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Re: Freshwater hose storage ideas
JayWalker2009 wrote: I hate to ask such a basic question that might seem stupid, but do you really camp at CG's that require 50' of freshwater hose to reach the connection? When traveling we often are parked at someones home. We've needed 50' of hose to fill our tank. I carry 2x25' and 1 10' hose. I use cable clamps like pictured here already.333Views0likes0CommentsRe: More Solar for "Us"
I'll take a stab at that answer, because we are doing the same. Cooling unit in ours went out. $2k for a new one. By all reports the new ones wont last as long as our old one. A 10 cu ft electric refrigerator can be had for less than $300. Home Depot has the Magic Chef for $298. I tested several and they all pretty much were ~ 500w startup, < 100w running. In 24hrs it was less than 1 kilowatt. A true sinewave inverter to run it if you don't have one is $150 at camping world (Xantrex PROWatt SW 600). Adding a 130w Kyocera solar panel to boost battery time ~ $400. So for less money than a flaky refrigerator that does not do that good of job you can go electric. To me this was a no brainer. For me it made even more sense. I already had a solar system in place and a 2k sinewave inverter.226Views0likes0CommentsRe: More Solar for "Us"
I'm not a fan of thin film panels. They require more surface area to generate the same amount of power. They also degrade faster than standard panels. Probably not an issue for an RV though. I also agree about air flow. Thin film panels are subject to the same heat issues as any other. The air gap does make a difference.234Views0likes0CommentsRe: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
I have never seen a remote controlled light, ??? Where did they find one Or where can they be found.?? Don't know about commercial ones but I just used a automotive remote door lock control and a latching relay. DW wanted to be able to turn on the inside lights at night before going inside.291Views0likes0CommentsRe: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
You might want to check out a semi-truck wrecking yard. Newer trucks use diesel heaters in the sleepers, but the older ones use engine coolant. Getting one of those would save a lot of fabrication. Since you guys brought it up I might just have to go scavenging myself.286Views0likes0CommentsRe: More Solar for "Us"
I'm not a fan of the bluesky controllers. The charging modes leave a bit to be desired. The charger does need to have a point where it desulphates the batteries. Too low of a voltage will shorten the life just as much as too long at boil point. Those voltages are usually specified by the battery vendor. One reason Trojan batteries are so popular is they provide all the details needed to tune your charger. Trojan Users Guide. Following their charge and equalization guidlines will greatly increase the life of your batteries.255Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
The map for Virgin Mobile is not very accurate. My home shows no coverage or even any where near my home yet it works fine. I've opted to go with the USB device so I can connect an external antenna. I've ordered a Netgear MBRN3000 mobile router to share the connection. It is more money in the long run but gives me a lot more options and I can mount an antenna on the roof. Router can be hardwired into a 12v supply. Total cost is a little over $200.394Views0likes0Comments
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