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02-09-2015, 01:47 PM
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Location: Knoxville, TN
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Added a display inside to see battery level:
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02-09-2015, 09:33 PM
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#2762
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Helmsey
Added a display inside to see battery level:
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That's a good idea could you show how you connected it
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02-09-2015, 09:40 PM
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#2763
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posts: 592
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Hard wired in a Progressive 50amp surge/low voltage protector in the electrical bay.
Figured it was doing no good on the garage bench!! Temp outside was 65 yesterday so it was an easy job.
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2003 Dodge Dakota
Hampton Roads VA
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02-10-2015, 02:54 PM
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#2764
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark0224
That's a good idea could you show how you connected it
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There are a ton of 12v + posts in the fuse box. I just used one of the existing wires and used the ground bus in there as well and presto...there it is 
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02-10-2015, 05:40 PM
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#2765
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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There are a ton of 12v + posts in the fuse box. I just used one of the existing wires and used the ground bus in there as well and presto...there it is
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But what is "IT?" And where'd you get it?
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2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
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02-10-2015, 09:12 PM
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#2766
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Jonesboro AR--Home of Arkansas State University and the Red Wolves
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Added LED awning lights on our 2014 Silverback 33RL, today......waited until it got dark tonight so I could play with the remote....white or colors...they all look good.......34 degrees outside....didn't take long to decide they work fine.
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02-10-2015, 09:26 PM
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#2767
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Join Date: May 2014
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Finished packing and hooked it up for take-off tomorrow morning. South Bound and down.
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2014 Lacrosse 327RES
Days camped 2014 - 0, 2015 - 24
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02-11-2015, 10:59 AM
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#2768
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Originally Posted by rockfordroo
But what is "IT?" And where'd you get it?
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Sorry, didn't give you a complete thought and hit send before I included the info.
This is the display that I purchased: Clicky
I actually purchased 2 of them and have one outside in a convenient place for a quick check when at storage. The one outside is wired to the battery so it's always on.
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02-11-2015, 11:14 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,024
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Quote:
Originally Posted by techntrek
You can't win either way. Operate it from the outside and you tear off a door. Operate it from the inside and you hit a tree.
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I learned a neat trick and it really works.
Before extending a slide-out, stand next to the slide-out and put one arm out straight. If it doesn't touch anything, like a tree, it is safe to extend it.
I've proven this to be true. (But my wife still stands outside and ensures it's safe...just to be sure!)
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(Retired USAF, MSgt)
Monument, Colorado
8-year Travel Trailer RVers
2013 Forest River Rockwood Ultra-Lite 2904SS
2014 Toyota Tundra Maxcrew SR-5 TRD 4x4 (with Firestone airbags in the rear)
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02-11-2015, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoradoRick
I learned a neat trick and it really works.
Before extending a slide-out, stand next to the slide-out and put one arm out straight. If it doesn't touch anything, like a tree, it is safe to extend it.
I've proven this to be true. (But my wife still stands outside and ensures it's safe...just to be sure!)
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Yup, I do the arm-length thing too! 
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2010 FR R-Pod 171 (2009-2015)
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02-11-2015, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Did some personalizing on the new coach. Mama is happy now with the decorations and I am happy with the new recliner.
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2018 Cedar Creek Champagne 38EL
Fulltimers since May 2018!
2017 Ford F350 Crewcab Dually Diesel 
Officially homeless and loving it.
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02-11-2015, 04:59 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Looks good, Indy!
My TPMS finally arrived so really can't wait for the 2015 camping season, now! 
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(Retired USAF, MSgt)
Monument, Colorado
8-year Travel Trailer RVers
2013 Forest River Rockwood Ultra-Lite 2904SS
2014 Toyota Tundra Maxcrew SR-5 TRD 4x4 (with Firestone airbags in the rear)
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02-11-2015, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lexington, NC
Posts: 2,621
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Got a portable Progressive Industries unit and also linked my camper's entry door to my wireless home security system. Now feel safer on a couple of different levels.
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2010 Silverado LT 5.3 V8
The world is a great book, of which those who never stir from home
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02-11-2015, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoradoRick
I learned a neat trick and it really works.
Before extending a slide-out, stand next to the slide-out and put one arm out straight. If it doesn't touch anything, like a tree, it is safe to extend it.
I've proven this to be true. (But my wife still stands outside and ensures it's safe...just to be sure!)
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I also do the arm trick , but be sure to look UP!! also ( branches  ) almost hit one one time 
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02-11-2015, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
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"I learned a neat trick and it really works.
Before extending a slide-out, stand next to the slide-out and put one arm out straight. If it doesn't touch anything, like a tree, it is safe to extend it.
I've proven this to be true. (But my wife still stands outside and ensures it's safe...just to be sure!)"
What I found works for me is to use my level. It is 32" long, fist I check obstructions with the length of the level if I have doubts, next I place it vertically along the outside wall to check for side to side level. Finally I head up to the tongue and place it on the frame as I level off front to back, it really saves on the back and forth.
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02-11-2015, 06:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Helmsey
Sorry, didn't give you a complete thought and hit send before I included the info.
This is the display that I purchased: Clicky
I actually purchased 2 of them and have one outside in a convenient place for a quick check when at storage. The one outside is wired to the battery so it's always on. |
Pretty neat. Thanks.
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1988 Coleman Sequoia - popup (1987-2009) - outlasted 3 Dodge Grand Caravans!
2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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02-11-2015, 06:37 PM
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#2777
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Helmsey
There are a ton of 12v + posts in the fuse box. I just used one of the existing wires and used the ground bus in there as well and presto...there it is |
I'd love to see a pic of where it's wired.
And the red light on mine means an open circuit or a blown fuse.
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02-11-2015, 09:38 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Got it back, glanced inside, and took it to the storage lot.
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02-12-2015, 09:00 AM
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#2779
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Texas
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Nice day yesterday 70+º. Pulled the RV out of its storage slot inspected the roof and installed the wingman that was purchased awhile back. Backed it into its slot putting it to sleep for a couple more weeks.
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02-12-2015, 09:03 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Looked at it on the way to let max out this morning.
Since its 1 degree this morning that all I wanted to do.
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