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I think that's a very interesting solution for you, Kim. I like that idea. if you think the ramp is sturdy enough to not flex too much in the middle. Depending on how high the ramp is for sitting, without your feet dangling a few inches off the floor, you could even put a small folding step on...

I can tell you that as late as April 2020 the Hawk shell had the top opening lockers. The side opening ones would have started later than that, probably around the beginning of the 2021 model. I also like the top opening lockers for the easier access they provide, at least in my simplistic...

Well, that kinda throws a monkey wrench into your gears, Kim. You could still run a platform all the way across the top of both side benches and eliminate the need for the cleats you mention. And you could hinge the lid to both of those side benches, so that it could flip up to access the floor...

+1 on that. I've had an almost identical experience with my Dometic, including the 'opening the valve too quickly' scenario. But other than that one time when I was connecting a new propane bottle, it's been seemless from sea level to 10,000 ft, as well. There are at least a handful of scenarios...

Looking at your diagram I would think that you would want to put that 2nd Blue Seas breaker between the camper battery and the DC-DC charger, or if you're using that 2nd breaker as a step down from 4 AWG to 6 AWG (you'll most likely need to use 6 AWG in/out of your charger, it won't accept 4...

It goes by model number and specific serial number (year is not specific enough). Call Dometic tech support for confirmation of any updates/u[pgrades to your specfic unit and to learn which switch model number is correct for your unit.

Seems to me that if you are going to run 4 AWG from the engine battery to the DC-DC charger, and need to step it down to 6 AWG to fit your DC-DC charger, then you could use a Blue Seas Power Bar Bus as your step down connector, just before the DC-DC charger since you will already have a circuit...

Yes, you can, and should, absolutely thru-bolt to the inside of those lockers. They are solid wood and there are no obstructions inside to worry about. That's exactly what I did on mine. Underneath your new platform will be plenty of room for excellent storage. I happen to use two large size...

Kim, The side benches - at least this is true for the Hawk shell - have hinged lids that run the full length of the bench. They do open up and you wouldn't want to put a board on top of them or you'd lose convenient access to the storage spaces they provide. Also, the one on the driver's side...

What, exactly, would be worse than getting stuck in BFE?

It's true that airing down is thought to be risky business and a potential for liability as far as tire manufacturers are concerned, regardless of proven real-world experience and practice by offroad enthusists. As an example, here is a tire manufacturer that has a dual message. One is its...

https://www.sportaseat.com/ These seats are very durable and will hold up for many years of hard use. They are comfortable, you don't feel the frame on your legs, and they are constructed way better than the cheap replicas found in marine stores (e.g. w. marine). Quality is an important factor...

Yes, I suppose you could say it's an "incremental" improvement, but in all fairness, evolution could be thought of as incremental, too I think the advancements in materials sciene from earliest airless rubber tires of decades ago, to the current, exotic, elastic mesh materials, are the...

Mine is 3/4" ply (Home Depot) supported by a 2"x4" frame (frame is screwed in with the 2x4s sitting vertically - not horizontally - for structural support). The framework rests on two side support shelves (lips) the width of the frame, which are thru-bolted to the sides of the benches - one on...

Yes, good point about not turning on auto sync. I've read that before and it seems to make good sense for the Rolls AGM. I was also curious about why the 60 mins were changed to 3 mins. As for the 275 designation on those particular 6v AGMs, the specs actually do say that it's a 250AH battery...

Bad, long, washboard roads get my attention. To take the edge off, I'll air down from my pavement pressure of 65 PSI, all around, to 35 PSI, on my E-rated Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75R16 10-ply tires, on my Cummins/Hawk combo (8,700 lbs split equally on both axles - the Cummins diesel is heavy...

Hi, Glenn. Why does it appear that the BMV 712 is not doing its thing? Is it not showing a 100% SOC after a full charge cycle? Is it showing a loss of amp hours while the SOC continues to drop? All the numbers you have provided seem to point to a fully charged AGM battery resting at a good...

Remember the the first jet packs in Thunderball (1965), well here we have the British Navy trials for...you guessed it, the real deal, check this out:

Well, we're talking about Mars here. Eventually this tech will trickle down to us mortals on Earth. But the alloys that NASA is experimenting with do allow for the control of tire stiffness and load bearing, which means they could be adjusted for use on different types of terrains. Perhaps that...

Well OK, your wish is my command:

Just the hydraulic snow plow, Chet. Rich p.s. of course you wouldn't need the snow plow with one of these: : )

NASA and military research tech trickles down to us eventually, sometimes sooner than you'd think. I don't think you'll be seeing this at Discount Tire anytime soon, so carry a spare.

https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-99 Eventually, the issue of airing up/down, blowing a bead, punctures, correct psi and all the rest of this endless, circular argument willl be ancient history. Go Mars rover!