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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Some question for my OCD. - Is a longer cure time adhesives available? - Was the foam sealed at the top to prevent water entering if something leaks? - Can the corners be removed with out destroying them to access the wiring? - Did you test the deflection of the angle bracket supporting the...
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    Go big or go home:

    Buddy of mine was one of the first with a Seatech machine. They'd find air leaks all over but the majority with water intrusion were at the back. https://rvleaks.com/
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    Go big or go home:

    Good thought......didn't think of the moto bike loading.
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    Go big or go home:

    Truck slopes to the front also. 9 sealing edges when it is new...I've installed / replaced 100'ft of the same stripping. There's a neg pressure / vacuum created on the back wall when a vehicle travels down the road.
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    Lithium and Alternators.

    I think the video is directed towards marine applicaiton where 1:1 and 2:1 ratios are more common. It does matter what type of battery is used both Lithium and FLA can burn an alternator up. Balmar electronically controls the temp/output. Davidson alternator will supply high output at low...
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    Go big or go home:

    Good Choice. To increase the weather resistance (notice I don't say water proofing) place 2 strip on the box and 1 on the door so they interlock when the door is closed. When going across the top try to slope the strips down from the center down to each corner so water drains to each side...
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    Help w/ solar wiring

    I'd find out if the Mighty Max panels are meant to be used with a controller.
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    Overland Sprinter Build

    I thought you might be installing the copper manifold in the same system as the aluminum tank. Not being in contact can be worse. I've seen tanks / individual fitting eaten away over several years that were not bonded.
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    Overland Sprinter Build

    Did you used a primer?
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    Overland Sprinter Build

    Watch out for dissimilar metals especially if the sytem is open (non pressurized) system that will allow the introduction of oxygen. Aluminum is a great material but hydronci isn't the best place for it. You'll want to use some of this on any system...
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    Subaru Outback Gen 5: 2.5i or 3.6R

    We looked at Gen 5 Outbacks but after taking a 2019 2.4L Acent for a test drive decided to wait for the Gen 6 Outback with a 2.4L. The dealer had to fix the mess they made of the hitch install so I had an identical Outback with a 2.5L for a couple of days. The 2.5L was good but it was nice to...
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    Anyone Have The Titan Solar Generator?

    That is how it is supposed to work but often it doesn't. I've seen 1 RV plus 2 boat fires caused by shore power plugs and lost count of the melted receptacle/cord ends I've replaced. It is why NEC requires AFCI breakers in new construction. Along with being more durable Smart Plugs also have...
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    Fake Rigid lights?

    The parts for the lights have always been produced in the same offshore factory as other brands are. Rigid was bought by ???? (have to dig through my old emails to find the name) that owns many other lighting brands. There is allot of old info on the web that says assembled in the USA but now...
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    Lithium and Alternators.

    We are just starting on the design of 300hp Yamaha outboards and Lithium. The charging current will be limted to 40amps (100amps is possible) by the BMS so the engine charging system is not damaged.
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    Anyone Have The Titan Solar Generator?

    He has two 13.5btu AC which are 10-11amps each. RV plug fires are common. Breakers don't prevent them. From what I understand the Titan is not designed to be charged from more (solar and 110v) than 1 source at a time.
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    How much extra fuel do you take?

    Haven't done it. Working on a home reno and the 2020 Outback was getting too many pin stripes. Disappointing as the weight/ suspension in the Outback let it travel 50% faster at 1/4 of the fuel cost vs. the F350. We were 3 hours into the back roads South of Princeton towards Flat Top Mountain...
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    Anyone Have The Titan Solar Generator?

    Our AC draws 1600watts when running. With 2 batteries ($4400.00) we could run 1 AC unit for 2 hours. My buddy tried to run both of his AC off a 30amp RV plug and ended up melting the receptacle and the cord end together. The Titan battery packs only have a 1 year warranty.
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    Total Composites flatbed build

    If there was an easy solution I would have mentioned it.
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    Total Composites flatbed build

    Yes, I agree....for a reason.
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    Total Composites flatbed build

    There's also the people around you that may suffer if it fails. Edit: ...when it fails
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