Airstream Forums - Entries for December 2019

Solar part #4 of #5

Posted 12-20-2019 at 09:24 PM by GMFL

In this section of our series on solar power, we will discuss the installation of the first half of the solar system. We are going to put our plan into action and install the rooftop components of the system. The rooftop components will consist of the Renogy Solar panels we purchased, a combiner box, wires to carry the power the panels produce to the controller, and a panel disconnect switch.

In the first 3 sections, we covered What Is Solar Power, What Parts Are Needed, and...

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Adirondacks!

Posted 12-18-2019 at 03:24 PM by JBBeaubeaux

Our Autumn encounter with the Adirondacks had much to do with luck and timing, but these hills greeted us with such sweetness and purity it was like going home to mama.

https://livinginbeauty.net/2019/12/18/adirondacks/

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MPG's with Diesel

Posted 12-17-2019 at 11:14 AM by Salvagediver

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Originally Posted by Hans627

Yes I have the 3.73 rear axle.

Thanks...also, do you use any fuel additives?? I've been using the STP fuel additive to (presumably) boost cetain and also, lubricity for the very expensive injectors. Further, have you settled on a crankcase oil? Been using Shell Rotella in all my diesels with good results.

Thanks in advance.

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Solar part #3 of #5

Posted 12-12-2019 at 07:51 PM by GMFL

If you’ve been following along through Parts 1 and 2 of this series then you should be ready for Part 3: how much solar do I need?

We will discuss sizing your solar system to meet your power consumption needs. Properly sizing your components and assessing your power usage will ensure your solar system meets your needs. This topic can be very in-depth and complicated. I will do my best to be informative and not overcomplicate things.

Buying a couple of solar panels and...

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Solar part #2 of #5

Posted 12-06-2019 at 06:49 AM by GMFL

Well, here we go. You have made the decision that solar is right for you and you are ready to get started. Jumping into the solar world headfirst can be like trying to swim in quicksand. With so much technology and so many different products out there, it can get overwhelming fast. In this article (Part #2), we will break down a basic solar charging system into the components needed and what function they play in the overall system.

First, let’s make a list of what components that...

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