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Got the awning fixed. Used bolt and wing nut instead of spring loaded ball detent. Flushed out water tank. Modified rear spare tire carrier. Did a bit of cleaning... Gentleman... I think we are ready for next week's trip to Mid Atlantic Overland Festival...

That is a good reminder to make sure to do the regular maintenance.

Grabbed a new battery over lunch today. It is an Autozone Marine 29DC with 210 reserve capacity. With various discounts, I scored it for under $100. Gonna have to do for now and if it turns out to be the wrong decision, I will adjust next year perhaps. Fridge got delivered today. Can't wait...

OK so I understand what a raging disappointment this will be :) but I took my lunch hour and headed to my local Advanced Auto. They had in stock this...

Stumbled across this online decription of the term "Reserve Capacity". Should I be paying more attention to this rating that "Amp Hours"? 3) RESERVE CAPACITY What does the Reserve Capacity rating mean and how does it apply to deep cycle batteries? ANSWER: Reserve capacity is the number of...

Good info 4x4 Junkie, thanks. *** Edit - I saw the Johnson Controls on a post that turned out to be several years old, and then comments from people that the current Walmart 29DC is not the same as the old one... So have to think you are on the right track there. John

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This is right on the label on the battery in the store. Not sure if it shows on line. On their 27DC they say 109AH I believe. They are made by Johnson controls. I wonder if it is because they are old style wet cell and not gel or AGM. Have no idea, just had the thought.

This is all great info guys. I really appreciate it. You all have given me lots to delve into, now and over time as I try to improve my system. For the most part when out camping, we move every couple days, but I want to have some level of insurance that the fridge stays cold (fridge set to...

I know 45w is low, but it is what I have for now, so figure it won't hurt to have it hooked up and providing some charge, even if not enough. I also like optima for the jeep itself, but if you investigate, even their blue top dual purpose is only 60 amp hours. I believe I need a minimum of 80...

Curious if you have a recommendation for a good battery choice for my camper project. This will live in a removable power box on the trailer. Primary charging is via the jeep while traveling and by 45w solar if needed in camp. Primary use is to run a few LED lights and an Indel B 50 q. Fridge...

Hey thanks for the heads up on Luminaid. Just picked up a couple that will do double duty for us camping and as part of the emergency pack in each of our vehicles.

Thanks Clay. I am looking now for a battery. Fridge that I bought (arrives today, hopefully!) suggests at least 100AH. Anyone have recommendations?

Thanks MountainD! I am just cracking the lid on all this stuff.

Thanks Clay. Any reaon to have the charge controller in between the solar and the battery?

Clay, when you attach the 7 way plug it would just be connecting the power wire and the ground wire to the solar panel output wires, right? Seems too easy, am I missing something? As for the LED's I am hoping to get that done, but cannot find a source that will tell me what LED bulbs to get...

Indel B from Equipt 1 Outfitters set to arrive on Wednesday. Glad I'll have a week or so to sort it out before our trip. John

Love these trailers. Super nice price on that one too. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. John

Spent time yesterday finishing up the electrical system. Utilized an Atwood battery box from Walmart. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Attwood-F2...r-Box/11071158 I was going to build one and saw they have one already put together with a meter, 2 12v outlets, and external connections for the camper...

So for me Expo Dad it was not space, I was more about soggieness :) I won't know till it gets here but I think I may still need a cooler for my beer... ya know....