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#11 jimjxsn

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Posted 16 December 2017 - 06:45 PM

Congratulations, it sounds like it will be a nice set.  It is so great to be able to have your camper fits your specific vision. :)


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Posted 17 December 2017 - 11:18 AM

Well, I messaged Jeff to ask him to install a water fill door. Within an hr or so he replied . No problem at all. Like I mentioned we are also having the full length tracks installed. Since the only thing we will be installing on the roof ,later ,is a solar panel, do we need the full length or tracks at all? Not sure, but would the panel,probably 120watt, go between the 2 roof vents? Thanks.


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Posted 17 December 2017 - 01:09 PM

Well, I messaged Jeff to ask him to install a water fill door. Within an hr or so he replied . No problem at all. Like I mentioned we are also having the full length tracks installed. Since the only thing we will be installing on the roof ,later ,is a solar panel, do we need the full length or tracks at all? Not sure, but would the panel,probably 120watt, go between the 2 roof vents? Thanks.


If you ever want to carry a canoe or Kayak, full length would be my recommendation. Yes the panel fits between the vents. I’d go for a 150 watt panel, or maybe even larger. It’s not going to hurt anything, and they’re not that expensive. Look at the Thule TK 1 nuts to fit in the tracks. You don’t have to pull the end caps to get them in the tracks.
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#14 CougarCouple

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Posted 17 December 2017 - 01:21 PM

Hi penner
We chose full length, not for what we need today, we have them and can’t get’em installed better at Time of build.
That was just my thoughts. Go big on the solar panel as suggested.
Enjoy your new camper there a blast.

Russ

Edited by CougarCouple, 17 December 2017 - 01:21 PM.

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Posted 01 January 2018 - 02:43 PM

I will be staying with the full length tracks . I will be doing the solar when I get home with the help of a local HES dealer. Since we will be spending about 30 nights or so in the camper before we return home I was thinking of taking my own battery with me instead of getting the group 24 that is supplied. The solar Guy recommended one that he stocks but he said it weighs close to 100lbs. Don't know the specs on it but will find out this week. 100lbs sounds kinda heavy to me but maybe not for a good battery. Any thoughts or advice?? Thanks. 


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Posted 01 January 2018 - 03:12 PM

Typically, the more lead, the better the battery... AGM is safest inside a camper, unless flooded battery is vented to outside.
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Posted 01 January 2018 - 07:31 PM

Glen I have a 100a battery that weighs about 80#.

When do you get to Reno for the install?

Have a good trip and stay safe.

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Posted 01 January 2018 - 07:50 PM

Glen I have a 100a battery that weighs about 80#.

When do you get to Reno for the install?

Have a good trip and stay safe.

Frank

We are hoping to leave home on the 19th of Jan . Hope to do the drive in 3 days but that will depend on the weather. Once it's installed I will decide if I'm going to call Deaver and have work done. The sticker on my Silverado says " passengers and cargo not to exceed 1675 lbs. " Removing tailgate would bump it to 1750 probably. I doubt that the Ocelot would be any more than 1000lbs plus 320 for passengers . Time will tell I guess. Wont be taking any chances though because we will be putting on another 7-8000 km before we get home. 


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Posted 01 January 2018 - 10:20 PM

I have two 77 pound batteries in mine = 225AH.

 

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