Recent content by bkrunaway

quick question before some more surface tomorrow while I finish up the wiring and swap out the quick disconnects on my outlets for flag disconnects.... I ran 12 AWG to my fan, but it had 16 AWG wires coming out of it. I was able to join the wires with butt connectors rated for 14-16 AWG without...

@stern wake, though it's a bit delayed, I've been reading through the posts on this thread again, and wanted to thank you for such a detailed response! Will definitely go back to your post when I upgrade someday. @This world isn't home I bought the solar kit a few months ago when I wanted to...

@Trebor English thanks for the input about my fusing setup. I have a lot of my electrical wired in the van and haven't added any fuses aside from the blue sea MAXI fuse on the positive 6 AWG wire leading from battery to the fuse box that will then lead to all the circuits. I am confused by you...

Still plugging away at the research. Was having trouble finding connectors for 8 AWG wire and then went back to my notes and your replies and switched all my 8 AWG wire for 10 AWG. Check below for most recent edits. Changes highlighted in blue. ...

Update: Just added two in-line maxi fuses to my shopping list for the solar panel to controller and controller to battery connections. The panels will be wired in parallel which Renogy calculates for you as delivering 18A. I rounded up to a 20A fuse for solar --> controller. For controller -->...

Thanks so much for all the input! I got a little caught up with insulating the high top, prepping to put in walls, and moving out of my room so that a subletter could move in. I am now roaming from work site to work site which feels really nice because it's like I'm on the road already.  I've...

Started a new thread for my electrical plans over in the electrical section https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-12V-Wiring-Plan-200W-Renogy-Kit

So after a lot of scattered research over the last few months, I finally sat down and made myself systematically draw out plans so that I could find the questions and then get the answers. You know you're behind when you don't even have the questions yet  :s Would be grateful for comments on...

Thank you HDR! Sorry for the slow response, I ended up in Shutesbury, MA without much internet access. I really appreciate you offering what you know and letting me know what you don't! I ended up going with the foam tape and a clear RV sealant. One side looks beautiful, one side looks a bit...

Heading out to the suburbs to work in a driveway with a power hook-up!! Hoping to get both my fantastic fan and two more windows installed.  Window Question: I'm installing windows marketed as horse trailer windows because they were the only ones that fit the dimensions of my high top. When I...

That passive water heater is a great idea! Excited to hear how it goes once you're on the road.   :cool:

And now for insulation week at Scout's sidewalk construction site: [/URL] Lots of fun puzzle work with the polyiso. Probably my favorite part of the build so far.  [/URL] I am using 2 layers of 1/2" polyiso for a total of 1" of insulation. The width of the board (which runs vertically in the...

Rust sanded and holes bondo'd! Man that stuff stinks.  Thanks for the tips along the way everyone. There are other rust spots to get, but I'll wait for a power hook up and pick up a cheapo grinder to get them later and quicker. I really wanted to get these holes filled so I could start...

@highdesertstranger what product do you use for the "seal" step of "seal, prime, and paint"?

@AbuelaLoca looks like we're at a similar spot. Also trying to fill holes + fix rust before insulating. Let me know how it goes on your end! Thanks for all the input everyone!