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Drain anti-freeze from lines, flush then do a bleach disinfecting rinse of system. Pull battery off the tender, check for any damage done by small furry creatures. That fortunately we don't have an issue with, thanks to our dogs and numerous cats that wander the hood.Originally Posted by ruthabagah
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
Just wondering: why do you bleach the system?
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
It's a bleach solution. Most if not all camper manuals have info for it within the Water Systems section.
We're concerned about bacteria in the water lines from sitting X time frame. WE don't like wasting water, however being sick when out camping over rules the water used. It's rare one does have issues with the water system however why chance it. Especially if one is out for a prolong period OR the SHTF and you're relying on that water supply (however brief it is)
It's 1/4 C. bleach to 1gal of water for every 15 gallons your system holds. pour solution on tank, let it sit 1/2hr then fill tank. Once filled run water through system. Sit for 3 hrs then flush system. If you have a chlorine taste after flushing th esystem 2x, you can use a white vinegar solution to remove said taste.
Last edited by Great-Kazoo; 05-02-2015 at 09:29.
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
Good to know. i'll try
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
As noted, water system maintenance. Also, clean/check/adjust burner on the water heater and refrigerator, check the furnace operation. Bubble check all the propane fittings. Water levels in the batteries as applicable. Tire condition and trailer brakes as applicable.
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What solar panels did you get, i need to order one or two for mine.
Sometimes people trip and fall down stairs.
Sometimes assholes push people down stairs.
That doesn't mean "stairs are bad" nor does it make someone who pushes someone down the stairs any less of an asshole.
I was ready to buy a renogy kit with a 100w pannel, cable, charge controller and z bracket. But when i looked into the charge controller i realized it would be limited if i wanted to add more pannels. http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-100W-Mo...ds=solar+panel
Pannel http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Controllerhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB3OPKM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And instead of z bracket, i am going to try thesehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TTZSUYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Total so far= 250$.
With 100w 5.7a it should be enough to replenish the battery on an average day in colorado. If i can, i will probably add 200w by the summer (1 or 2 pannel). This should be enough to also recharge most electronics during the day and allow me to add an extra battery.
Last edited by ruthabagah; 05-02-2015 at 12:01.
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
DON'T BUY THIS. I am returning them to Amazon today. Way too light for my taste... I would not trust them to hold my panel on the roof while driving down the highway...
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
thanks for the info. I haven't purchased it yet. I'll probably do a normal metal z bracket. Bolt the panel to the camper.
Sometimes people trip and fall down stairs.
Sometimes assholes push people down stairs.
That doesn't mean "stairs are bad" nor does it make someone who pushes someone down the stairs any less of an asshole.
Z brackets are the way to go if you have a standart rubber roof. I was able to fix the pannel on the roof in 15 min including prep time. Don't forget to order a good roof sealant!
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
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