Air Compressor: Craftsman 2-gallon Portable Air Compressor or similar 0.5 HP, 2-3 gallon air compressor Recommended Accessories: To perform tire maintenance and winterize your trailer, you will find an air compressor is an invaluable tool. While the little electric tire inflators say they will go to the 80 PSI needed for truck and trailer tires; afterContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Air Compressor”
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SWW Stuff: Trailer Tires
After the OEM tires wore out after 8,000 miles, I installed Goodyear Endurance ST225/75R15 Load E rated tires on the travel trailer. After the OEM tires wore very quickly, especially the right rear tire, I wanted a tire with a higher load rating (2830 lbs max load per tire) to try and get more mileage outContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Trailer Tires”
SWW Stuff: Generator
We chose the Ryobi RYi2200, 2200 W generator (Current model is now the 2300 W) to support boondocking in our trailer. This decision was heavily influenced by @sowewentuncle who had been looking at generators for his truck camper. From his research he concluded the Ryobi was just about as good as the Honda at three-quartersContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Generator”
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”
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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”
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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”
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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 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”
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