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Oh I will definitely have a spare controller and pump as well as some other odds and ends for this part of the rig. Incidentally I won an offer for a 2kw that sits in an aluminum housing that uses the same controller as the 5kw. I’m wondering if the aluminum housing will get warm after all...

As usual new hoops to jump through. I got the pin out correct but the 5kw controller may not be compatible with this particular heater. It takes about 5-10 seconds for the screen to come on then I’m getting an error on screen regarding the wiring. Need to look deeper into this...I should just...

Well my "2kw" heater arrived and it is labeled as a 3kw...its significantly smaller than the 5kw so I think this should be fine. Im waiting for the fuel tank to arrive so I can make sure everything will Tetris fit in this space before drilling any holes. I need to pull apart the harness for...

Well I cheated and had the IP67 plugged in. I will test it with the solar setup next weekend. I don’t intend on ever running this off battery alone, just briefly for a test.

Well, 8 hrs and I got up to 33C at the sensor with warmer and colder pockets mixed in. To be fair the temps were dropping in the garage down to about 9 or 10C. In warmer ambient temps (and sitting in the sun) I think this will heat up much faster. I will make the temp sensor cable longer and...

Damn good idea! I wrapped a sleeping bag around it for the remainder but as I sloshed around the water inside the temp went over the 33C cut off I set so I upped it to 35C (now 6hrs 45mins in). I’m happy with these results, now I just have to make sure my panels can output enough power for this...

Water heater update. 5 hrs 45mins in and the water has risen from 18C to 31C. This is all happening in my garage which is 12C. I imagine this will do what I need; give me hot water for a shower after a day of mountain biking or sloppy fishing in warmer temps (above 65 I would think). Any...

Thank you, I think it will take a lot of boredom and extra funds for me to replace the Renogy. Primarily because the size difference will expose the screw holes from the Renogy install haha! onto other gizmos. I am currently testing the water heater. Finally got everything hooked up the right...

Yea the promises of my 2kw arriving have come and gone...new promise if Friday...no worries though I’m still waiting on the new tank which will arrive money

2 of these: Aims 120 Watt Portable Foldable Portable Solar Panel with Built in Carrying Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078K5WHP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_viV3Db723A473 I don’t think I will be adding any more but I keep saying that about everything then blow that idea up...so no promises.

I love my Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus tires! No road noise, minimal MPG loss, smooth as stock tires at 90mph, and they have gotten me through some sketchy terrain in my 2WD truck.

I figured out what I was doing wrong with the "water heater" so I will get that corrected when I get home and tested. Hypothetically speaking, which Victron SmartSolar Controller would I need to replace the Renogy Rover 20 model that I currently have? Xmas list ideas =D

From the looks of that jeans wedgie on the guy in the tan shirt my guess is he is puckered up pretty good, no fart concerns from that guy.

Awesome stuff!! I love the wood stove! Cant wait to see that thing running

The 5k was pushing a lot of heat at its lowest setting, fine to warm up but it would build up fast if it’s 20 or 30 F out I think. I have insulated floor and ceiling so my heat retention should be ok. I’m hoping I can run the 2k a bit more in its sweet spot where it’s supposedly not building...

I think the moisture absorbents are great for storage and long term moisture control, but for living use, the formula is dry heat + fresh air in + ventilation of moist air out. Once I have the diesel heater which is strictly dry heat I can test the fresh air/ventilation piece to determine if...