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Posted By: jmckelvy on 07/16/15 08:38am

Not today but recently changed the 22 inch TV for a Samsung 22 inch.

Its USB port allows streaming media directly from a USB stick or hard drive. It came with an external power module supplying 14 volts to the TV. I made up a cord to plug into the 12 volt outlet. Works great now no longer requires using an inverter to supply 120 VAC.

06 RAM 3500,Dually,CTD,Auto(ATS Stage 1),QC,4X4,PacBrake,Spyntec Freespin Hubs,60 Gal Titan Tank,EFI Live, Line-X,Torklifts and SuperHitch,Fastguns
2013 Arctic Fox 990, 275 Watts Solar, 2 Grp 31 AGMs
US Navy 1964-1968, 2-Tour Vietnam Vet

Posted By: deltabravo on 07/16/15 08:40am

Nothing yet, but it's still early in the day!

2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

Posted By: iwon415 on 08/12/15 12:56pm

Ran the generator for an hour to charge the batteries in storage. Hung up some Febreze vent deodorizers to try and remove the glue smell from a repair done in January!

Posted By: tony lee on 08/12/15 01:40pm

Used it.

Tony
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Posted By: trailgranny50 on 08/12/15 03:17pm

Tested out new theory on why BC20 back up camera keeps coming on randomly, all better. Just required purchase of on board battery, yes we are entering the 20th century at last, to wire power supply to directly. Have new convertor/charger bought last year but didn't install but am now to take care of battery. Replaced back door lower window and new trim as that last off the beaten track road finished it and replaced a broken screen door latch. Just have to finish installs next week and wash the mud of event then wax the rig. Truck due for service soon too along with FJ. Never ends but at least I don't have time to get bored.

2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax all stock
1990 950 Shadow Cruiser Hard side multiple add-ons
Ancient Valco 10'x5' John boat
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team
One-eyed Trail Horse and one horse trailer
Rocky, Annie, Muffie traveling Fur Babies

Posted By: jmcgsd on 08/12/15 04:09pm

Managed not to hit it while pulling TT out of the driveway.

'09 Pacific Coachworks Tango 276RBS
95 Lance 880 Truck Camper

'91 F350 Dually 2WD CC 7.5L (76K Original miles!)
AirLift Bags, Reese Titan hitch, Rancho 9000X

Posted By: Rbertalotto on 08/13/15 11:49am

Finished wiring the inverter and installed a dedicated outlet with USB charging on the dinette table...

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Used a couple of pill bottles to isolate and insolate the 12V connections:

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RoyB
Dartmouth, MA
2021 RAM 2500 4X4 6.4L
2011 Forest River Grey Wolf Cherokee 19RR
520 w solar-200ah Renogy Li-Epever MPPT

Posted By: Rbertalotto on 08/13/15 11:53am

Installed a fan in the fridge to hopefully increase the cooling efficency.

I bought this fan off Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-Refrig-Fan-w-ON-OFF-switch-INCREASES-cooling-STANDARD-model-/180999049305?hash=item2a24625059&vxp=mtr

Made a couple brackets to securly mount is. drilled a hole through the back of the refrigerator and wired it up.

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Posted By: trailgranny50 on 08/13/15 08:25pm

Gathered up last of supplies to install new converter and battery. Guess I'm on my own figuring out exactly how to do it. No input and post has disappeared. Oh well, forum was fun and interesting for a while anyway. Yall stay busy and happy camping.

Posted By: d3500ram on 08/13/15 09:27pm

Got mine out of the moth balls over the weekend- making sure everything still works... had not been used in almost 2 years. De-winterized the plumbing (is it bad to leave the RV anti-freeze in too long?)

The fridge and water fired up fine, charged the batteries that were stored in the garage (heated in the winter) and they seem to take a charge OK with minimal maintenance.

Camping is no longer the priority it once was.

Sold the TC, previous owner of 2 NorthStar pop-ups & 2 Northstar Arrows...still have the truck:

2005 Dodge 3500 SRW, Qcab long bed, NV-6500, diesel, 4WD, Helwig, 9000XL,
Nitto 285/70/17 Terra Grapplers, Honda eu3000Is, custom overload spring perch spacers.

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