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Programming Solar Charge Controller for Lithium

I have a Morningstar TS-MPPT-60 solar charge controller and an LFMP Lithium battery bank. This charge controller has a series of DIP switches that allow for various pre-configured charge settings. However; none of them are appropriate for a Lithium battery (the correct absorption and float voltages) so one must configure the system “manually.” Thankfully, that… [Read More]

Home and Unpacked – Yay!

I am unpacked!! For the first time in EIGHT MONTHS!, I have unpacked my suitcase and bathroom kit. I am home. It feels really great! This means, of course, that the cabinets are fully “in” and mounted. It does not mean that the counter tops on are on the cabinets though. 🙂  Remember – slow… [Read More]

Backup Video Camera Update

Now that I have a few miles with the eRaptor backup video camera system, I thought I should provide an update. As I mentioned several weeks ago (here), my backup camera was a four camera eRaptor kit from Amazon. Two of the cameras are squarish forward/backward type cameras and two are more aerodynamic and intended… [Read More]

Houston: We Have Cabinets!

YES! The cabinets are here! And they look FANTASTIC!!! Ohh… before I forget – I added an update on Missy operation to the last post.  She came thru her three days of surgery just fine.  The front end feels much better (tighter) and that will be a good thing in heavy traffic (that’s the only… [Read More]

The Slippery Slope of Health Care

Many of you know what a slippery slope the health care industry can be.  I suspect all of us with some miles under our tires have experienced it.  Once they have you in their grasp it seems that more and more things go wrong.  A simple issue leads to a life threatening issue… This week,… [Read More]

Installing a Lithium Battery Bank

Missy’s Lithium (LFMP) battery bank (introduced here) is completely computer controlled. Installing it is more complicated than hooking up the positive and negative battery terminals.  That said; the fantastic storage capacity is worth the effort! The first thing I had to do was figure out where I wanted it located. I’m not super happy with… [Read More]

So Many TV Options

I’m afraid I waste more time in front of the TV than I would like. Late in the day, it is nice to just vegetate for a bit. That said, the time I spend in front of the TV is far, far less than the national average and I refuse to spend time watching the modern… [Read More]

This Week: Lebanon Hills Campground

This week, home is Lebanon Hills Campground in Apple Valley, MN. It was a gorgeous week! Yes… I know.  Missy is in need of a bath and a good polishing. 🙁

Tire Explosion – The Aftermath: Repairs

Fixing Missy’s rear fender… wheel cover… panel… thing… following the tire explosion that damaged it, has been high on my list. I’ve just been moving slowly… You probably recall the tire adventure in Iowa. If not, you can read about it here. When the tire came apart, the carcass took the wheel panel off. This… [Read More]