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Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-26-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
Not sure I completely understand your question,...

Not sure I completely understand your question, and I'm a total amateur on TT/TV interactions, but here's what I was trying to describe.

Since I went with 6 AGM's, I ended up with almost 700lbs of...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-22-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
Sorry! Two AGMs total! (deleting 4 AGMs) ...

Sorry! Two AGMs total! (deleting 4 AGMs)

Hugh
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-22-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
Brad, Sorry about the tardy reply, but life...

Brad,

Sorry about the tardy reply, but life has gotten really busy. The solar system has been completely trouble free. The only thing I would do differently at all would be the number of...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-21-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
Great catch on the car! Besides airstreaming, my...

Great catch on the car! Besides airstreaming, my other passion is driving fast. Here's a better shot of the car, it's a 2009 16M, fun car!166353
Forum: Trailer Values 08-06-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,807
Posted By z8 hm
Thanks! Until we get a look at the interior, any...

Thanks! Until we get a look at the interior, any idea where I can go to figure out value? (if it's too expensive, my mother-in-law will just pass).

Looks like it is a 1976 31' Sovereign with...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-06-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,807
Posted By z8 hm
Here's the data I got back. Is this what we're...

Here's the data I got back. Is this what we're looking for?

I31-D6J-2425

Sovereign

A 14 GF

If not, I've got people standing by to get more info...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-04-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,807
Posted By z8 hm
Thank you all! We're getting the VIN.

Thank you all! We're getting the VIN.
Forum: Trailer Values 08-03-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,807
Posted By z8 hm
What is it and what's it worth?

Part time neighbors of my mother-in-law have a trailer that they may want to sell. The owners don't know much about it, but my mother-in-law is interested based on on our own AS. I've attached pics...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-17-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,096
Posted By z8 hm
Honda Generator EU2000i Theft Deterrent Bracket

Anyone bought one of these? Looks like it makes it harder to saw through the handle....

Amazon.com: Honda Generator EU2000i Theft Deterrent Bracket: Patio, Lawn & Garden...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-13-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
Brad, Independent of what kind of system you...

Brad,

Independent of what kind of system you install (+/- number panels, inverter, battery number and size, etc, I think there are a couple of key ideas)

Unless the power of the panels is 100...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
Lew, Crap! As you can see by my subsequent...

Lew,

Crap! As you can see by my subsequent posts, the system is all done. I was just so tired every night, I didn't have the energy to post updates. I would have love to have known about...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 9 - Conclusions...

Perspectives…..

In no particular order, here are some thoughts on this whole project.

1) I’ve written all these posts while camped in Big Sur. We’ve been here since Thursday night, and its now...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 8 - Weighing It All...

Given the roughly 600 lbs of batteries and electronics added to our trailer, and only removing 70lbs (the stock batteries), I was curious to see the effects the installation. I was interested in two...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 7 - Cooling

Given the power being dissipated in the small space, I decided to implement some type of cooling system. I was concerned that some type of passive system with simple vents would not do the job. In...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 6 - Batteries and Electronics

The two principle ideas I had about the batteries and electronics were 1) that I wanted the batteries secured and their weight distributed, and that 2) I wanted a platform that could be wired outside...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 5 - Cabling

This ended up being the hardest part of the project!

The first job was to get the cables down the back of the kitchen cabinet. Here is the solar cable going through the first shelf, note the hole...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 4 - Solar Panel Install

Others have described in detail the AM-Solar panel mounting kits and process, so I’ll just focus on what might have been different (mainly 5 panels).

The first task is to wire the connecting...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 3 - Planning

Planning the install…

I had already decided that the batteries and electronics were going to go under the bed in front. The big question in my mind was how to get a 2 conductor 2 gauge wire, 4...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-12-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Install Part 2 - Ordering

I thought I’d divide up the posts of our installation into the phases the actual work went through.

First, what to order…. As mentioned previously, we decided to go for 600 watts of solar.
...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-06-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
Not only didn't fall off, but almost done! ...

Not only didn't fall off, but almost done! Problem is that I've been so psyched about progress and getting done (missed the first weekend camp trip, but will get to go this coming), that I've not...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-18-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,049
Posted By z8 hm
27FB Solar Installation Report Start to Finish

After a number of camping trips in our new Intl Serenity 27FB, we've learned that even with all the LED lights, we still use a bit of power. We like winter camping, and therefore, we like our...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 12-19-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,402
Posted By z8 hm
Thanks for the responses! Here's what I did. ...

Thanks for the responses! Here's what I did. Filled tank. Read about problems with air bleeding past regular hose, so got a filler with the soft plastic 10" tip. Filled till it over flowed. ...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 12-19-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,402
Posted By z8 hm
Freshwater Sensor on a 2012 Intl 27FB?

Brand new Intl (which we love). However, freshwater sensor says we're out of water after running sink for 1 min. I've recalibrated twice to no avail. Can't get a factory repair appointment for a...
Forum: Member Introductions 12-19-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By z8 hm
Two new CA Airstreamers!

Wanted to say Hi! We've had our Intl for a couple months now, and are loving it! After a terrific time renting a CruiseAmerica RV and taking it up in the Sierra's, we decided that camping with the...
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