Re: Refrigerator vent cover
Kathryn,
The square locks on the louvers require a 1/4 turn of the screwdriver, in either direction.? The turn only spreads the lock wider so it can't come out.? Once you know how they work, I find them to be very secure.
As for entry points, the louvers have rather small openings.? I think a mouse would have trouble entering.? The electric cable opening could be at fault if the cover is open and the little plastic fingers are broken.? Mine didn't last long.? I cut the cable and installed a twist lock shore power socket and plug.? I roll up the cord and toss it in a storage compartment, or on the floor of the camper as I leave.? One other possibility, is there are a couple round plastic drain openings in the floor of my camper.? One near the outside shower, and one in the back of the fridge.? If they have become brittle and broken, it would leave about an inch and a half opening. -- Don DeRyke Sunrise, Florida 2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.? Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: Refrigerator vent cover
What about by the electric cord? I always had mice until this year when? I stuffed that opening with steel wool during the winter.
On Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 2:19 PM MARY ESPINOLA < espinolam@...> wrote: Looking for advice.? I have been getting mice in my camper? I think they might be able to get in through the vents for the refrigerator. Possibly around the air conditioner?? ?My a/c cover fits both super tight and leaves a bog camp where it meets the wall of the camper.? So maybe someone can crawl in?? Interested in pursuing suggestion of the Amazon cover with the straps and cord.
I thought I might be able to put chicken wire or something inside.? I tried to get the covers off by turning those plastic things that look like screws but it doesn’t come? loose and I am afraid to force it because the plastic is going on 10 years old.
So two questions:? ?Advice on how to open the cover.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Would a screen of some type impede the airflow such that it should be removed when we are using the camper?
Thanks.
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Looking for advice. I have been getting mice in my camper I think they might be able to get in through the vents for the refrigerator. Possibly around the air conditioner? My a/c cover fits both super tight and leaves a bog camp where it meets the wall of the camper. So maybe someone can crawl in? Interested in pursuing suggestion of the Amazon cover with the straps and cord.
I thought I might be able to put chicken wire or something inside. I tried to get the covers off by turning those plastic things that look like screws but it doesn’t come loose and I am afraid to force it because the plastic is going on 10 years old.
So two questions: Advice on how to open the cover.
Would a screen of some type impede the airflow such that it should be removed when we are using the camper?
Thanks.
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Re: Air Conditioner Cover
I was hoping to use the snaps to secure the cover. If that cover is deep enough, I can add snaps.?
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I just found a cover that was close enough on Amazon, then got 10yds of 1/8" stretch cord to wrap around it.
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I actually cut the straps that were on the cover off (as I discovered the 1st time, they're pretty useless - they loosened up and the wind destroyed the first cover I had). I then used 1 set of fasteners from those straps to connect
the 2 ends of the stretch cord (I didn't want to be tying/untying knots!)
Dave
On 6/24/2023 6:39 AM, Lunsford Loving wrote:
Great idea
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This is what my wife made.? An elastic band around the edge.? Then I put a Rok Strap around it.
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Re: Air Conditioner Cover
I just found a cover that was close
enough on Amazon, then got 10yds of 1/8" stretch cord to wrap
around it.
and
I actually cut the straps that were on
the cover off (as I discovered the 1st time, they're pretty
useless - they loosened up and the wind destroyed the first cover
I had). I then used 1 set of fasteners from those straps to
connect the 2 ends of the stretch cord (I didn't want to be
tying/untying knots!)
Dave
On 6/24/2023 6:39 AM, Lunsford Loving
wrote:
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Great idea
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This
is what my wife made.? An elastic band around the edge.?
Then I put a Rok Strap around it.
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Re: Air Conditioner Cover
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Subject: Re: [A-frameCamperForum] Air Conditioner Cover
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This is what my wife made.? An elastic band around the edge.? Then I put a Rok Strap around it.
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Don DeRyke
Sunrise, Florida
2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.?
Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: Solar charger recommendations
You can either select by battery type (all the info will be filled out) or you can select custom and set your own parameters.??
But to access the settings you need the Bluetooth dongle (or the charge controller with Bluetooth built in) it is set in the phone app.??
The app is very useful and informative.?
On Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 8:09 PM, Jack McWilliams via groups.io <jackoduc@...> wrote: To dan smartt:??
With the Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 75V 15 amp 12/24-Volt Solar Charge Controller that you are using do you have to program the controller with information on your battery as far as battery capacity,? number of amp hours, upper and lower limits for charging ( shut off of charge ), Battery Size etc.? Or is it plug and play like smart Battery Tenders with a float mode.
I need a new Solar Controller for my Renergy Energy 100 Watt Solar Suitcase.
Thanks for the information.
Jack
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Re: Solar charger recommendations
Joe
We will be interested in what you decide. ?I have a 2020 Ranger 12 that has for a variety of reason been barely used. I have a 100w portable panel and I built an adjustable frame so I. Could put it in whatever sunlight I can find. ?It seems to
keep my battery topped off but I don’t use much power. ( fantastic fan, occasional furnace fan, interior led lights, phone charging, and not much more.). It is heavy and I would not want to put it on the Aliner. Besides I almost always find a shady spot to
park the camper. ?We are always off grid and like to sleep cooler. The frig runs on propane and I haven’t yet ( future project) installed a vent cooling fan.?
Keep us posted.?
Don
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Thank you all for the feedback. I was seriously looking at the glass panels and hadn’t thought about the weight. Coming from over 40 years in maintenance at a steel mill I couldn’t tape the panel in place. That would not be “Mill duty.” I’ve always been
a ‘planner’ so I’ll see how we really use our new camper before I make the solar investment, because I don’t want to have to do it twice. Thank you all again and I’ll keep you posted.
Joe
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Re: Solar charger recommendations
To dan smartt:??
With the Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 75V 15 amp 12/24-Volt Solar Charge Controller that you are using do you have to program the controller with information on your battery as far as battery capacity,? number of amp hours, upper and lower limits for charging ( shut off of charge ), Battery Size etc.? Or is it plug and play like smart Battery Tenders with a float mode.
I need a new Solar Controller for my Renergy Energy 100 Watt Solar Suitcase.
Thanks for the information.
Jack
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Re: Air Conditioner Cover
Hi Gang:
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Any place that makes covers for boats could make you one. If you have a sewing machine you can make your own easily.?
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Carl.?
On 06/23/2023 9:09 PM EDT Don DeRyke via groups.io <deryked@...> wrote:
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This is what my wife made.? An elastic band around the edge.? Then I put a Rok Strap around it.
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Don DeRyke
Sunrise, Florida
2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.?
Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: Air Conditioner Cover
This is what my wife made.? An elastic band around the edge.? Then I put a Rok Strap around it. -- Don DeRyke Sunrise, Florida 2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.? Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: Air Conditioner Cover
My AC Cover is looking shabby, also. I'm looking forward to more info on this topic. - Dave Smith dsmithsota@...
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If your wife can see even a little.....? My wife made one out of a flannel backed table cloth.? Very simple sewing project.? I hold it on with a Rok Strap bungee.? See the pic for Susan's info.??
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Don DeRyke
Sunrise, Florida
2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.?
Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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If your wife can see even a little.....? My wife made one out of a flannel backed table cloth.? Very simple sewing project.? I hold it on with a Rok Strap bungee.? See the pic for Susan's info.?? -- Don DeRyke Sunrise, Florida 2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.? Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: Solar charger recommendations
Thank you all for the feedback. I was seriously looking at the glass panels and hadn’t thought about the weight. Coming from over 40 years in maintenance at a steel mill I couldn’t tape the panel in place. That would not be “Mill duty.” I’ve always been a ‘planner’ so I’ll see how we really use our new camper before I make the solar investment, because I don’t want to have to do it twice. Thank you all again and I’ll keep you posted.
Joe
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Anyone out there purchased an air conditioner cover recently. The cover on my ac unit (LG 6K BTU)is in tatters.?
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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Re: Solar charger recommendations
You're good Steve.? Thanks.? Jerry
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Another good way to mount a flexible solar panel is to frame the perimeter of the panel with 1" aluminum angle, 1/16" thick, then mount two 1.5" aluminum angle, 1/8" thick, on the roof.? Then bolt the 1" angle to the 1.5" angle with carriage bolts and wing nuts.? That allows you to remove the panel from the trailer and place it further away, if that's where the sun is.
When you frame the panel, you also put an extra cross pice in the middle so the panel doesn't flutter in the wind.
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I have to agree about flexible panels if you are mounting to the aliners. Just be aware they are not as efficient over the long haul as regular panels.? But the weight and ease of mounting makes a big difference.
The one thing to watch for is make sure the connections are on the front otherwise you can't flush mount the panels.? Some are on the back
I used eternabond tape, it's been holding the panel & wiring for me for 5 years without a problem.
On Sun, Jun 18, 2023 at 2:46 PM, Steve T <srtimm@...> wrote: There are 2 major types of solar controllers:? PWM and MPPT.? ?PWM are about $20 and MPPT are about $100.? An MPPT controller gives you about 25% more power than an PWM.? A 100 watt solar panel is 6 amps max so if you want 2 panels that requires a 15 or 20 Amp controller.? Just watch out some cheap mppt controllers are really pwm.? Read the reviews.
I would not put glass panels on top of your roof.? Too heavy.? Duct tape some weights to the roof that match the weight of a glass panel and see for yourself.
If you get plastic panels get ones which have the 25 year power guarantee.? When I checked a while ago those were hqst, renogy, and sun power.? The other plastic panels last only a couple years.
If you just use the trailer appliances like the furnace, fridge on propane, LED lights, water pump, and also cell phone charging, then a single 100 watt panel is all you need.
Some campgrounds are complete shade and if you go there you'll need a generator.? I'd recommend getting a small 900 or 1000 watt generator that runs on propane.? They used to sell cheap Ines like that and running on propane means you don't have to carry gasoline?
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Don DeRyke
David Connet
Don Mackay
Carl
