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    Posted: 04 Jun 2016 at 2:28pm
11. Water filter.
My old tent trailer came with an inline water filter. I just bought one yesterday and will install it on the kitchen faucet for drinking water.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 3:19pm
Where do you guys tap into the 12v harness, looking for easy access.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 4:42pm
Originally posted by MDPaddlersPod

Where do you guys tap into the 12v harness, looking for easy access.


For what purpose? Are you talking about the internal 12V power or the harness going to the TV? Internal 12V power can be tapped from spare fuse slots on the fuse panel.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2016 at 6:55pm
Thanks, TheBum (cool name by the way). I am putting in a 12v adapter plug not sure where yet. I just want to be able to plug in a small inverter and car phone charger.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 2:05pm
Great ideas so far. My wish list is as follows:
- Bigger refrigerator - the 4.2cf doesn't cut it.
- Better / deeper cushions on couch - my back goes into the blinds.
- Single pedestal table - so you don't hit you knee.
- Larger wet bath -  couple inches longer please. 
- Upgrade Lippert frame - better paint (rusting), better brackets to hold jacks & water tanks (cheap).
- Dual propane tanks - I know I can do this myself.
- External radio antenna - my radio reception sucks (I suspect the aluminum framing). 



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 10:18pm
I have a 172, and I tapped into the power for the powered television antenna in the cabinet above the stove/sink. I was able to install a voltmeter/USB port/12V adapter combination. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 10:26pm
Originally posted by MDPaddlersPod

Where do you guys tap into the 12v harness, looking for easy access.


I wired one to the main panel, and one to the heater fan wire. That gave us on at each end of the trailer.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 11:22pm
Originally posted by Mojave1

Great ideas so far. My wish list is as follows:
- Bigger refrigerator - the 4.2cf doesn't cut it.
- Better / deeper cushions on couch - my back goes into the blinds.
- Single pedestal table - so you don't hit you knee.
- Larger wet bath -  couple inches longer please. 
- Upgrade Lippert frame - better paint (rusting), better brackets to hold jacks & water tanks (cheap).
- Dual propane tanks - I know I can do this myself.
- External radio antenna - my radio reception sucks (I suspect the aluminum framing). 

These may be nice, but what trade-offs would you be willing to accept in exchange? For example, would you be willing to sacrifice the convection-microwave in order to have space for a larger refrigerator? Would you be willing to sacrifice the pantry and/or the wardrobe for a larger wet bath?

As for the pedestal table, it might be nice, but it would require modifications to the seats to have a lip to hold it in place when lowered to make it into a bed. The current thin back cushion is because the table is higher and to get a level top, the back cushion needs to be thinner.

The paint on the frame could be better. There are places where it was evident that it was supported while being painted. These support places were never painted after the supports were removed. I have been under my 179 with a wire brush and a can of spray paint to address these places.

As for the water (drinking, gray, and black), I agree with the supports. I don't like the screws. They may be "industry standard" but bolts are better.

Radio: Do you have the antenna booster on of off when you listen? If it is off, have you tried when it is turned on?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 11:54pm
I am not happy with my radio reception.  Do they have a antenna connection on them?  I have not removed it to see yet.  The TV booster does not help.  Any one have any ideas?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 11:56pm
On mu rusty metal under the R pod I plan to use automotive spray undercoat.  I think it will do a better job then spray paint.

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