Now we're ready for our big fall trip in 2 weeks!
Bob & Sharon
Eastern Kansas
2013 Winnebago ERA 70A
Class B Van
john 'I am Canadian'
bobojay5 wrote:
Installed a direct fused at the converter 8ga, 12v battery line to our kitchen counter area with a 20amp circuit breakered 12v outlet to plug our inverter in so the wife could use her small crock pot while going down the road to fix some eats.
Now we're ready for our big fall trip in 2 weeks!
Installed a direct fused at the converter 8ga, 12v battery line to our kitchen counter area with a 20amp circuit breakered 12v outlet to plug our inverter in so the wife could use her small crock pot while going down the road to fix some eats.
Now we're ready for our big fall trip in 2 weeks!
Bob, that is exactly where I have thought about putting a 12volt power point. I'll be looking at yours in a few weeks!
George 20 yr USAF & Lesley
georgelesley wrote:
Bob, that is exactly where I have thought about putting a 12volt power point. I'll be looking at yours in a few weeks!
bobojay5 wrote:
Installed a direct fused at the converter 8ga, 12v battery line to our kitchen counter area with a 20amp circuit breakered 12v outlet to plug our inverter in so the wife could use her small crock pot while going down the road to fix some eats.
Now we're ready for our big fall trip in 2 weeks!
Installed a direct fused at the converter 8ga, 12v battery line to our kitchen counter area with a 20amp circuit breakered 12v outlet to plug our inverter in so the wife could use her small crock pot while going down the road to fix some eats.
Now we're ready for our big fall trip in 2 weeks!
Bob, that is exactly where I have thought about putting a 12volt power point. I'll be looking at yours in a few weeks!
I learned this trick at our BEE Socials but all I had to do was plug into the duplex outlet above our kitchen counter that was already wired to a 700W inverter for use while on battery power to run a 110v crockpot or the intended 110V TV. Put the crockpot in the sink. Also it should be braced so it doesn't slide around. This photo was cleaned up without the bracing.
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Davydd
2021 Advanced RV 144 WB 2500 Class B
2015 Advanced RV Ocean One Class B
deborahsheik wrote:
I could take pictures of the finished product when we set it up....but don't know how to upload them here![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
I could take pictures of the finished product when we set it up....but don't know how to upload them here
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Davydd wrote:
I learned this trick at our BEE Socials but all I had to do was plug into the duplex outlet above our kitchen counter that was already wired to a 700W inverter for use while on battery power to run a 110v crockpot or the intended 110V TV. Put the crockpot in the sink. Also it should be braced so it doesn't slide around. This photo was cleaned up without the bracing.
georgelesley wrote:
Bob, that is exactly where I have thought about putting a 12volt power point. I'll be looking at yours in a few weeks!
bobojay5 wrote:
Installed a direct fused at the converter 8ga, 12v battery line to our kitchen counter area with a 20amp circuit breakered 12v outlet to plug our inverter in so the wife could use her small crock pot while going down the road to fix some eats.
Now we're ready for our big fall trip in 2 weeks!
Installed a direct fused at the converter 8ga, 12v battery line to our kitchen counter area with a 20amp circuit breakered 12v outlet to plug our inverter in so the wife could use her small crock pot while going down the road to fix some eats.
Now we're ready for our big fall trip in 2 weeks!
Bob, that is exactly where I have thought about putting a 12volt power point. I'll be looking at yours in a few weeks!
I learned this trick at our BEE Socials but all I had to do was plug into the duplex outlet above our kitchen counter that was already wired to a 700W inverter for use while on battery power to run a 110v crockpot or the intended 110V TV. Put the crockpot in the sink. Also it should be braced so it doesn't slide around. This photo was cleaned up without the bracing.
We always wrap a towel or 2 around the crock to keep it from moving around.
Also, going to have to invest in a little bigger capacity inverter because the 400w one we have is right on the verge of kicking out when the crock is on low. It's getting noisy too.....
What's in the crockpot?Chili?My recipe is an award winner. I put in an 800w inverter in my old 06 PW Plateau ts. It works well running just about anything on 110v but my one house battery gets tired early and goes to sleep. I can use my microwave with the 800w but I wouldnt try it with the microwave grill function. I usually use it to make coffee or run the dvd when not on shore power such as last week at Gabriola Island government campground which had NO facilities--well,OK: an outhouse nearby, which we didnt use. I was able to run the Onan to charge the batteries and use electric appliances but was restricted to 9AM to 1PM, in the park. Some people install even higher capacity inverters which is perhaps for those with two or more batteries. Cheers
AL
PS: More to the question though: I washed the PW--easier as it was recently waxed thoroughly, then I rolled out the awning and washed it,both sides, with a long-handled brush head soaked in Black Streak Cleaner & Degreaser and liquid detergent, thereby cleaning up most of the mess and only leaving a few marks from imbedded grime.I added more Black Streak to the sprayer, resprayed awning and then rolled up the awning.I will unfold the awning tomorrow and wash it once again.I mention this as many people have trouble cleaning their awnings and this procedure seems to work well.
* This post was last edited 08/30/13 05:00pm by Fastpaddler *
Put a couple fishing rods and tackle, couple cases of bottled water and extra food and other stuff for a prolonged stay in the mountains.
Guns for hunting and extra ammo. 5 gallons extra gas for the 2K Honda generator. Have Medicine and other supplies ready to go-----computer, Dish network, etc. Got the BAJA ready to pack with extras to tow and will pack Sweeties car tomorrow. Put a Portable CB in her car for communication between us.
WHY AM I DOING ALL THIS???????????????????
I live way too close to a BIG city so in case the Syrian debacle gets worse I can "Get out of Dodge" in a hurry.
I hope and PRAY that it doesn't develop into that but I want to think I'm half way prepared. Another example of why owning a "B" is good.
Marvin
2010 Coachman Freelander 22TB on a
2008 Sprinter/Freightliner chassis
1995 Geo Tracker (Toad)
*Finished the "caulking" job around all the screens with duct seal...read the riot act to the service manager at our dealer..."bring it in when you get back and we WILL fix it". We don't envision a fix for these windows...the design does not allow the screens to fit the frames...and the handles all have large openings around them. We've tried plugging up all the spaces so we don't have to live with the skeeters.
*used white-ish poster putty to cover the every 30 second blinking green light on the CO2 monitor that's right over our bed...just covered the light not the sensor
*used the same putty to block up 3 sections of the AC vent that blows right on my face in bed...there's more than enough open for proper air flow.
* figured out the speaker system so we have surround sound and not just TV sound for TV/DVD.
*hung one of those expandable cabinet/fridge rods that keep stuff from falling out into the top rear of the wardrobe to hang a few necklaces on...we're headed to some family parties in NJ...need some jewelry
Deborah and Jack
Englewood, Florida
2014 Winnebago Era 70a
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2010 Roadtrek 190 Popular
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