Usually when we camp, we just use our furnace to warm up in the morning, then shut it off after getting out of bed. When we were up in the mountains of Nevada, and it was really chilly, we let the furnace run for quite some time, and I was surprised at how often the [...]
Reading a post on the ev_update list, I heard about a company making insulation for the inside of the pop top. This was an idea that we had, ever since a very cold night in the mountains of Nevada. So I contacted Fancher’s Upholstery and after a few emails, decided to order one. After a couple [...]
On the freeway today, I saw a Mayflower moving truck – maybe I am reading too much into their logo design, but from a distance it looked like a giant hand, giving everyone the finger. Maybe it was just the mood I was in… take a look for yourself:
It has been a little quiet on the EVC modification front for a while – other things have been taking up my time. Here is a list of upcoming projects (in no real order): Propane regulator and supply hose replacement Propane tank removal and repaint Outside temperature gauge Norcold fuse holder modification Improved battery monitoring [...]
I recently replaced my “house” battery, and since those darn things are not cheap (the brand of the battery is named “Trojan”, to give you an idea) – I wanted to take good care of it. In the Eurovan Camper, there is a “converter” – it’s job is to supply 12 volts to the furnace, [...]
After having our Norcold fridge fail on us (fuse blew on the DC heater) during a long slog up the coast on a rainy Thanksgiving (fortunately all the leftovers were in another ice chest!), I decided that I needed a way to monitor the fridge temperature remotely. I found that Engel (makers of electric coolers) [...]
I wanted to have an easy way to disconnect my house battery for servicing 12 volt appliances, etc., so I added a battery disconnect switch – accessible via my rear access hatch – . I purchased a switch, and a short battery cable: Here are some shots of inside the battery box – it is [...]