My Mods on Lily

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   The wiring needs to be short, so maybe outside for both under the battery cover. The shunt and meter can go inside, but I haven't pulled the panel out yet (which I do plan to do) and see what kind of room I have there. Shunt and all would then go inside. Yet to be seen.. decided upon...
Now, this meter (not being one of the $250 Big Boys) will not read in reverse. So I will not get a read of shore/solar input. I know, wish it did, but nay.. I could setup a second on the Solar side (which I may) to measure input (reason I was attempting to confirm what the smaller gauge wire from the unit was). The shore power side of things I really don't care about. I spend 3 days a week (which I will be while on Tour) I will charge back to full. It's the 4 other days I need to watch (or if we decide to stay 'wild' and away from the RV Park). And actually it's those runs of low Sun input (which is typical in the Nor'east) that concerns me the most. Again reason for a second meter on the solar side of things.

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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Topic: My Mods on Lily Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 3:26pm
	The wiring needs to be short, so maybe outside for both under the battery cover. The shunt and meter can go inside, but I haven't pulled the panel out yet (which I do plan to do) and see what kind of room I have there. Shunt and all would then go inside. Yet to be seen.. decided upon... Now, this meter (not being one of the $250 Big Boys) will not read in reverse. So I will not get a read of shore/solar input. I know, wish it did, but nay.. I could setup a second on the Solar side (which I may) to measure input (reason I was attempting to confirm what the smaller gauge wire from the unit was). The shore power side of things I really don't care about. I spend 3 days a week (which I will be while on Tour) I will charge back to full. It's the 4 other days I need to watch (or if we decide to stay 'wild' and away from the RV Park). And actually it's those runs of low Sun input (which is typical in the Nor'east) that concerns me the most. Again reason for a second meter on the solar side of things.
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 3:38pm
	Well Guys, your the Electronic Engineers, you tell me. Maybe I should have left the Solar cable on the other side of the shunt.. I have the shunt and the Solar cable hooked to the negative terminal. The Solar cable does not run through the shunt. I would have to mount that cable on the other end. The reason for not going that way was that the shunt is not directional, but the meter is. With a 50/50 chance of wiring to the shunt correctly, I had it backwards the first time it it did not read. Switching the wires brought the meter online. Reason I believe I would need a second unit to read Solar input.
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 3:52pm
	With battery testing underway, it is time to move on to storage. First is the corner of the 182g. With the upper bunk removed (partially) it opens up storage area. That corner has always been in my mind as a good spot. Then comes the balance of the area. Just what will fit comfortably. and another option The wife likes and now wants one up front.. That means finding roof support to attach brackets. This I could use some advise on. I have a 'stud finder' that will detect wires, but scared as heck to still hit a wire.. Thoughts on supporting?? Finding a safe place to put a screw?? I'm sure there's a diagram out there somewhere that shows where Forest River ran those wires..
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 3:56pm
	Yes that's your basic wire shelving used upside down. And yes, I will need cargo netting to keep it all in place. Ya'll have a good supplier of cargo netting you wish to share? I'm looking!!!
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 24 Apr 2018 at 2:45pm
	Fairly expensive.. I may just make some. Like I need another project right now... LOL
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 05 May 2018 at 3:55pm
	Today a few things happen to Lily! Mainly the Dinette table is gone and the new one is in place. Full Dinette Mode: Partial Dinette or Office Mode: Night Stand Mode (or hopefully traveling Mode): Boondocking entertainment Mode: Hey, I get it, not for all, but for us.. It works! And it goes outside! Never did like that table it comes with and knew something was going to happen. Shelf above is a work-in-progress..
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 05 May 2018 at 4:10pm
	Second Item of the day was to get the solar up and running. Pulled one of my 130w's off the roof and set it up. Thank you to all on the previous post of saving me so much time of working through this (you folks are great). Went very well! Mounted my controller on the back of it. Do need to build a stand I'll be happy with. Thinking of plywood and piano hinges.. Another work-in-progress.. Also looking at adding a current meter like on my batteries so I can read input. Since none of these are 'weather-proof' I'll have to do something like I did on my Soaker Tub pump. That has worked very well for several years.. Great Day today! Tunes playing. Fan running. Improvements accomplished. And battery got a charge! Lily is becoming!!!
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 05 May 2018 at 4:18pm
	Oh ya, if your curious as to what I was watching for the Bonndocking shot. It is one of the best ever covers of Cortez the Killer (Neil Young) I have heard. We can debate.. but one of.. Yours to enjoy (or not).. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paeNnR33i5Q
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DavMar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Lexington, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 592	Posted: 05 May 2018 at 7:42pm
	How many 130 Watt panels do you have mounted on the roof? Looks great! I have to disagree with Cortez the Killer link since I'm a purist and think Neil Young does it better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaEu29JBnVU His Harvest album has to be in my top five all time favorites.
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