Category Archives: battery

Here Comes The Sun

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Richard

As I get ready for a long trip, I am trying to address one of the issues that Interstates like mine have – which is weak electrical systems for camping in spots without hookup aka as boondocking. It is a … Continue reading →

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New Battery System

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Richard

As I noted last week, I have been looking at options to strengthen our electrical system for those times where we are not hooked up. I decided to install two AGM batteries and a new controller under our couch which … Continue reading →

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Electrical System Issues

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Richard

We seldom spend much time “boondocking” with the Airstream and one reason is that we just have one battery. Over the years, we have taken some steps to improve our sustainability: we carry an 80w solar panel and have a … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For Winter Traveling

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Richard

With the exterior polishing project shut down due to my knee operation, there’s been a hiatus of sorts on Airstream work until the last few weeks, when I started to get serious about readying the rig for our upcoming trip. … Continue reading →

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Portable Solar

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Richard

After a lot of discussion with Airstream owners, we decided not to mount the solar panel on the unit but rather, set it up manually so as to better capture the sun’s rays. So far, so good. Installing the controller … Continue reading →

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Off To Massachusetts

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Richard

Having worked some on installing the solar controller and wiring up the solar panel, I tested it yesterday and it was great to see the meter registering 3 to 4 amps as the sun came out from behind the clouds. … Continue reading →

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The Ongoing Saga

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Richard

I somehow got both the furnace and the refrigerator running — and just in time for heat as the weather turned even colder. I’m still not sure what the problem was — I removed the exhaust system and banged on … Continue reading →

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