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    Posted: 02 Mar 2011 at 10:00am
With the weather being nice down here in NC, I was able to get some stuff down already. 

1.  I finally replaced the original blinds with drapes.
2.  I changed the direction the storage compartment opens up under the couch.  Instead of having to lift it up, I put clips and hinges on it, so it can lay down and can get underneath a lot easier.
3.  I added tool boxes to the front and put the battery in one.  Since I only have 1 storage compartment underneath gives some more outside storage.
4.  Bought storage compartments for food, clothes and towels.  They will be stored in the bathroom until we get to the site.
5.  Put up privacy curtain in the front area so I can take shower and then not have to put clothes on in the bathroom.

There are more things I want to do, but no more time or money.

With 2 trips scheduled in the next weeks, I wanted to get some of the stuff done.

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Hmm I'm going to need to look into the 12 volt flourescents. 
 
Also thinking about looking to move the water pump from under the sink to under the bed.
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That's why i was asking about the 12 volt flourescents.  Not quite as efficient as LEDs, but they are omnidirectional, bright and can be the right color.  I've heard of people talking about these before, not sure if the bulbs they come with are "warm" though.  http://www.thinlite.com/products.htm  Their lowest-watt model is 5 watts.

I love the Roomba idea, although I would have to share one between the house and camper for what they cost.
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With our last trailer (a tent trailer), I went whole-hog and installed solar panels on the roof and swapped the lights for LEDs.  Actually, I tried several different sets of LEDs over the years.  I was never happy.  The light was too blue (even the warm white ones), and frankly they were never bright enough.  In the end, I left one incandescent bulb and one LED light in each fixture and it was OK.

When we bought the r-pod, I decided to go a different route.  I bought a few 4 watt wedge bulbs for Noma moonrays at Home Depot (they're the same size as the 7 watt bulbs in the trailer) and replaced a few bulbs with the lower-wattage ones.  When watching TV, eating a romantic dinner or otherwise sitting around, we turn on a fixture with a low-wattage bulb.  When playing cards, cooking or reading, we turn on the high-wattage bulbs.  It works out fairly well.

I know a guy who bought a roomba for his trailer to deal with just this problem.  He says he's on vacation and shouldn't have to clean.
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Thanks for the input OB.  I agree with everything regarding the LEDs.  While energy mizers, they don't have a very pleasing light.  Like you, I found that the bulbs for my landscape lights are the exact same as the ones in the trailer.  They (Lowes) have anywhere from 4-11 watts.  (Everyone) I would advise against the 11 watt bulbs as they get VERY hot....I use them in my landscape lights (metal and glass) and have been burned more than once.  I could see them being a fire hazard if used in a camper.  Even the 7 watt bulbs get pretty darned warm.
 
Roomba for the trailer????? That guy might be on to something! LOL
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My planned Mods for this coming year are:
 
1) Run several 12 Volt Circuits and place sockets at key points to run 12 Volt items.  I have 2 auto fans I picked up from Walmart on Clearance last year.
 
2) Finish installing a single bike mount on the front of the camper.  It will require moving the gas tanks forward and changing the gas hose
 
3) Remove the front decals as they have peeled bad this winter again.  For the time being it will stay white till I come up with something else.
 
4) Lighting - want to do something that will conserve the battery better but not yet sure which way to go.
 
 
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Has anyone tried 12 volt flourescents?  The warm colored ones are identical to incandescents, at least the ones I use around the house.  I finally had my first 2 burn out last week after about 4 years of switching over - and I bought "daylight" by mistake.  Dead
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 11:32am
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Craig,
 
How many gallons per minute does the Oxygenetics use?

I've been told anecdotally by someone who owns one that it will use up to 2.1 gallons per minute.  The shower head has an adjustable flow valve, so I'll be able to set the flow rate myself.
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So far, I've resisted the urge to swap out the standard bulbs for the commercially available LED arrays.

With our last trailer (a tent trailer), I went whole-hog and installed solar panels on the roof and swapped the lights for LEDs.  Actually, I tried several different sets of LEDs over the years.  I was never happy.  The light was too blue (even the warm white ones), and frankly they were never bright enough.  In the end, I left one incandescent bulb and one LED light in each fixture and it was OK.

When we bought the r-pod, I decided to go a different route.  I bought a few 4 watt wedge bulbs for Noma moonrays at Home Depot (they're the same size as the 7 watt bulbs in the trailer) and replaced a few bulbs with the lower-wattage ones.  When watching TV, eating a romantic dinner or otherwise sitting around, we turn on a fixture with a low-wattage bulb.  When playing cards, cooking or reading, we turn on the high-wattage bulbs.  It works out fairly well.


I also tend to forget and leave the TV antenna amplifier on, so I may do something about that.

Me too.  I never remember to shut it off.



...I don't get a whole lot of dirt inside of the camper.  Dog fur - yes; so I still end up cleaning at least once per day.

I know a guy who bought a roomba for his trailer to deal with just this problem.  He says he's on vacation and shouldn't have to clean.
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Posts: 315 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 9:18am
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I purchased some 'Puck-type-LED' lites also, but my units have 24 LEDs in each and use 4 AA batteries.  I found that anything less than 24 LEDs just doesn't give enough illumination.  They cost me $4 a piece.  I put one in each storage bay and put a couple in the Pod itself.  The batteries tho' don't last more than 5-6 hours.
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Posts: 16 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 8:06am
Craig,
 
How many gallons per minute does the Oxygenetics use? 
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