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Re: Water Leak - Ultimate Toys
The fresh tank drain / outlet to the pump connection?
Re: Toyota 4 runner Towing capabilities
Check your manual for any requirements for sway control. My Highlander says it’s required when towing over 2000 lbs. Also watch your cargo loading/capacity in the 4 Runner. I’ve heard it’s low compared to similar SUVs, like the Highlander.
Re: Adding portable external solar to built-in solar (2021 320S Boondock)
Another option, is to add a Victron MPPT (10 or 15 depending on the size of your portable panels) solar controller, like the one already installed in your TaB. Then you can get lower cost portable so,ar panels that do not have a built in controller. Then the two sets of solar panels via the MPPT controller can be linked using the Bluetooth App. A 200 watt set of panels would need a MPPT15, 100-140 watts would work with the MPPT10 that comes with the TaB320.
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Re: Room in the garage
@huanvanho, I'm not certain, but I think the 10" rim might not fit over the existing brake drum.
Re: Replacing Danby but not finding a replacement
@JamesK, sorry, my bad. Yes, I see that the new Danby faceplate seems tighter in the frame. Making the original frame larger is easy, I do not think you need a new frame. Figure out what the inside dimension of the frame needs to be to fit around the new AC, and have a cabinet shop enlarge the inside opening. This can be done with a router from the inside of the frame, and should be an easy fix for a moderately experienced woodworker or most cabinet shops.
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Re: Replacing Danby but not finding a replacement
Sorry @JamesK. The rails are the horizontal parts of the frame, the stiles are the vertical bits. In your photo of the new Danby AC, it looks like the face frame opening is too tall, and there is a gab at the top, the sides look like it fits side to side. To fill in the gap at the top, you could replace the top horizontal part of the frame, the top rail (I got the parts mixed up in my original post) with a wider one to fill the gap. Or, you could,raise the AC up to fit at the top rail, and replace the bottom rail with a wider one, which would look better, as the bottom rail is often wider than the top rail in a frame like this.
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Re: Antifreeze for plumbing winterization
@StepheninDen My 2 issues with it: Alcohol is damaging to the rubber seals in the toilet & pump, and even one bottle of the cheapest vodka is more expensive than a jug of antifreeze, while being less protective when an unexpected severe winter storm hits. Honestly, it takes one tank of bleach water to fully rinse the lines of antifreeze, and you should be doing that to sanitize in the spring anyway, and another tank of water to rinse out the bleach. (I don’t put antifreeze into the fresh tank, no need to on my no-Nautilus-involved 2019 model. I added a direct bypass to my water pump and let the pump siphon it from there. But even if I had to run antifreeze through the fresh tank, I’d do that rather than risk damaging the seals by using alcohol.)
Re: Low power message for Chromecast with Google tv
Sounds like you probably have the latest model Chromecast device. What are you using for the power source?
The newest generation of Chromecast devices ('Chromecast with Google TV') will not operate on 5V @ 1 Amp power sources (older models did). You need a minimum of 5V @ 1.5 Amps, which means that the on default on board USB ports aren't going to cut it (they're 5V @ 1 Amp). If you have an older model, then you're not meeting the 5V @ 1 Amp threshold that's required.
Your easiest solution in this case would probably be using a 12v barrel adapter (the sort you'd put in your car) rated for at least 5V @ 2 Amps to power the Chromecast via one of the on-board DC sockets. Alternatively, you could wire in a similar but permanent charger to the onboard 12v power to supply higher-voltage, higher-amperage USB capabilities (e.g., this one from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Charger-Socket-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B082PNLMDS). If you're so inclined, you could also tap the USB-C cable into the onboard 12v power (behind a 2Amp fuse), but this is is real headache with USB-C and probably not worth the trouble.
The newest generation of Chromecast devices ('Chromecast with Google TV') will not operate on 5V @ 1 Amp power sources (older models did). You need a minimum of 5V @ 1.5 Amps, which means that the on default on board USB ports aren't going to cut it (they're 5V @ 1 Amp). If you have an older model, then you're not meeting the 5V @ 1 Amp threshold that's required.
Your easiest solution in this case would probably be using a 12v barrel adapter (the sort you'd put in your car) rated for at least 5V @ 2 Amps to power the Chromecast via one of the on-board DC sockets. Alternatively, you could wire in a similar but permanent charger to the onboard 12v power to supply higher-voltage, higher-amperage USB capabilities (e.g., this one from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Charger-Socket-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B082PNLMDS). If you're so inclined, you could also tap the USB-C cable into the onboard 12v power (behind a 2Amp fuse), but this is is real headache with USB-C and probably not worth the trouble.
Re: Is an all electric TaB trailer viable
Interesting analogy James, but running everything less AC and cabin heat is very doable on 400 amp/hr lithium. It’s the heating and AC that sure energy esters.
Our 200 amp/hr AGM keeps the two-way fridge and lights going for three to four days of camping. A 400 amp/hr lithium would give the extra energy needed for cooking, using a microwave and convection stove top burner. Most of our camp cooking is reheating pre-cooked meals, and some light cooking on the road.
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Re: Mattress alternative
Adding my positive feedback for this Exped mattress. I was never uncomfortable with my prior setup - Froli system, standard cushions with pillowtop topper before. But adding this mattress (now, Froli/cushions/Exped/pillowtop) has transformed my sleeptime to a state of "dreamy". Even my corgi seemed happier.
Thanks, @bergger!!
Thanks, @bergger!!