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    SOLD 30" 500 lb lock in / lock out slides for sale

    Hi, I have 2 pair of 30" 500 lb lock in / lock out slides for sale. Neither pair has been used other than me starting to build a slider from them and then discovering they were too long. Oops. See here for the backstory if that matters. One pair is a 3600 series from Ryadon / Accuride, same as...
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    SOLD: Victron BlueSolar 75/15 MPPT Charge Controller + VE.Direct Bluetooth Dongle

    I purchased these two items late last year when I was pulling together parts for my camper's solar system. Finally got around to installing them this week and the location was I forced to install the charge controller doesn't allow for the bluetooth dongle. Hence, they're up for grabs. They work...
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    MC4 connector incompatibility?

    Hi, I'm in the process of hooking up a pair of Grape Solar panels to an extension cable from Renogy. I cannot get the male end of the Renogy to engage with the female end of the Grape cable. The fit is too tight. All other combinations work (Grape male into Renogy female is OK, Renogy male into...
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    sealant / adhesive advice for roof penetration

    Hi Folks, I'm about to install a cable gland (this one) on the roof to bring in my solar cabling. I'd prefer not to have to run any screws through the corners of the gland housing. I've been trying to figure out how to adhere and seal it in one go. It seems Sikaflex-252 is a pretty fantastic...
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    check out my fridge slider - anyone want it?

    Hi, I just finished building a slide-out tray for my cooler (and one day a fridge), and discovered it's 1/2" too long to fit in our camper. Doh! Somehow I misread the drawing & dimensions for the slides, and then missed a bunch of opportunities to spot my mistake before I was all done and about...
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    MC4 connectors -- do I need a special crimper?

    Hi All, I'm new to this solar wiring game, and am wondering if I need a special crimping tool to work with MC4 connectors, or if I can just use my regular crimper. Thanks, Toby.
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    Which Dexter Torsion axle weight?

    Hi Folks, We're having a teardrop built for us, and the company building it has used both the 2,200 lb (#9 axle) and 3,500 lb (#10 axle) Torflex axles. They're recently decided to switch exclusively to the 3,500 lb axle for all campers. They say this based on having done some research, and that...
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    Grape 100W panels on sale

    Just noticed these on Home Depot for a bit of a discount. Might be of interest to someone. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Grape-Solar-100-Watt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel-for-RV-s-Boats-and-12-Volt-Systems-GS-Star-100W/204211365 Cheers, Toby.
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