Drake Review

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RV Microwave Review - Travel Trailer RV Microwave Fire

Samsung RV Microwave model MR5492W

We alomst lost our 2001 Coleman Travel Trailer RV Camper over christmas vacation to a microwave fire. For some silly reason we keep a roll of paper towels inside the microwave (since it rarely gets used, the microwave is like a kitchen cabinet to us). The RV was plugged into the house and a couple days later we went inside and smelled a burnt electrical or plastic stink. Upon further inspection, the paper towel roll had completely burst into flames and melted the inside of the microwave. We are very lucky the fire never breached the microwave, because we could have lost our entire RV to fire or even worse our house (because the RV is parked next to the house)!

There must have been a power surge or something because the microwave was not turned on by us or anybody else. The microwave fire was in a Samsung model MR5492W. I hope this manufacturer isn't responisble for a defective product!

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11/29/09 - UPDATE: the microwave used in the RV was recalled by the manufacturer. The recall states that the control panel may self start causing fire! "AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE." Well that sound familiar. We used the phone number in the recall to get a check for $200 to replace ours. CONTACT SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION HEADQUARTERS AT 800-932-3837.

Zac Sunderland Review

This kid is a hero. He is attempting to set the world record as the youngest person to sail solo around the world. He is 16.

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PCT - Boreal to Downieville

40 Miles of the PCT.
We try to make a go at this ride once a year late in the season when you won't bother anybody. It is an epic ride that usually involves bad weather. This year the trail had perfect traction because it was frozen rock solid. The average temperature all day was probably 20 degrees. It took three days for my finger tips to thaw. And I'm not kidding.

The Hogan Trail

Down Stockton way, a few MTB folks made themselves some hot, rocky, technical singletrack. Luckily it is close to a nice looking lake so you can take a dip if need be, but please don't forget LOTS of water. Also it looks like you only have to turn around when you are halfway exhausted, which means for a pretty long ride if you're up for it.

Henry Coe

NorCal MTB singletrack.

I ventured deep up a windy road until I finally arrived at Henry Coe Headquarters. Having no idea where to ride, I whipped out my blackberry and did a Google search. I saw something about a couple of trail names and started out with a few hours and no extra calories to burn. Next time I think I'll tag along with somebody who know the way mo' better.

I did enjoy Middle Ridge Trail quite a bit! But there was an awful lot of fireroads and no bike signs. Whatever, still nice to ride single track all over Northern California.