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Articfox Truck Camper with multiple slides.
I see a few AF truck campers with 2 slides used for sale, side note I know they made 1 with 3 slides, but just asking about 2 slides. but Northwood has zero info on them. anyone know what the deal is? seems they make a few then stop. then make a few more.2.2KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Generator Sound/fire box
Lantley wrote: wa8yxm wrote: The easiest way is to use a portable.. Or two Honda, Yamama and several other INVERTER generators you can get optional Parallel Kits. two Honda 2000i's (The i means inverter) give you a full 30 amps with the parallel kit or a 2000i and a 200i-companion (the companion is more expensive but the parallel kit is cheaper as part of it is built into the Companion) You can also use them independent. Honda's have the optional extended run tank as well Far as I know they are the only ones that have that feature. You can store 'em anywhere you can store 'em Just be sure to lock them down both in use and storage so they don't grow legs and walk off, I don't think you understand on board gensets. They are all about convenient power. There are no gas cans to deal with. There is no set up. No cables. No storage or security issues. No carrying or handling. No walking off. There is just push button convenience. Want power just press a button and you can run both A/C units or anything else. Yes you pay for that convenience,however with a on board genset your RV is ALWAYS self contained. @ the OP my suggestion is contact a genset specialist or service company instead of an RV dealer. Also mom likes the ability of pressing a button on the wall and having power, I enjoy not having to worry about packing, unloading, gassing up, someone stealing it, having to run cords, and the ability to run it down the road or at a rest area for lunch. So yeah different options for sure. I did debate about solar as well, and an inverter,solar,converter combo but I camp in the woods often and batteries are $$$ the onan option is actually cheaper. I was debating on having a box made for me... just wasn't sure what all was in this box.912Views0likes0CommentsRe: Generator Sound/fire box
wa8yxm wrote: The easiest way is to use a portable.. Or two Honda, Yamama and several other INVERTER generators you can get optional Parallel Kits. two Honda 2000i's (The i means inverter) give you a full 30 amps with the parallel kit or a 2000i and a 200i-companion (the companion is more expensive but the parallel kit is cheaper as part of it is built into the Companion) You can also use them independent. Honda's have the optional extended run tank as well Far as I know they are the only ones that have that feature. You can store 'em anywhere you can store 'em Just be sure to lock them down both in use and storage so they don't grow legs and walk off, Easier then pressing a button on the wall? I appreciate the suggestions but this topic is about that box. The decision of what system to go with has been made, right or wrong it has been made.910Views0likes0CommentsRe: Generator Sound/fire box
dougrainer wrote: YEARS ago when most Class C's had no Genset's we installed Gensets and had to build the box and insulate it and make it air tight to the Inside. You build a box in a RV to make it slightly less loud inside and to seal it from the inside. Look at the link I provided. This type material is usually available locally in 4 by 8 foot sheets. It has a foil back and you install with the foil visible. You cut and install on the sides and back and ceiling using liquid nails. If you have no box make one out of 3/8 plywood and then install that insulation. Once the Insulation is glued in you then use rubber silicone to seal all the edges to make it air tight. Most RV Gensets are vented thru the floors now and require no vented door. BUT, I would vent the door if on a 5th wheel or trailer. More air is good. Doug Thanks Doug, But I think we missed your link?911Views0likes0CommentsGenerator Sound/fire box
Installing a onan generator in a 5th wheel. My 5th wheel came without the fire bax - sound box, to make matters worse the local dealer isn't very helpful in getting the factory one. More like drama about it. The other issue is I haven't been able to find a unit with a genst in it so i'm not entirely sure what all this box does - is. Anyways hoping others could maybe send photos and tell me what they have in their trailers. Just for clarity the ONAN is going in, that choice has already been mad and won't change. Other advice for portable, honda ETC isn't needed in this topic please, that isn't what this topic is about.3.4KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Generator wattage
My converter "battery charger" is a Smart Wizard... depending on which mode it's in will dictate its draw, but at full load 80 amp DC charging is 1300 Watts of 120V power, way more than a 1000 watt generator you have. SO find your charger and see what it is and the model. FYI Some chargers have the ability to manually set the charge rate might want to look into that.573Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dropping Camper at KOA campground?
K Mac wrote: I know we're a different animal, but I've never read in a brochure or camp ground rules that unloading isn't allowed. I was thinking the same thing... are you concerned with dropping the camper off or driving the sun road? truck camper, 5th wheel, travel trailer, boat, Even RV with a toad. at some point you leave something at the camp site. Sun road took my 2006 Dodge DRW long bed on it, It's barley under but for the most part no issues. I did have 1 person who was in a hurry and hit my mirror, I actually stopped as they approached and a slight bump on the mirror just enough to touch. Otherwise Enjoyed it a lot Go have fun and enjoy.638Views0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 1163 TRUCK CAMPER Full Tour video !
I think it's awesome If i'm being honest. Yes it's a big camper but if your going to go big then go big. I would seriously consider owning this, yeah 1 off might be hard but it's just a unique floor plan VS everything being 1 of a kind Friend has a 11.5 foot side entry Lance I think on a 350 and it makes the 350 look small. I bet this is the same. I wonder why they only made 1, 1 year is one thing but 1 unit in total seems like a big investment for them in jigs, and engineering . I'm sure a lot of things are out of other units and really only the frame, walls, roof and side door. Oh well cool to see the video.985Views0likes0Comments
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