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I saw it somewhere . Suggestions for re- installing screws before the solar panel gets installed. 3m 4200 ? Dicor lap cement ? Denatured Alcohol is not available in Oragnge County, Ca. Suesstions for alternative solvent for prep before adhesive or sealant ? Thanks Fred A.Smith

Thanks Paul. Your information and suggestions are another example why this Group is so valuable. Fred

Thanks Vic, much simpler than my over engineered wonders.

My question is; How best to connect different gauges of wire ? My solar panel has a 2 foot piece of 12 garage. I am running 8 awg from the controller to the solar panel. How best connect these two different gauges ? Thanks Fred A.Smith

Brian, Looks like a quality build. And must admit you will be on the road much sooner than I. Doing all myself means lots of time, and mistakes, oops I bought 10 gauge, I wanted 8 gauge, Enjoy the Travels On the Adventures Fred

Brian, What company in Reno ? And which components and brands are you having installed ? I am trying to install a solar and Lithium battery system in my 2006 Hawk. It is an adventure to be sure. Thanks to Vic and Rando, and countless others I am learning. Thanks Fred A.Smith

Thanks Vic, so far your explanation is spot on. Looking forward to the next section. On the Adventures Fred A.Smith

Perfect, Thank You Dean ! I have been reading a lot of posts and threads. Your recommendations are spot on. I was not sure I needed a dc to dc, in addition to a solar controller, but everyone is in agreement that I need both units. Oh the adventure.

Yes I would like more information on your battery build. Thanks

Thank You Wicked1. I have been reading different ultimate threads. Batteries and Panels, Oh My ! I need to spend time in the camper measuring and wire tracing. This is going to be an interesting project. Oh the Adventures Thanks Again.

Yes, I am looking at installing a lithium battery. My questions are; which solar brand panel ? Which controller ? And what charging equip I need between the alternator and the camper, auxiliary battery ? On the Adventures

Nothing like learning, and knowing your limitations. I am in South Orange County, California. Anyone close that would like to help for pay, not asking for free. I want to add an auxiliary battery and seems smart to add solar at the same time. I am mechanically capable, but at my point on the...

Help. I have a stripped down 2006 Hawk on a 3/4 ton 2007 GMC Diesel. I want to add a battery inside the camper. I need a wiring diagram from the plug inside the camper to the house battery and IOTA unit. Previous owner had an auxiliary battery inside the truck engine compartment. There is a...

Thanks, Seems a Group 27 AGM, Deep Cycle is what I need. As I am trying to understand my system, I am reading a bunch. But since my CPAP is my biggest draw, a quality battery should work. Especially since my DCM0035 has lasted over 6 years. As I don't utilize hook ups, everything is off battery...

I have a 2006 Hawk with an Interstate AGM 12v75ap DCM0035 from 2014 that I need to replace and upgrade. In addition I want to add an auxiliary battery. This battery model is no longer available from Interstate. The area for a battery in the 2006 Hawk is in the size of a group 24, maybe a group...

For Sale $40.00 New Brophy RHS2 Two Step Stair. Started a project, bought the parts then changed everything, so the steps need a new home 949 874 7053 Dana Point Ca.

Thanks to all. I am towing a travel trailer as we will be somewhere near the Hudson River and Normans Kill , near Albany, NY. for 2 months. My Daughter is a Geologist, Paleontologist (invertebrate). Evidently there are fossil beds in that area. So I am continuing to plan the route and now where...

I am driving to Buffalo NY to help My Daughter with Her PHD Graduate Field Studies. A two month field project. I could use Help with Map and App ideas for this trip . I figure to use Rest Stops and Truck Stops for the trip to NY. But where and how to find them ? Then on the drive back to...

Thanks As always the folks on this site are great Fred

I am up grading My Hawk FWC. There is no furnace currently, So I am looking for which Model is currently being installed in Hawk FWC and where can it be purchased ? I have spent way too much time searching and much of what I have found seems out of production So Once Again Help ! Thanks...

Sold Camper Steps My project changed. I have a set of Brophy StepsHS2-2 For Sale. $40.00 South Orange County area Let me know any interest A.Smith 2freds2@gmail.com

Hurray For All Of Us. This Group is the Best ! I will keep posted and take pictures if for no other reason than to save some one grief Thanks All Fred

Thanks All. I had not seen the sink cook top combo unit. I figured the new counter top would be a laminate plywood or man made resin top. But what I really began to wonder was moving the cook top on top of the ice chest- refrigerator area. and moving the sink to the left, ie closer to the...

Help, Has anyone moved their cook top ? I have a 2006 Hawk and wish to move the cook top, 2 burner Suburban. I want to extend the bed to king size, therefore the sink and faucet are an issue. So If I move the cook top and re-locate the sink I have room. Suggestions?, figured I had better ask...