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bigdood, Here is a picture of the cover I am looking for. If yours is dark plastic instead of metal I woould still be interested. (click on it to enlarge it)

2007 FWC Keystone Basic Vent Cover

The bracket on the underside of the Basic Vent lid in the roof above the overcab bed broke. I am trying to find a metal or opaque replacement lid. I believe the vent was made by Fantastic Vent (now owned by Dometic) because it has the bracket offset to one side (unlike many of the competitor...

Hi Tacoboutit Do you stil have it? I need a vent lid. PM sent as well. Craig

Ryan, Here are some relevant WTW threads that may be of help. https://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/16247-wiring-in-camper-battery/?hl=%2Bckent323+%2Bwires#entry194071...

Thom, You are correct that engine exhaust brakes need heavier valve springs to allow the engine to compress the "exhaust gas". My truck (with Cummins 1st gen diesel) has heavier valve springs. I still have the original valves, pistons, rings, turbo and injectors although the injectors have been...

I have a 1993 Dodge Ram W250 with a 1st generation Cummins diesel which has had an exhaust brake on it since around 50,000 miles. The truck has a 5-speed Getrag transmission which has worked well. The truck and engine has 400,000 miles on it. I have never had an engine problem from using the...

If you cannot see where the wires teminate I suggest that you contact FWC give them the model and serial number of your camper. Ask where the solar wires are terminated. Mine were coiled up near the water pump on the front driver side of the camper. I had to crarefully unscrew and pull the...

Starting with your concluding remark. It seems to me that you need help from someone who knows solar and 12v RV systems and has experience designing and installing these systems. Start with a power survey/inventory of your present electrical system (if you do not have a house battery and good...

Both of the batteries I ordered came in sealed Renogy boxes and upon opening were found to be Renogy Smart LiFePO4 100 Ah model RBT100LFP12s batteries just as advertised. I just checked the Renogy website to confirm the model number and these batteries are on sale right now for $699.99. List...

Will.I.Am, Nicely done! Hopefully you will get many years of use and power from those panels. My LG 360 W residential panel weighs 39.5 pounds and with supports rails comes in at 44.5 pounds.

I agree with Vic that rigid panels will probably last longer than semi-flexible panels. However, the lighter weight of semi-flexible panels does make them appealing. I own both semi-flexible and rigid panels. My recommendation is to mount either type in a similar way. Use a pair of...

I have not been able to find any reports of solar panels mounted on vehicles damaged by vibration. I did note that the manufacturers (LG) warranty for the residential panel I purchased specifically stated that the panels are not covered by the warranty if mounted to a recreational vehicle. I...

The two batteries I ordered were delivered Tursday by Fedex and were well packaged. Clearly marked Renogy. Installation next.

I have a 100W SunPower semi-flexible panel on the boat which is on a mooring in Morro Bay, CA. It has been in a Marine Environment for about 18 months and still working fine.

You guys are clearly all wet. :lol:

an engineers nit Damping - a decrease in the amplitude of an oscillation as a result of energy being drained from the system to overcome frictional or other resistive forces. Dampening - make slightly wet. ;-) In all events have a great day, week, month, year, life!

I bought some Isolate It Sorbithane washers and put them between the Aluminum bars holding my panel and the slot in the Yakima track anchor plates that I bolted to. Maybe not necessary but reasonable cost and easy to do for a bit of vibration damping...

Does access to Afton Canyon depend on the Canadian Border opening? :wacko: Never mind I know where it is, having been there. :P Back on topic there is some indication that Canada may decide to open its border to vacinated travellers. "...Canadian Governmnet considering easing...

Holmes, I cannot tell from your post if you found the manufaturer info (including charging parameters) for the batteries. Here is the link in case you have not seen it: https://www.renogy.com/content/Manual/LFP100S-Manual.pdf and more generally on their Lithium Ion batteries...

We stayed at Crystal Creek Campground a few years ago. It is further along the road from Atherton Creek Campground and well beyond the point were the road (Forest Service Rd 30400) turns to dirt . At that time there were no reservations required and there was an overflow camping area on the...

Rando, Thanks for posting this I just ordered two of these for my boat. Here is a detailed review and inside look of these batteres:

I just remembered the Calvert Marine Musum in Solomons, MD. It is a fantastic small marine museum. I have been several times and always enjoyed going there during my buiness trips to the Goddard Sapce Flight Center our vacation trips to the Washington D.C. area...

Frank, I have operated my narrow gauge railroad motorcar (speeder) on both the Durango and Silverton and Cumbres and Toltec railroads multiple times. I agree that they are wonderful living museums.

To get the light you want pay attention to color temperature. For soft, not too yellow light, I like a color temp around 3300K, for bright daylite color I prefer a color temp around 4500K - 5000K. For cool white I like a color temp around 5500K - 5800K. The lights with color temp over...