Recent content by rotus8

Using your vehicle battery as a power source is a bad idea. The one significant thing that gets used up (besides tires) in an EV is the battery; it has a limited number of charge/recharge cycles before needing an expensive replacement. Using those cycles to not operate the vehicle shortens its...

The extension hose that comes with the trailer (If you didn't get one, you can buy it from the Camp Inn Store) has the quick-connect fitting that goes into the trailer port, and has a fitting that simulates a disposable 1 lb, propane tank that is the standard for portable grills. You screw the...

I put my fridge in the bear box. I would rather not have a bear exploring my trailer or tow. Having said that, I have an auxiliary battery for my fridge, I move that into the box as well to keep the refrigerator refrigerating. I normally have the fridge in the tow with the aux battery which is...

Six months should not be a problem.

I have a Victron Orion-TR Smart Isolated 18Amp DC-DC Charger that I no longer need. I changed my battery to a lithium one and though this charger works well on standard and AGM lead-acid batteries, it just doesn't work for lithium. It is great to boost the tow charging line from the 7-pin to...

Where are you located? I actually have horded several of these. I could loan one to you, or possibly give you one that is in less than pristine condition if you pay the shipping.

The Camp Inn trailer is very well insulated. An adult puts out about 100 Watts, add a child or a dog for another 50 Watts. If it's not too cold outside, warm the cabin before bedtime with a hot water bottle, a couple of thick blankets or a down comforter, you will stay warm all night.

The lid of a 7-pin connector should have a little tab that engages a recess on the mating connector that should prevent it from coming loose. Make sure that when the connector is fully inserted that latch engages solidly. Also check to see if either of these features is worn or missing.

I had a problem with our heater but only at high altitude. It turned out the sail switch is just on the edge of working, and the thinner air was just enough that it wouldn't activate. I added a small piece of thin sheet metal, attached with heat resistant aluminum tape and the problem is solved...

I use This.

Current Google cell phones have an embedded satellite communication function, as standard. If there is no cell coverage, as long as you have a reasonable view of the sky you can send emergency messages, including your location. There is no charge for the service. Get emergency help through...

I just got a Starlink Mini, coupled with a Google Chromcast TV, finished installation just this morning. First off, we have a big Starlink dish on our house, we live in an area where there is no internet infrastructure and it has been working well for us for several years. Starlink offered me...

I can tell you probably what not to get. I just purchased a NOCO GB70 jumper pack, I got it to take along in case we need to jump our TV battery. It is rated to put out 2000A, certainly plenty to start a car with a dead battery. It has a capacity of 5 Ah. I charged it up and thought I would...

I use all three. I always set the jacks for a solid base. I use a milwaukee m18 driver. If one wheel is off the ground I put leveling blocks under it, sometimes the Legos, sometimes the wedges. Using the jacks to lift two wheels off the ground is strictly forbidden, the jacks are very weak in...

If you watch the refill of a BBQ bottle, you will notice the tech opens a valve on the tank while the liquid propane is going in, closing it when the fill is complete. This relieves the pressure in the bottle so the liquid can go in without increasing the pressure. The little bottles don't have...