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  1. Tom Sutor

    Time To Replace The Battery

    Here's the battery I put in the back of the pickup to run the DC fridge, which is behind the passenger seat in my F150. DC115-12 | Fullriver Battery
  2. Tom Sutor

    Time To Replace The Battery

    Does anyone know the difference between high rate and deep cycle? Seems that an AGM battery is either one or the other. Which is best for a TD?
  3. Tom Sutor

    Time To Replace The Battery

    I looked for a replacement for the Enersys Datasafe 12HX300 locally available to me (Pittsburgh). According to supplier data (EnerSys DataSafe HX 12HX300 - Sure Power, Inc), dimensions are 10.2 x 6.9 x 8.2 inches. Batteries Plus Bulbs has a similar sized Duracell 82 AH AGM battery for $250 plus...
  4. Tom Sutor

    Time To Replace The Battery

    My 550 is 6 years old and probably due soon for a new battery. One thing for sure, I will not order one and have it shipped to my home. I'll pick it up from the supplier even if I have to drive several hours. I had a big group 94 AGM shipped several years ago for the auxiliary battery in the...
  5. Tom Sutor

    Lost Nut on Leveling Jack

    They probably weren't designed for impact drivers. If you use a hand wrench I doubt you will never have this problem.
  6. Tom Sutor

    Fantastic Fan Rain Sensor

    Mine is touchy too. It will close when I wake up in the morning, sit up and breath the wrong direction. All you can do is take it out of gear and manually crank it back open.
  7. Tom Sutor

    Propane Issue

    I have had that happen. May be due to not screwing in the tank connection far enough. I think there is a spring loaded valve in there that only opens when you screw it in the whole way.
  8. Tom Sutor

    Lots of opinions on Canopies

    Here are pictures of a tarp tent I used for the first time on a recent trip. Worked out well! Provided coverage to cook and get in the camper without getting rained on.
  9. Tom Sutor

    Glad I Stopped In

    I stopped in at the factory to get my AC fixed on the way back home. Craig and Carry sure took good care of me, and I would like to thank them. Also special thanks to Chris. It is rare that you deal with a company with such integrity.
  10. Tom Sutor

    Cooking Beans With A Thermos

    Anybody ever use a thermos to cook beans? There is a guide in Maine (Tim Smith) that teaches bushcraft. He has a website called bushcraftschool.com. One of his videos covered the cooking gear you should bring for a bushcraft field course up there. (I'll post the link but it won't work unless...
  11. Tom Sutor

    Sae Vs Mc4 Solar Wiring Connectors

    I use the MC4 connectors and have no problem disconnecting them. Yes they are a little hard on the hands but they are going to hurt anyway, haha. If you are going to go with MC4, get the original ones by Stäubli. They are probably the best out there. Some of the cheaper ones may not be...
  12. Tom Sutor

    Battery Meter Displays C (charging)

    The battery meter with the 4 lights is based on voltage. Voltage is not an accurate way to measure state of charge unless it is open circuit voltage, which is the voltage when the battery has equilibrated after being at rest for several hours. I think 8-24 hours is usually recommended. If you...
  13. Tom Sutor

    Using stored water

    Attached is Pentair's recommendations on water tank maintenance for an RV. It is on the second page so page down to see it. Pentair makes Shurflo pumps. https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/filtration/shurflo-MS-030-170_FiltrationChart.rC.pdf
  14. Tom Sutor

    Solar Panel

    Thanks. I don't leave it on the roof when traveling. The VHB tape is real strong and would hold the panel on while traveling, but I think the mpg would suffer. Usually wipe it off and lay it inside the camper. I could mount another 50 watt panel on the other side and hook the two together, but...
  15. Tom Sutor

    Solar Panel

    Unfortunately I was parked in a shaded area last trip but have a 25' cord that can be run out to the panel in a sunny location
  16. Tom Sutor

    Solar Panel

    Also used pop rivets
  17. Tom Sutor

    Solar Panel

    Here is one of the clamps.
  18. Tom Sutor

    Solar Panel

    Mount was made with square aluminum tubing taped to the roof with 3M VHB tape. The 50 watt panel sits on the square tubes and is held down with clamps made out of aluminum angle. Stainless bolts are anchored in the square tubes. The mount works well, the panel is easily mounted and removed, and...
  19. Tom Sutor

    Solar Panel

    I am attempting to post a picture of a solar panel mounting. If it posts I will follow up with details.
  20. Tom Sutor

    Lots of opinions on Canopies

    The 16' Noah's Tarp is on sale at Cabelas.
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