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oldyeller

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Posted: 08/18/08 08:30pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Well its mid season and we need some ideas for better facilitation....big word for inventions....some of you are masters at creative gadgets etc.
1-We are using our Yamaha 2400is generator alot....but could use a remote start any suggestions? Mornings and evenings nice to start from "inside" the rig.
2-A weather proof (storable) cover--"man it rained alot" last weekend and soaked a rug I threw over it intending to keep it dry...not a good idea to run it in the rain....lots of puddling if not lakes of water. Tarps blow off, plywood isn't very storable/stowable for the most part.
3- Man!! it, generator uses alot of fuel....I went thru three+ gallons of fuel in a short time....any extra tank, or extended supply ideas?
4-Has anyone tackled a table extension? For grandkids, card playing etc.Folding chairs are fine I want to make the table bigger.
5.I want to get a panel of solar chargers set up to recharge my in house 12 volt batteries...I don't like the idea of drilling holes in the rubber roof....prefer to have a tripod or someting similar for catching the sun and moving them when necessary....how large do I need? how expensive? does it need a voltage meter setup??
Just some thoughts while fresh in my mind....help with these and I will have more later.
Thanks in advance!!!
O.Y.

portablevcb

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Posted: 08/18/08 08:38pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

3-convert it to propane, but, then it means refueling the propane tanks more.

5-number of panels and sizes depends on how much power you use and how much sun you get. You would be best off with one of the power manager systems.

charlie


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