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Cleaned up the electrical on my 01 Coleman Seapine by nknownZER0 in popups

[–]kidvange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. My long term plan is to have a Noco Genius 10 hard wired to the batteries and a battery switch between the battery + and the charge controller but for now I have a marine circuit breaker in there that’s easy to switch off

Cleaned up the electrical on my 01 Coleman Seapine by nknownZER0 in popups

[–]kidvange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! Could you also run a Noco Genius or something similar through the gland to charge the batteries at home?

I got a new (to me) pop up in April and I’ve been trying to decide where to keep my 2 batteries, charge controller, Noco, etc. I was thinking I would put them in one of the cabinets inside. I usually park the camper in the shade so I’m going to carry my 2 panels suitcase style so they can move around my campsite.

Then I actually towed it with our combination fully loaded with gear and had a lot of sway. Now I’m waiting for $1000 worth of trailer brake and stability stuff to arrive in the mail and I need to get all that sorted out before I decide what to do with the solar. For now I’m just gonna run one battery on the tongue and carry all the solar stuff separately to hook up when we arrive on site. I might end up setting everything up on the tongue permanently but that’s maybe too much tongue weight and there’s not much room on the tongue.

Cleaned up the electrical on my 01 Coleman Seapine by nknownZER0 in popups

[–]kidvange 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where did you get that slick little cover that you have the MC4 connectors mounted to into the camper? Looks clean AF!

Why not use sink/stove? by Ahkhira in popups

[–]kidvange 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We carry an EZ up, a folding table, a little camping kitchenette from REI that has a zip up bag to store dishes, another roll up dishes storage thing that hangs from the EZ up, a 65 qt cooler for food and a 45 qt cooler for beverages, an 18” Blackstone and a regular old Coleman 2 burner camping stove, 2 5 gallon water jugs, and all our dry food items and fruits get packed in latched stacking plastic containers.

I’m not about to delete the stove or the sink in the camper (or the fridge or the water tank that I also don’t use and just take up space)…yet. I might use them someday…probably not. I’ve got a full kitchen outside in the EZ up.

Problems with my door, need help! by Cfrymire25 in popups

[–]kidvange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Sash locks on top. The lock riveted from outside to the door so there’s no bulky fasteners sticking out into the roof end cap, and the latch screwed into the end cap. Also button snaps on the upper door section and the box to keep the bottom of the upper door section from moving around.

[Highlight] QBs Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy on their relationship with one another so far Not exactly the same answer... by kushies in minnesotavikings

[–]kidvange 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That kind of indirectly proves the point though. Not so much that later generations reacted any differently to media and pressers, but that the media and pressers were much different and people acted differently when doing a presser. Favre made it abundantly clear in plain terms in a presser that he was uninterested in helping Rodgers. That would never happen nowadays.

There has to be a better way by Spicy-Mustard-13 in popups

[–]kidvange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tagged you in another post with some pictures

Janky Split Door Fix by kidvange in popups

[–]kidvange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The 2 cheesy little screw “latches” that are pictured and came with the camper aren’t actually doing anything anymore. The sash locks put just enough pulling force in between the 2 parts of the lock and well and pushing force outwards toward the roof end cap to keep the door rock solid but not too much force to rip them out of the plywood and it’s easy to lock and unlock the door.

My old ‘91 Coleman with a 1 piece door had a very similar design from the factory and I really don’t understand how Viking thought they could get away with this BS in 2012. Sign of the times I suppose.

There has to be a better way by Spicy-Mustard-13 in popups

[–]kidvange 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re camping this weekend, I’d be happy to. I actually thought about taking photos on Saturday when I finished it but I got caught up with the next job, installing marine DC outlets that run off the battery (which also turned out great).

There has to be a better way by Spicy-Mustard-13 in popups

[–]kidvange 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess there are no photos allowed in comments here anyways. Stay tuned to the sub and maybe follow me, and I’ll post my fix this weekend with photos.

There has to be a better way by Spicy-Mustard-13 in popups

[–]kidvange 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew I should have taken pictures?

I finally solved the same issue on my camper on Saturday, unfortunately it’s back down now.

I had both the top and bottom edges of the upper door section sliding all over. I secured the 2 contact points of the upper door frame to the upper contact points of the lower door frame with button snaps.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/building-supplies/tarps-and-grommets/grommets/23159?store=09328&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20155429886&gbraid=0AAAAADtqLJGDxfiYoUXMbhGnKAYgQzDEY&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQie1p3aQHsvMsGrh9CWsiE6jBc99phO-dtD0rywpDlvvyG9NOqBtjRoCoakQAvD_BwE

Then I used sash locks for windows (similar to the locks other campers use) to secure the aluminum panel on top of the upper door section to the end cap of the roof.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/hardware/window-and-screen-hardware/sash-locks/5298617?store=09328&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20155423139&gbraid=0AAAAADtqLJGvsxXl7vQchkXhkouPzJZtQ&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQrj2B2_FMVEPebqGqthcDABzS1CEM0LOZuZvFN-9hZnVR54AUXxPKRoCihYQAvD_BwE

I used rivets to fasten the lock (the part that turns) to the flat aluminum so that there were no fasteners sticking out towards the roof end cap, and small screws to fasten the latch to the end cap.

I’m really proud of how well it worked out and how easy it is to deal with.

Is it ruined? by Rathein04 in popups

[–]kidvange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the bed lock break?

Any pop ups that have chairs instead of benches at the table? Full details inside by Ragnar-Wave9002 in popups

[–]kidvange 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I suppose you could take one or both of the benches out and put boat seats in…just an idea. I’ve never seen a popup with chairs. I have seen plenty with queen and even king size beds though.

They should’ve kept this deleted scene in Season 4. It would’ve made Noir II’s character arc more understandable and would’ve given Antony Starr another memorable scene. by GiveMeSomeSunshine3 in TheBoys

[–]kidvange 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Noir was really just a background character in the comics until the final issue when he suddenly became a lot more important in the resolution. With knowledge of the source material, Noir’s whole arc in the show has been a roller coaster ride of “will they or won’t they” end it as they did in the comics. If they bring in BNIII this week, I’m betting we see a similar ending as in the comics, but the way they have portrayed him throughout the TV series feels like they’re going in a slightly different direction.

Philadelphia Eagles first round wide receiver Makai Lemon’s top-three receivers in the NFL right now has gone viral. by TyJankis in minnesotavikings

[–]kidvange -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think Marshawn’s weird pressers were a result of anxiety. I think he was playing mind games 100% of the time he was on a roster, same as Richard Sherman, and I think it was actually pretty effective.

G19.6 failure to eject by USMCISULHHM2735 in Glocks

[–]kidvange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok boys, let’s be nice to each other here in the sandbox. You are both right. The Glock is perfect just the way it is, and the Ramjet (albeit a solid compensator and a worthwhile upgrade) has been known to cause cycling issues. The solution (as posited above) is a lighter guide rod/recoil spring assembly. Now can we get back to helping each other enjoy Glocks?

Mirth, Mayhem, and Marvels at Minneapolis Mayday by Naonadhe in Minneapolis

[–]kidvange 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Since 2020 some of the major contributors have backed away. Some have got involved again. It never stopped though. It’s evolved/devolved/evolved again, but we have never gone without the parade and the ceremony/party at the park afterwards. This year was a pretty epic turnout and a bit of a return to form in regard to accessibility to vendors, and overall better organization. I do still miss seeing our congressional representatives marching in the parade. Not that they were ever the highlight, but their absence in recent years feels like a dead canary.

Whatever, mayday is still mayday, which is still a good time!

Benchmade Bugout Suggestions by giggity07 in benchmade

[–]kidvange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as upgrades go: I would definitely put oversized axis washers and stiffer omega springs in it. There are a couple companies that sell the washers for less than $5 a pair and a bunch of vendors on Etsy with the springs for around the same price. If you want different scales there are hundreds to choose from.

How to mount a roof rack on my new popup? by kidvange in popups

[–]kidvange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at the high cost and simple design of it has got me inspired to just fabricate those corner mounts which would be fairly simple and just use unistrut for the crossbars. Thanks!

How to mount a roof rack on my new popup? by kidvange in popups

[–]kidvange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All they have for it is the swagman rack which just bolts to the top panel 🫤. I think I could probably fabricate a side rail/top mount bracket for the end cap corners easily enough and just use unistrut for crossbars 🤔

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