I installed pass through power in the side of Lola. Watch the video.
Category: Upgrades
Trailer Locks are not Secure
One of the things that concerned me when shopping for our trailer was that the salesman walking us around used the same key to open every Forest River trailer we went into. Apparently they are all master-keyed. That did not sit well with me. I did a little research and did not find a master…
Solar upgrades!
In our battle to have enough electricity in the morning to be able to make coffee, I present… Solar upgrades! We are adding a second 195 watt solar panel and an upgraded solar charging controller with Bluetooth. Parts list: 195 Watt Solar Panel Renogy Adventurer Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth Solar extension wires Solar “Y”…
A second battery for Lola
After our abortive night’s sleep on our first night out, we decided to add a second battery. Parts list: Second Battery 2 Gauge red and black cables Double battery box Yes we went with a second AGM battery since we had a brand new AGM battery already installed. When they need to be replaced in…
Sherman gets a hitch
Before we can pick up the trailer, Sherman needs a class III/IV hitch, a brake controller and a whole lot of wiring! The official Mopar hitch was not available and there was no expected date for the part, so I bought the Draw Tite Receiver kit from etrailer.com. The job of removing the cross brace…