Colorado 8600 feet

[Scubawise]

Well we left a campground in NM and booked beautiful CO sites up to 8600 feet in the mountains.
See my 2 other posts for campgrounds.
Said there was water around.. but NO!
Had 2/3 tank. Dropped to 1/3 after 2 of 4 days.
Well. Campers using the Well!
We pumped and used battery operated siphon to add water.
Fun! 1st time.

[Scubawise]

Amazon $20

[Chateau_Nomad]

Cool! Heading out that way... leaving Aug. 6th. Can't wait for cool mountain breezes!

I carry a 12v pump and bucket - leftover from our towable days. Call me paranoid... just got my "emergency backup" Pentair water pump today. One is none. So NOW I'll have three water pumps!

[Scubawise]

Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad

Cool! Heading out that way... leaving Aug. 6th. Can't wait for cool mountain breezes!

I carry a 12v pump and bucket - leftover from our towable days. Call me paranoid... just got my "emergency backup" Pentair water pump today. One is none. So NOW I'll have three water pumps!

Yes I had a collapsible 5 gal bpa free but did not last.
Since we do rec.gov state national parks without services at times, will get bucket 🪣.
AND
Mine pump used batteries, so need to only have them.
Backup anything camping is a must.
Up in Colorado, no cell, no TV.
We sat off Rivers in our clam talking, watching rafters.
No bugs with the CLAM.

[Scubawise]

Getting one of these

Maybe 3 & 5 gallon.
Can use for anything.
And when we need to go to the ice machine at a hotel.

[Scubawise]

BTW 4 four days up in Colorado. Great sun.
180 watt solar & 3000 watt inverter.
No Generator for 4 days!
Batteries always great.
Even when rained and cloudy with Peaks of sun ..full batteries.
Used microwave..Coffee Maker etc
FUN having NO services and being with other B , C , TENTERS off grid.
Many had buckets and some 4 wheel carts to transport water.
Enjoy our friends

[Jimbo56]

Originally Posted by Scubawise

Yes I had a collapsible 5 gal bpa free but did not last.
Since we do rec.gov state national parks without services at times, will get bucket 🪣.
AND
Mine pump used batteries, so need to only have them.
Backup anything camping is a must.
Up in Colorado, no cell, no TV.
We sat off Rivers in our clam talking, watching rafters.
No bugs with the CLAM.

What’s a clam?

[Scubawise]

Originally Posted by Jimbo56

What’s a clam?

I did a separate post to help


Home depot had for $159
Look around

Wanted to post this since others have asked.
Works in all weather conditions.
We have used for 8 years..looks new.
Blocks bugs.
Get removable wind covers.
We use a tarp as the flooring.
Dog beds go in.
We have 5 sided one.
Have fit 8 chairs with family inside during rain.
Hang a light.
Must have in recent Colorado mountain trip.
CLAM Quick-Set Traveler 6 x 6 Foot Portable Pop Up Outdoor Camping Gazebo Screen Tent 4 Sided Canopy Shelter with Ground Stakes and Carry Bag, Brown https://a.co/d/fzzAsgw

Happy camping!



https://a.co/d/fzzAsgw

[Chateau_Nomad]

I'll have to show that to my brother -in-law... he was looking for something like that.

For bugs/mosquitos I'm "chemical dependent". I never travel without my high Deet concentrate bug repellent.

Alaska is beautiful... but I've seen videos recently of those nasty mosquitoes! Not for me! I'll do BC and portions of Canada/Rocky Mountains and be happy. When the mosquitos, deer flies and nasty biting insects become overwhelming... I'm moving on!

[Scubawise]

Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad

I'll have to show that to my brother -in-law... he was looking for something like that.

For bugs/mosquitos I'm "chemical dependent". I never travel without my high Deet concentrate bug repellent.

Alaska is beautiful... but I've seen videos recently of those nasty mosquitoes! Not for me! I'll do BC and portions of Canada/Rocky Mountains and be happy. When the mosquitos, deer flies and nasty biting insects become overwhelming... I'm moving on!

Get a CLAM

[Oilcop]

Scuba wise, how hard was it to change out the 3000W inverter out? The Thor/ Entegra rep told me 1000 W was only thing they could put into my Vision.

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by Oilcop

Scuba wise, how hard was it to change out the 3000W inverter out? The Thor/ Entegra rep told me 1000 W was only thing they could put into my Vision.

It is not a problem of finding space for a 3000 watt inverter (it is only 1/3 larger than a 1000 watt). The problem in finding space for battery bank that will supply 250 amps @ 12 volts to the inverter; say nothing about running the 0000 electrical cable.

[Oilcop]

Originally Posted by Beau388

It is not a problem of finding space for a 3000 watt inverter (it is only 1/3 larger than a 1000 watt). The problem in finding space for battery bank that will supply 250 amps @ 12 volts to the inverter; say nothing about running the 0000 electrical cable.

How much did have to increase? 2 or 4 batteries? And how many amp hours? Thanks!

[Chateau_Nomad]

Originally Posted by Beau388

It is not a problem of finding space for a 3000 watt inverter (it is only 1/3 larger than a 1000 watt). The problem in finding space for battery bank that will supply 250 amps @ 12 volts to the inverter; say nothing about running the 0000 electrical cable.

So true. Cabling for that is not like stringing a few wires and tightening a few screws. Properly sized COPPER cable requires properly sized lugs... which requires a heavy duty crimping tool... and don't forget shrink tubing and fusing for cable size. Shortcuts in this process will set you up for chasing headaches later.

[Oilcop]

Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad

So true. Cabling for that is not like stringing a few wires and tightening a few screws. Properly sized COPPER cable requires properly sized lugs... which requires a heavy duty crimping tool... and don't forget shrink tubing and fusing for cable size. Shortcuts in this process will set you up for chasing headaches later.

So true. My thoughts zoomed in on welding lead cables and let supply store crimp the ends.

[Scubawise]

Originally Posted by Oilcop

Scuba wise, how hard was it to change out the 3000W inverter out? The Thor/ Entegra rep told me 1000 W was only thing they could put into my Vision.

2 hours ..our rv tech wired entire coach..except refrigerator

[Scubawise]

Originally Posted by Oilcop

How much did have to increase? 2 or 4 batteries? And how many amp hours? Thanks!

2 125 ah AGM batteries.
Works great.
180 watt solar works.

[Oilcop]

That’s great. Thanks again. ��

[Oilcop]

Originally Posted by Scubawise

2 125 ah AGM batteries.
Works great.
180 watt solar works.

Do you mind telling me which shop you used and what did your RV come out with from the factory?

[Chateau_Nomad]

Originally Posted by Scubawise

2 125 ah AGM batteries.
Works great.
180 watt solar works.

200Ah lithium with 600 watts solar. Will be a good test in Colorado. Plan on boondocking as much as possible... and avoiding hot temps. Of course rain/clouds are the enemy of solar... but that's what the genny's for!