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To capture quality video with a drone, you really need to spend around $1000. Thats the price point where they are stable, reliable in various wind conditions, and capture decent video quality for 1080P HD playback. Buying one used you could get away with only spending around $500-$750, but less...

I'm not really worried about optimization per se, but making sure the PD4645 and solar controller are not fighting and damaging the battery. Also, the PD4645 has an equalization mode which I understand is not recommend for AGM batteries. The PD4645 does not have a specific AGM voltage profile...

I?m upgrading a battery in my camper van from a 75ahr flooded battery to a 84ahr AGM which was gifted to me. Here is the configuration it will be going into; Progressive Dynamics PD4645 converter/charger (upgraded from original Magnatek 6300?). Renogy 100w panels x2 w/ Rover 20amp MPPT...

Having had Class A's, C's, trailers, tents, and pop-ups over the years, they all had advantages at various stages during our family lifecycle. Small and cheap when starting a family, tent backpacking before kids, large A with slide outs when we needed space for kids and their friends, they all...

I have to agree with those in the no-toad camp. Exactly why I no longer have a Class A. Love having everything with me while sightseeing, serves as my day base camp while exploring, allows me to head back for a quick break, lunch, nap, etc. Especially nice in downtown areas, beach, amusement...

It's very easy to remove the toilet, cap the drain, drop a removable floor over it, and slide a cassette toilet in its place. Put some shelves in that space and use it as storage. You'll have extra storage and your cassette toilet for emergencies. The extra black tank can then be connected to...

One possibility is to purchase a Class B with a toilet, remove it and store it, cap the drain and put down a removable floor over it. Not a hard task at all. Convert that space into a closet, shelves, etc. This can easily be undone when you wish to sell it, and the resale value with be higher...

For anyone that stumbles across this old thread, I have heard that Roadtrek has the molds for all the fiberglass parts back into the 90's. They should still be available, but at what cost? Fiberglass work isn't all that hard for the smaller pieces, and with a little reading and practice, many...

Road trek 190P Likes; Ability to stand upright Permanent queen bed Roadtreks great use of all avail space Holding tank capacities Small size, small size, small size :) Dislikes; Side closet bathroom Would like more storage for large items While the side bathroom and isle shower is somewhat...

Len, you and Jo are rock stars. I saw your video a year or so ago, and loved how you setup you van. Well thought out utilization, multi-purposes, and good flow. You inspired me to get off my butt and get back to traveling myself. I would love to build a custom van, but went with a Roadtrek 190P...

Keep in mind the tow weight generally is based on an empty van. Once you add water, passengers, cargo, RV equipment and systems, et al, that reduces the towing capacity. It's prudent to double check the specs, have the van weighed when full and ready for a trip, to determine the actual towing...