FYI there is another style of spare tire mount that doesn't require crawling under the truck and might be a better option for some guys. I have seen guys build sheet metal boxes to use on them for folding ladders etc. instead of spare tires. I am going to do the latter one day.

https://www.amazon.com/BAL-28218-Hid...B339V0H9MWCV64

 

Did the TimK mod and closed off vent runs going into garage. Also closed off heat run in garage as I will be adding a heat strip with the new A/C. Also sealed off all the vents and cleaned up the plenum area on main salon unit. MUCH better air flow. Starting to change mini blinds for shades.

 

Why the move to mini-blinds?

 

Relocated the tag today.

 

I moved mine two months ago but still haven't found a light I like.

Do you have a make and model for the one you used?

Maybe even a link as it looks like one I would like to use.

 

Looks good Slyhunter! I see your hinge spacing is closer than mine. I was able to trim about 1/4 inch from both upper plate corners and get it between the hinges. No way on yours. Because of that I could only do the light on the sides. Is your light LED? How does it illuminate the tag at night? I hate mine as its super bright but doesn't illuminate the tag worth a damn.

 

I got it at Northern Tool, I just searched their online store but couldn't find it on their site. I'll keep looking and if I find it I'll post a link.


This looks like the same light. https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpowe...se+plate+light

 

Also added lights to the basement, found them at Basspro and had a gift card to use.

 

It's non-led, haven't hitched up trailer to truck yet since install.

 

I couldn't find a suitable place to mount my new solar panel that is used to keep the ATV batteries charged. So I made a bracket to attach the solar panel to the cargo door using magnets.

I put made it adjustable from 80° down to 30°. I can put the magnets on either side of the bracket or on the bottom. That gives me three different configurations to put the solar panel into.

I had the seven magnets already. I bought the aluminum and stainless steel hardware at my local Ace Hardware.

So far I've only attached it to the side of my freezer. It takes a pretty good tug to pull it off of there. The leaf blower couldn't knock it off.

 

That's a pretty slick mount for the solar panel but is your trailer metal?
Where are you going to attach it?

 

The panel will go on the (steel) cargo door. The back of the trailer faces west. The rest of the trailer is non-metal.

 

Got yah, well done.

 

I moved from mini blinds, to shades. I couldn't stand the mini blinds. Wanted to class it up a little w/o breaking the bank.

 

Some things I did last summer;
Changed rear tail lights
Changed tag location and added a light
Added LED loading lights
Added wired camera, rear
Added JT Strongarms
Added TV in basement