Recent content by CarterKraft

Holy crap I had no idea. Thanks for posting this up it might keep me from feeling really stupid at some point. - - - Updated - - -

My research says you need 800w of solar for the fridge alone plus adequate amp hours of battery for the night. There are several brands of 12v compressor fridges now that are in residential format and If I was looking at boondocking I might consider total cost involved to boondock with a...

I also swapped the 100amp battery monitor shunt for the 300amp Juntek VAT 1300. It worked very well wirelessly but I think the current is reading backwards in/out so I guess I flubbed the orientation... I will get install pix of that and screen operation when I re-do the wiring...

I finally got around to adding the 120v power monitor. I put it between the transfer switch and the panel so I will always have current reading either from the generator or shore power. It's easy enough to install as it clips around the wire, no wire removal needed. I sleeved the inside of it...

It sounded so right in my head LOL. I even looked Jerrods dash to make sure :confused: - - - Updated - - - Man I hate it when a easy job goes like that. I would have thought that those holes would be perfectly aligned.

Thanks Jerrod, you didn't have to run out and do that but I do appreciate it. The 2000 RPM @ 70 looks like 1000-1500 less than the 4.10's I currently am running. That makes the 450 a little more attractive among other things. With my trailer at 13k and payload up around 4k I don't think I...

Any idea as the RPM at 70 with the 4.30 gears and 10 speed in 10th? After getting the F350 with 4.10 gears I have wished I would have held out for a 3.55 truck but I had pressing deadlines and no truck... With the 3 overdrives vs the 2 of the previous 6 speed it might be enough to keep...

The only suggestion not already covered is whether or not you want your panel fasteners hidden under the panel. I cringed at that idea because any issue with the panel would require some creative wrenching to get the fastners out of the back of the panel or require the feet to be removed from...

Have you use Timbrens or equivalent? I find it the opposite and excellent for a part time two rig.

Excellent job on that install the front panel puts it over the top! this is the link for anyone interested https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/

If you are handy these style shunt meters are really useful for dry camping. https://www.amazon.com/Multifunction-Battery-Monitor-Multimeter-Voltmeter/dp/B07T9LV66P/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=12v%2Bmeter%2B300%2Bamp&qid=1574462229&sr=8-3&th=1 I have a AC version as well on the 120v lines for...

Me either, something new for sure or added. Not a bad idea I just wonder the methodology as they seem like they would be really hard to install blind?

Don't replace the propane detector with out confirming its amp draw as it will likely do the same thing with a new one.

Propane leak detector would be my suggestion for the load that is draining your battery. It seems to be powered from a dedicated source with a fuse in the wall/cabinet it is mounted in. Go solar with the 30% tax credit for 2019 and kill two birds with one stone.

The right tool for the job. In my opinion (somewhat professional) the screws they use at the factory are the wrong screws for the application. They are far too coarse thread for the thickness of frame steel. They are also poorly coated and rust easily (cheapest vendor most likely). The...