texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
victorcaoh, gtmill6619, cpen13, Huntinkid, garey
72055 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,797
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,529
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,931
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics538,050
Posts9,732,354
Members87,055
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Page 3 of 3 1 2 3
Re: Cabin remodel question [Re: rob valle] #7539517 06/21/19 05:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,657
C
colt45-90 Offline
Texas colt45
Offline
Texas colt45
C
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,657
that is down rite awesome, you might think about something around the bottom outside to keep critters from making it a home...


hold on Newt, we got a runaway
Re: Cabin remodel question [Re: rob valle] #7543477 06/27/19 03:47 PM
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,657
C
colt45-90 Offline
Texas colt45
Offline
Texas colt45
C
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,657
Originally Posted by rob valle
Yes I bought an 8000 btu AC window unit which will run on a Honda 2200i generator. I was thinking of a whirley bird so the place would not be so hot when we are not there. I am curious if the AC will cool the place as the roof is not insulated.

on hot days july, august ect, the non insulated roof will have a drastic effect on your cooling, I would have went with a 12,000 btu, I insulated the garage walls then installed osb with the foil back one side, insulated the attic. never have to set the thermostat below 77 if I turn it on early in the mornings, its my man cave, reloading, leather crafting ect


hold on Newt, we got a runaway
Re: Cabin remodel question [Re: Lotto] #7590838 08/27/19 02:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 662
R
rob valle Offline OP
Tracker
OP Offline
Tracker
R
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 662
Originally Posted by Lotto
How do you get your tv reception ? Antenna etc ?



I have tried a TV antennae with 120 mile range and still have not picked up any signals! As of now, it only plays DVD's.


Rob Valle
www.hillcotaxidermy.com
Originally Posted by Texsun
The three things you need in life are a good doctor, lawyer and taxidermist.

Re: Cabin remodel question [Re: rob valle] #7607624 09/16/19 01:21 AM
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 132
T
TXRobTRX Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 132
up VERY NICE!!

Re: Cabin remodel question [Re: rob valle] #7609999 09/18/19 08:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 232
B
B_Man Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
B
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 232
Rob and Others,
Our hunting lease is in a real remote location and we tried all kinds of things to get TV reception especially for the weekend hunts
and watching the football games around lunch time when we got back after the morning hunt. We contacted the following company:

Antennas Direct 636-779-8700 and talked with their technical staff.

Here is what we did together with their Technical group.

1. both got together on the phone and pulled up Google Earth.
2. located our hunting spot and with Google Earth in the corner you can see the elevation.
3. looking at the elevation and his database on TV stations at various cities we determined the antenna height, etc.
4, he recommended a higher range antenna and the height we needed plus he gave us the degrees from North to point the antenna.
5. I downloaded a compass app for my phone to make sure I pointed it at the correct angle from North to hit the best. closest TV station.
6. we were able to get about a dozen channels.

just some information to share with you and others that might be of some help.

thanks

Re: Cabin remodel question [Re: B_Man] #7629869 10/11/19 02:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 662
R
rob valle Offline OP
Tracker
OP Offline
Tracker
R
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 662
Originally Posted by B_Man
Rob and Others,
Our hunting lease is in a real remote location and we tried all kinds of things to get TV reception especially for the weekend hunts
and watching the football games around lunch time when we got back after the morning hunt. We contacted the following company:

Antennas Direct 636-779-8700 and talked with their technical staff.

Here is what we did together with their Technical group.

1. both got together on the phone and pulled up Google Earth.
2. located our hunting spot and with Google Earth in the corner you can see the elevation.
3. looking at the elevation and his database on TV stations at various cities we determined the antenna height, etc.
4, he recommended a higher range antenna and the height we needed plus he gave us the degrees from North to point the antenna.
5. I downloaded a compass app for my phone to make sure I pointed it at the correct angle from North to hit the best. closest TV station.
6. we were able to get about a dozen channels.

just some information to share with you and others that might be of some help.

thanks




Thanks B_Man I will give them a try!


Rob Valle
www.hillcotaxidermy.com
Originally Posted by Texsun
The three things you need in life are a good doctor, lawyer and taxidermist.

Re: Cabin remodel question [Re: rob valle] #7629878 10/11/19 02:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 662
R
rob valle Offline OP
Tracker
OP Offline
Tracker
R
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 662
[Linked Image]
[Linked Image]


Built a new outhouse for the cabin. No more freezing your butt off! We do not have running water, so it has a simple 5 gallon bucket under a toiler seat which is for #2's only. I have a container inside the outhouse which is full of sawdust. Once you are done, you simply add a layer of sawdust to cover everything in the bucket. The sawdust absorbs odor and moisture. Once it is time to go home, I empty the contents into an empty corn bag and either burn it or haul it home to be disposed of. I have a smaller bucket which fits inside the 5 gallon bucket in case any kids or women are there. They can sit down to #1 inside the smaller bucket and then pour it out in some bushes when they are done. If this wasn't done, the urine would cause the bucket to smell bad ( too much moisture). Anyhow, I also insulated the ceiling of the cabin with foil covered foam boards which I cut to fit between the rafters. I'll post pics of that when I go back up. Hopefully, Opening Weekend will be a little more comfortable this year!


Rob Valle
www.hillcotaxidermy.com
Originally Posted by Texsun
The three things you need in life are a good doctor, lawyer and taxidermist.

Page 3 of 3 1 2 3
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3