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I think that most true, well-made deep cycles can withstand the occasional 100% discharge. Doing so will reduce the overall number of lifetime cycles. But the the total number of amp hours that it will provide over its lifetime stays roughly the same. For example, the Fullriver (and I assume...

I now am pretty sure that battery replacement can be one of the more vexing aspects of trailer ownership, and best prolonged, if at all possible. Who was your other source?

You crunched far more numbers than I ever did before I pulled the pin. The AHs available at the 20 hr rate, I believe, reasonably approximate real world, average RV usage and drawdowns. Which is why manufacturers (generally) use it as the default measuring stick. If you have lower retail...

I'm not sure how that amp load above translates.... but the standard "oranges-to-oranges" spec is the "20 Hour Rate" for comparing deep cycle batteries. Any reputable battery (and battery manufacturer) will have that listed as at least one of their AH specs. For a decent Group 24 AGM, with some...

The L is on the door and holds the battery down when the “door’ is replaced. Door won’t go back on without some very minor surgery. Easily replaced/duplicated/modified again if another battery of slightly different dimensions comes along. Which I’m sure is what CI intended in the beginning. I...

Yah… the inside “L’ bracket that holds down the battery needs to be shaved back 1/2”. And the big brass terminals unscrewed. Minor renos. Still lots of room for hands to get it in and out.

Sweeney: Sorry. I just digested your other concurrent battery thread and realized that you have already gone the Continental Battery route in Fishers… with less than satisfactory results. Though maybe your query to them didn’t include the Fullriver specifically at the time. Or maybe it did. I...

Continental Battery up in Fishers IN apparently gets them in. Which I assume is close enough for you to drive to and not have it shipped. Again, just a word of caution that the plywood battery "door" needs to be modified slightly on the inside, if you do get the 85.

I got mine shipped (free) from a renewable energy solar dealer (non-RV) near Ottawa. But the Fullriver site indicates they have a deep cycle dealer in Elkhart. You can filter for product line and radius on Fullriver's site and maybe come up with something closer to you. Sorry to hear of your...

Been there. I now try not to let calculations of board-feet, and tempting large diameter trunks hijack my common sense and my body's steadily declining ability to heft 150 lb slabs up onto a splitter. Or process them into lumber. Leverage, mechanical advantage, hydraulics and physics can be...

It's best he retires on his own terms, rather than at a tree's discretion. Not a past-time for the faint of heart, the inattentive, or those who care to "wing it" without the right gear and proper training under their belt. That's when you pack it in for the year, crank the thermostat and try...

I am somewhat mentally pre-conditioned to absolutely dry wood. For 35 years we have been heating primarily with hardwood that I insist on drying in sheltered locations for at least 4 years before burning: covered from rain, stacked outside, and then placed in a solar dryer building for the last...

I concur. I have yet to source wood from any organized camping location that wasn't cut the previous winter and is still too wet to burn properly. You end up creating a fire 3X the size you'd like just to generate enough BTUs to keep part of it going. The unhealthy and dense smoke haze that...

I have a 50 lb tank with a roofing torch, which uses a only 20 psi regulator, and a turn knob at the handle to adjust flame. I suspect that the Tripod Torch would require the same amount and type of regulation and flow control. In which case I would think that a straight hose, with no...

I can see this being a poor partner to the Backroads shelter. Whatever space- and cost-saving there could be, it would be eaten up with having to buy a new shelter every night. ;) Intriguing indeed.

One of my favourite musical groups. Not so much when it comes to the anatomy thing.

Thanks. Also narrow enough to use as a seat on wet picnic table. Or a kneeling pad for low car/trailer repairs/maintenance. Double-triple-duty.

I've seen lots of solid teak or heavy rubber mats on Van Life sites etc..., but none that don't take up an inordinate amount of space for what they are. Or they are ridiculously costly. I got four foam kids play mats in a set for $15 I used only one as they are 24" x 24". If you cut it in...

Agree. Just long enough is long enough. I'll join the celebration club. Hopefully there are no more propane deep dives necessary, and we all have some tools in the tool belt to survive non-trailer challenges. Your info above will likely help a few more who are sitting on the fence, or still...

I just did a test after reading above and my Mr Heater hose with the pin intact does work with my Coleman lantern (Coleman BBQ is stashed away, so no testing on that one is possible). But as you suggest, It's probably wise to not rely on just one hose fitting type to work consistently and...