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Freebirds

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  1. I have a Chevy 6.0 L gas engine. The alternator looks pretty small. I tried to attach a picture but I couldn't get it small enough with out compromising the quality too much. We don't have a lot of energy requirements. 2 6 volt deep cycle batteries meet our needs, but just barely. If the engine charges the 6 volt batteries I have while driving, wouldn't it do the same for the lithium batteries without a DC to DC charger?
  2. I'm glad to help you spend money vicariously through me. I'm planning on installing 2 200 amp/hr. lithium batteries. My truck is the only means of charging the batteries with the engine running. No rooftop solar - yet. I have a 600 watt inverter already installed but want to upgrade that. The more I think about it, keeping the units separate makes more sense for us. Not sure about the limits of my truck alternator. Where can I find that information? Keep the ideas coming, keeping in mind, funds are limited.
  3. Thanks for the replies. I will definitely be checking out the 12 Volt Side of Life. The combination inverter/charger seems like a good idea. I have a suitcase 160 watt solar panel with the controller on the back. I have seen DC to DC chargers with various amp ratings. How many amps should I be looking for? Thanks again for all the advice.
  4. We do quite a bit of boondocking. I'm not well versed in the electrical side of things, though. Right now we have 2 6-volt deep cycle batteries that will get us through the night, but just barely. I would like more storage than I currently have. I don't want to add 2 more 6 volt batteries due to the weight. If I get 2 200ah batteries, how much longer will that last vs the setup I have? I know I have to change the charger if I go this route. Is there another option? Anything else I should be thinking about? Thanks.
  5. Thanks to the collective wisdom here. I was looking at a fifth wheel toy hauler and the salesman was telling me about how me truck could haul a much heavier fifth wheel unit than a trailer. I learned long ago never to trust a salesman.
  6. Long bed 4WD Single rear wheels Thanks, guys.
  7. 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6L engine 6 speed automatic transmission 4.10 rear end Crew cab Thanks
  8. I looked at the VIN Decoder for my Chevy Silverado 3500 regarding towing capacity. I'm confused, to say the least, and am hopeful the knowledge here can help decode this. Here are the towing weights as listed on the print out: Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs 5000.0 min 5000.0 max Wt Distributing Hitch _ Max Trailer Wt. 8800, 13300, 9200, 13700 lbs 8800.0 min 22600.0 max Fifth Wheel Hitch Max Trailer Wt. 8800, 13300, 9200, 13700 lbs 8800.0 min 22600.0 max What's the maximum I can tow? I was looking at a fifth wheel unit and I know what the salesman told me. I don't trust RV salesmen, with apologies to any on the site. Thanks for any input.
  9. When we finish up our time at the Bolivar Flats, this rig is going to need a bath, with the salt air, sand and all that. I see truck washes on our travels. Is that an option for RVers or is there another option? Thanks.
  10. We have a 34 ft. travel trailer pulled by a Silverado 3500. This is a new experience for us and I'm sure we'll screw some things up, but we're trying to limit the number of screwups. Freecampsites.net is a good tool. Thanks, AI F. I have looked at Campendium before. Also a good tool.
  11. We're getting ready to start our first boondocking experience in Bolivar Flats, Tx. We'll then be heading down to San Padre Island and then Arizona. Where do fellow boondockers get fresh water for your stays? Any other thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks.
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