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Old 10-04-2016, 07:45 PM   #61
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I'm still waiting for pictures of the retrofit he did of his daughter's trailer...
I should go take more photos, I have been meaning to.
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You need to get a new phone without a broken lens first.
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Old 10-04-2016, 08:35 PM   #63
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You need to get a new phone without a broken lens first.
I did that much.
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Old 10-04-2016, 09:09 PM   #64
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[QUOTE=Jim Bennett;163038]Just my temp one.




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Old 10-04-2016, 09:46 PM   #65
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Yeah Alan, I'm just pulling the WFCO converter and board and replacing it with the "boondocker" from bestconverter. It's a direct replacement and doesn't require replacing the WFCO housing. Not quite the 15.2 volts recommended peak charging voltage recommended by Interstate, but much better than the stock WFCO and a true 4 stage charger with a desulfation cycle. It also has a much better DC filter and users have reported it ends the flickering light issues common with the WFCO - although I can't speak to whether or not it means less noise/interference with a ham radio. If it can make the power more stable and extend my battery life, I figure it's worth the trouble.

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Which model Boondocker is the replacement?
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Old 10-04-2016, 10:02 PM   #66
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Which model Boondocker is the replacement?
This one. Direct replacement for the converter and board in the WFCO 8955, which is the stock Escape model:

http://www.bestconverter.com/BD-1255...l#.V_Rs4xllDqA

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Old 10-09-2016, 06:10 PM   #67
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so many mods, so little time

Saving one less item to take care of . Cut the handle off of blocks so they are square . Attached with stainless hardware . Always on pads . Lighted on and off switch for our backup camera . Switch is on in picture . Inside cabinet to protect camera supply line I unburied from vinyl and glue . Bought from same manufacturer, Voyager. Camera never had a problem and the supply line was the same .
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Just an FYI for those who are contemplating the cooktop upgrade: You'll most likely have to cut down the top drawer that slides underneath the cooktop, since it's plumbed with a flare fitting that goes out the bottom, and because it sits a little deeper in the countertop than the stock cooktop. I made the sides of the top drawer shorter at the back, and then added a new piece of MDF about 2/3 back for the drawer back. Didn't have to change the mounting rails at all, and it clears the fitting. Only thing is, you do lose some depth on that one drawer.

Also, another FYI: If you don't have a flare tool, DO NOT buy one from Home Depot. They won't flare a thing, because they come with a coating on the clamp hole grooves and they won't grip the copper. Total junk, and a total waste of time. Ace or Lowes has a Brasscraft flare tool, which is a proper one. Don't ask me how I know.

I could go on a long rant about the total junk sold at Home Depot that passes for tools, but that's another story.
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Old 10-10-2016, 10:10 AM   #69
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Just an FYI for those who are contemplating the cooktop upgrade: You'll most likely have to cut down the top drawer that slides underneath the cooktop, since it's plumbed with a flare fitting that goes out the bottom, and because it sits a little deeper in the countertop than the stock cooktop. I made the sides of the top drawer shorter at the back, and then added a new piece of MDF about 2/3 back for the drawer back. Didn't have to change the mounting rails at all, and it clears the fitting. Only thing is, you do lose some depth on that one drawer.
was going to ask about the depth when thinking about the mod...thanks for clearing that up...
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Old 10-10-2016, 06:59 PM   #70
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Saving one less item to take care of . Cut the handle off of blocks so they are square . Attached with stainless hardware . Always on pads .
Hi Patandlinda,
I liked the yellow blocks. They looked nice. What yellow blocks did you used and where to purchase? Thanks
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Old 10-10-2016, 07:24 PM   #71
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Saving one less item to take care of . Cut the handle off of blocks so they are square . Attached with stainless hardware . Always on pads .

Hi Patandlinda,
I liked the yellow blocks. They looked nice. What yellow blocks did you used and where to purchase? Thanks
Hi Tonny . I had purchased from Camping World when on sale . I have seen them on Amazon too . They are 4 with a strap to keep them together . Price was 11-12 dollars . Thought a good idea so bottom of metal plates won't rust too bad . Pat
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Hi Tonny . I had purchased from Camping World when on sale . I have seen them on Amazon too . They are 4 with a strap to keep them together . Price was 11-12 dollars . Thought a good idea so bottom of metal plates won't rust too bad . Pat
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Hi Pat,
Thanks for the quick reply. Are they Ramble blocks (8 1/2" x 8 1/2") ? or are they different kind of blocks which you cut to meet the size of the sand pads. If they are not levelling blocks, what is the product name? Thanks.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Are they Ramble blocks (8 1/2" x 8 1/2") ? or are they different kind of blocks which you cut to meet the size of the sand pads. If they are not levelling blocks, what is the product name? Thanks.
Hi Tonny there are Camco #44595 on Amazon called stabilizer jack pads for 12.58 . They are yellow . Sorry I don't know how to take that picture and put it here . When you go to Amazon ask for stabilizer jack pads . Let me know if this helps . Pat
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Thankyou Donna ! How can I do this ? Pat
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Hello Donna and Pat,
Thankyou very much for the info. I appreciated you both for helping.
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All Mac's Donna . I-pad and mini Mac . Got to give a try . Thankyou again . Pat
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Back to Donna's photo....I ran deck screws through two sets of four pads (in lieu of the strap in the photo). It never made sense to me to mess around stacking one, two, three, or four of these, since they're only a little over 1/2" thick each, and the screw jacks are infinitely adjustable. I usually put a four-stack under each rear jack on our 19, since the rear jacks start out a little higher. They're easier to pack up that way as well.
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