popeye59
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I wanted a digital thermostat that had a lighted display and didn’t want a programmable one. I ended up getting a Honeywell RTH5100B from Lowes ($39.00). Bought a package of 2 SPST submini slide switches from Radio Shack ($2.69 for 2). I used my dremmel to cut holes for the slide part as well as for the two screws. The disadvantage to the Honeywell over the Hunters is the switch is mounted to the part that comes off when you remove the face. I don’t plan on taking the face off anymore anyhow. Battery cartridge is in upper right hand corner so cover doesn’t need to come off to change them. I didn’t take pictures during the install (I never remember to do that) but here is the finished product.
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ldennert
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How about a good inexpensive rear camera instead of tow mirrors?
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popeye59
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I've been thinking about a camera system for connecting the trailer and for looking behind the trailer when towing. Would need a system with 2 cameras. You might want to double check your state laws about the mirrors though. Many states require towing mirrors when towing a trailer regardless how many reaar looking cameras you have.
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popeye59 wrote: ... Here is the stuff placed under the furnace vent plate. The furnace is in operation and has been for about 10 minutes when I took the picture. Wanted to make sure the aluminum screening was durable enough.
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I’m not saying it’s right or wrong, but the screening covering the furnace air inlet & exhaust outlet has effectively reduced the size of these openings (a larger amount than one would think). The furnace needs to expel exhaust the gasses and have sufficient air available for combustion. You might check with Suburban and see what they think of this screening.
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ldennert
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popeye59 wrote:I've been thinking about a camera system for connecting the trailer and for looking behind the trailer when towing. Would need a system with 2 cameras. You might want to double check your state laws about the mirrors though. Many states require towing mirrors when towing a trailer regardless how many reaar looking cameras you have.
Thanks!
CA seemed vague about it only saying you need to be able to see an object 200' behind you. The camera is very wide angle and I have no blind spots. It has really been a stress releif to know exactly what's going on back there. It's down low which isn't good at night though. The headlights shine directly at it.
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You guys have some really nice mods. Cheers to you for some great ideas!
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popeye59,
Could you take a pic of how you wired the fan into the light in the frig? Right now I use the battery type fan which works, but I am always looking for batteries.
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New dual battery boxes.
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i like the duel battery mod but i'm not so sure that that would work with a WD setup
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Idennert:
Can you post a link to where you got your camera and screen. What about the coupling between the camper and truck? It looks like that would reduce alot of my stress when towing behing able to see behind the camper.
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