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Old Dec 28, 2016 | 02:07 PM
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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

 
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 09:54 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 10:41 PM
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Why the move to mini-blinds?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 05:05 PM
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Relocated the tag today.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 05:28 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dakar Dad
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.
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
 
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 10:17 PM
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Also added lights to the basement, found them at Basspro and had a gift card to use.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 10:22 PM
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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.
It's non-led, haven't hitched up trailer to truck yet since install.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2017 | 08:01 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2017 | 01:23 PM
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That's a pretty slick mount for the solar panel but is your trailer metal?
Where are you going to attach it?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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The panel will go on the (steel) cargo door. The back of the trailer faces west. The rest of the trailer is non-metal.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 08:41 AM
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Got yah, well done.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by HRTKD
Why the move to mini-blinds?
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.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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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
 
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