GI Pirate
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New inverter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RWKILU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
New Transfer Switch:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001535826/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
All of these were necessary to run what we all know is essential in the bush. Yes, a hairdryer. After overland east my (now) fiancee required to be able to look presentable at the Biltmore restaurants and vineyard.
That being said, wow, a hairdryer. Even a low watt hairdryer will zap a small electrical system. My inverter and my converter both melted down. So I ordered another converter,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5MPFW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That one melted AGAIN while in the shop being replaced... Parrallax was real cool and not only replaced it. But paid my guy for his labor. That is pretty incredible.
So, now I am on to batteries. It was recommended that I purchase two 6v AGM batteries to replace my current, puny 12v deep cycle.
For those that don't know. These produce the most amp hour you can get from my research. And I need them to be AGM because they will be located inside the cabin. However, these things are expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BISE6MG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AI0SLB84S6Y19
These are almost $70 dollars cheaper a piece than from a brick and mortar. Plus $30 shipping with no core.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RWKILU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
New Transfer Switch:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001535826/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
All of these were necessary to run what we all know is essential in the bush. Yes, a hairdryer. After overland east my (now) fiancee required to be able to look presentable at the Biltmore restaurants and vineyard.
That being said, wow, a hairdryer. Even a low watt hairdryer will zap a small electrical system. My inverter and my converter both melted down. So I ordered another converter,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5MPFW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That one melted AGAIN while in the shop being replaced... Parrallax was real cool and not only replaced it. But paid my guy for his labor. That is pretty incredible.
So, now I am on to batteries. It was recommended that I purchase two 6v AGM batteries to replace my current, puny 12v deep cycle.
For those that don't know. These produce the most amp hour you can get from my research. And I need them to be AGM because they will be located inside the cabin. However, these things are expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BISE6MG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AI0SLB84S6Y19
These are almost $70 dollars cheaper a piece than from a brick and mortar. Plus $30 shipping with no core.
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