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    Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 10:50pm
Originally posted by techntrek

No worries about the converter overcharging, it is a proper 3-stage charger.  Also if those batteries are two 120 volt batts, you'll get more total amperage by always charging and using them together instead of one at a time.  Look up Peukert Effect for techie info.


Thanks for the heads up on the converter charger.

Yeah both batteries are hooked together for use. Together also for charging,by either Solar or Convertor and of course while driving down the  road.

Double the available amps,both are 12V,should keep good for days dry camping!
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No worries about the converter overcharging, it is a proper 3-stage charger.  Also if those batteries are two 120 volt batts, you'll get more total amperage by always charging and using them together instead of one at a time.  Look up Peukert Effect for techie info.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote GingerPod Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jul 2014 at 11:20pm
I just finished adding a 2nd battery....

I used a Marine cutoff switch mounted directly to the Battery box.

I can now isolate the battery from the camper at anytime.,But retained a permanent connection to the Zamp port so I can charge from the Solar panel at any time regardless of cutoff switch position.

Also enables me to be plugged in to shore power any length of time without fear of over charging the batteries or boiling them to bits  Big smile

Plus I added a steel cable and lock to keep honest people honest....
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Post Options Post Options   Quote cody91 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 8:40am
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Cody91-  where'd you find that net?   Only ones I've been able to find are either only 4 ft wide or way too wide....
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Budward,
 
I had trouble finding a net at local suppliers too.  I finally found this place online called Organized Obie.  They make netting solutions for RVs.
 
Here's the link.
 
 
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Cody91-  where'd you find that net?   Only ones I've been able to find are either only 4 ft wide or way too wide....
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Post Options Post Options   Quote cody91 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jul 2014 at 11:03pm
Finally finished the Allen + Roth shelf mod.


I also converted a Walmart folding table into a stove cover.

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Got mine at local meijers store. Just take a measure of the area and go to your bed bath & beyond or similar. Hubby had some narrow scrap wood he attached to the end to elevate over burners. I glued some scraps of non skid shelf liner on the scraps. Works great. Got my fan sitting on it as we speak!!
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Can you tell us where you found the cutting board that fits so nicely over the burners? thanks

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Originally posted by BAYAGMO2

RPOD RP-172

MODS:

1. Relocate the spare tire to the tongue.
2. Install a second battery.
3. Fabricated a mount for Goal Zero Solar Panel.
4. Install a diamond plate tool box on the tongue.
5. Install sewer hose pipe underneath and behind both tires.
6. Install curtains and curtain rods on both bunked.
7. Install two corner shelve behind the dinette.  



Just wondering where you got your diamond plate tool box.

Thanks!


i got the diamond plate tool box from Lowes
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Originally posted by jan demarinis

You are one handy dude. Wanna come over?

I sure can
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