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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...

It happens to the same fabric in sticks/bricks homes too. I don't see temperature being an issue in that case.

I have tried several electric griddles and none have any power outside in the wind in the cooler months. I know have the 22" unit with stand and lid. It works well enough but is heavy, too large, heavy and cumbersome to pack in the storage bag and is a decent pain to deal with. It is...

I usually like to google the e-mail address or phone number then the results are usually obvious. But I say it never hurts to check cause we all deserve a deal.

30k mile fuel filter changes is absurd in my opinion. There is some strange language in the manual regarding water separator drain intervals noting it should be done at oil change, or when instructed by the instrument cluster. That should really say AND instead of OR.

I occasionally dose the tank with power service but change fuel filters at 10k and drain water seperator at 5k. For those that lost pumps, what schedule were you changing/draining? My opinion is the factory interval is pretty long.

Mine did this years ago and I have not been able to get back in place. I am need of a new fabric so I hope to add screws to prevent this movement in the future. Are there any pictures of where exactly to add the screws?

That small diameter hose is going to add a decent amount of back pressure to your engine. Why not use the normal genturi system suction cupped to the front cap of BH? I don't think you will have any heat issues with the bed cap rail through the silicone hose.

Yes exactly! I am going to run the converter on shore power for storage to try and keep the batteries in Float in my storage building but other than that will be off and might give us back some 30amp headroom for those less than ideal rv parks with shady power.

No i don't and I understand that is a pretty major issue I didn't even consider making the above post. I have seen suggestions that it takes 800w of solar to keep up with a residential fridge. That complicates the system a bit putting your optimal solar array over 1000w. That alone will...

Boondocking prep 4x 100w of HQST solar panels Victron Smart Solar 100/30 MPPT solar charge controller 1500w GO WISE pure sine wave inverter connected to shore power 30 amp inlet on a 15 amp outlet of the inverter. This allows the ATS to continue to source power from generator to inverter. (no...

2 6V GC2 batteries will go all night no problem with several hours of inverter use after dark. They will also run furnace loads overnight with ECO friendly furnace temp setting. The question will be how will you re-charge them the next day. Truck umbilical will likely not get you to 100% SOC...

I have been tempted to try this but there are some requirements for me. Make sure it it is a 2 hose unit. One hose for condenser intake 1 for exhaust. I would not want any questionable venting or mounting. It needs to be secure and the vents installed somewhat permanently. I was going to use...

2017+ Ford Super Dutys are more complicated than a fuse/relay and charging current seems limited compared to the previous generation. This is a great reason to have your tow vehicle listed in your signature line of your posts.

Opinions vary but a traditional leaf spring trailer suspension would be the last on my list for what you are after. For decent travel and reliability standard leaf springs would not fit the bill. Just want you to have a good setup.

A trailer from scratch I would be really tempted to use torsion axles. https://www.dexteraxle.com/products/torsion-axles Or a new comer is the axle-less Timbren axles. https://timbren.com/blog/products-page/asr35hds07/

They were recently released for the stock 17+ trucks. front 4600 24-274937 rear 4600 24-274944

Does anyone have any actual weights for the T322? I saw it has a 12,800 GVW and 15" tires maybe those are typos? I have a TQ290 with less options and have a GVW of 13,000. Not sure how the larger T322 would work real word when loaded for camping with more options (rear bath, larger...

I noticed recently e-trailer has RV hitches now. They might save you some hard work. https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-RV_and_Camper_Hitch-sf-Frame_Mount_Hitch.aspx

Great point, exactly the kind of detail I am not aware of in this situation. I'll do some digging. Edit: Looking at the datasheet I may have found the answer. "1b) PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start. Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V." With a 12v to 12v...

So unless there is some sort of sponsorship situation regarding the RedArc product it seems grossly overpriced ($430) for your application versus the MPPT 100/50 ($294). It also doesn't have any sort of voltage/charge level display or smart output for Bluetooth use (this would be really useful...

It seems an alternative to this product could be a MPPT solar battery charger. I found several discussions on the web from off grid folks who used the MPPT type charger NOT PWM types to charge batteries from DC battery banks. IF this was thought to be a decent solution maybe you could use two...

The fab work on those braces is top notch, great job.

I was actually suggesting this arrangement for the Pro Pride hitch jacks. (suggested in the index earlier in the thread) I see there is some discussion of the Anderson hitch, I have no experience with that hitch but I can't suggest the pivot point projection hitches (3P & Hensley) enough...

Great choice on WDH. My only suggestion is to make sure you include your 18v cordless drill (not impact) of choice to run the jacks along with one of these. Makes hitching a breeze.

Not exactly what you are asking but I recently installed a DIY "Level-e-nuff" system comprised of two 7k motor home jacks at the rear behind the axles on my TT. It has been well worth the effort and has made setting up so much easier and provided a much needed solid foundation when setup. If...