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  1. rotus8

    Tesla

    I'm tempted to get a hitch for my Model3, just as an academic exercise to see what the range really is with a 560 behind. It certainly has the power to pull it, but the energy consumption is the big question. We tow with our Xterra because that is the vehicle we want to use when the 560 is at a...
  2. rotus8

    Lots of opinions on Canopies

    Our last trip out our REI Alcove met with a damaging windstorm in the desert, ripping the fabric in one corner where the tie-down cord attaches. I tied it down directly to the canopy frame for the rest of the outing and that worked until we got home. I repaired the fabric cover at home by...
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    Tail Light (update: Resolved)

    The tail light module is simply held into the aluminum skin with a giant grommet; getting it out is pretty easy, work a putty knife or something under the grommet and work it out. Getting it back in is a bit more fiddly, but putting some dish soap on the grommet will help it skoosh back in. The...
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    Getting New Brakes- Any Recomendations

    Brakes wear out, but many trailerites set the braking level too high which wears early. A 550 is quite light and Camp Inn puts in an oversized axle. On an empty open level road get your rig rolling about 30 mph then put it in neutral. Manually apply the trailer brakes, it should slow the rig a...
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    Sad Face Episode: Corrosion

    A scotchbrite pad is your friend. Get a fine pad, mix a few deops of dish soap in some water. Lightly rub the pad in the direction of the grain of the aluminum, and then rinse with water. It should blend in the corrosion spots. It will be a bit shinier than the surrounding surface, but over...
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    Tires - When To Replace

    In my opinion, 10 years is a general rule of thumb, modified by conditions. If the trailer is stored outdoors, life can be shorter. Also, some tires are higher quality and can last longer, low quality, shorter life. Higher temperatures and the presence of Ozone shorten life. As Ken says, if the...
  7. rotus8

    Lots of opinions on Canopies

    3D printing is not for the faint of heart, it can have a steep learning curve. Having said that, my two printers are from XYZ printing, but I started out with a build it yourself printer kit my son gave me, that evolved until I grew out of it. One factor is the support of different kinds of...
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    Lots of opinions on Canopies

    Great, the West Marine stays are much higher quality than the ones on Amazon; they are molded with nice rounded edges where the Amazon ones are cut from a sheet and have sharp edges that shed fibers. I got three 8 foot stays, then designed and printed three sets of brackets. The stays are cut in...
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    Lots of opinions on Canopies

    Where did you get the boat cover stays? I can imagine some 3D printed ends to clip onto the roof poles. My bungee cords are an imperfect solution.
  10. rotus8

    Renogy 100 Watt Eclipse Suitcase - Psa

    Thanks for the link to Home Depot's offering. Based on your information, I ordered one from Home Depot to be delivered to my house. It arrived, shipped directly from Renogy, but when I opened the box, I was surprised to find a flat folding solar panel without the aluminum frame, just enclosed...
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    Adding A Grill To The Mix?

    It says it is infrared, what that seems to mean is that it has steel plates between the flame and the grill so they heat up to spread out the heat. Having said that, I think it's great, especially if you are doing things like steak, sausages, or burgers, heats up quickly (saves gas) and does a...
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    Adding A Grill To The Mix?

    We carry a Char-Broil Grill2Go x200, just right for us. We got the propane adapter hose from Camp-Inn, it plugs directly in to the trailer utility panel. It is small enough to fit with the 0ther stuff in our tow, or if necessary in the trailer itself. It heats up quickly, will grill a couple of...
  13. rotus8

    Water Tanks No Water Pump...

    I would be willing to bet if you have the sink and tanks, you have the pump. On the right side of the galley there should be a panel with a red switch; that switch turns on the pump. If that doesn't work, check the fuses. They are behind a plate on the right side of the right hand under counter...
  14. rotus8

    Raw Plywood On The Underside Of My 550

    Camp Inn uses marine plywood which is pretty impervious. A coating of something probably won't hurt, but I don't think it is necessary. Personally I wouldn't use linseed oil unless you like the smell of linseed oil. You would likely smell the linseed for along time.
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    Things You Forgot But Wish You Hadn't

    Gas can spout. We carry NATO style gas cans to have extra fuel for boondocking. Without the spout it is impossible to get the fuel into the tank. That trip to death valley had severely restricted excursions. Stopping at several auto parts houses was no help, they had spouts for other types of...
  16. rotus8

    550 / 560 [tools] Robertson/square Head Screws On My 550

    I got mine here. Yakamoz 3 Set of 3pcs 1/4-Inch Shank Magnetic Square Head Screwdriver Bits | SQ1 SQ2 SQ3, 2-Inch Length - - Amazon.com
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    Inexpensive Theft Deterrent

    I think the best place to find the nut is from another jack. You can disassemble a jack to harvest the nut. I believe you can get a similar jack at Harbor Freight for $35, hopefully the thread is the same. 2.5 ton Leveling Scissor Jack
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    Funny Memes This Covid-19

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    Electric Space Heater

    A propane heater produces water as a combustion byproduct, but the Camp Inn heater vents it to the outside (along with carbon dioxide and monoxide, and other badstuff). The heat delivered to the inside is recirculated cabin air just warmed up. Adding heat to air reduces the relative humidity. In...
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