The nice thing about being retired and working on improvements for my Minnie is that I can always pretend the boss isn’t looking and go sit down. I like to have just enough projects to keep from getting bored but not enough that it seems like a job. With Richards help, I think I’m almost there.
Yesterday I noticed that my refrigerator was only cooling down to about 50 degrees. RV refrigerators are notorious for messing up after about 12 years of service and that’s where Minnie is now. Richard noticed that the flame at the burner looked like it was plugged – a common problem with this type unit – so we took it apart for inspection. The jet was not only plugged but damaged by someone in the past.
Richard called around to several RV parts dealers and found a new nozzle in Apache Junction. After we replaced the defective part the fridge began to cool like it should. I’m hoping I don’t have any more trouble with it.
Today we installed a solar panel on Minnie’s roof. Everything went smoothly and within a couple hours we had it mounted and wired into the system. I have lots of other small projects to do but nothing that can’t wait until after my nap.
Handsome guy in that picture.
I see you let room for more panels on the roof if you decide you need them.
Is this one mounted to tilt so you can maximize isolation?
I have room for 3 more panels on the roof if I need them. With the two on the ground that I can track the sun with I’m charged by noon so I didn’t make the roof mount tilt.
* Insolation, not isolation. Darn auto-correct!
Are your batteries holding enough charge to run everything all day from that half day charge? TV? DVR? Lights?
Whew! A big replacement cost averted. Thank goodness for brothers.