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Old 06-06-2014, 10:15 PM   #161
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Here is how I capped mine:

That's what I had in mind, but because I am using two posts i'll have to hinge the caps on the bottom or top.
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Old 06-07-2014, 12:10 AM   #162
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hmmm..... My dealer installed two in a heavy duty black plastic box. There are two boxes and thus four batteries.

Tough to store anything on top of them due to the exposed bus at the back of the cabinet.

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hmmm..... My dealer installed two in a heavy duty black plastic box. There are two boxes and thus four batteries.

Tough to store anything on top of them due to the exposed bus at the back of the cabinet.

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Pirate, Windish also installed 4 batteries for me in 2 heavy duty poly boxes... They fit great and are well positioned, and vented. Extremely easy access.
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Old 06-07-2014, 05:12 AM   #164
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Installed mine yesterday - first trip with it is Thursday![/QUOTE

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How did that first trip go with your mod
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Old 06-07-2014, 08:07 AM   #165
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So, you have to move 120 pounds of top batteries to check water levels on the bottom two?

What divides the two boxes?
The two are individual boxes with several venting holes drilled in the bottom of the upper box to allow ventilation. This is a temporary solution I came up with quickly as we go to the races next weekend where we dry camp.
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Old 06-07-2014, 08:12 AM   #166
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Pirate, Windish also installed 4 batteries for me in 2 heavy duty poly boxes... They fit great and are well positioned, and vented. Extremely easy access.
Would love to know where they got the boxes. I tried several layouts with these boxes and could not seem to get them to fit. The hydraulic reservoir/pump are too low for one to go under there and thought about raising it up a few inches but then I would not be able to manually pump it if I ever needed to.
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How did that first trip go with your mod
Very well. Glad I did it especially with I-69...

You aren't far from my aunt in Fostoria or my other aunt near Vassar/Caro
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Maxxfan installed in bathroom, nightlight in bathroom so you can see the toilet in the middle of the night without totally losing night vision, and small inverter installed to run the icemaker at the race track until I get the 2000 watt Xantrax installed.
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Amazon.com - OriGlam® LED Energy-efficient Person Motion Sensor Toilet Light with Red and Green Light - Toilet Seat Light

Check this out for your late night trips. I used these for many years, still do.
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Thank you for the motion light at Amazon. Got it ordered
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Old 06-08-2014, 01:37 AM   #171
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Control Panel
2 USB charge ports
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TV connections extended
Switch for Panel lights

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Back lit

Slide Lights
Multi-color LED strip above slide
still connecting power
When you backlit your panel did you scrape off that white "paint" on the back side? I put the LEDs in the cabinet but barely visible in the dark...
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When you backlit your panel did you scrape off that white "paint" on the back side? I put the LEDs in the cabinet but barely visible in the dark...
No. It is not completely even across the display but it lights up everything.
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Installed Progressive EMS-HW50C with second display.
Installed MaxxFan Deluxe Model 7500K in bathroom.



Still have to put in the rear lights like DesertRat did. Saw them on other manufacturers TH and do not trust those who follow to close.
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When you backlit your panel did you scrape off that white "paint" on the back side? I put the LEDs in the cabinet but barely visible in the dark...
Here is what I did.
Voltage 3200 upgrades on Pinterest

I used these LEDs.
http://www.amazon.com/Lighting-EVER-...JWFWHM9JQA72V3
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No. It is not completely even across the display but it lights up everything.
I'm thinking I will have to tape the LED strip right to the back of the panel. Mine are barely visible even in the dark...
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I will have to try doing my backlight LEDs the way you did...
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So how have I miss this product.
Ordered a couple so I don't miss anymore.
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Backlit panel

Control panel finally backlit. Wired with a magnetic switch to turn on and off when door is opened/closed. Will be using these switches for the exterior storage doors as well when I light them all up with LEDs as well as the trunk and saddlebags of my Goldwing.

Amazon.com : Magnetic Switch : Automotive Door Jamb Switches : Car Electronics
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Control panel finally backlit. Wired with a magnetic switch to turn on and off when door is opened/closed. Will be using these switches for the exterior storage doors as well when I light them all up with LEDs as well as the trunk and saddlebags of my Goldwing.

Amazon.com : Magnetic Switch : Automotive Door Jamb Switches : Car Electronics
I wish I thought of those switches when I did mine. Good job.
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I wish I thought of those switches when I did mine. Good job.
Thanks for the advice you gave on the placement of the LED strip - worked out great - and actually these switches are easy to add after the fact as well...
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