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Heavy duty 12v alternator?

My 1989 chevrolet p30 class A Winnebago with 100,000 miles has required 3 replacement alternators, for various reasons (failed diodes, seized bearings) Now I need a fourth one (105 amp CS130 Delco). I'd like to buy a more heavy duty alternator. Has a...

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Is this feasible?

I got to thinking about this idea and I'd like people's input about it.Would it be better to spend probably 3-4 thousand dollars on a camper like a ScamporPut my shed ( 8.5 ft x 12 ft)onto a carry on trailer?I talked to my neighbor about it. He's wi...

Memory Foam mattress topper

Not really a modification per se, but a definite upgrade. Just put the memory foam mattress topper on after airing it out for about a week. (Yeah there's a little odor to it out of the package)Night and day difference...made me want to take a nap, bu...

Costco 6V GC battery price?

I'm not a member (yet?) at Costco, but curious if anyone has bought any or checked the price of their 6 volt golf cart batteries lately? I'm considering upgrading my dual 12 volt group 24's, although I might have an issue with the height of the 6 vol...

Is my MPPT solar controller possibly malfunctioning?

Hi, need some advice:About six months ago I downsized from my Class C to a Class B.I now have a 2014 Roadtrek SS Agile. Roadtrek had a promotional offer for a solar package and my dealer installed it about three weeks ago. It consists of three 100 w...

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12 volt lighting upgrades

Greetings,I have an idea for upgrading the lighting in my trailer. I've got a 2005 Jay Feather 29y, and it has the common 12v fixtures we all know and love.I'm not real keen on them and I want to replace the reading lamps for the beds with some marin...

Installing Solar Panels on a rubber membrane roof

I have seen several articles on installing solar panels on RV roofs, but none of them have dealt with installing them on rubber membrane roofs. Most of these articles suggested using an adhesive instead of screws to install the mounts to the roof, b...

LED and dual batteries vs solar

I've done some homework on this topic regarding boondocking / power conservation but want to ask some questions to those who have done this, as I've become a bit confused. Am looking to go with some LED lights and a dual battery w/ master shutoff sw,...

mleekamp by • Explorer
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Solar vs Portable Ice Maker

Wondering how many amps a portable ice maker uses. Can't find specs in any manuals online. Looking to run icemaker for about 3 hours in the afternoon off my xxxxw inverter(size to be determined based on ice maker load, 1000 or 1500w). Determining i...

TT leveling

Has anyone used one of the electric jack leveling systems on a TT. I see them on 5ers but have not seen any on a TT.Thanks Cork

WETSNAIL by • Explorer
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Hitch mount generator setup.

Would LOVE thoughts on this. Perfectly houses both my Honda 2000 generators (with parallel kit) and a 6 gal marine fuel tank. Got my grill on top for now but will probably keep it in the bed due to weight. Doing 8300 miles this summer and will spent...

Smart Tile

Just finished my Smart Tile backsplash in my FW. Easy to do. Very pleased wight the result. Sorry the pics were out of focus.Moderator edit to re-size pictures to forum limit of 640px maximum width.

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Where to bring antenna wire through?

For increased cell phone signal upon advice filtered through several searches; we're going to try the Wilson sleek. From what I gather, mounting the magnetic antenna on a piece of metal will enhance the reception. So I attached a piece of sheetmeta...

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