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#1
Livin Lite General Discussion / Replacement Decals
April 16, 2019, 12:12:35 PM
My decals (stripes) are starting to look pretty sad on my 2013 16DB.  The "camplite" lettering is still ok.  Anyone know where Livinglite sourced these decal?  I'm looking for kit to replace.  Otherwise I'm going to a decal shop to have new ones made.

Thx
#2
I put off writing this post until I had some time with this install to have enough experience to discuss the good and the not so good with my system.  I also wanted to help those specifically with a Camplite Trailer, giving an example of solar could be installed in their unit.  As it seems the norm on the net nowadays, I'll give the standard caution that I'm not an electrician or a solar install expert. Use this information with caution and at your own risk.  I don't promote or discourage the use of the equipment that I chose to use, its just what I chose.

My system (summary):
2013 Camplite 16DB
2 @ 100w Greesonic  ETFE  Semi Flexible Panels
2 @ 100w Matrix Monocrystalline "Rigid Panels"
2 @ 6v 235 ah Crown GL2 batteries (in series for 12v 235 ah)
Morningstar TS-45 PWM Solar Charge Controller
Go Power 400 Amp Catastrophic Fuse
Go Power 2000w Pure Sine Inverter
Go Power TS-30 Automatic Transfer Switch
Schneider Electric 60 amp AC Sub-panel
Victron BMV-700 Battery Monitor
Midnight Solar Baby Box with 15 amp DC breakers

My install (summary)
After a lot of debate, I opted to have: 1) the battery bank situated in an existing battery box in the trailer tongue, 2) the catastrophic fuse, solar charger and solar breaker in the small hold area at the front, 3) the inverter in hold next to the hot water tank, and 4) the automatic transfer switch and associated AC breaker in the space under the bench seat/folding bed.  All DC connections are 2/0 wire (DC) except the solar controller which is connected by 4 AWG wire (DC). All added AC connections are 10/2 Romex.

The ingress point for the solar panel combiner box is just above the microwave along the backside left side of the microwave and fridge enclosures. Then the 4 AWG wire is run under the fridge, inside the right storage compartment (under queen bed) to the solar charge controller.  Wires to the combiner box from the solar panels are either 14 or 12 AWG.

All wire sizes chosen were either required (battery to inverter) and/or to minimize voltage drop to 2%.
The location of both the charge controller and inverter were done so to minimize distance to the batteries, as required.
All panels are connected in parallel to maintain voltage but increase amperage.
#3
I have a 2013 16 DB with a medium wood grain Adzel paneling. I would like to replace some of the panels due to wear and tear. Any idea where one would buy these. I see a place called Robert Weed Plywood sells Adzel panels with wood grain films, but they have a minimum order of one bundle (a 100 sheets)!  :o

I doubt Thor will sell this through their parts department, but wouldn't hurt to ask I guess.

#4
The kitchen counter in our 16DB is getting a few holes in it through the Azdel from dropped pans, etc.  I going to replace this soon, and I'm looking for ideas of what to replace with.  Anyone rip out their stock counters?