What did you do to your camper today?

[Aussieguy]

would not use a cigar lighter socket .... for even the small inverter
hard wire inverter inplace and add a 12v switch
should give you less chances of line losses

 

[Kyle Putzier]

Looking at using 8AWG or even 6AWG for the distance from the battery bank to the outlet. I am concerned about the receptacle capacity. I figure advertised 100 watt capacity is based on the supplied fused wire.

A cigarette lighter socket is rated for 10 amps. Consider using a XT60 connector, which is rated for up to 60 amps and put a USB receptacle next to it for the other stuff.

 

[Kyle Putzier]

Changed out the 4.5" ceiling lights from obnoxiously bright lights to adjustable color temp dimmers.

 

[Boomerweps]

Up & down the ladder many times today. Mounted two more BougeRV 100 watt panels, this time the long ones. Bought on sale the grommet model so I added the butyl tape for install. Used two 100 watt models vice a 200 watt unit because the voltage is the same for both a SINGLE 100 & 200 watt unit. I ran them with my other 4 in 2S3P, overpaneling my 100/30.

 

[Boomerweps]

Finally factory reset my wife’s former phone to use as an extra small tablet. Especially for my Bluetooth items like my lane leveler, TT back camera (2 items you would like to quickly look between) and two installed Victron SCCs. Unfortunately I found my remote fridge/freezer thermometers Qaqa app will not connect (on either phone) even though I separately connected the Bluetooth. Fresh battery was place in one (my last 2032), even tried deleting and reinstalling the app,still no go ;(
This is part of my pre-trip preps.

 

[Formula1fan]

Got it ready for volunteer week at our favorite COE campground.

 

[Virginian]

Got it ready for volunteer week at our favorite COE campground.

Canal Campground at Land Between the Lakes!

 

[Virginian]

Replaced the leaf springs with slightly beefier ones, 1750 lbs. to 2400 lbs., and replaced the 6 and a half year old Westlake tires with Kenda Load Star M/T.

 

[GolfingDave]

Got it ready for volunteer week at our favorite COE campground.

What is this, a cliffhanger?

 

[Kyle Putzier]

I wanted a door on this side, so I put a door on this side.

 

[Kyle Putzier]

Finally factory reset my wife’s former phone to use as an extra small tablet. Especially for my Bluetooth items like my lane leveler, TT back camera (2 items you would like to quickly look between) and two installed Victron SCCs. Unfortunately I found my remote fridge/freezer thermometers Qaqa app will not connect (on either phone) even though I separately connected the Bluetooth. Fresh battery was place in one (my last 2032), even tried deleting and reinstalling the app,still no go ;(
This is part of my pre-trip preps.

I had the same problem with the TT radio. I believe it was still remembering an old phone. I factory reset the radio and can now connect to the new phone. Seems strange that a bluetooth device would behave that way.

 

[Bob K4TAX]

From the house, looked out the window toward the shop. Yep, the trailer is still in the same place in spite of 50 to 70 MPH winds earlier.

Bob

 

[Boomerweps]

Finally linked my two Victron SCCs so they can work together for battery control. Also changed the passwords for their Bluetooth. Found my cable clip collection, cleaning up exposed cables.
Not sure how well the new solar panels are working, Had just under 400 watts showing on the Victron connect app, 600 watts total of panels.
Ordered a phone mount for my truck that will put the phone in my windshield view (for TT backup camera). My current phone mount is a cup holder type. I can run the level app on that and look between the two. Investigating truck mount iPad holder, too. A good reason to keep your previous smart phone if you can’t get $$ for it.

 

[D W]

Replaced the leaf springs with slightly beefier ones, 1750 lbs. to 2400 lbs., and replaced the 6 and a half year old Westlake tires with Kenda Load Star M/T.

You do realize that the rated capacity of the axle doesn't change, right?

 

[corn18]

You do realize that the rated capacity of the axle doesn't change, right?

I swapped my 4 leaf, barely adequate, flat as a pancake leaf springs for 6 leaf higher capacity ones. I know it doesn't change the axle rating but it sure does ride nicer, now.

 

[Boomerweps]

I wanted a door on this side, so I put a door on this side.

Where’d you get the door?

 

[T-town]

Replaced the stock equalizers with 'wet' bolts and new equalizer.
The stock 'dexter's' were a bit more stout than the last set-up on our previous unit.

Our camper is a '22.... and we picked it up last June... stock was in clean shape.. and the plastic bushings showed little wear.

new set-up.....

 

[Virginian]

You do realize that the rated capacity of the axle doesn't change, right?

Yes, I’m well aware of that, thanks.
I periodically weigh my truck and trailer, especially if loaded down for a long trip. I make sure to stay below the max weight, and will continue to do so.
My main concern was that the flimsy, flattened springs may break at the worst possible time, although I can’t think of a good time for that.

 

[sailorsam20500]

although I can’t think of a good time for that.

Best possible is as you park it after the last trip of a season?

 

[DJ252]

Replaced the stock equalizers with 'wet' bolts and new equalizer.
The stock 'dexter's' were a bit more stout than the last set-up on our previous unit.
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Our camper is a '22.... and we picked it up last June... stock was in clean shape.. and the plastic bushings showed little wear.

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new set-up.....
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We did the same, early last spring. CRE 3000 and wet bolts with hvy duty shackles. Zero regrets.