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I put a multimeter to the blue top battery and it is still putting out 12.8V, the threaded posts are a bit bent/melted. Do you think it is still good / safe to use? No other noticable damage. It could be fine. If the only damage is on the posts and it is still holding a charge I'd run it...

Split loom, grommets and if you need serious protection split an old piece of heater hose/3/8" air line/garden hose/etc and use that as your shielding. Secure everything with wire clamps, I use the cheap'ish ones like these: Use high quality wire. Run your grounds to the frame of the truck...

Sounds like a direct short to a solid ground. I've seen large'ish wires melt like that before. It was sucking the truck battery to the short and the camper battery to the short. I'm guessing no fuses/breakers anywhere in lines? I have a 30 amp self resetting breaker in my to the camper line from...

Your usage sounds a lot like mine - I do not have an integral inverter or solar on my system and it works fine. I charge before I leave home, charge while I drive and it has lasted 3 very cold nights with the heater running a lot without running the truck. Still had plenty of power when I headed...

On your wiring diagram where does the 12v charge from the truck come in? It is super handy to have the truck charge the camper while you are rolling along. Also, with the marine switch where it is, you can plug youself in to shore power and not charge your battery. I know it is as simple as...

the little plug for the vent hole doesn't fit perfectly on mine, and if the jug falls on its side, it will leak. Otherwise, the construction is sturdy enough. That is my experience with them - the vent hole always leaks! ARGGhhhh! I have a 5 gallon one that I never use because of the vent.

I use the Weber "Go Anywhere Gas Grill". x10 -- So much easier and faster than charcoal.

I'll take the punkin... We already ate it!

Still have it - cleaning out the garage and it is about to get tossed! Anyone need it?

I use an REI visa which earns me REI cash each year. I've pretty much bought everything I need for camping/outdoors over the last 10 years. But with my camper - now I need a whole new round of stuff!! Anything you can think of that REI might have that I might need to make my trips nicer? I...

Lucky....

Derrick Rd dispersed camping is $10/night but out of the way. If you like the sound of sand rails and LOUD 2 stroke motorcycles that place works. During the week it is pretty quite, but on weekends it is loud! My triple secert spot was not too far north of there....

I think you are jumping a bit off the "deep end" here. I recall your "problem" was a bad alt, which is fixed. http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/4178/page__fromsearch__1 Go back to your old post and re-think, do you consume "that much" power (amps) in one sitting that you need...

I'm 100% for seeing whales at the Boiler Wayside just north of Depot Bay. I've stopped 6 or 7 times just driving by and been amazed! There is a pretty good whale watching center with helpful staff in Depot Bay. If you are new at whale watching/spotting or have kids it is worth the stop. Oregon...

I used mine in the teens just a few weeks ago. No problems - the waste water line froze so we had a small sink backup in the morning - but that was too be expected. I did 'build' the reflectix tin foil arctic pack.. It works great! Keeps the cold and frozen stuff on one side and the not frozen...

Camp - it filled up all around me by the end of the week. One of the many TOUGH trails in Johnson Valley. Scenic view from the top

Pics from my trip to Johnson Valley

UglyScout Was that the King of the Hammers event you attended? Yes indeed. Here is my most note worthy video - I have some with better action but this one was pretty good. This is the eventual race winner, making the pass of the final car in front of him. He lead the rest of the race...

I just completed a super quick non Wander the West like trip to watch an off road 4x4 desert race. 2000 miles round trip in 5 days. I can't really recommend going to Johnson Valley as it is a barren waste land with lots of wind and dust. And the pleasant sounds of the 29 Palms Marine base...

I'm thinking something is up with the truck and not the alternator(s). I new alternator shouldn't die right away. I had an issue with my alternator - it was a worn wire popping the 120amp super fuse under the hood. Everything pointed to the alternator - but it was really justa fuse....

Mmmmm.... They must have had a good few years. Last year they were all over the cooking mags, cooking shows, etc. With the rise of 'food carts' a star like this was sure to shine!

With higher amp alternators you also need to see what RPM they are rating them at AND what they put out at low rpm's/idle. Most I've seen do a poor job at idle/low rpm's - which is where your diesel spends most of it's life.... Go with a quality stock rated unit and you should be good for...