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Old 06-22-2021, 03:42 PM   #41
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You may want to reverse those lights so that they do not blind you.........
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Old 06-22-2021, 04:04 PM   #42
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Ok now I am back from our little maiden voyage and have the trailer all cleaned up. I am ready to tackle this repair.
I have a new power portal in hand and the process looks straight forward.

Any recommendation on a sealer for around the edges. Silicone White?
Or is there something better?
If there is a large flange area I would apply butyl tape. Then to finish it off I would use bright white Proflex around the perimeter.
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Old 06-22-2021, 04:46 PM   #43
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Seal up

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If there is a large flange area I would apply butyl tape. Then to finish it off I would use bright white Proflex around the perimeter.
Exactly! Butyl tape and Proflex White
Proflex Matches the gel coat pretty close.
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Old 06-22-2021, 09:53 PM   #44
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If there is a large flange area I would apply butyl tape. Then to finish it off I would use bright white Proflex around the perimeter.
As you will..
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Old 06-22-2021, 09:55 PM   #45
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Got it finished now on to the next project.
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Thank you for all the help on this one.
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Old 06-22-2021, 09:58 PM   #47
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You may want to reverse those lights so that they do not blind you.........
Well I don’t think I will tackle that right now since all the lights are turned that way.
The little misses isn’t complaining yet.
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Old 06-22-2021, 10:00 PM   #48
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Got it finished now on to the next project.
Nice job.
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Old 06-23-2021, 06:05 AM   #49
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Ok now I am back from our little maiden voyage and have the trailer all cleaned up. I am ready to tackle this repair.
I have a new power portal in hand and the process looks straight forward.

Any recommendation on a sealer for around the edges. Silicone White?
Or is there something better?
If you use silicon and have to repeat the process, silicon will not stick to itself and you will have to clean ALL residue off the fiberglass. Use Proflex, which is what ETI uses. It can be found in white or clear, as well as black. Proflex will adhere to itself.
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Old 06-24-2021, 09:40 PM   #50
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Received a gallon of Meguiars Cleaner Wax One Step today.

Reading the instructions it says keep off vinyl.

When using on my trailer should I keep it off the decals?
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Old 06-25-2021, 07:53 AM   #51
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I use the Meguiars Flagship cleaner wax. It has the same recommendation to keep off vinyl. It has not had any effect on my decals. As tempting as it is to just use a one step cleaner wax...my experience is that the shine lasts much longer if you follow up with a wax. In my case I use Meguiars Flagship marine wax. I use the cleaner wax to remove light oxidation and to shine up any dull spots. Plus it works really well at removing the vertical black streak stains you will get under the windows.
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Old 06-25-2021, 02:28 PM   #52
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I use the Meguiars Flagship cleaner wax. It has the same recommendation to keep off vinyl. It has not had any effect on my decals. As tempting as it is to just use a one step cleaner wax...my experience is that the shine lasts much longer if you follow up with a wax. In my case I use Meguiars Flagship marine wax. I use the cleaner wax to remove light oxidation and to shine up any dull spots. Plus it works really well at removing the vertical black streak stains you will get under the windows.
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My trailer has a good shine still. I am just being pro active in getting ahead of the maintenance. Too hot in the NW to wax right now. But September is coming.
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Old 07-29-2021, 08:19 PM   #53
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Well the fellow I bought my trailer from in May called said he had found a Zamp Solar panel for the trailer which was misplaced in his recent move. And it was mine if I would come pick it up. Which I did. We talked a little about how he had it hooked up. But I am confused a little.

I have two six volt batteries hooked in sequence.

Which positive terminal do Ihook too? And which negative?

Here is a photo of my set up.
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The solar controller positive wire goes to the # 2 battery positive terminal, the same as the red wire/cable labeled "BATTERY #2 POSITIVE".


The solar controller negative wire goes to the # 1 battery negative terminal, the same as the black wire/cable labeled "BATTERY #1 NEGATIVE".


The red wire/cable connecting the two batteries labeled "BATTERY #1 POSITIVE" and "BATTERY #2 NEGATIVE" is used to put the two six volt batteries in "series" to effectively make them into a single 12 volt battery.


I hope this helps. If this is not clear, ask more questions before making the solar panel connections.
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Old 07-30-2021, 06:14 AM   #55
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Here are some schematics of the different battery wiring set ups....https://www.google.com/search?rls=en...&bih=795&dpr=2
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Old 07-30-2021, 06:21 AM   #56
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The solar controller positive wire goes to the # 2 battery positive terminal, the same as the red wire/cable labeled "BATTERY #2 POSITIVE".


The solar controller negative wire goes to the # 1 battery negative terminal, the same as the black wire/cable labeled "BATTERY #1 NEGATIVE".


The red wire/cable connecting the two batteries labeled "BATTERY #1 POSITIVE" and "BATTERY #2 NEGATIVE" is used to put the two six volt batteries in "series" to effectively make them into a single 12 volt battery.


I hope this helps. If this is not clear, ask more questions before making the solar panel connections.
Well said. So in other words you want to connect on the top two terminals in the photo. The ones with wires going to/from the trailer. Nothing ever goes on the terminals with the small bridge wire between batteries in this application.
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Old 07-30-2021, 07:10 AM   #57
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What size of wire is normally used to connect the 2 batteries in series?
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All depends on length needed- see here https://www.google.com/search?client...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
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Old 07-30-2021, 08:48 AM   #59
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What size of wire is normally used to connect the 2 batteries in series?
While things can change (don't they always?) Escape has used #6 if you do not have an inverter and #2 if you do. My 2011 17 used #10 so the #6 is an improvement. Again this is for the wire between batteries in a pair of 6V in series.
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Old 07-30-2021, 09:05 AM   #60
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I will likely use 2 gauge welding wire since that is what I have handy in my shop.
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