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Forum
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RE: solar

Running a residential fridge in an RV while dry camping takes planning.
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Lwiddis
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01/17/21 01:18pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: solar

Henry, a 100 watt solar panel under ideal conditions will produce 5.6 amps per hour...nominal 12 volts. Solar is great but you can’t do much with one 100 watt panel. You need adequate panels, batteries, a controller and large size wire...all based on an energy survey.
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Lwiddis
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01/17/21 11:58am |
Tech Issues
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RE: solar

Is your fridge 12 volt or 120 volt? How many amps does the fridge use when running? How efficient is your inverter? How many amp hours will your batteries hold? Are you sure the fridge is all you want the batteries to power? Better approach is to do an energy survey to determine your needs...then times 1.5.
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Lwiddis
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01/17/21 11:47am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cab over Camper shell?

They were very popular in the 70s. Not so much now. Beaver made 3 or 4 different models.
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Lwiddis
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01/17/21 08:27am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Group 27 deep cycle battery + 2000W inverter

A group 27 with how many amp hours fully charged? A 12 volt or120 volt fridge? A full size fridge that uses how many amps when running? If a 120 volt fridge, how efficient is the inverter?
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Lwiddis
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01/16/21 08:20pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Reservations in California

Some California State Parks are open for day use but none are open for camping. Likewise all National Forests in California are closed to camping. Monterey city and county campgrounds are closed for instance. What the future holds is speculation.
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Lwiddis
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01/16/21 05:12pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Social distancing

But I’m dating Aunt Edna!
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Lwiddis
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01/16/21 04:00pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: CA Hwy 1

Caltrans says not advised for trailers but not prohibited. See the YouTube video. I take Hwy. 20.
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Lwiddis
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01/16/21 03:50pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Anyone Installed a Bigger TV?

It’s easy! Measure carefully and get the biggest one that will fit. If you dry camp, compare watts however.
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Lwiddis
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01/16/21 11:56am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Well it Finally Happened

Ten years is fabulous. Buy a new one of the same type.
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Lwiddis
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01/16/21 08:00am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Newbie trailer owner, question on water pressure pump

I don’t leave my pump on, kellem.
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Lwiddis
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01/16/21 07:57am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 4 down towing vehicles

Keep planning but check closely before you buy...4 down towable, MH max tow weight etc.
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Lwiddis
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01/15/21 06:05pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Tampa RV show

Not attending this year is the smart choice. Kudos.
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Lwiddis
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01/15/21 04:57pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Honda 2000i tips and tricks for changing oil.

Consider a cut to fit small plastic funnel.
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Lwiddis
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01/15/21 04:54pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Denial on claim - need someone from GS to contact me

Preexisting condition that just showed up? Hard to swallow Good Sam.
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Lwiddis
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01/15/21 03:29pm |
Good Sam Extended Service Plan
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RE: 4 down towing vehicles

Ford is the best source for this information.
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Lwiddis
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01/15/21 03:22pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: 13'5" clearance

Assumed “fudge factors” have caused a lot of damage to RVs, bridges and truck cargo.
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Lwiddis
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01/14/21 06:53pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Wall mount electric heater

My 22 foot TT keeps warm with a portable electric heater set at 750 watts....when I’m plugged in...which is rare.
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Lwiddis
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01/14/21 04:57pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bay Of Fundy / Nova Scotia

“Ingonish Beach Campground was awesome.” X2
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Lwiddis
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01/14/21 04:39pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Connect small wires to auto battery post?

time2roll’s first suggestion is good. I call those a “bus.”
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Lwiddis
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01/14/21 04:31pm |
Tech Issues
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