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Originally Posted by Big E: Sorry it didn't work out for you Lee Ann, I couldn't be more pleased with mine. Maybe you just got a bad one, it happens. Don't care to try a different one?? Actually, I am pretty philosophical about it. We don't have a spill-less gas can. Right now, I smell a bit like a gas station. I can taste the fumes. I had wondered how and where to carry the gen (the 825 is very tight, not much room for one except maybe one specific compartment. And I worried about the smell...

that will work better for me since it works all the time not just when on the grid or genny

Sorry, I’ve been off grid. I believe it was $229. A little pricey solution. If people would stop purchasing this silly stuff, they would stop selling it!

Our 1885 is listed as a 2014, but was built in 2013. Our slide very likely is the same as your 2385. What are you needing to know? We did have to have the slide bolted into the wall as it had an issue with the frame pulling away from the outer wall. We did lighten the load in the drawers to less than 50 lbs each, which is what Lance recommends, this includes the outer storage area. Otherwise, we haven't had problems with it. Attached is Lance's 2013 brochure that may give you some info.

Because lithium batteries are 1/3 the weight, recharge 2-3x faster, last more than 3000 nights off the grid, and will not degrade in life if not fully recharged due to a cloudy short, winter day. Besides, the inner nerd in me enjoys new technology. I camp off the grid 50+ nights a year mostly in AZ in winter. A set of flooded lead acid batteries lasted less than 3 years. These days, an equivalent lithium battery is not that much more expensive than flooded lead acid, and will last my...

We're fortunate we have choices. I geek out on stuff too, like Keven. There are several other bullet points to consider in addition to Kevin's when comparing the cost of Li vs FLA chemistries and the camping advantages they offer. Adding to his 3000 nights off grid is the advantageous lower cost of Li. Because of their longevity the overall cost is lower than FLA. Drawdown: 50% SOC is recommended with FLA for max life and it seems with 5 yrs on yours, you don't exceed that too often. Li can...

I support Gary's position that for his needs, lead acid is just fine. If you stand back and look at his point, most that argue for lithiums are making an apples-to-oranges comparison. Gary probably doesn't spend the equivalent of two months off grid per season or the equivalent of a year in his camper by treating it like a home. Therefore, it's a rather unfair argument that somehow his technology is a poor choice. Like he, we're occasional recreational users, and have never suffered zero...

Another vote for Renogy. I opted for their 200 watt Eclipse Solar Suitcase a few years back (on sale <$400), and it has worked well for us. Dry-camped 7 days in Yellowstone last year and never needed the gennie. Even being among the trees, with the 20 ft extension cables I was able to easily reposition it during the day to maximize "sun time." On a downside, it is rather bulky and heavy (≈35#). It's on sale now ($320) like all their suitcase models. Renogy 200 Watt 12 Volt Portable Solar...

A couple more application examples: I used our Bluetti AC180 to recharge our eBike batteries (AC cord plugged in on the right) while boondocking at Fat Point 2024 last February. The Bluetti was recharged from solar via the high-current DC posts on the side of our 855s TC (DC cord on the left): I used our Bluetti last month to power our new StarLink terminal (and wirelessly charge my iPhone) while camping at Lewis and Clark State Park in western Missouri. I had shore power available, but part...

Our new Bluetti AC180 arrived yesterday. We plan to use it to power our TC’s microwave, slow cooker, portable fridge, and/or a backup electrical power source depending on needs or conditions while boondocking, and we can use it to fully recharge one of our eBikes (or both bikes to >65%). It may also come in handy as a primary or secondary power source if I need to start using a CPAP machine. 😤. It should also be useful as a backup power source at home during a utility power outage. I’d...