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Forum: Appliances and Electronics 08-13-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By 007matman
Like others have said.. the furnace is going to...

Like others have said.. the furnace is going to help the most. Fireplaces can let off some serious heat, but it's typically pretty limited to the immediate area.

A Heat Strip will take the edge...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-15-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,782
Posted By 007matman
I'm not the type of person that needs to always...

I'm not the type of person that needs to always drive the latest and greatest new truck. I am someone that is really cautious with my money and buys something to last a long time.

That being...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-15-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,204
Posted By 007matman
I owned a similar camper and unless it's been...

I owned a similar camper and unless it's been replaced, it's most likely TPO (vinyl).

I currently own a rubber roof camper. I don't really think one or the other is more quiet.

The idea of a...
Forum: FR3 04-12-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By 007matman
I've never seen one that was capped, but due to...

I've never seen one that was capped, but due to the pink hue I think I see there, i'd say it's more than likely for winterizing your camper.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-10-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,455
Posted By 007matman
Another vote for the 6v Interstate GC2 batteries...

Another vote for the 6v Interstate GC2 batteries from Costco. I'm going on 4 years now with my last set. Still working perfectly.

Prior to that, I was replacing the 12v deep cycle batteries every...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-15-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 295
Posted By 007matman
Welcome. Transplant to Georgia via Iowa and...

Welcome.

Transplant to Georgia via Iowa and SoDak.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-12-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,530
Posted By 007matman
I too live in N. Georgia and have State Farm. ...

I too live in N. Georgia and have State Farm.

I was told it was replacement value multiple times. From what I understand, that's the MSRP.

I was also told that this is the only kind of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-22-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,962
Posted By 007matman
It doesn't matter how many idiots are out there...

It doesn't matter how many idiots are out there doing it.

Any good lawyer worth his/her salt is going to check. With everyone as sue-happy as they are today, I wouldn't risk it.

You exceed the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-22-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,962
Posted By 007matman
Legally speaking, the only thing that matters is...

Legally speaking, the only thing that matters is your ratings from the manufacturer at the time the truck was built. If you exceed those, you could be found guilty of negligence. Personally, I would...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-13-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,995
Posted By 007matman
I'm just hoping it'll be good enough to run my...

I'm just hoping it'll be good enough to run my fridge.

The wiring came last night.. I'm gonna try and wire it up today. This time I'm going to mock it up first before chasing all those wires to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-11-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,995
Posted By 007matman
Thanks @TitanMike. Sounds like I need to...

Thanks @TitanMike.

Sounds like I need to re-think this completely. Probably too much to get done this week. I think I'm going to pick this back up after we get back.

Thank you everyone for...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-11-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,995
Posted By 007matman
Here are some photos of what I'm dealing with. ...

Here are some photos of what I'm dealing with.

The cap is fiberglass back to the frame member. The inside of the storage extends past the frame member you see there underneath. Probably about 5"...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-11-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,995
Posted By 007matman
Oh my.. wow. I might have gotten over my...

Oh my.. wow.

I might have gotten over my head here.. if I'm connecting directly to the battery, I don't know how I'd keep it under a total of 8' wiring. I don't think the inverter installed in...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-11-2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,995
Posted By 007matman
So, ive been looking at this.. based on the way...

So, ive been looking at this.. based on the way my camper is constructed, I don't know how I would get from the batteries to the forward storage compartment without drilling a hole in the floor. I'm...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-10-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,995
Posted By 007matman
Thanks everyone. I ordered 10' of 8awg and...

Thanks everyone.

I ordered 10' of 8awg and the copper lugs. Gonna see if I can make that wire as short as possible into the forward storage compartment. Then an extension cord to the fridge.
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-10-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,995
Posted By 007matman
Electrical Help Needed: Running a large dorm fridge off a 500w inverter

My camper has one of those larger dorm-style fridges in place of an outside kitchen fridge. I would like to be able to run the fridge off of the trailer batteries when traveling.

I ran 12GA wire...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 07-06-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By 007matman
Does the furnace turn on at all? Have they...

Does the furnace turn on at all?

Have they checked the thermostat? Do the 12v lights work? water pump?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-28-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,274
Views: 156,437
Posted By 007matman
I'm with ya . I have a couple of years hopefully,...

I'm with ya . I have a couple of years hopefully, but that's gonna be a real bugger. 2007 Dually. Post up any tips/tricks.
Forum: A Frame Campers 06-18-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,109
Posted By 007matman
I used one of these for years.. they're...

I used one of these for years.. they're excellent.

ProRac RVPB-020-1 2-Bike Carrier Tent Trailer Bike Rack https://a.co/d/fET1zcr

You can fit up to 6.
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-05-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 254
Posted By 007matman
Welcome to the forum from Georgia.. we used to...

Welcome to the forum from Georgia.. we used to live in Sioux falls!
Forum: Dynamax 06-05-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,892
Posted By 007matman
Walmart has T6 if you're patient and keep an eye...

Walmart has T6 if you're patient and keep an eye on it. I use the Walmart app to find it.

I was able to buy two gallons one day and then bought a 2.5 gallon jug a few days later from a different...
Forum: Dynamax 06-02-2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,892
Posted By 007matman
I just saw this piece. Very interesting. ...

I just saw this piece. Very interesting.

What he says here unfortunately, doesn't surprise me.

So glad I don't need DEF. However, this impacts Diesel prices too. Sorry for you that need DEF....
Forum: Berkshire 05-31-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,546
Posted By 007matman
Wish there was a "Like" button here.

Wish there was a "Like" button here.
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-29-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By 007matman
Honestly, they're all a dice roll. We have a...

Honestly, they're all a dice roll.

We have a Tempur-pedic. It's not the same as our bed.. not even in the ballpark.
...
Forum: Berkshire 05-27-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,546
Posted By 007matman
GA is around $5 a gallon retail here. Do you...

GA is around $5 a gallon retail here.

Do you have the Open Roads discount program? If notz it'll save you significantly.. typically, it's a lot higher on the interstate.

This is my area..
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