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RE: Ideas for a adding main battery shutoff
I purchased a cut-off switch at an auto supply store and mounted it in a shallow electrical box in the wall above our converter... Previous post with photo.
It works well for us and keeps everything inside.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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05/16/13 10:40am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Converter upgrade question
Veering off a bit here...
Does the PD go into Battery Charge leading eventually to Storage Mode whenever the trailer is plugged into 110VAC? Ideally it would, as the battery is not needed when plugged into 110VAC.
The PD manual says:
STORAGE MODE: When the converter senses that there has been no significant battery usage for 30 hours the output voltage is
reduced to 13.2 volts DC for minimal water usage.
But my WFCO does NOT. Only if I remove all the DC fuses will it drop the battery charge voltage below 13.7V.
I'm not sure about the OP's PD converter, but I added PD's "charge wizard" to ours... PD Charge Wizard Info.
This upgrade allows us to have 3-mode charging capability... Boost (14.4v), Normal (13.6v), Storage (13.2v).
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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05/16/13 10:19am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Shower advice please!
We attached a shower caddy to the shower wall like this one... Shower Caddy. I used a coat hook above the shower wall and a couple strategically placed nylon cable clamps and small stainless steel screws to mount it to the shower wall.
It's been in place for 5+ years with no real issues. Ours has a few voids in the rails... while traveling bottles would fall through the voids. A few plastic zip ties between the voids has taken care of that problem.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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05/16/13 10:06am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Converting standard overhead light
Replace the fixture or buy an appropriate switch and install it in the existing fixture.
If you're not comfortable finding and installing a switch, a new fixture is an easy swap and would likely look more finished/professional.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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04/30/13 11:39am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: First Trip in New TT, Already Hit a Fence...ugh
Well, your camper now has it's first dent... you've got that over with (sorry), now enjoy it.
I probably would straighten the molding a bit with a hammer, seal it up, and fasten it down... or go ahead and buy a new replacement piece of moulding, clean the old sealant, and seal it up properly. It's a relatively simple fix. ;)
It's a learning experience... Fixing the small things that happen yourself will give you confidence & experience to take on the bigger projects down the road.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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04/30/13 11:09am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Portable Gray Water Tote
We have a 30 gallon Thetford tote and use it quite often. We don't mind using the CG's facilities... though I would prefer to roll out of bed and into our camper's shower each morning myself.
If we primarily camped with sewer hookups, maybe the tote would not be necessary. We camp at a lot of COE & SP campgrounds which do not have sewer hook ups. After a few days, we dump our black & grey tanks into the tote then take it to the dump station.
We bring the tote with us always... I've built and mounted storage for it under our camper (see this discussion).
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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04/29/13 03:05pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 12-Volt LED Night Light
I mounted a single LED and holder into our ceiling light fixtures with a resistor in line. The wall switch provides power to the fixture and the fixture has a switch built in for the lights. I installed the LED before the switch in the fixture.
When we turn on the wall switch the LED nightlight comes on as well as the regular lights. At night, we push the off button on the fixture and leave only the LED on... the single LED provides plenty of light to get around without blinding anyone.
We installed these on several light fixtures and they've been in service for about a year and a half now with no problems with our smart charger's voltage.
Here's a link to what I did... Nightlight project.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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04/29/13 09:45am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Dining Table wobble solution
I've seen a post on here some time ago where someone removed the floor mounts and filled the voids with an epoxy or something. He claimed the table was much more solid after this mod. I don't have the link, but with some searching, maybe you can find it... or someone remembers and can provide a link to the discussion.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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04/25/13 10:16am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Camping sites with lake access
John the COE parks are your best bet. Your right Carters Lake doesn't have good water access, but Lake Lainer, Westpoint Lake, Lake Hartwell and Lake Strom Thurman do. As for GA state parks Moccasin Creek and Tugaloo State Parks come to mind. Also GA power has 2 campgronds out on Lake Oconee, Paks Ferry and Old Salem. GA power Lakes and Recreation Chester Frost Park just north of Chattanooga would be good. I would not go to Harrison Bay SP, to many trees and sharp turns.
Thanks for the suggestions. We're from Augusta and are familiar with Strom Thurmond (or Clarks Hill as we know it). We've also visited Tugaloo a few years ago. We hopeto find something within an hour or two from Calhoun. I'll check out some of the others.
Happy camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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04/07/13 08:24pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Camping sites with lake access
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MegaJohn
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04/07/13 02:35pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Camping sites with lake access
Greetings! My DW & I are looking for campgrounds around north Georgia, southeast Tennesee, or northwest Alabama that have waterfront sites that could accomodate a 30' TT with water & electric hookups.
We live in Calhoun, GA and have visited several of the COE & SPs around. McKinney (COE) has several nice sites that are easy to get into the water for a dip, but many of the other COE parks in the area like Doll Mt do not have good access to the water.
We've not stayed at any AL or TN parks, but would like to. We're looking for sites with easy water access and prefer state or COE parks... someplace for summer weekends at the lake with friends.
Does anyone have any good suggestions?
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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04/07/13 02:30pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Office Photos?
We did not need a large office nor file storage. We modified our bunk area to make a small office... our office mod.
Hapy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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02/26/13 10:00am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Chocking strategies with a single xchock
I use the xchock on the side which was raised to level the camper. The side on the ground is secured with regular plastic chocks which would not fit very well on our leveling blocks of wood.
I know do not plan to use the xchock without chocking the other side also. I can tell you from experience, the camper *could* move... and it's a bit unnerving when it does!
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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02/26/13 08:49am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: what is smart mode technology?
If "Smart mode technology" refers to the charging system's capabilities, it's very good for those who dry camp and will reduce your charging time and better maintain your battery(s).
We purchased an accessorie module for our stock Progressive Dynamics converter which enables "smart mode" charging... it was about $40 or so and very simple to install (plug & play).
We now each morning we can charge our two 12V batteries on a 2KW generator in about 1.5 hours... to about 90% charge. This is MUCH faster than without "smart mode" charging capability. ;)
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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02/01/13 11:54am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tennessee State Parks - New reservation Rip-off
I'd been looking forward to the TN SP reservation system. We've not stayed in any TN SPs due to the fact that we're an 1+ hours away and don't want to drive 50+ miles only to find no sites are available for the weekend.
I will check it out. If the cost is not comperable to other parks (COE, NSF, GA SPs), we may skip TN SPs altogether and go for other options. Oh well.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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01/31/13 03:21pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Ceiling repairs
For our camper the trusses are similar to a stick built home... only shorter and cut to a curve.
Happy camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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01/28/13 06:28pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ceiling repairs
First of all... be certain the leak is repaired.
How solid are the existing panels? Could you fasten them back in place and paint over them?
If replacing the panels, any cabinetry/lights/vent covers would need to be removed. Remove the moulding covering the seams and along the tops of the room's walls... then remove/replace the panels. If needed, you will have to cut out the light & vent holes. It's not teribly difficult once you get into the project.
Be warned... once you get the panels out, you may find more water damage to repair/replace. While you have access you should make all the repairs needed.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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01/28/13 07:30am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Help running additional wires through ceiling of TT
We have used a fiberglass rod to fish wires through our ceiling using speaker access holes and such. The center of the ceiling has more room due to our camper's curved roof... though we have fished wires down the side of the ceiling also. I also like other's ideas of utilizing the A/C unit and vent openings.
You can try a fishing tape, rod, stiff wire, etc. for running wires from one opening to another... you just have to work around the obstacles.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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01/28/13 07:01am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Odometer jumped 10,000 miles for no reason on my Class C
Is there any way your camper could have been "borrowed" and actually had the miles put on it? Just sayin...
-Chak
LOL!!! Like in Farris Bueller?!?
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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01/23/13 01:22pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Smoky Mountains
If traveling to Elkmont CG and traveling through Townsend... follow the signs to Cades Cove until you see the sign for Elkmont. Our GPS had us turn in Townsend... there were signs to go straight for Cades Cove, but nothing about Elkmont. Against my better judgement, we followed the GPS which took us over a very steep mountain then across a very small wooden bridge with a sharp turn onto it... of course there is no way to turn around.
The campground hosts told us folks are directed by GPS through that route frequently... many damage their equipment. Luckily we survived with no problems... just frazzled nerves.
Follow the highway towards Cades Cove. There will be a sign when you're closer saying right to Cades Cove... left to Elkmont. After you pass through Toundsend, your GPS will likely recalculate to take you this way. It's a much more pleasant route!
I don't understand why the NFS has not installed a sign for Elkmont in Townsend... particularly if they know GPS's will lead folks over the mountain.
Oh well... live and learn.
Happy Camping!
John.
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MegaJohn
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01/22/13 11:17am |
General RVing Issues
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