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I put the most panels I could onto the roof already. Shy of retracting panels which would be out of sight when stowed, I think tilting is the best option to increase harvest. What's it going to get me? Who knows, but it will get me "more". The further north you go, the lower the sun and the...

Prototyped the idea I had for a tilting solar panel yesterday. I'd say it went pretty well (I'd recommend watching at 2x speed): Need to build 3 more and then have a break in the weather so I can install them. I now have onboard power: And a throne room: Inverter/charger should be here...

I pulled my floor panel today and didn't find the gladhands. I honestly don't remember what I did with them. I know for a while they were zip tied to the chassis, but it appears that I actually did remove them. I couldn't tell you off the top of my head what I did to cap the lines or ports...

Hi Mav, I don't think I did anything with them.... I believe I just removed them from the 5th platform and bolted them to the chassis. I will have to check for you. My knowledge base of air brakes is minimal and I wasn't sure if they could just be deleted and capped, so I left them alone. I...

Thanks Third! It's been a minute since I've welded alu, but by the end I was feeling pretty good with it. I still need practice putting sheets together without distorting them, but this one will be well hidden. Capacity will be more than this but.... Approximating the shape as a 6" dia tube...

I had a specific goal last week to get an external urine tank built. Inexplicably, I did. Not only did I get it built, but also installed and plumbed as well. I was incredibly productive! Talk is cheap, here are pics... Had to build it in 2 sections, this is the first after getting bent up...

My frame of reference is a 2013 3500 Crew Cab DRW Ram and my M1088. They are light years apart in terms of driving experience, although both feel remarkably stable. That said, all the weight in my camper box is low down near the chassis. It may change some when I load the box up with...

There might not be a thread directly comparing the two but with a little thought regarding your goals and expectations, you can probably decide for yourself. How much stuff do you want to take with you (and how much does it weigh)? How much space do you want? I know someone doing a 6x6 build...

I have read on here and other places that states have reciprocity agreements, and if something is legally titled in one state, regardless of the rules of the state being visited, the registration, etc... is honored by the hosting state. The easy example is front plates. Not all states...

The build is progressing slowly but with focus at this point. We have a trip planned in May and I want to use the rig. Been working on getting the walls insulated and closed up. To do that though required doing some wiring and plumbing.... Nothing is ever a straight path from where you are...

Try Progressive as well Keith. My chassis is insured through them as a commercial vehicle for personal use and the box can be insured separately like the utility beds put onto pickups. I'm in Oregon or else I would send you his contact info. He was very attentive to securing coverage. The...

I hear the potential downside with them is if you want hot water, you get hot air though.

Without the context of tone due to being asked through a keyboard, this question may seem obnoxious but it is asked with the intent of fostering open discussion and promoting understanding. My question is, are you suggesting that propane heat via a radiant heater (like the Mr. Buddy) is safer...

Agreed, but seeing the execution of the tank, I shudder to think of what adding a remote fill option would look like in this scenario. Any pics of that?

I'll ask the dumb question: how do you even fill it?

Hah!! My LMTV is why I Ieft Hagerty. I went the full disclosure route (didn't want any problems if I ever had a claim), telling them up front I wanted to shake it down as-is before converting it to an RV. They flat out denied me ANY coverage. I was explicitly clear that it wasn't modified in...

Progressive, as a commercial vehicle for personal use. All it took was finding a motivated enough agent to actually want to help me. The chassis is insured presently, and when I am ready to use the camper for real, I will insure that as a separate item, like a utility bed setup. Based in...

Just ordered the batteries shown above. Will have 3 of them for 600Ah @24v. Specs off of the vendor's site: https://signaturesolar.com/content/documents/EG4/EG4-LL%2024v%20Spec%20Sheet%20%281%29.pdf $1525/each upon adding them to my cart, $100 flat shipping fee w/8 day transit TX to OR...

I'm in the same boat, although more by design than constraints. I reserved a space for all my mechanicals/electricals/HVAC stuff and the rack system will compliment it nicely. These specific ones were recommended by a local solar guy who I have been consulting with and who will be helping with...

Was thinking about three of these: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-ll-lithium-battery-24v-200ah/?setCurrencyId=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyracBhDoARIsACGFcS53sHttn46QFK4X4T9DopctU1-j5Tq6dXbDmVzccWPBLbAdIyz9k-8aAruAEALw_wcB To go with the 1800W of solar panels which I forgot to mention that showed up...