A battery disconnect switch is used to isolate the batteries from the small load of the trailers carbon monoxide detector, radio, and control boards while the trailer is in storage. This helps prolong the life of the batteries if the trailer has to stay in storage for 10 or more days between trips. The followingContinue reading “SWW Upgrade: Battery Disconnect Switch”
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SWW Stuff: Battery Disconnect Switch
@sowewentdad chose the Ampper High Current Battery Disconnect Switch for installation on our Jayco 28BHBE trailer. My choice battery disconnect switch choice was driven by two things: Availability Uncertainty about the current carrying capacity needed Availability was driven because the batteries were installed after dewinterizing the trailer in the spring. Potential freezing weather and @sowewentdadsContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Battery Disconnect Switch”
SWW Stuff: Hammer Lug Crimper
After using channel lock pliers to crimp battery terminals onto 6 AWG wire being used to replace the battery connections on the front of the trailer; @sowewentdad decided a proper crimping tool would be better for the battery disconnect installation project. @sowewentdad looked at a hex crimp tool, but he decided to go with theContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Hammer Lug Crimper”
SWW Stuff: Fiskars Hand Drill
While we do carry a small electric hand drill in the trailer; I have found the Fiskars Precision Hand Drill to be great. This drill allows for control at much slower rates making it easier to use, especially on smaller projects. With a sharp bit, it is very satisfying how quickly this drill works onContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Fiskars Hand Drill”
SWW Stuff: Batteries
For our Jayco JayFlight 28BHBE, we run two Duracell DURDC12-80P batteries that were purchased from BatteriesPlus. These batteries are designed for wheelchair deep cycle needs and double as a good set of deep cycle batteries for boondocking. The absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery design allows for more, thinner lead plates to be packed into theContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Batteries”
SWW Food: Mystic Monk Coffee®
I enjoy my coffee black or with an occasional Irish coffee for dessert. Since my daily drink doesn’t have anything added, the flavor of the coffee really important to me. For me, Mystic Monk Coffee® is hands down the best coffee. I became aware of Mystic Monk Coffee® through magazine ads, radio ads, and seeingContinue reading “SWW Food: Mystic Monk Coffee®”
SWW Stuff: Pocket Knife
When it was time to teach SoWeWentDaughter knife safety for American Heritage girls I looked all over to see if I could find my Swiss Army Champion knife for her. Finding that the Champion is no longer in production, I needed to find another knife for her. Thinking through what has kept me carrying myContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Pocket Knife”
SWW Stuff: Travel Log
I like to maintain a trailer log for our travels and for trailer service records. It is fun to look back and see our travels, what distances we have covered, and also keep track of maintenance performed on the trailer. A paper journal is easy to keep in my tow vehicle making it convenient toContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Travel Log”
SWW Stuff: Tow Vehicle Tires
After the OEM tires on our tow vehicle wore out after 36,500 miles, I installed Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT265/60 R20 Load E rated tires on the tow vehicle. These tires are highly rated in every category on TireRack, except Mud. I selected these tires for a quiet, smooth ride for driving cross country withContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Tow Vehicle Tires”
SWW Stuff: Toilet Paper
Using the right toilet paper in you RV makes a big difference when it comes to dumping the tanks. During our first season we used the standard Costco Kirkland Signature Bath Tissue. It is not too terribly thick and I checked to make sure it was septic safe. Based on this, I decided to giveContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Toilet Paper”
So We Went to The RV Show ... 