The camper thread! Pulling, using, equipment, maintenance!
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: NC
Thinking of this mod myself, Lowes has a black outlet for about $30. Do the USB ports charge ok?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Central NH
On mine, the USBs are 2.1 amps each. Certainly charges my Samsung phone fine, but won't do the 'quick charge' or 'rapid charge', whatever Samsung calls it. I did have to trim the hole larger to fit the single gang box in the hole, where the factory RV outlet was not in a box at all. I should have done this long ago. I will be getting another to put in the outdoor kitchen where we charge when we are sitting outside.
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: DFW
On mine, the USBs are 2.1 amps each. Certainly charges my Samsung phone fine, but won't do the 'quick charge' or 'rapid charge', whatever Samsung calls it. I did have to trim the hole larger to fit the single gang box in the hole, where the factory RV outlet was not in a box at all. I should have done this long ago. I will be getting another to put in the outdoor kitchen where we charge when we are sitting outside.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: NoVA
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Anderson, SC
Hitched and ready to go for a Easter weekend camping trip at the local US Core of Engineers park at Twin Lakes on lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC
Setup and enjoying a nice cool evening, praying for the rain they are calling for won’t come!
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Logistics Pro
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From: Ohio
Nice looking spot. I just watched the weather for Raleigh, you better batten down the hatches for severe weather.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: NC
Doesn't the wood on the front impede airflow to your radiator?
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Anderson, SC
Yes it does/would, but this trip was only 15 miles from the house and no major hills or anything so I wasn’t worried about it. I have an auxiliary trans temp gauge so I kept an eye on that to monitor cooling efficiency. I would not do it for a longer trip.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Anderson, SC
yes, that is another option, but I am already pushing the GVWR for my trailer which is 7500 and I would want the hitch bolted or welded to make sure it was strong enough.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Rock Hill, SC