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When I had my Mitchell "Ice Fishing Hut", I added some furring strips to the floor and sides and put foam insulation in the spaces between, and it worked pretty well to keep the lower section (where my feet lived) warmer. I camped in it at -20F and never had any trouble keeping warm. No pics...

I've found similar ones at Ryder Fleet, Phillips part #'s 15-326 http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/ryder/af/ryder/core/search/productSearch.do?event=next&keyword=15-326&searchCriteria=0&searchType=5&fullSentence=yes and 15-336...

I'm rewiring the camper to get rid of the mess that the factory invented. From the aux. battery to the camper, I'm going to run a couple 6g cables With a Mega Fuse holder close to the battery and I need to know what best practice is. I had considered using 6g wire from a set of battery...

Very nicely done.

Well... I WAS thinking of using a set of SB series, but after looking through the links you've provided, I think the powerpole will work fine. And the locking, weatherproof covers will solve the problem of them coming apart (as would a ty rap). Thanks for the link, Randy, it was a big help. I...

I'm going to rewire my camper this winter and I'm wondering if you all think that an Anderson plug would be appropriate for use in connecting the camper to the truck (electrically speaking). I intend to run 6-4 gauge stranded wire from the battery to the bed, and use the plug to attach the...

My favorite in line fuse holder: http://bluesea.com/category/81/65/productline/overview/445

Is This what you're looking for? http://bluesea.com/category/82/productline/overview/11 Blue Sea has a lots of nice stuff, and it's widely available.

I'd prefer solid axles. I have a D44 TTB in my 84 Ford 1/2 ton, and while it works perfectly (another vote for it), it also has too many parts and requires copious maintenance to stay working as well as most solid axles over time. I sure as sugar wouldn't swap it out for a solid axle, though...

I used a couple footman loops like these: http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_Footman_Loop_p/mfl.htm but from Menard's and nylon straps like these: http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_Footman_Loop_p/mfl.htm from Sportsman's Warehouse to hold mine down for nearly a month until I purchased my slide lock...

I put one of these in my camper shortly after I purchased it. It works great, and a 20# bottle will last four or five nights. It's also pretty compact...

Call your nearest landfill and ask them if they have a HazMat disposal facility: these days, most do. Mine will take it for free and dispose of them the right way.

This thread http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/77503-How-to-make-a-cheap-isolated-dual-battery-setup-for-50 goes into great detail to describe an inexpensive way to do it. I've used a solenoid for years, and it works great. That's not to diminish the Hellroaring kit, though. It is a...

I bought my Helton HE2 from Kurt back in May and used it many times on my excursion to SW Utah later in the month, and it's brilliant. I used a cheap RV water pump to power it, but wanted a more permanent install. Here's how I did it: First, I needed a fuse holder, switch, pump and pressure...

The electrical system on my truck disables all power when cranking except for the starter, and it lacks an accessory ignition position. I've wired the radio to work only in the on position, so I don't think it'll be a problem. The solenoid for the spare battery is powered by the same circuit...

I'm advised by an Engel rep that the main "warranty" problem they have is damaged PC boards due to voltage spikes, so I'm interested in preventing it from happening in the first place. It could be that the troubles that are noted are due to electrical system problems, but at nearly a grand for...

Thanks for your response. Can you elaborate a little? If I understand your post, I'll need to solder the capacitor across the positive and negative terminals. Is that correct? Next question: is this something that is already made that I can buy?

I'll be ordering an Engel MT45 next week for my camper, but I'm a little spooked after reading the (admittedly few) comments about power supplies having trouble. Edit: After rereading the previous sentence, I realized that it's a bit vague. What I'm referring to is the power supply or circuit...

I use Onyx, made by High Five, box says "order #N645". They're black, and thicker than average. I've only torn a few.

BTW- I bought a Hustler HQ-27 antenna to compensate for the camper on the truck: the Firestik and base loaded antennas (both great for the right application) weren't working for me, as I was unable to get the SWR under 7. Put on the Hustler, and it was under 2. It just goes to show that you...