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Just found this dual USB charger plus voltmeter.  I've got an 12V 80AH battery on the front of my QS6.  Could be nice to always know how much battery life I've got left.


http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Voltmeter-Jumper-Motorcycle-tplt/dp/B00LDSZQOI/ref=pd_sbs_misc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZGZDXFW0T09G4V8QSG5

Thanks for the photo tinkeringtechie.  I might reach out to LivinLite directly and see if they would be willing to sell me a "charging station".  Would be nice if LivinLite would sell all their RV accessories directly from their website like some manufacturers do.

Thanks for the additional links subaruwx.  I like the Blue Sea Systems Dual USB Charger Socket.  Very clean design and I do have extra 12v circuits available.

[quote source="/post/4158/thread" timestamp="1412793117" author="@paul"]Hi, I have in my camplite a "Charging station" It has USB and 12V lighter plugs it came like that from the factory[/quote]Would it be possible for you to take a picture of the "charging station" so I can see what it looks like?  My QS6 has a single outlet with a 12v lighter plug in it.  I'm wondering if it would be as simple as finding an outlet with a 12v lighter plug / USB combo and replacing my current 12v lighter plug outlet with the combo?

Thanks,
John

That is a nice setup.  I've been considering something similar myself.

Who all has USB outlets in their QS6, QS8 or QS10?   According to the LivinLite QS6 standard options I'm supposed to have one, but I don't.

I wonder how difficult it would be to add one?

Thanks,
John

Thanks for the responses.  The air mattress idea sounds like a good one.  Wonder if I can find a low profile queen sized air mattress.

Has anyone replaced their mattress on their QS6 or QS10 and if so what did you replace it with?  

I'm looking for something a little more comfortable than what came with my QS6.  I've slept on it four times and it is not very comfortable.

Thanks,
John

Loaded up this past Friday and headed out for a weekend of camping.  Everything traveled great.  The only problem is the license plate was blocked.  Will have to figure something out.

I installed my L-Track and a couple D-rings over the past weekend on my QS6 platform.  As my deck is only 46" long x 19.5" deep, this seemed like a good solution.   The d-rings I centered on the rear bumper and used 1/4" x 3" long bolts with 2.5" fender washers and locking nuts on the back to secure them all the way through the bumper for additional support.   The d-rings also have rubber strips between the bumper and d-ring and d-ring and bracket to keep them from clanging around when not in use.

The L-Track I installed with 1/4" x 1" stainless steel sheet metal screws (picture below).  I purchased the [a href="http://www.cargoequipmentcorp.com/L-Track-Logistics-p/fe750-100-pd4.htm"][/a][a href="http://www.cargoequipmentcorp.com/L-Track-Logistics-p/fe750-100-pd4.htm"]L-Track from cargoequipment.com[/a].  100" for $52 + shipping.  I was originally drilling 3/16" (.1875" dia) pilot holes.  These were very nice an tight, but actually too tight as I broke the head off the fifth stainless steel screw I was driving in with an impact driver.   Lot's of fun getting this screw out.   For the remaining screws I switched to drilling a 13/64" (.2031" dia) pilot hole and although not quite as tight, I didn't break off any more screw heads.  

[quote source="/post/2603/thread" timestamp="1407984207" author="@subaruwx"]I don't remember the diameter - but you can decide what fits yourself, then drill the right size holes. They were not self tapping, and they weren't long - probably only 1/2 in. I remember I put some LockTite on each screw to help hold them tight.  

I suggest for those who want to try this, find the S track first, then you can fit the screw size, then drill for the right diameter.   I did this a year ago, but I remember the biggest pain was  counter sinking into the S track to the right width and depth for the screws. The key is to drill for the screw width first, then switch to the counter sink bit. Note that the aluminum is soft, and I actually used a wood counter sink bit for the first few before I destroyed the bit and  switched to a counter sink bit made for metal. [/quote]
Hi subaruwx,

Finally received my track.  It came pre-drilled.  Looks like 1/4" holes so I'm guessing the screws will need to be 1/4" sheet metal screws.  What is your recommendation on the size hole I should drill?  I'm thinking 1/4" hole would be too big.  How much smaller were the holes you drilled as compared to the size of the screws you used?

Thanks,
John

[quote source="/post/2788/thread" timestamp="1408498577" author="@ktnm8135"]Yes they are gizmos. I took a regular and a high wind and attached them with a long strip of heavy Velcro. They sure make a difference in the heat!!
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When you purchased them did you need to provide measurements or did they already have the sizes available for the QS6?

[quote source="/post/2509/thread" timestamp="1407895075" author="@ktnm8135"]

Love my little 6.0. It is so easy to tow. I do wish that PahaQue made a tent room for it like they do for the T@b trailer. I don't like my screen room at all and leave it at home for most trips.


It looks like you have popup gizmos on the top of your 6.0.  Is that what they are or did you make your own solar covers for your 6.0?

John[/quote]

Thanks subaruwx for all the details.   Let me jump on Amazon.com and see what I can find.

Do you remember what type of stainless steel screws you used?   Were they self tapping?  How long?  What diameter?

Thanks again.
John

[quote source="/post/2320/thread" timestamp="1407172948" author="@subaruwx"]Not sure if this will insert correctly, but here's a shot of the A track and rings on up the rear deck of my QS10. I think you can click to see a bigger version.

[/quote]That is exactly what I want to do on the rear deck on my 6.0.   Do you mind if I ask a few questions?

1. Where did you purchase your tracks and what sizes?
2. What hardware did you use to fasten the track to the deck?
3. Was it difficult to clear electrical wires running through the aluminum tubes?

Thanks,
John