever looks right). In the middle of the left long side as vieweed from the front will have a 6 ft wide shed dormer that begins at the peak and slopes down about 18-24 inches to the end of the dormer. Sheath with 5/8 ply and metal R panel roof.
Thank you Shawn. Much appreciated. Today I picked up wood. Should start framing tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Great looking wood Charles. :winkSent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
JR renovations always take longer and are tougher. Piecing things together it much tougher