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[eatSleepWoof]

I don't think I've ever longed for camping this badly. I think this may be an actual addiction with physical symptoms.

Booked a week of camping in June, and a weekend in late April. Not sure I can last that long.

halp.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

I don't think I've ever longed for camping this badly. I think this may be an actual addiction with physical symptoms.

Booked a week of camping in June, and a weekend in late April. Not sure I can last that long.

halp.

Man I feel your pain. Two weeks go by and my physical symptoms kick in and I have to either go out for the quick desert trip and or medicate. I always leave my trailer plugged in with frig on so I can go at a moments notice.

What would Freud say?

 

[Mekcanix]

We still have a few months before we can camp, 3 months to be exact. Its terrible this waiting

 

[ITTOG]

I have a trip coming up soon. Looks like we will get snow. I cannot wait!

 

[eatSleepWoof]

I have a trip coming up soon. Looks like we will get snow. I cannot wait!

Snow camping is great. We did lots of that in the past! Enjoy the trip!

With a young kid and an old, arthritic dog, that's not really a practical option any more. Maybe some years down the line we'll revisit the idea!

 

[Tex68w]

Heading to the beach with the camper next weekend. Looking forward to it.

 

[eatSleepWoof]

When I installed my new blinds last year, the seller didn't have a size that would work for the main window in the dinette, but that changed sometime in the last few months. Got a new blind installed, and removed the valences on each side, which makes for a much cleaner look. Shame about all the holes Winnebago drilled for the original setup!

Got some solar upgrades in the works, too; will share when done!

 

[eatSleepWoof]

In hand:
- Renogy 40a MPPT solar controller (good for 100v input)

En route:
- 2x Renogy 195W, 16BB, N-type panels
- 3x 3ft red/black MC4 cables
- Solar panel brackets
- Dicor RV sealant
- 6awg wiring for new run to battery + lugs + bus bars

My existing 190w Go-Power solar pannel is rated for 24.09 Voc, while the new Renogy panels are 37.44 Voc. That adds up to 98.97 Voc (in series), which is just a hair under the controller's 100v capacity, but I expect it'll still be just fine, especially since it's unlikely I'm ever going to see 100% Voc on any of these panels.

 

[eatSleepWoof]

Wanted to double check my solar plans a little bit before I go too far down the rabbit hole... reached out to Winnebago customer support and unfortunately got nowhere productive (outside of a phone number for their engineering department), but I then thought I'd ask Grok.

Check out the question and depth of answer: https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg==_4a2c26fc-243a-4cc0-82a3-3017136ebc3c

Pretty incredible stuff. Of course, you need to have an understanding of the basics, what to input, how to phrase the question, what to ask for, etc., but even so, this is simply amazing technology for learning new concepts, revisiting forgotten knowledge, validating your work, etc.

 

[watrboy]

Wanted to double check my solar plans a little bit before I go too far down the rabbit hole... reached out to Winnebago customer support and unfortunately got nowhere productive (outside of a phone number for their engineering department), but I then thought I'd ask Grok.

Check out the question and depth of answer: https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg==_4a2c26fc-243a-4cc0-82a3-3017136ebc3c

Pretty incredible stuff. Of course, you need to have an understanding of the basics, what to input, how to phrase the question, what to ask for, etc., but even so, this is simply amazing technology for learning new concepts, revisiting forgotten knowledge, validating your work, etc.

That is the perfect example of the benefits of AI. Thank you for that example. I have been utilizing AI for similar problems and find it useful. I have the same trailer and although not as polished as your installations, I have learned a tremendous amount from your posts. Please continue.

 

[SDDiver5]

When I installed my new blinds last year, the seller didn't have a size that would work for the main window in the dinette, but that changed sometime in the last few months. Got a new blind installed, and removed the valences on each side, which makes for a much cleaner look. Shame about all the holes Winnebago drilled for the original setup!

Got some solar upgrades in the works, too; will share when done!

Got a slumberpod for the crib?

When I camp with the kids I have a blow up mattress for my wife and I, two pack and plays and 2 slumber pods over the pack and plays. Lots of stuff to bring but fits like a glove.

 

[eatSleepWoof]

Got a slumberpod for the crib?

When I camp with the kids I have a blow up mattress for my wife and I, two pack and plays and 2 slumber pods over the pack and plays. Lots of stuff to bring but fits like a glove.

I've actually never heard of the "slumberpod" product before. Just looked it up - definitely a cool thing to have. Not sure it would be practical in the trailer, but I'll have a closer look at it momentarily!

 

[SDDiver5]

I've actually never heard of the "slumberpod" product before. Just looked it up - definitely a cool thing to have. Not sure it would be practical in the trailer, but I'll have a closer look at it momentarily!

If your kid/s have a solid sleep schedule like mine do, I 100% recommend. Ours get packed any time we are gone for even a night. If they had passports they'd have 7 stamps lol