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Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-08-2013, 04:15 PM
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Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
I was already back home when I posted that, but...

I was already back home when I posted that, but the extra batteries made a HUGE difference! It was apparent that with only having two batteries, I was fully recharged relatively early in the day,...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-04-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
COMPLETE SUCCESS!!!!!!! It's been a while...

COMPLETE SUCCESS!!!!!!!

It's been a while since I added to this thread, mostly because I really hadn't done anything to the system since last reporting, other than use it..... But that has...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-01-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
No. I saw nothing in my research that...

No. I saw nothing in my research that recommended or required it.




If you look at the photos, linked in the original post, you can see the disconnect inside a hanging closet, directly...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-01-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
When in the driveway, between trips, I plug the...

When in the driveway, between trips, I plug the TT into the garage, so that that all outlets have 120v and the fridge doesn't burn propane. I keep the 12v inverter breaker on the inverter panel off,...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-01-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
I "de-winterized" my system today (for the first...

I "de-winterized" my system today (for the first time), and had a fault on my solar controller that took me a while to figure out. I take my batteries out, and store them in the house basement in...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-22-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Thanks for the compliment, but I'm far from...

Thanks for the compliment, but I'm far from "experienced" at this! It was only just a little more than a year ago that I really started seriously studying the possibility of going solar.

As for...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-13-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Yes. I've drilled a total of five holes in the...

Yes. I've drilled a total of five holes in the floor in that area. The first pair was to bring the new #4 cables from the battery to the inside compartment junction box. I also drilled a hole and...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-13-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Nylon coax cable clips, about $1.39 a pack at...

Nylon coax cable clips, about $1.39 a pack at Home Depot, attached with a stainless steel screw (no rust), all sealed with a dab of Dicor. The clips allow for a little movement of the cable, as the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-30-2011, 02:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Outstanding! Ran the generator for about a total...

Outstanding! Ran the generator for about a total of five minutes all weekend, even with the cold and rain. That was just to run the microwave for the wife's morning hot chocolate or to mw some...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-27-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
If you take the fridge roof vent off, you will be...

If you take the fridge roof vent off, you will be looking down the back of the fridge, and should be able to access the outside door of the fridge. This is where the burner and the electrical...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-25-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Finished my electrical system project today, in...

Finished my electrical system project today, in time for 5 nights of boondocking next weekend at the NA$CAR race in Dover!

First, I ran 12-3 Romex from the Xantrex to an area inside the TT...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-17-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
For the double overhead fixtures, I went with...

For the double overhead fixtures, I went with these: White SMD 36-LED Light Panel with Festoon Bayonet Wedge Connectors...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-08-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Toshu - Highest Ah day thus far was July 3, where...

Toshu - Highest Ah day thus far was July 3, where the panels produces 35.4Ah. We had watched a movie the night previous, and had been inside most of the evening due to the bugs. That's also the day...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-06-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
UPDATE: I boiled water today!!!!

I boilded water today with my TT microwave!

I know.... It doesn't sound like any kind of great feat, but I wasn't plugged into grid power when I did it! I did it to "test" my installation of a new...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-05-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Lots of good questions here! Sorry that i didn't...

Lots of good questions here! Sorry that i didn't notice them whan you posted them!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-23-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Chief, Sounds like a great system,...

Chief,

Sounds like a great system, especially at the low cost! Very interested in seeing your "homebrew" 160W panel. We'll be on G-loop, we (collectively) have the last 7 or 8 sites on the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-23-2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
And the reason for that is as I stated... DC is...

And the reason for that is as I stated... DC is a more efficient way of living! It just can't be pushed long distances!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-23-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
Absolutely! That's one of the reasons for so...

Absolutely! That's one of the reasons for so many 12v outlets! I already have two small inverters (a 350w and a 400w). With them, about the only thing that I need to start the generator for is to...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-22-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 210,093
Posted By Fire Instructor
VERY LONG - My 12V Electrical Modifications and Solar Power System Installation

WARNING – This post is incredibly long!!!!

Greetings!

I’ve been asked a number of questions about the solar power installation and supporting modifications that we recently completed. (Yea,...
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