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My 2013 Fleet did not come with the IQ4 module. I bought it separately from Iota, it just plugs in to a connector already on the base model. Even with this, I only plug my camper into shore power during the winter while its stored in the garage for a couple days each month. However, when the...

Very cool... er, warm! ;-) Thanks for sharing your photos.

Most charge controllers I know of are so called "positive ground" (just like old British cars), i.e., the positive terminals for solar panel, battery, and load function (if your model offers one) are tied together in the controller; the negative connections "float". This makes the electronics...

At least I've never done that... knocks on wood.

I bought the MaxTrax because of reviews of very knowledgeable and experienced people such as JHanson. I figured when they are needed, you really don't want to take a chance on lesser quality. I got the silver ones as they sort of matched my truck. Everywhere I looked they were the same price...

That PDF shows the battery grounded, yes, but I don't believe that connection is required unless there are loads connected between hot and the frame/chassis (in which case those would not be monitored by the shunt.) I don't believe I've grounded my batteries, but as my camper is currently still...

Super! Thanks for commenting. It is a great place!

If you get the main part of the sticker off (I'm assuming vinyl sticker and not a decal) you might be left with residue. That orange stuff, Goo Gone is one brand, will remove the gunk.

Don't feel bad, JD, it took me 4 years to get to Comb Wash and 6 years to get to Butler Wash - there are so many wonderful places to explore, you can't get to all of them right away. Thanks for your nice comment!

Thanks for your comment, Eddie. Glad you enjoyed the post.

Vic, thanks for the question and Bob, thanks for answering as I've only driven through each once. There certainly seemed like more side roads leading off toward the ridge on the Butler Wash side. I'll probably explore more along there next season before going back up the west side.

Thanks for your interest. For a couple of years I have been wishing for a better way to convey the beauty and glory of the landscapes through which I travel for my blog readers. A drone or UAV that could take video and photos seemed to be an answer. With mine I just fly up to the desired...

For a couple of years I have been wishing for a better way to convey the beauty and glory of the landscapes through which I travel for my blog readers. See the link in my signature. Last fall I meet a couple of young men in Colorado using a DJI Mavic Pro to take images (legally) of some ruins...

Not everyone likes drones. I suspect that's because of an experience with one flown by an inconsiderate jerk who either didn't know, or chose to flaunt, both the rules of flying and those of common sense and respect for the space of others. I advocate only legal flight, respectful of others...

Stew and Frank, thanks for stopping by and leaving such nice comments. Glad you enjoyed the photos.

Thanks, Ski and MDR, for your nice comments!

In a flip from years ago, I do most of my processing in Adobe Camera Raw. The adjustment brush (for dodge/burn, exposure, etc.) is powerful; I often use the ND filter tool (not just for neutral, either), and the blemish removal tool works very well for sun spots. I then go into PS as its...

As it turns out I did use the Nik SilverEfex Pro 2 filter (the one Google gave away) on that image and it did a much nicer job than those built into PS. When I get some time this winter, I may go back and edit in monochrome from the original raw image - this morning I started from the already...

Update 12/9/18: If you liked those VR images, I have a few more here: https://kuula.co/profile/BosqueBill These are slightly better resolution and include Mexican Hat Rock, one more of Butler Wash, and one of a spectacular red cliff in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico.

Rico, N'kwala, Happyjax, and takesiteasy, Thanks for taking the time to leave those nice comments. Glad you enjoyed the post. Bill

Wandering Sagebrush wrote: Bill, superb trip reports and photos! In particular, the image with the bluff and clouds is outstanding! I’d love to see that converted to monochrome. It would be a SW classic. Thanks. A good idea. I actually played around with it a bit this morning. Optimizing B/W...

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Finally, there is another post on Bosque Bill's Backroads travel & camping blog. Southeastern Utah - Fall 2018 in two parts. There’s a link at the end of part 1 for part 2. Valley of the Gods, Mexican Hat Rock, Goosenecks State Park, and Butler Wash Road...

Ski and Stew, thanks for checking out my blog post and leaving nice comments here.

Thanks for your comments, MDR and takesiteasy!