Shady Camping

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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Tin,
What kind of tow vehicle are your tow cables now installed?

It looks like his 2011 F-150...
www.escapeforum.org/forums/f10/the-mule-is-ready-to-haul-9156.html#post171830
www.escapeforum.org/forums/f10/real-world-towing-mpg-with-ford-5-0l-v8-9217.html#post173998

[cpaharley2008]

Thanks Dave, the pictures were a little confusing but now I see it was a piece of plywood in the truck bed versus inside a van.

[Tin]

Originally Posted by hotfishtacos

I have lot of solar charging capacity and 4 batteries but learned over time that no matter how I try, there will be times when I need to use a generator if I truly want a complete camping experience...to go where and when I want to enjoy our great outdoors. It took a few years for me to go over to the the dark side but it was well worth it!

True generators have there time and place, for us its about options that enhance ours and others camping experiences while enjoying the great outdoors in peace and quiet. I am not quite sure what this means "complete camping experience" but I think most of our camping trips are complete ?

[Tin]

Originally Posted by Viajante

John Muir wouldn’t agree.

Lol, you are probable right. We enjoy the sounds of nature, generators not so much.

[Tin]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Tin,
What kind of tow vehicle are your tow cables now installed?

F-150 with a 220 amp alternator.

[Tin]

Installed a new portable solar panel inlet. Love working with electrical wire and components, so clean.

[Tin]

One thing I dislike about working on the trailer, is finding Sh*** workman ship. Check every electrical crimp, splice, wire routing and bench supports.

[gbaglo]

And, my problem is with crappy photos.

[Tin]

Lol, try getting a new camera.

[Iowa Dave]

The workmanship on our 2013 21 foot Escape has proven to be excellent. I’ve not had an electrical problem yet. Today I hooked up to an overflow camping area outlet and the Surge protector gave me an error code. I moved to a different receptacle and all was well. We’ve been out two weeks , the 21 has been flawless even my old style awning, set manually to drain last night sheltered 6 people in a straight down rain while we had a propane campfire. The 1.4 inch rain broke down several awnings in the campground because they were not set to drain. Gotta be smarter than the average bear. Happy camping. Tonight we are camped in Kentucky where I can truly say, Daniel Boone camped here. Last night at Davey Crockett’s Birthplace. So, three great frontiersmen are now kindred spirits. ( who did you think?)
Iowa Dave

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Tin

Lol, try getting a new camera.

It's a poor workman who blames his tools.

[Mike Lewis]

Originally Posted by Tin

Installed a new portable solar panel inlet. Love working with electrical wire and components, so clean.

Is that a high-amperage Powerpole connector? I have to say that I find that wiring things up to be surprisingly tiring. I have to give credit to electricians who do this for a living all day long. I've been revamping the 12V power in my trailer; you wouldn't think it would be that strenuous but at the end of the day I'm just exhausted. My hands are taking a beating as well. Dang!

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by hotfishtacos

I have lot of solar charging capacity and 4 batteries but learned over time that no matter how I try, there will be times when I need to use a generator if I truly want a complete camping experience...to go where and when I want to enjoy our great outdoors. It took a few years for me to go over to the the dark side but it was well worth it!

Steve- when I first joined this forum in 2013 you were one of the celebrities () and remember well your old tagline: "No Generators!". To hear of your new found depravity is depressing

[Rossue]

....and with 4 batteries & such, what the heck are you doing out there? Don't tell me another porn marathon....we hear it all to often;

[Iowa Dave]

I just took a short driving tour of the campground at Fort Boonesborough State Park. There aren’t enough generators, solar panels and z amp connectors to do this.
Iowa Dave

[hotfishtacos]

Originally Posted by Rossue

....and with 4 batteries & such, what the heck are you doing out there? Don't tell me another porn marathon....we hear it all to often;

...rocking wild parties in the forest!...

[jxoco]

Originally Posted by Tin

One thing I dislike about working on the trailer, is finding Sh*** workman ship. Check every electrical crimp, splice, wire routing and bench supports.

If the lower right picture shows your layout, I would put the inverter on the left, closest to the battery box.

[Tin]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

It's a poor workman who blames his tools.

Lol, Yea but I was referring to your tool.

[Tin]

Originally Posted by Mike Lewis

Is that a high-amperage Powerpole connector? I have to say that I find that wiring things up to be surprisingly tiring. I have to give credit to electricians who do this for a living all day long. I've been revamping the 12V power in my trailer; you wouldn't think it would be that strenuous but at the end of the day I'm just exhausted. My hands are taking a beating as well. Dang!

Hi Mike, yes it is a SB50 50 Amp Anderson Powerpole Kit. If I had to do all the work inside the trailer it would be a lot tougher.

https://powerwerx.com/anderson-sb-connectors-sb50-50amp

[Tin]

Originally Posted by jxoco

If the lower right picture shows your layout, I would put the inverter on the left, closest to the battery box.

My inverter is 12 inches from the battery bank with 2/0 welding cable.