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Wired up...
Made a quick trip down to Vanmadegear outside of Portland OR to get some custom window shades measured and built. Simon makes some really great gear, can't wait to have the shades in the van!
Stopped along the way to snag a picture of the Sunset in the Gorge.
Simon at his shop cutting out a template to fit the rear windows.
After some discussion we came up with a plan that will allow the shades to fit around the bed supports and still fold/open when needed. The shades are held in place with rare earth magnets that are sewn into the shades. Easy to remove when needed.
Getting ready for the trip back home, Simon and his crew are great....Can't wait to use the new shades. More info and pics soon!
Next up it's time to modify the plug on the Dometic fridge. The OEM plug has the ability to plug into either a standard US cig plug or a Powerlet port, although I find that the Powerlet port isn't as secure as an actual Powerlet Plug. I'll remove the OEM plug and replace it with a low profile Powerlet Unit. The Powerlet plugs are great on items like a fridge since then snap into place and won't work loose as you drive like a US cig plug does.
See above for the video review that includes the Powerlet Connectors.
Here's the OEM fridge plug next to the Powerlet unit.
Closer look at the OEM plug.
Pop the red end off and it will work in a Powerlet port.
I cut the OEM end off long enough so I can make up a Powerlet to US Cig adapter if I want to use the fridge in a different vehicle in the future.
Here's a closer look at the 90 Deg Powerlet Connector.
The insulation is pretty thick on the power chord so I opened up the end a bit to allow it to fit and still be snug/secure.
Earlier in the build I wired in both a Cig Plug and Powerlet connector where the fridge will sit.
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