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A few years back I installed a CTEK 12v/12v 20a charger, same as CI supplies as an option. This morning I came across this test relative to larger chargers and how their loads may impact the life of an alternator. Conclusion: not a concern when driving (higher alternator rpm). Could be a...

Um… I am often identified with my brutish strength, but I haven’t broken off that particular part- yet!

My auto FF is older and slightly different. If the motor engages, I wait until it finishes its cycle, either fully open or closed, and the motor shuts off. Then, I pull the manual crank knob downward until it disengages from the motor with a click. From there I can open/close manually without...

I was never sure about this, but near as I could figure out the amperage figure battery manufacturers spec for charging is the max a particular battery will draw. Again, it’s been a while, but in researching the Victron Super Duty AGM batteries I bought (one still in use as the CI “house”...

I also did this project, being super stingy with power use. Somewhere I posted about the amazon part #s, but it was so long ago that they’re likely obsolete. The process is to figure out the base that’s needed - ah, I found my old post...

Oh, please don’t take me for the grammar police! It used to be that automotive electric specialty shops were commonplace, and would do anything you wanted after a little head scratching. I don’t know how many are left! But it’s also true that the truck bed camper crew were customizing much...

Long lines = voltage drop, larger wire helps reduce or eliminate drop. I believe *my* U-Haul shop installed 10ga wire (that’s not the same as 10a!) From my understanding that’s standard for an automotive power circuit, but… not completely sure how many shops agree with that! Back in my...

Great looking battery, that slim design opens up a lot of possibilities!

A previous owner of our 560 likely tried to drive away with the jacks down. They still worked, but were very hard extending and retracting. Same experience as you @gregangsten in replacing them. Some very difficult angles for reaching nuts and bolts. Probably a set of (obscure but still...

I love a good swimming hole, and that one looks outstanding.

You didn’t specifically say, and maybe you already know… There is a battery shut off switch inside the right hand lower storage bin. With it turned off your battery would still charge, but nothing in the 12v system would work. It disconnects the battery from everything except the charger...

All my experiments showed similar results as Glenn guesses. My current practice is to put a splash of distilled water in the humidifier chamber but leave it turned off, sometimes called “passover” humidifying. It’s not much but it helps. Since writing about my experiences and trials with CPAP...

I have a plastic shutoff valve on each tank drain. If I recall they are from Camco, but I don’t see them for sale now - theirs is now brass. I have something like this https://a.co/d/0R1Y267 Or this https://www.etrailer.com/Water-Shut-Off-Valve/Valterra/A01-0125VP.html I drain via a hose, or...

Congrats on the launch of your new business @Sweeney!

Looks like local pickup only in Scottsdale AZ

Hmmm… I’ve certainly wished to have a 3rd burner for hot water, tea, etc when covering the other two with the griddle!

Totally agree. But when I gotta’ do it, I do it. Eventually.

Back to the Kelty Backroads Awning, below is a pic in its awning configuration with poles stabilized with lines to nearby trees. I like to avoid people tripping over guylines whenever possible. It’s a keeper in the rainy/drizzly PNW! However. I bought it to use in tent mode as @Steve and Karen...

$50 delivered, may be lower in the stores…

Congrats and welcome! Now that you have the camper, you may find yourself obsessing over the gear and accessories. For many of us it didn’t stop with the trailer!