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    Power Consumption While Boondocking

    Starlink is my other larger consumer. Microwave too but it is short time use. All my lights are LED so not much draw. I have 900 AH of batteries so I'm good for several days without any issues. And my solar almost keeps up with draw during the day. I usually run the gen for 2-3 hrs every other...
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    Power Consumption While Boondocking

    I use 200-250 ah per day. Most is the residential fridge.
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    Fresh air helmets

    I have side inlet helmets. I went this route so as not to increase height of the helmet with a top inlet. I have no comparison other than what I have but I do like them. Air flow is good and they keep sand out well. My only issue is I need to work in my hose routing. The driver’s hose sometimes...
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    I don Yes, it’s an Intech. I really like the trailer except this issue. I’m hoping to improve it without having to drop the tanks and deal with welding to fuel tanks. I’m capable of gas freeing the tanks and welding on them if necessary. Just not a big enough issue to go to that much trouble.
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    Very valid and I do that now. But I would also like the auto shut off to work if possible. And I feel like the pump must be working hard to pull the fuel that far through that little 1/2" hose so I'm concerned about premature pump failure.
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    Glamisdunes.com SOLD!!

    A perfect solution - thank you. Your ownership is off to a fantastic start! I guess I better order some boat parts from you now :):)
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    I don't have any reason to believe it isn't working correctly but I can check the voltage. I can also use a gas can close to the pump to see if it makes a difference. That's a good idea - thanks!
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    I looked it up and 1/2" is standard on this model. They increase to 3/4" on the 10 GPM pumps
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    It's a pretty new trailer so it shouldn't be breaking down yet. But I believe you are correct that the vacuum and resistance has to be restricting it. I guess I could test this by using some 3/4" hose temporarily before going to the trouble of installing the fixed tubing.
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    Glamisdunes.com SOLD!!

    I would like to see the site get back to a focus on all things about dunes, sand cars, SxS, trailers, RV's, etc. I have benefitted from lots of great input on these subjects here and hope to continue to do so and give back. But frankly, the amount of political bs being posted and even blatant...
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    I would say the flow is pretty consistent once flowing. No burst of flow at the beginning. I filled a 5 gal jug right to the 5 gal line several times and timed it Seems like the flow stays about the same throughout.
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    I have not tried that but certainly easy enough to do. But I'm doubtful the venting is the issue. But I'll try it to rule that out. Thanks!
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    Relocating the pump would be a major PITA. There is a manifold to select which tank you draw from. Everything would have to be moved under the trailer. I would just live with the slow flow vs going to all that trouble honestly.
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    Fuel Flow Rate Question for Trailer Onboard Fuel

    My 26' enclosed trailer has two 40 gallon fuel tanks. The tanks are mounted over the axles and the pump is mounted in a compartment at the front of the trailer. There are 1/2" typical fuel hoses running about 15' from the tanks to the pump. The pump is rated to pump 5 gal/min but I'm only...
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    Gas is gonna get real expensive here.

    Battleships were bad azz in their day. But unfortunatley they would be virtually useless in today's warfare. Those big guns only have an effective range of about 24 miles. With today's missiles, a battleship would never get close enough to be a threat. Russia had a heavy cruiser taken out by a...
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