<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:13:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/created/5thwheel/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Modifying The Suspension On My Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[So I had an inspector come and check out my trailer early on. He was concerned with the suspension, the equalizer and shackles in particular, which were very low quality. As a matter of fact, the equalizer]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/modifying-the-suspension-on-my-trailer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/modifying-the-suspension-on-my-trailer</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:08:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqoXSC7XiasKCmxYuGNH3N7X2AvwMEUDFYDZrVY2eJS15Fd8UcEWEXnkhA6nmKJqH3tNvNuDskp9bpb5n8LRLj5wt42t6YKYdnF1hT7hH1gqijSE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Home On Wheels - Dipping Down Into California]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you need to catch up, here are my previous posts about our adventure. Before we left the Redmond/La Pine area, here of a couple of sights we took in: Newberry National Volcanic Monument Pictured beyond]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/my-home-on-wheels-dipping-down-into-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/my-home-on-wheels-dipping-down-into-california</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:28:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqoXSC7XiasKCmyBN9tPcxNgWk4yjTwCr45A73Xw4FxwrN5yEaB9xXjdGUd6VScanRGiVGz4C7ZcXMghoptT1CsEHwp5mPqr97uGdBqkT2kT2Wia?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 8)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future DC-DC Charger Project For a future project, I installed a 60A DC-DC battery charger to enable charging my batteries from the alternator of my truck. Although I haven't yet wired it to my battery]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-8</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvUNvGkgfCnBKny1w8PK17MEQjASp9apvFF8pPD6hTicBYvKQv4bZp3biPivAa2xmXCHJyZPaUEzgYjg5CPXcTdKnzRAsfRMNv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 7)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solar Charge Controller For my system, I also installed a 60 Amp MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) solar charge controller to replace the old PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controller provided by the factory.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-7</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:28:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvULYHio1unk2YscLCvXyS45fgpUktqD8EdcE6SZTBr3PgkQxgod3qSU5AJUzYBJUbbsarCpavEoPmWYqHDzTJQQfmaqrvjAPg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 6)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Main Fuse, Master Switch, and Bus Bars Pictured below are some additional components I added to enhance the safety, efficiency, and manageability of my battery system. These components include a 300-amp]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-6</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:25:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvUNa97n8xvz3YukE3eWZy7ER55wVgPJx3FpMDRVjABC1fxPk8eWnnTey3GQqmE5Tuv4JsVZ6iwKbHChpDwV2TAJgg3AxgRvrA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 5)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battery Monitor and Shunt Pictured above is the battery monitor (shunt below) I installed. These components are essential for accurately monitoring the state of charge of my battery bank and the amperage]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-5</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvUNoQQ2PkEwEDobwG56Y5tGcz3mfR7FwqUhATQfvXqdh8crfG9CJR6xTTee2WMeUkPdXtZfBq9yqESzPhc9AG5gYu1UJJFBBU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 4)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individually Fused Batteries To further enhance the safety and reliability of my battery system, I installed a 150-amp fuse onto the positive terminal of each battery. This crucial safety measure ensures]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-4</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvUNrKx1uptBhetsTD83A1KhLQXkBpDa5F1PzPEA3M2hzJmjP5SVBA7my2WCDgp8u3rGJD3CynkvZV5MJryaotueViN8Nft7bc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bus Bars and Cabling These are two 1000-amp bus bars connecting the batteries together in parallel. This setup provides a total of 600 amp-hours of capacity. Unlike lead-acid batteries, LiFePO4 batteries]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-3</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvUNsunStawXHqiF3CYrz7DnfqfsRoqjtPHt3jEcKAgoostP9fAPczDa5iEe5H9AwNQpShUh7twrJi7BUGub69Ww62ebsrP7yY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[LiFePO4 Batteries For those of you that correctly suggested I upgrade to LiFePO4 batteries, here you go: Because of the numerous drawbacks associated with lead-acid batteries, I decided to upgrade to LiFePO4]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-2</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:48:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvUNpaYD2Pgxe9f2BuW9HFtjn7HDW4DVX1XGP33Mragtw7y8fQQo5Smc2hUMatrSvnBatbWfUYj5ToGxwA3Y9fW9q6joVQY2ge?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the 12V System On My Trailer (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 1: Bye Bye Lead Acid When I first bought my trailer, it came equipped with two 88 Amp-Hour deep cycle lead-acid batteries. These batteries are connected in parallel, effectively providing a total]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/upgrading-the-12v-system-on-my-trailer-part-1</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:30:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqoXSC7XiasKCmxY7eQHateDqYeMiVkMB2B1b7SG677TpGRZmb5efqJJhWzJwVS5a4jPeZeDukeYNJtGnfSQmqjFq8tZi1cejrzNfXEhUWLwAira?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in a trailer: the journey continues ]]></title><description><![CDATA[My 5th wheel survived the harsh Oregon winter, but getting it out of the residential area it was parked in turned into a major ordeal. The trailer was parked too close to a fence, making it nearly impossible]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@joshman/living-in-a-trailer-the-journey-continues</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@joshman/living-in-a-trailer-the-journey-continues</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[joshman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VtZSRtSgHTMXvURNK1RPhNatc4C1x54iTfAYpaKyYW1FC3EzPPPtDw9vfGn5z9q1KW4kwNJP3qtoRoGLiM8wjAdSFVQmAga6mzqWKTegBxqft?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Actifit Report Card: May 15 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yard work all day. Getting things ready for parents visit. Most challenging thing I'm working now is stabilizing and leveling rv without a truck to hook it to... We're getting closer... 5771 Yard Work]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@noctemdrgn/actifit-noctemdrgn-20200516t024326508z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@noctemdrgn/actifit-noctemdrgn-20200516t024326508z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193552]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[noctemdrgn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2020 02:43:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjVs3Hye1oHX44R9EcpQD5C9xXzj68nJaq3CeGPmSAQAub5vQpRRuCdnCvPpTGCp8q1EpT8NS8KACauPWYkXveH9mVB1GREYG787mdTpsNdmQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>