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OregonTRX4
Explorer
Mar 01, 2014

My projects.

My trailer spends a lot of time off grid on rural private property so that is the focus of a lot of my projects.

I just added 160w solar.


LCD Voltage Meter


Low water drain hose bib so that I can wash my trailer off the internal pump and tank.(My trailer did not have a external shower etc.) I also have a 55gal barrel with bib for transferring more water to the trailer but no pic.


Next is my rain tote for my Honda eu2000i. I know some people use theirs in the rain but I didnt like that idea. This keeps it very dry and I have checked and it does not increase the operating temp at all. It has cut outs so that I can hook wires, start it, etc.




I ran a wire from the trailer along my power cord outside and connect it to the honda off switch so that I can turn off the generator from inside. Its nice not having to wonder outside at nite. I also installed a battery shutoff under the sink so that when we leave the property it is easy to turn everything off.


Keeps me busy.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Mar 01, 2014
    Hi,

    I like your rain protection device. I have a 50 amp break out box that I need to protect from the elements.
  • dtappy3353's avatar
    dtappy3353
    Explorer
    Mar 01, 2014
    Awesome idea's especially the generator container.

    From the pics, it appears the two solar panels are portable.

    What appliances to you anticipate supporting from this component and why only 160w?

    Thank you.

    PS. DW does not want anything attached to fifth wheel roof. Please PM me when convenient.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Mar 01, 2014
    Winter time is always a good time for projects. I too liked your generator rain cover box. My 2KW Honda Generator sits secured with a lock cable in the tailgate corner of my truck bed. My truck bed has the FOLD-A-COVER locking folding bed cover on it

    When I use it I pull it on onto the tailgate and start it up. This puts it out from under the bed cover. When the weather looks bad I have a 2x4 feet piece of plyboard I can sit on the top of the bed cover and let it extend over the generator a bit. I have to sit something heavy on the board to get it from blowing away... I need to come up with something for that project...

    Yesterday I finally tore into my house laptop computer/docking station setup and figured out why my external speaker setup wasn't working. I have been listening to the smaller internal Dell M90 laptop speakers for some time now - not the best quality in the world. Now I am back to full fidelity mode. Listened to a couple of downstreaming TV Shows (HAWAII 5-0 and BLUE BLOOD) today that I missed last night while I was watching the GOLD RUSH series and sounds like I am back in business now...

    Roy Ken

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