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Retroactive 
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Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
 Topic: Diary of a MadmodderPosted: 07 Apr 2016 at 10:12am |
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That is a really good idea. I love those velcro wraps. If this sensor craps out quick, then I will definitely try your trick.
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 9:49am |
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I did something similar, but instead of using command strips on the outside sender, I used a velcro wrap strip to attach it to the spare tire on the side facing the cover. That way, it is protected from the weather, probably even better than it would be attached to the frame. The velcro strip means it can easily be removed from the tire if I should need to use it. If the velcro were to not hold, it would simply fall to the bottom and be held by the cover.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Retroactive
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Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 9:07am |
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Quickie Mod: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer.
The Dometic thermostat frustrates me, because it does not have a way of displaying the actual cabin temperature. And of course it is always nice to know the outside temp. This is a quick and easy upgrade, I got the thermometer at Lowe's for ~$16. Materials: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer (with wireless sensor), Command Strips, Zip Ties. 1) Affix temp display unit to wall, with command strips. The thermometers all seem to have the interior temp located at the bottom. It worked out perfectly, the Dometic thermostat is mounted to low for me, I wanted to mount the new display directly above the Dometic thermostat anyhow. I highly recommend using some for of velcro type command hooks, so you can re-positioning the display if needed. I was able to trim the strips to the length of the battery cover, and I can swap them out just by firmly lifting the display up. 2) Use the command strips to mount the sensor on top of the pod's hitch frame that runs under the rear of the pod, this will allow it to be shielded from the sun and give a more accurate temp reading. It is very Important to mount it on top of the frame, to protect it from water and road debris splashing up. On my unit the battery cover came off a little to easy for my liking, so I used a small zip tie to hold the cover in place until the next time it needs batteries.     |
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Retroactive
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Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:54pm |
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That looks slick. Definitely and upgrade from stock laminate.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:49pm |
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I've had a few projects that have not turned out as I thought they would either. OTOH, the Giani Granite paint worked great!
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Retroactive
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Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:33pm |
Close enough! The primer is magnetic.
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StephenH
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Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:15pm |
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I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of it when you are finished.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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furpod
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Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 2:07pm |
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I have never been happy with the magnetic or chalk board paints. And really not happy with the ones that are supposed to do both..
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Retroactive
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Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 1:55pm |
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Again a very good guess. I probably shouldn't have used the word "cure" about the topcoat which is regular paint, only the primer needs to cure. In this case, my primer being ferrous is the key. This primer was "one part" type stuff, but even with the vent fan blowing and the door cracked, whatever volatile they used to keep it liquid made me incredibly lightheaded. The primer allows the top coat to do something that would appear "magic" to some remote Amazon forest tribesman, which would either get me elected chief...or possibly eaten to steal my power.
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 11:37am |
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Since you are talking about curing, my second guess would be some sort of epoxy coating.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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