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Chandalen
Jun 02, 2015Explorer
Upgrades... hmm... the list could be huge!!
In no real order::
*Find out if pin #4 on your light hitch has 12v applied all the time, or only when the TV is on. This is the constant 12v line that may or may not be pluged in on your tow vehicle. The last time I went camping our neighbors stayed plugged into theit TV. In the morning their TV battery was dead (their RV battery was bad and drained the TV) FORD has an automatic relay to turn this off when the truck is off
*LED lights vs the standard bulb type. The power savings is WAY more than you would think.
*Second battery
*Solar
*Golf Cart (6v) batteries (must be in pairs)
*PSW inverter to run 120v items off your new Solar panels you just bought
*Fridge fan The inside the fridge fans are cheaper, but I have found the solar fridge exhaust type, or behind the fridge type work MUCH better.
*Awning secure latches (assuming the awning does not have a built in cover) These gems will stop a random awning unfurling while driving in heavy winds.
*12v plugs in sleeping areas. These are AMAZING because everyone has a 12v plug for their cell phones.. this allows easy charging w/o an inverter
*A PURE SINE WAVE inverter, this is NOT an inverter that is usually available for sale at WalMart, or normal retailers. It will say PSW or TrueSine, on it.
*Rear hitch recepticle (non weight bearing) to put the new flagpole and Texas flag on.(or Chive flag, both are equally acceptable)
Again.. could keep on going!
In no real order::
*Find out if pin #4 on your light hitch has 12v applied all the time, or only when the TV is on. This is the constant 12v line that may or may not be pluged in on your tow vehicle. The last time I went camping our neighbors stayed plugged into theit TV. In the morning their TV battery was dead (their RV battery was bad and drained the TV) FORD has an automatic relay to turn this off when the truck is off
*LED lights vs the standard bulb type. The power savings is WAY more than you would think.
*Second battery
*Solar
*Golf Cart (6v) batteries (must be in pairs)
*PSW inverter to run 120v items off your new Solar panels you just bought
*Fridge fan The inside the fridge fans are cheaper, but I have found the solar fridge exhaust type, or behind the fridge type work MUCH better.
*Awning secure latches (assuming the awning does not have a built in cover) These gems will stop a random awning unfurling while driving in heavy winds.
*12v plugs in sleeping areas. These are AMAZING because everyone has a 12v plug for their cell phones.. this allows easy charging w/o an inverter
*A PURE SINE WAVE inverter, this is NOT an inverter that is usually available for sale at WalMart, or normal retailers. It will say PSW or TrueSine, on it.
*Rear hitch recepticle (non weight bearing) to put the new flagpole and Texas flag on.(or Chive flag, both are equally acceptable)
Again.. could keep on going!
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