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You didn't say what you are measuring: Amp-hours/watts used? Battery voltage before and after? Battery % used? Change in entropy of the universe? jim

Anders, In my build thread I document wiring up a stripped older Grandby, including solar, battery setup, battery monitoring, fusing, power distribution, LED lights, refrigerator and MaxxFan wiring. I will be adding alternator charging this winter (even though I haven't needed it yet)...

Thanks to all who took the time to answer my questions, especially to Robert Bills and OCD Overland. This is my current thinking: Single light. Receiver hitch mounted so it is usable when camper is on or off. Red (per OCD Overland's thinking). One pays a huge price for red over amber: (from my...

Some questions for you experienced off-roaders. What candlepower or lumens would be minimum for a good dust light? Would a projection or driving light give better illumination than a fog light? Does diffraction play a role in spreading the light out? Is higher better? Centered? Left side...

I'll put my 2¢ in. Any of the amp counters (the ones with a shunt) will help you learn your system. I have a TriMetric 2030 in a prominent place in the camper and I looked at it a lot during my first year, but now much less. I know how much my refrigerator should be drawing, how many amps my...

+1 on POR-15. Very tough, good adhesion and rust protection. Use it on the frames, running gear, bumpers, etc. on my off road vehicles. jim

Beagle pre-wash. If not in water saving mode: heat a little water in a 1 quart pan, add a couple of drops of Dr. Bonner, wash, rinse, dry in sun or towel dry. If in water saving mode: spray with vinegar/water mix, towel dry, leave in sun for more disinfecting. Beagle takes care of food bits...

Shower in ATC Bobcat Another idea for inside shower: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/8037-atc-bobcat-shell-owner-interior-build/page-2