Daves Outdoor World

Daves Outdoor World

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Prodeco Electric Bikes, American Made And Built

I own a Prodeco Outlaw Electric bike, a 750 watt peak 1400 28mph bike. I purchased it 2013 and it is still going strong with no issues. I am going to soon have to save for a new battery which is not cheap currently about 500 to 750 dollars. However there is good news on the battery front. Longer lasting lighter batteries are coming! Mine is a 51amp and weighs about 20lbs. It fits over the back tire. I am excited about what is coming down the pike as Electric Bikes are gaining more and more market space here in the United States. If you have not tried out an Electric Bike you are missing out. It was the best money I have ever spent. At 55 years old I do not have the boundless energy that I once had. The electric bike allows me to still enjoy a longer bike ride to still go as fast as I need to and even keep up with the younger guys. The quiet electric power is awesome and fun. A very low carbon footprint, and about 5 cents per charge equivalent to over 1000 miles per gallon. many electric bikes are now able to go over 40mph pretty fast for a bike with two skinny wheels and light weight frame. I recommend you go down to your local Electric Bike Dealer or go online to Prodecotech.com and take a look for yourself.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Rv, Parking under a tree, or in the sun?

when you arrive at the campground with your Rv there are many disisions to make. One is what site do I want. If you are staying a day or weekend or long term this is very important. Trees can cause immediate damage that has to have repairs right away. Damage to the roof, For the full timer this is critical. A full timer would have to be without a place to stay while repairs are happening, not to mention the cost. Many of the Rv Parks do not trim or keep up with dead limbs as they should. Leaves can stain a roof, cause moisture barriers and allow ants onto the roof. Birds gather and stain roof by their droppings. Remember moisture is one of the most worrisome and damaging for a camper, and sometimes goes unseen causing mold. Sun, while sun is warm and nice at times, it also can damage your camper. The sun is not an immediate danger, but long term. Most campers are made to withstand the suns rays. Yes overtime it will overcome the manufacturers efforts to protect the camper. The roof should be checked often for holes or cracked and dried out caulk. The sun is good for keeping moisture and mold to a minimum. Out in the sun away from trees will take away the worry from falling limbs. Now out in the sun, your air conditioners are going to work very hard. I have 2 and in the S. Texas heat in summer with both working hard, the temps were around 104 and both air conditioners were keeping the inside temp at 80. So depending on where you are, how long your stay is and temps you may decide to be under a tree. But for me, I prefer to be in the sun. We are full timers and just do not want the worry and hassle of falling trees and the damage they can do. There are many other reasons for picking certain camping sites. Wind, sun, view, satellite positions, 50 or 30 amp, close to bathrooms and showers, convienence and the big one neighbors, lol. The advantage of being on wheels is we can move to another site or even another park.. Hope this helped you and more to come. God Bless....

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

New Web Videos/Daves Outdoor World

Welcome to Daves Outdoor World Trail Blog. The last couple days I have been making some trail video of me biking the Lake Texana Campground trails here at the park. I also have been uploading to YouTube some of my past videos of kayaking and biking since I had a lot of extra data left over because I have good wifi service here at the park. Please check out my videos on you tube at Daves Outdoor World and here on my web site. Its been great weather for riding and filming. I hope you will follow me on my social media sites and say hello. More trail blogging to come.

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Happy New Year 2017

Wishing you all a very prosperous New Year. We are currently in Edna, Texas at Lake Texana Campground. Looks like rain most of the day.

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