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I did some reading on this today, as we're thinking about adding more solar to the boat next year, but a different type of panel. Concensus seems to be exactly what Overland described above. This article was fairly straightforward, with diagrams. https://solarpanelsvenue.com/mixing-solar-panels/

The Elite battery tray is much smaller in the Elite. Battleborn states that they have a direct replacement for group 27 batteries on their website, which is what we have in our Elite. I'd check the dimensions on Battleborn's site, and ask your sales rep on Monday to be sure of the dimensions. The LifeBlue batteries that Oliver is installing on LE 2 units are too big for the le 1 tray. We don't have Zamp, so I can't help you there. Ask your rep on Monday which Progressive Dynamics charger is in today's Elite, and if it has the lithium charging capability.

Back in the day, we were cautioned about adding in panels of varying sizes/wattage and different manufacturers. Back then, controllers only recognized the least of the panels' input. I'm not totally sure how this works, today . We've done three solar installations, all the same panels, within each install.

It does snow, occasionally, around Hohenwald . Not likely for your pickup time. Not even sure if chains would be allowed . Chains, in the us, are primarily required in high elevation/ mountain passes.

Poking around, I ran across this deal on amazon, on the Renogy 100ah lfp smart battery. It's about 100 dollars less than the black Friday price on the renogy site. Can't say that I'd recommend, because I have no experience with renogy, and amazon reviews are mixed. Will prowse did a tear down awhile back. Renogy uses pouch cells, but very securely cased, and a ul listing. Us based company. At 6.29 an amp hour, it's definitely a great price. Whether it's a great value, I don't know.

That does look really nice.

That's a nice area. Plenty of places to visit. BTW, there's a high speed ferry that leaves Ft. Myers beach early in the morning for the Florida keys. It's a pretty ride, in good weather. A short day in key west, and you can come back the same day. Or book a hotel or bnb and come back another day. Right now, holiday pre-purchase vouchers are $99 round trip/pp. A significant savings. The ferry (key west express) is really nice. The ride alone is worth the price. A few hours in key west is a bonus.

I'd still recommend trying to make some reservations for Florida. The Canadians probably won't be here, as they usually are, but March is a very busy time in Florida campgrounds. Especially if you want to visit the highlights. St. Augustine, the Florida keys, etc . Our local favorite, Fort Desoto Park, is usually booked solid in March. The panhandle will likely have more availability, but it's still cold (to me.) In March

We're working on several projects now. Solar panel replacement, vent fan, a few others All of our parts have been or on tracking to be delivered in a timely manner (a week or less, standard ups delivery). Even with Thanksgiving holiday.

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Welcome to the forum! March will be here before you know it. I'd be tempted to get the hybrid, personally, for the price difference. We had a long discussion on this when the 2021 was announced. I'll try to find it for you. In the meantime, plenty of new folks here since that discussion! Happy Thanksgiving!

Apples and hatch chiles? I'd be tempted to skip the turkey and head straight for the pie.

Happy Thanksgiving ! It has indeed been a year for the books. We still have many reasons to be thankful, though. This year's dinner is much smaller, just immediate family, and we'll be eating outdoors. Thankful for a beautiful Florida day that makes this possible.

And, it may have changed. We haven't taken ours on the road in a number if years.

Interesting. We've made lots of connections in boondocking spots. Well, probably because we rarely camp in organized campgrounds/rv parks. Just not our thing.

I copied and pasted the 2nd link, and got this:

That's beautiful , Maniac! Could I ask where?

We've had the good Sam's coverage on the trailer , both insurance and roadside, for over a decade. Have never, fortunately, needed the tug and tow roadside or towing, but I do know others have found it to be good, in years past. The premium coverage also covers us in Canada when we do Alaska deliveries. There is no mileage limit, just closest qualified repair shop. That can be a long ways in the Yukon. Good Sam's gives a credit for layup time. We call in when we store the trailer, and call in again when we get back on the road in the spring. We've used the roadside for the vehicles a number of times. Response time has been good.

We have fiberglass lp tanks on the boat. Bought them for dual use in the trailer, but we found it can be hard to get fiberglass tanks refilled. Erring on the side of caution, refillers have refused us in several places outside of marine areas. We use 20 lb standard steel tanks in the trailer. They're easier to lift in and out. You can always carry a third, in a crate to keep it upright, in the truck bed if you think you'll need it. They're easy to get refilled, or swap out if necessary. I do know that a number of people carry 30 lb tanks. Hopefully, they'll see your post.

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!

No, it's mostly a chemistry thing. The anode is sacrificial, dissolving instead of the steel tank rusting. I do think use of electricity may accelerate the dissolving of the anode. We never used the water heater on electricity, and our anodes lasted a really long time. We have an instantaneous heater (not a truma) for the last three or four years.

Beautiful photos. We had a similar experience with the gnats. Early May. We built a fire, and I wore long pants, long sleeves, a cap and a hoodie, and still got enough bites to trigger an allergic reaction. The park is beautiful, but I would only return in colder weather before the gnats are out .

The sharp corners are a good point, John. (No pun intended.)

No matter the label,I'd be doing it wrong once in awhile. No big deal.

I can't possibly count the fun times we've enjoyed with camping neighbors. We don't necessarily seek out the company, but it often evolves. Meeting new people in remote places has brought joy and warmth to some cold and crazy spots. Sherry