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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-26-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 895
Posted By anthonyx2
I was just thinking of doing this sort of thing...

I was just thinking of doing this sort of thing myself, since I have an extra solar panel now. How did you fasten it to the roof?

I like the idea of just leaving a solar panel permanently...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-26-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,162
Posted By anthonyx2
Brake Controller and Break-away brake controller.

The brake controller in the truck responds when you actually press on the brake pedal, either activated or not and usually the supplied power to the brakes from the controller varies with how...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-11-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,507
Posted By anthonyx2
Salty Fog and found a fridge spark ignition fault

I live on the Atlantic Coast, and we get a lot of damp salty weather. Sometimes the power company even blames "salty fog" for power outages... so much salty moisture in the air that it causes arcing...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2021, 04:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,507
Posted By anthonyx2
Battery Power Draining

I've had on-going issues with battery power. At first changing the in line battery fuse holder for a new one seemed like the answer I was looking for. But I was constantly losing battery power....
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-04-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By anthonyx2
Dexter axles are " factory bent"

That's the way they are manufactured. Apparently there are some benefits from having that "bend" in the axle, cornering and weight response. It is possible they have become "over bent" but they do...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-03-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,161
Posted By anthonyx2
More like this controller

I couldn't find a link to the exact controller we are using, but this one is closer to the model I have. Mcc15 High Quality 12v 24v 15a Mppt Solar Charge Controller Constant Current Driver With...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-03-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,161
Posted By anthonyx2
75 watt panel and an MPPT charge controller

This year we started using a 75 watt solar panel as our batteries (2x 6volt deep cycle) are getting older and not great at fully recharging, but still very capable of keeping things functioning. It...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,664
Posted By anthonyx2
That is so much better than what the trailer...

That is so much better than what the trailer comes with. I read about someone using something like that, but in two pieces, so the bed portion at the back could always be left as a bed if desired or...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,552
Posted By anthonyx2
T139 fresh water drain access hole/hatch added

I quickly got tired of having to remove the bench seat cushion and plywood seat support/cover just to gain access to the water tank drain valve every time we moved to a new site. I hate hauling a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,712
Posted By anthonyx2
Tuning up the fridge

I used a long thin "bottle brush" to clean out the vertical heating tube for the refrigerator, just to clean out the odd bits of surface dirt/rust/cobwebs that could limit heat transfer. Also the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,523
Posted By anthonyx2
When that main battery fuse is bad/poor...

When that main battery fuse is bad/poor connection/dirty, the battery also won't recharge as you drive. Keep that fuse/connection clean and make sure the cap stays in place. As an added bonus, if...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,391
Posted By anthonyx2
I just had the brackets off that hold the awning...

I just had the brackets off that hold the awning in place, and the sealer/caulking under that bracket was all cracked, so it would be very easy for water to creep in under the bracket. I just left...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-08-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,391
Posted By anthonyx2
Leaky Roof - Tricky water entry point

I found that the anchor bolts that secure the awning at the eave have wiggled themselves loose, and their looseness has resulted in water seeping around the bolts and getting into the area below the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-06-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,934
Posted By anthonyx2
Check the battery line fuse

I was having trouble with the power in/out of my battery and found there was quite a bit of dirt/corrosion inside the fuse at the battery. In the 12v line just at the battery on my unit there is a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-06-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,934
Posted By anthonyx2
Check the battery line fuse

I was having trouble with the power in/out of my battery and found there was quite a bit of dirt/corrosion inside the fuse at the battery. In the 12v line just at the battery on my unit there is a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-06-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,934
Posted By anthonyx2
Check the battery line fuse

I was having trouble with the power in/out of my battery and found there was quite a bit of dirt/corrosion inside the fuse at the battery. In the 12v line just at the battery on my unit there is a...
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