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  1. Alloy

    Sizing fuses

    Same thing as home....pictures, camera system, movies. Not big on kids watching movies (60" TV) while camping......more for time spent inside on winter trips than in summer. Installing satellite internet has been a 2-3 year debate. When the Covid thing started we were out of communication for 2...
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    With hundreds of tires issues a week they are old school at this. The people on the phones are trained to deflect the issues. Best place I've found for knowlege is the commercial trade shows or finding the local factory rep. Sometime a dealer will give it to you or the mfg will.
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    ACELA 6X6 WITH SLRV EXPEDITION BOX NEW BUILD

    Like the ladder and platform.
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    flexible PV mounting on corrugated aluminium roofing sheet

    Aluminum will get really hot in the sun...not good for solar panels.
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    It's always better to be on the high side because the low side creates more heat. I have siliar tires on our trailer and I run 110psi even though the load doesn't need it. Use to run 120 but the center of the tread was wearing. Might check the side wall temp to see how hot the tires are...
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    I just read the 80psi. That's right at the bottom end for these tires. Here's a chart https://www.toyotires.com/media/2155/2017_commercial_loadandinflation_tables.pdf
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Bead locks fix the bead abd increase the flex in the sidewall .....more flex = more chance of cracking. More chance of it happening on short sidewall high load tires. Also if the tires are run below mfg recommended pressure for weight. Usually the bead rotate/twists on edge of the wheel which...
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    Sizing fuses

    400A fuse on the inverter.......No nuisance trips. Blew the 400A twice (wish they didn't blow so fast :) ) while working on the system with the power on....same thing happens with the breakers but those don't cost $30 when they trip. Fuse/Breaker protect the wire. With my OCPD the wire is not...
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    Water tank Sweating

    From experience I can tell you that a tray will be full of slimy munge....dust/dirt gets in the pan then adding water it makes for a wonderful concoction.
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    Water tank Sweating

    Condensation is caused by a combination of temp and humidity. People in different location will experience different amounts of condensation. It would be a good application for Reflecitx bubble wrap with tapped seams. You'll want make sure all of the water drains out of the tank or things will...
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    Sizing fuses

    I like switching breakers but I only use DC rated BlueSea, Carlings Technologies and Midnight Solar breakers. Don't think I've ever had to replace a defective DC breaker. Our 3000w inverter has a 400A fuse which I've blown twice by being careless while working on the system. Installing the...
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    Wiring - Marine Grade Wiring & Electrical Crimp Terminals vs Automotive Grade

    The Titan crimper you are using has single crimp jaws which is great but I've seen people using the same type of crimper with double jaws and make a mess. Be good to make people aware of it. The jacket of wire is porous that's why you can strip back 10in or 100ft and there will be corrosion on...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Something with some strech that would hold tension on the hooks would be ideal. I've had the hooks on bunji cords ratchet straps fall out when things shift around.
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    victron mppt solar question

    You'll never have too much solar.
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    victron mppt solar question

    At the rated output (higher is possible but rarley happens) it is 11A per panel. Set up in series.......4 panels at 7.92A / 20.2V will be 7.92A at 80.8V. or Set up in parallel......4 panels at 7.92A / 20.2V will be 31.68A at 20.2v Higher voltage is better but 80v is dangerous so probably...
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    What is your favorite Moped, and why?

    We are lucky in Canada. The bikes I see with 50CC engine on the trails has dropped to zero as more places adopt the law that was enacted in 2000. The law says an E-bike has to be pedal assist and max 500w / 20mph.
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    Electric Chain Saw???

    Guess about 15 min. Purpose of trail clearing is to limit the impact. Once there's enough blowdown/deadfall blocking a trail people head off in different directions so the trail gets to be 40' wide instead of 4'.
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    Sealants: butyl tape, dicor, sikaflex, etc. - plugging holes

    Be carefull combining products like urethane (Sika291 / 3M 5200) and Proflex. It should be tested beforehand. ....and don't get acetone near urethane. It will leave the urethane a sticky mess. Use denatured (rubbing) alcohol.
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    Electric Chain Saw???

    Had a chance to used the Silky Saw while hiking.
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