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RE: New to 5th wheels
I use my sewer Y with FHU but just move the hose at a dump. Black, then bath gray. The kitchen tank goes last and is plenty soapy to not need much rinsing afterwards.
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RickLight
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08/07/22 05:35pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Boondocking Devastation
I've seen a few small areas with similar damage, but those were steep hillsides where tornadoes can't form. The lesson is that Ma Nature does whatever, whenever and don't get in the way!
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RickLight
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08/07/22 05:27pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: can LiFePo4 be totally discharged (from a dealer)
Modern retail LFP have BMS built in.
If I lose 10% life I'm still 30-40% ahead.
This discussion is a tempest in a tea pot!
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RickLight
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07/17/22 04:49pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Converter voltage drop
I went with a Boondocker (75A for 315AH) because it's output is dialed to what you want.
The BMS does most of the management.
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RickLight
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06/23/22 02:26pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Best way to travel the Pacific Coast
In spring head north, in fall head south. PNW rains don't ease up til June and restart in Sept.
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RickLight
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04/04/22 04:44pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Portable Solar Panels
Any thoughts on what makes the Xantrex worth 3-5 times the price of a similar Renogy?
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RickLight
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03/18/22 09:10am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Portable Solar Panels
I worked some aircraft cable (wire rope) into the extended wire run. It keeps the kids and idiots honest.
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RickLight
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03/14/22 10:20pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Portable Solar Panels
Portable solar panels = set up in morning (my roof mounted panels are already working), watch over, move around. Go to town for lunch after putting panels away (my roof mounted panels continue to work). Return from lunch and put panels out. Watch over, move around. Near sunset, put panels away. Repeat every day.
Compared to my roof panels that almost never work, because we camp in shade. And having a trailer means going out for the day doesn't involve repacking anything.
But seriously,
I have an AcoPower 120W soft style. 10lbs and easy to store. I don't expect it to fill my batteries, just extend my time without a generator.
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RickLight
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03/14/22 10:06pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Extensive Traveling with a 5th Wheel
Our lightweight is inches short of 30' and was fine over 7 states in 4 months last summer. A few mods have made life easier, LFP batteries, generator on a tray, and the usual minor stuff.
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RickLight
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02/23/22 09:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Internet & satellite tv for full time 5er
I've found the best advice comes from those who do the real world testing and in depth research to become experts.
rvmobileinternet.com has both free and paid help.
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RickLight
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02/19/22 07:50pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: 3d printers for making stuff for the RV
I've printed 2 things, well my brother did.
A 6" long knob for the bathroom vent. Should have been longer, DW is 5'1"
Also a filler plate to mount a dimmer in the control panel switch holes.
Files found on thingiverse!
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RickLight
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01/31/22 09:38pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Help me plan our trip - The Dakotas
Last summer there wasn't a Rushmore light show.
They showed a movie that was nice, but could have been seen anywhere.
Watch the NPS sight for changes.
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RickLight
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01/29/22 10:20am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Help me plan our trip - The Dakotas
+1 on Badlands, Wind Cave and Devils Tower.
Mammoth Site in Hot Springs sounds touristy but is fascinating!
The list of simply good things in that area is too long to post.
We preferred the north unit of TRNP, but the petrified forest area is nice.
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RickLight
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01/27/22 08:11pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: inDesign Publishing Program
Word does a pretty good PDF import, if it's not a pure pixelated image.
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RickLight
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01/06/22 08:01pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Malheur/Burns Oregon in May to see the birds
Page Springs is one of our favorites. No hookups but nice spaces and great scenery.
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RickLight
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01/03/22 08:58pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Tank treatment that can restore sensor accuracy?
A few things work for most.
Everything works for someone.
Nothing works for everyone!
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RickLight
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01/01/22 12:21pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Way to connect Champion LP hose to mounted propane tank?
I tapped into the low pressure side. The key is separating the Champion regulator from the 'flow control' part. When done the flow part has quick connect male fittings on 2 short hoses. Don't get confused which way it mounts!
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RickLight
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12/29/21 01:59pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Additional fuel carrying capacity on pickup
I know floor plans very but all this about pee breaks make me wonder. This is an RV forum, right? What percentage AREN'T dragging a bathroom?
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RickLight
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11/20/21 05:57pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Solar Wiring Question
I agree that if wires go in parallel (same start and end) then they work together. But this might be a case for drawing it out on paper.
Solar just means there's a charger in there somewhere.
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RickLight
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10/10/21 09:29am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solar Wiring Question
Yes!
A circuit is a circle and the neg is as much a part as the pos. The 2awg may handle the current but it's close to the edge.
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RickLight
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10/09/21 08:16pm |
Tech Issues
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