So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

[Mello_Mike]

I saw these threads in some of the other Open Roads RV Forums, but didn't see one for TCs.

I'll start...

I installed Interior LED puck lights and a 12v power outlet.

[Camper_Jeff___K]

Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:

DAK
I just replaced the camper battery with this!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02850131000P?mv=rr#reviewsWrap

It's a monster and I can't wait to test it out with the furnace!

dak

I was looking at that DIEHARD PLATINUM Group 31 Battery too as an alternative to the Lifeline. It specs out about the same weight/performance-wise and has a three year warranty, plus is about 50 to 75 dollars cheaper each. Two of them will fit in my battery compartment easily and they do measure a little larger than the Lifelines. I'd like to know if it's Chinese or not?

Got any knowlege you've gained about them you'd like to share with the rest of us?

I read this on the SEARS website from the link you provided. It says the PM1 DIEHARD PLATINUM is made for SEARS by ODYSSEY.

purchased a PM-1 in May, 2011 to replace an Odyssey PC2150 for dry camping in our RV. The PM-1 is a high quality Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery manufactured by Odyssey for Sears. The PM-1 is similar but not identical to the Odyssey PC2150. The PM-1 weighs 75 lbs while the PC2150 weighs about 78 lbs. Brand new the Odyssey measured 73 AH @ 13.02 VDC (with my Gold IBT intelligent battery tester) and the Diehard PM-1 only 34 AH @ 12.86 VDC. For my purposes the PM1 is plenty but only time will tell about durability. AGM has the advantages of being impact and vibration resistant with a very low self-discharge rate. I highly recommend a charger designed for AGM batteries like the DieHard Platinum Microprocessor-controlled Battery Charger ($90) or one of the high quality recommended chargers on the Odyssey website that cost more (e.g. ProNautic 1250, Odyssey OMAX-40AS-3B, Pro Charging Systems PS3, Charles 93-12405SP-A, etc.) A regular automotive type charger with 15 to 16VDC output will overcharge and destroy an AGM battery. One designed for AGM has an algorithm that limits the bulk/absorption charge to 14.8V with the trickle charge regulated between 13.5V and 13.8V. Your battery charger needs to be a minimum of 40 amps to properly refresh the PM-1. I believe using the 30A power converter in my RV was one reason my PC2150 didn't make it 4 years. See the three step charge profile under "Chargers" at odysseybattery.com.


Hope they work out well for you.

J&K

[Camper_Jeff___K]

DAK
I just replaced the camper battery with this!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02850131000P?mv=rr#reviewsWrap

It's a monster and I can't wait to test it out with the furnace!

dak

I was looking at that DIEHARD PLATINUM Group 31 Battery too as an alternative to the Lifeline. It specs out about the same weight/performance-wise and has a three year warranty, plus is about 50 to 75 dollars cheaper each. Two of them will fit in my battery compartment easily and they do measure a little larger than the Lifelines. I'd like to know if it's Chinese or not?

Got any knowlege you've gained about them you'd like to share with the rest of us?

Hope they work out well for you.

J&K

[Reddog1]

I restocked the frig with Stones.

Wayne

[kyleski54]

Woke up and got the camper prepped for paint! got to get to your guys level!! 🙂

[scolew325]

I looked at it. getting ready to go out in 2 weeks for the weekend but my wifes job is getting in the way, I'm not liking that at all. Always something getting in the way.

[Silvergray49]

Started by washing everything from the TT that will go into my TC. Measured all the cabinets and every thing else. Made a sewer hose holder from a vinyl fence post and unloded from the truck for the first time. Still think I made the right choice. Love the new Chalet.

[hikerdmb]

Loaded it for a trip to the Sierra for some cross country skiing and snow camping or maybe just cold weather camping without the snow. But hopefully we will find enough snow to ski.

[RockyRoadCamper]

DAK pls let us know how that battery works out. It looks really long so wonder if 2 of 'em would fit in a standard battery holder?

[Mello_Mike]

dakonthemountain wrote:

Mello Mike wrote:

dakonthemountain wrote:
I oiled the squeaky door on the camper, put the fresh food in the fridge, checked the tire air pressure and all the fluids on the truck, and patted it gently... We leave 9 hours on our trip to AZ !!!! Yahooooooo!!!!! 🙂

Dak

Cool, Dak. Where are you headed?

We are headed to Hotevilla to the Hopi Indian Reservation (see my other thread where I asked you about Hwy 264..I've got different directions now and will be cutting almost 2 hours off the drive! 🙂 )

I just replaced the camper battery with this!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02850131000P?mv=rr#reviewsWrap

It's a monster and I can't wait to test it out with the furnace!

dak

Oh yeah, duh! Sorry, forgot that was you. Well, enjoy the trip and take lots of pics (if you're allowed to).

[dakonthemountai]

Mello Mike wrote:

dakonthemountain wrote:
I oiled the squeaky door on the camper, put the fresh food in the fridge, checked the tire air pressure and all the fluids on the truck, and patted it gently... We leave 9 hours on our trip to AZ !!!! Yahooooooo!!!!! 🙂

Dak

Cool, Dak. Where are you headed?

We are headed to Hotevilla to the Hopi Indian Reservation (see my other thread where I asked you about Hwy 264..I've got different directions now and will be cutting almost 2 hours off the drive! 🙂 )

I just replaced the camper battery with this!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02850131000P?mv=rr#reviewsWrap

It's a monster and I can't wait to test it out with the furnace!

dak

[JoeChiOhki]

mountainkowboy wrote:
Finished mounting the new to me Atwood electric jacks on the S&S yesterday.

I still need to get you those pictures of exterior wiring of the jacks :).

[Buzzcut1]

starting to get my stuff loaded up for another EMS working weekend at the horse shows

[Mello_Mike]

dakonthemountain wrote:
I oiled the squeaky door on the camper, put the fresh food in the fridge, checked the tire air pressure and all the fluids on the truck, and patted it gently... We leave 9 hours on our trip to AZ !!!! Yahooooooo!!!!! 🙂

Dak

Cool, Dak. Where are you headed?

[dakonthemountai]

mountainkowboy wrote:
Finished mounting the new to me Atwood electric jacks on the S&S yesterday.

Yay!!! I assume you had them on the AC before, but if not (of IF) you will LOVE them! I know I do on mine!

Dak

[dakonthemountai]

I oiled the squeaky door on the camper, put the fresh food in the fridge, checked the tire air pressure and all the fluids on the truck, and patted it gently... We leave 9 hours on our trip to AZ !!!! Yahooooooo!!!!! 🙂

Dak