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  1. J.mcculloch

    Hauling a Motorcycle

    Cool posting! I have a Honda 700cc CTX it weights 500+ pounds. I tried a carrier listed for 600lb and it just seemed/felt unsafe. Considering buying a trailer, but have never driven with one. Considerations for security with the carrier may outweigh pulling a small trailer. I had smaller bikes...
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    Quartsite Big Tent

    Thanks...
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    Quartsite Big Tent

    Jamie here, flying out to AZ for the RTR in Jan 18. I plan on renting a van, buying the bare essentials (sleeping bag, cooler etc) for a week or so visit. I want to go to the Big Tent and look for workamper jobs. Is that happening on the same dates as the RTR? Or does that not start until the...
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    Bob's Hightop?

    I bought a mid height transit 250.Height is just right for shorter (5ft 7 or less) people. But is not one of the taller full height models. No add on means no leaks. Happy with it so far have been on a few trips, plan on full time in summer of 2018
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    Going to have it charged sunday/Monday at a local garage. Bought a multi meter to check. Thanks for your help Jamie
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    Thanks Trebor, The panels, and the batteries are wired in parallel. Amps have been low low low since installation. Has someone at a RV dealer look at it, he stated it is wired properly and "should work Fine". Although he also stated he, nor anyone at The dealer know much about solar... go...
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    Yes the refrig is connected direct to the batteries via a fuse box.
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    Thannk You for checking Frater, Still not sure. Icon on the MT50 monitor shows a graphic of the battery getting lower and lower with use of refrigerator or even endless breeze or fantastic fans. However, monitor also shows 0ver 12V. Amps are low at all times. I end up turning the system off...
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    Better Toilets

    Is that a rubber, or metal spatula. I think the less touching and handling the better
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    New Idea for Hair Washing

    Look, so simple, but it just might work!!
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    Yes I will have to get up before 9am,  :blush:
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    Thanks, Yes the refrigerator is connected to the  batteries via a fusebox
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    This morning with nothing on or connected the monitor reads Panels.    Batteries.    Load 20V.        13.9V.         14.0 0.2 A.      0.2A.            0.0 After turning on the refrig it reads 19.1V.      13.9V          13.9V 3.6A.         0.3A.           5.0A
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    Has this happened to anyone: batteries die fast

    No I did not set it to any number for the batteries. I will get the manual and see what that is all about. Thank You
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