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Re: Roll Call Alaska 2018
Definitely a good idea to try them out. As I said, from the photos on the HF website it looks like you'll need to do a bit of assembling first. Take the time to get familiar and comfortable with getting them out, hooking them up and putting them away so you won't feel hurried or unsure when you're on the road.311Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2018
That 100w kit will have everything you need. If you find it a bother to keep connecting to the battery with the clamps you could set up a pigtail with ring connectors on the battery posts, then you just connect the cable from the solar panel to the pigtail. Do read the directions carefully. A lot of the controllers that are included in the kits are not waterproof. I can leave my panels out 24/7 because my controller is inside the trailer even though it is waterproof. it is more efficient to have the controller as close to the battery as possible. I just looked more closely at the HF kit, you get the controller but have to put a lot of stuff together. If that's the case the closer you can put the controller to your battery the better. Worst thing is to have it sitting in the sun getting hot. Another heads up, it is it windy be sure to tie the panels down so they can't blow over. I was camping in AZ in January and saw that some one's panels had blown over and since they were rigid glass 2 of them were smashed. I have the very lightweight flexible panels (100w and a 120w) with PVC frames, they've blown over but not broken or been damaged. I'm more careful to rig them so they can't blow over now.298Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2018
Add me to the Rollcall 2018 list. Things are looking good here so I plan to hit the road in May. Maybe this trip I'll actually get to stay in Denali at Teklanika for a few days (had to cancel those reservations in 2014). Was a great trip in spite of that.325Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2018
You can get a 12v 100w solar kit that will contain everything you need for under $300.00. I went to AK in 2014 and had a 100w folding kit that kept my trailer battery charged up. I did have 3 days of bad weather on the Kenai and was about to get some gas for my generator when the sun came out so I never got the gas. I was gone 129 days and had electric hookups about 36 of those days if I remember correctly. I kept a laptop and iPad charged up along with cell phone and trailer battery. I have one Group 24 12v deep cycle battery, nothing fancy. Most trailer fridges will run on propane and use minimal electric power. If you have a furnace the fan for that will use a lot, but it cycles on and off and you should be able to keep the battery charged up if you have enough sun. As someone pointed out, the cost of campgrounds with electric is at least twice what dry camping is. I splurged a few times for the sake of convenience, but overall I much prefer dry camping. Other thing about RV parks with electric, they tend to be parking lots, often you're on gravel and you're very close to your neighbors. Not nearly and roomy as campgrounds without electric.326Views0likes0CommentsRe: Alaska Hwy fuel stops- see original posting
"The PenFed Cash Rewards card has no transaction fees and 5 percent cash back on fuel every month. The card must be swiped at the pump for the cash back. Requires a second account and I have a $25 money market account. Be sure that your card does not have transaction fees." That particular PenFed card has been discontinued. Those who have it still get the cash back but no new cards have been issued since last fall.4.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Suburban SW6P Water Heater Intermittent Flame Out on Start
Hank, I've had the same problem with the HWH in my Casita trailer for quite a while and decided it was time to try to fix it. I did lots of searching and found this thread. Then I went to your Facebook page with the step by step photos and info. I studied it and ordered the pilot burner igniter and then studied the photos some more. I had a lot of trouble removing one of the large bolts, finally had to cut it off, but once that was done the rest was easy. Now when I light the HWH it fired up immediately with no flashback/explosion. What a relief! Thanks so much for taking the time to take & post the photos along with all the step by step info.599Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
Yep, I'm here at Run A Muck for about a week. Will spend a good part of it at Fish River. I'm very pleased with the rates here for sure! From here will head down 16 to Jasper then on to Glacier. I've heard some good reports about Rainbow Falls near Smithers and will try to find out more about that.194Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
When I came up through Watson Lake in mid-June the Tags/Tempo campground was not open. I stopped in there before going to the Downtown one. Sorry but I don't remember if they said they were planning on opening it or not. I'm in Bay Side RV park in Valdez, too. Will be here until Tuesday. Hoping the weather clears up a bit but I'm managing to see some bears and other critters over near the salmon hatchery. I've booked to go out on the LuluBelle based on all the great reports here. Looking forward to it.290Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
Finally met up with some of the group on the forum at Williwaw USFS campground on Turnagin Arm.. Max & Ann, from AL and Fred & Joan from VA. Left Willwaw this morning and am now in Ninilchik View CG for 6 nights. Great place, thanks for mentioning it Veebyes! Weather here is wonderful, clear and sunny, am looking forward to exploring this area a bit. Hoping to see the salmon boats go out tomorrow, they are packed bow to stern in a tiny inlet below the campground, waiting for the salmon and high tide.428Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
Been in Denali, at Riley Creek since 6-27. Got some good views of the mountain on Friday & Sat. Weather cleared up Friday night so I was able to get some super sunset shots at midnight and a rainbow then, too. Started raining again last night and still going on. Handy to have elec. & wifi at the mercantile!! Got the fridge working on gas Sat. morning, removed and cleaned the orifice and it is going great. It wasn't difficult so I'll be doing that from now on as needed. I leave here 7-2 and am heading south, to the Kenai, hoping I can find places to dry camp over the weekend. Thanks for the tip about Cabela's in Anchorage!! I will check it out for sure. I'm about fed up with the cheap binoculars I have so may indulge myself, we'll see. So far I have yet to see any Roll Call signs. I do have mine on the back of the Casita and the street side window of the truck cap.329Views0likes0Comments
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