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Engine Immersion Heater Testing

I’m not sure if I mentioned it previously so again… I found a 120VAC engine immersion heater (or block heater) on Missy a few weeks back. How I found it was a bit odd. Missy does NOT like to start when it is cool or cold. In my little world this is below about 50… [Read More]

Oil Leak…. still tracking…

Yes… Missy still has an engine oil leak. I first talked about it here. That oil is getting all over her backside and the Jeep. It isn’t a lot but it sure makes a mess!  I am tired of having a black and crusty back side. Once again, I stuck my head and arms inside… [Read More]

Go Power! 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter

I am currently in New Mexico. One might ask, why are you in New Mexico in September?  Isn’t that still kind of hot? Well, I’m glad you asked! Yes, it is kind of hot. The weather guessers say it is only in the low 90’s each day but sitting out in the sun with Missy… [Read More]

Clothes Washer Dryer and Friends

A HUGE thank you to my friends Dave, Les, Mike, and John! Thanks to them, the new Kenmore combination clothes washer dryer is in the coach! As most folks with RV’s know, loading big things (like appliances and furniture) into any RV thru the front door is usually a challenge.  Missy is no different.  The… [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]

Solar Charging System for Missy

I LOVE solar power!! I think I’ve mentioned that before. 🙂 It is amazing to me that such a small investment can provide such huge returns. For a few thousand dollars, the sun provides all of the electricity that I need to live in very normal fashion while sitting in the middle of nowhere. JBAM… [Read More]

Lithium Battery (LFMP) for Missy

I have made the leap to a Lithium battery for my RV house electrical system. To be precise, a Lithium Iron Manganese Phosphate (LiFeMnPO4) battery, or simply LFMP. This is a 400Ah, 24 volt – 10.24 kWh – battery. That roughly equates to a 1400Ah lead-acid battery bank. LOTSA LITHIUM JUICE!! Why? There are many… [Read More]

The Trauma of Towing Lights

I started looking at what I needed to do to Missy’s wiring to tow my Jeep (and have lights). She did not come setup for towing so this was all new. Nonetheless, wiring is pretty simple so this should be an easy task – hook into a few existing wires and TADA!! I knew I… [Read More]

How NOT to go Refrigerator Shopping

I have some friends with that have one of those refrigerators with the freezer on the bottom that opens as a huge drawer. I fell in love with it. So, when it came time to look for a refrigerator, I looked at those. A quick run thru the refrigerator section at Lowes/Home Depot is not… [Read More]