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Posted By: deltabravo on 02/08/15 09:14pm

I plugged in the camper to get power inside. The batteries charged some. They stunk up the inside of the camper with battery gas. They are junk.

I cleaned the interior and unloaded some excess stuff.

I ordered new batteries for it today too.

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2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

Posted By: trailgranny50 on 02/09/15 07:33am

Even after the extended battle and winning the side awning war DH still bemoaned the fact HE wanted a back door awning, since our camper isn't built to accommodate a factory one I've been working on a redneck fix. Wanted to be able to install and remove it from the camper door so as no not need to haul a ladder and got that figured out. Finishing the shock corded tent pole supports and spreader bar at the outside end today then done. Hope he appreciates it.

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Posted By: billtex on 02/09/15 09:54am

deltabravo wrote:

Go for AGM's and be done with it...
One of the best investments we made in our TC's.

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Posted By: dakonthemountain on 02/09/15 01:00pm

I sat and read in the Lance and had a cocktail. Then decided I'd service/check the batteries that came with it (miss my AGM!!) Found out that the truck is NOT charging the batteries, but the converter is. I will have to raise the camper and check the plug wiring; as I also don't have back up lights. I purchased this camper, plugged it in and drove home without checking the charging system from the truck or the back up lights (all other lights work fine.) I "think" the wiring might be reversed for the back up and charging line, but won't know until I tear into it. Glad I found out before taking it out in the wilderness for the first time!

Dak

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Posted By: Raften on 02/09/15 01:40pm

Alas, not much. I haven't been able to get around let alone drive a six speed for 7 weeks. If things don't improve it may be the end of TC travel for us. TC has not been neglected while sitting as I check for condensation often and keep the battery up. Can't get on the roof to clean twigs and such off from the recent wind and rain so got to talk my kid into doing it. NorCal recieved two good storms so there is hope but water will still be precious this summer if no more storms

Posted By: The Mad Norsky on 02/09/15 02:16pm

Ouch Raften. Best of luck.

Same with me. Bent over to pick something up nine days ago and POW went the back.

Been fighting pain and sciatica since. Hopefully I don't need to get another steroid injection, but that may be my only option if it does not improve soon.

The Mad Norsky, Doll, Logan and Rocky
2014 Ram 3500 w/ Cummins/Aisin
2019 Northern Lite 10-2 EX CD LE Wet Bath
RV'ing since 1991

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Posted By: Phancy on 02/09/15 04:19pm

Installed 2 140watt solar panels, and controller.

Posted By: deltabravo on 02/09/15 10:48pm

Re-parked it under the carport last night since I figured it would rain last night, which it did, and this morning, and today.

This has been a weird winter in Washington - warmer than normal temps, and very low snow pack. Some of the ski area had to close up due to the melting snow.

Posted By: deltabravo on 02/09/15 10:52pm

billtex wrote:

deltabravo wrote:

I plugged in the camper to get power inside. The batteries charged some. They stunk up the inside of the camper with battery gas. They are junk.
I ordered new batteries for it today too.

Go for AGM's and be done with it...
One of the best investments we made in our TC's.

That's what I decided to do. I am done with wet cell batteries.
They are a nuisance to maintain in the confines of my AF811. I have to disconnect everything and completely remove the batteries while standing on a ladder to do maintenance on them.

During the 7 camping seasons I had my Desert Fox, I went through 2 sets of golf cart batteries. I've pretty much had it with wet cell batteries.

Posted By: garryk6 on 02/09/15 11:02pm

Yesterday we went camper plowing off-roading....
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The kids never got to sled due to pulling out all the stuck people, but with skinnies, chains and a plow with the weight of the camper, we went almost wherever we wanted till we hit about 2ft of snow...
Garry in Kodiak, Ak

Garry K
Wife + 4 kids
Retired Military Family.... Alway's on the move....
2002 F350 CCSB 5.4 6spd 4x4 in AK
1966 Avion C-10 Truck Camper

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