Harbor Freight tongue box
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Topic: Harbor Freight tongue box
Posted By: rynosurf
Subject: Harbor Freight tongue box
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 9:33pm
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I wanted a little more security for my battery and some more storage so I thought I would try the cheap steel tongue box from Harbor Freight (Around $70 with coupon).
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Posted By: rynosurf
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 9:40pm
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I made a new mount for the propane tank forward of the original position for better access. Sewer hose holder is mounted to the box. I just need to attach the propane regulated to the box, add a vent and run the wiring.
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I will also install a solar panel controller and rum the Zamp wires trough it so I can use any panel through the factory wiring. |
Posted By: rynosurf
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 9:42pm
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Light just happened to be in a good spot!
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Posted By: CoosBayRPodder
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 11:14pm
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That is pretty slick! nice work ------------- Roy & Dudi 2017 R-Pod 180 "PODdy Time" 
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Posted By: rynosurf
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2016 at 10:33pm
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Finished the solar controller wiring, vent and attached the regulator. The battery is a larger than stock, group 27 and there is still room for leveling blocks and wheel chocks.
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Posted By: ron/roscoe
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 11:56am
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Where did you get the bottom mount for the LP tank? ------------- Ron Rowland |
Posted By: rynosurf
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2016 at 8:52pm
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I just welded on a couple pieces of angle iron to keep it simple.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2016 at 8:54pm
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Really nice work!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: rynosurf
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 6:59pm
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I had this solar panel that can mount to the tongue jack. I added a input to the box so I wouldn't have to run wire all the way back to the Zamp port.
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Posted By: ron/roscoe
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 11:48am
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What is the output? Looks like about 20 watts. ------------- Ron Rowland |
Posted By: rynosurf
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 11:54am
| Yes, 20 watts. Hopefully enough to keep the battery charged. I had a smaller one on my tent trailer that worked OK, but it didn't have a stereo and charging stations for phones and tablets. If battery gets too low I have a small generator for backup. |