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#1
Equipment / Buying a generator
February 25, 2020, 04:58:41 AM
We just purchased our first RV, a 2017 Keystone Hideout.  As we are brand new to the camping world, we need some expert advice on what kind of generator to purchase.  It has a 13,500 BTU air conditioner.  Of course we want enough power to operate the TV, microwave, phones, blow dryer, etc.  We were told we should get the Pulsar PG4000iSR, along with the companion.  However, that is a $1,500+ purchase.  Do we need to go that expensive?  Any advice/help you can give would be much appreciated.  Thank you!
#2
I used to have an RV where the platform was the same size as the mattress. On the old one, it seemed like I was always hitting my leg on it when I walked by. And I bruise easily. So I prefer the plywood to be a little bit smaller than the mattress. On our current set up, our memory foam mattress hangs over the base a little on all sides. I don't notice it at all when sitting on the mattress or sleeping on it. And the sheets stay tucked with no problem.

Jane
#3
Equipment / Re: Battery charging in off season.
January 23, 2019, 01:25:01 AM
I'd keep it simple and feel like some are overthinking things.
The batteries are wired in parallel but through a switch. If wired in series we'd be talking about a 24V system.

Just buy and install a smart trickle charger and if a manual battery Perko type switch just switch to all or both.

A 1 amp trickle charger will overcome any parasitic loads as long as you turn off all accessories and ignition.

Hard wire it to one battery with their plug.

If using a smart isolating relay switch as a combiner then I'd just hardwire both batteries to a Y connector plug for the smart charger. It is a $10 accessory. Plug the charger in to the port on the Y.

I buy the battery tender brand products available on amazon.

Hope this helps!
#4
Get Together / Re: Camping Ideals
January 23, 2019, 01:22:56 AM
usually I ask myself next questions:

1. what food will we cook to eat
2. where we will sleep - a tent installation
3. what activity we perform after eathing - games/telling stories etc.
#5
New Members / Re: Help me decide!
January 23, 2019, 01:18:18 AM
We just bought our first trailer.  2 yr old 16TBS in great condition for $18k. Probably around 8k miles on it.  They upgraded the leather-type couch and twin mattresses.

Would appreciate any advice on using and maintaining the trailer. Am going to wash it and put on a nice coat of wax, for starters.
#6
Forum Recommendations / Re: Bring back the old forum
January 23, 2019, 01:08:58 AM
What was the engine of the old forum?