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Thread: RVs wrecked by tornados in Texas Panhandle
Post: RE: RVs wrecked by tornados in Texas Panhandle
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heron Wrote: (03-14-2021, 03:32 PM)
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Wow, TX, glad you all are ok.
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Did you decide to leave Tx and go to uhh, the quiet of Georgia or Alabama this last week? |
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TWIH |
Vandwelling News
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03-27-2021, 01:32 PM |
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Thread: It finally happened, one of them died
Post: RE: It finally happened, one of them died
| My lotto winnings in Nigerian gold coins are stuck behind that ship in the canal. At least that's what the Nigerian prince told me. All he wants is a few dozen Target gift cards... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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03-27-2021, 01:29 PM |
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Thread: Wonky charge/start/run
Post: RE: Wonky charge/start/run
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tx2sturgis Wrote: (03-10-2021, 09:47 AM)
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You have a loose/corroded/bad/intermittent connection somewhere.
Check the cables, the battery clamps, etc. Look for corrosion and dull metal, and make... |
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TWIH |
Mechanical Problems
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03-10-2021, 02:21 PM |
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Thread: Wonky charge/start/run
Post: RE: Wonky charge/start/run
| And after all of that invest in a trickle charger or low amp maintainer like 4 amps or less. Most any brand will do, just stay at least 1.25 amps or higher.
If you have a Harbor Fright store near you... |
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TWIH |
Mechanical Problems
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19,637 |
03-10-2021, 02:11 PM |
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Thread: Still gotta' watch those E-bike lithium batteries...
Post: Still gotta' watch those E-bike lithium batteries....
| https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/02/marine-family-shocked-get-32000-bill-after-garage-fire-military-housing.html
Marine Family Shocked to Get $32,000 Bill After Garage Fire in Military Hou... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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03-10-2021, 02:04 PM |
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Thread: Anyone try the off brand lithium 12v batteries?
Post: RE: Anyone try the off brand lithium 12v batteries...
| I'm still far away from even needing a dedicated house battery (thanks to a job where I can charge anything up during the 8 hrs there) however I continue to be intrigued by the charging curve possibil... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-23-2021, 01:43 PM |
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Thread: Anyone try the off brand lithium 12v batteries?
Post: Anyone try the off brand lithium 12v batteries?
| Just wondering if anyone has purchased and tried out one of the Chinese lithium knock-off batteries that have popped up in the last couple months on Amazon. They range from $500-$800 all claiming the... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-22-2021, 02:56 PM |
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Thread: The maths
Post: RE: The maths
| It should do the job nicely for ya. |
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TWIH |
Generators - Gas , Diesel , Solar , Wind , Water
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02-21-2021, 03:48 PM |
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Thread: positive ground vs negative ground charge controllers?
Post: RE: positive ground vs negative ground charge cont...
| OK so "don't sweat the small stuff" is what I'm hearing. Now what about the load, if I series the two 100 watt panels and get 24+ volts, will the MPPT then convert the excess voltage to amperage (supp... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-10-2021, 02:03 PM |
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Thread: The maths
Post: RE: The maths
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Blacktank Wrote: (02-10-2021, 08:28 AM)
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going to buy a generator,mainly to power moms cpap when the power is out but also for running my max 55 amp converter to charge the battery
12vx55amps =660... |
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TWIH |
Generators - Gas , Diesel , Solar , Wind , Water
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02-10-2021, 01:56 PM |
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Thread: positive ground vs negative ground charge controllers?
Post: RE: positive ground vs negative ground charge cont...
| Ok so google search reveals a post on a DIY Solar Forum about the positive vs negative charge controller. An answer said:
"May 4, 2020
#8
To expand on @fat_old_sun's comment: a "positive grounded" ... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-09-2021, 05:24 PM |
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Thread: positive ground vs negative ground charge controllers?
Post: positive ground vs negative ground charge controll...
| OK school me on the differences please.
I thought most everything automotive was negatively grounded but while shopping/reading/adding to my ever growing Amazon wish list, I noticed a Renogy (I don'... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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3,678 |
02-09-2021, 04:48 PM |
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Thread: EFFING Winter
Post: RE: EFFING Winter
| This winter certainly qualifies for the thread title as well. While central NC is spared from the worst of the 2021 polar vortex cold, it is still a bit "unseasonable" and definitely "unreasonable" wh... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-09-2021, 04:39 PM |
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Thread: EFFING Winter
Post: RE: EFFING Winter
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American Nomad Patriot Wrote: (11-20-2019, 09:45 PM)
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Cammalu Wrote: (11-12-2019, 12:08 AM)
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Whoa!!! Scary. So the chimney had too much soot?
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Ember on the roof. Pipe was cleaned recently. Th... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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18,996 |
02-09-2021, 04:38 PM |
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Thread: New thin framed 100 watt panel available
Post: RE: New thin framed 100 watt panel available
| Still or back on sale at Home Depot:
WindyNation 100-Watt 12-Volt Slim Polycrystalline Solar Panel for RV, Boat, Camping, Off-Grid
Model# SOL-HD-100LP-01-HD
$72.94 w/free shipping |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-09-2021, 03:02 PM |
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Thread: Will P's $620 simple DIY Lithium Battery Box Build
Post: RE: Will P's $620 simple DIY Lithium Battery Box B...
| He has the "chops" as far as vehicle dwelling and the electronic know-how.
I appreciate that he doesn't "pull any punches" so to speak (gads such a violent phrase, it should be cancelled...) and w... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-09-2021, 02:56 PM |
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Thread: Change in vehicles coming up
Post: RE: Change in vehicles coming up
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GypsyDogs Wrote: (02-09-2021, 03:17 AM)
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Maybe, instead of selling the Edge, you can donate it and take a modest tax deduction? A lot of colleges (mechanics training) and women’s shelters, and such... |
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TWIH |
Passenger
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35,350 |
02-09-2021, 02:51 PM |
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Thread: Cannot post (certain) images from Pinterest
Post: Cannot post (certain) images from Pinterest
| Hi,
I was working off an IBM P/C running windows 10 and when I tried to copy an image, all I got on the (attempted) post was a series of code/letters/numbers. Like a lot of them... Reminded me of m... |
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TWIH |
Forum Issues/Suggestions
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02-09-2021, 02:44 PM |
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Thread: Change in vehicles coming up
Post: RE: Change in vehicles coming up
| A bit old and rough but didn't look rusted out. Came from Maryland so who knows... There are a few cheapies still around. Bet someone on the west coast would like to see this one...
Big Van - $1,50... |
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TWIH |
Passenger
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02-08-2021, 08:47 PM |
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Thread: Learned something new about welding cable today
Post: RE: Learned something new about welding cable toda...
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Gr8ful Wrote: (02-08-2021, 08:05 PM)
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Square head screws were our best sellers then our suppiers couldn't get them but I'd choose them anyday but nut the chinese as the heads popped off just before... |
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TWIH |
Solar/Electrical Sparky Camp
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02-08-2021, 08:43 PM |
