Modifications Entertainment Center Ok, this may be going a little far for a popup, but I now have an AM/FM Cassette that was removed from my old commuter car, a 1997 Kia Sephia. This is attached to a old RF modulator CD changer. The speakers are indoor / outdoor patio units. Finally, there is a 9-inch TV/VCR combination setup for 12 volt operation. For reception, on the roof of the unit there are both AM/FM and TV antennas. Fuse Panel When I first bought the camper, the wiring consisted of a big ball of solder with a bunch of wires melted into it. There were no fuses, many of the wires were damaged and exposed, there was a charge controller hanging from the hitch that didn't work, and the main power converter that also didn't work. In short (the depth of my puns is just legendary) it was a mess. I started by removing most of the original wiring, the original converter, and the charge controller. Then I built a new panel using blade-type fuses to protect all of the circuits. It is mounted to a piece of Plexiglas that is attached to the inside of the electrical cabinet. This is connected to a new controller, and the tow connector was switched over to a 7 wire RV-type. On-Board Battery Charger Since neither the original converter (hence it’s demise) nor the replacement converter was designed to charge the battery, I added a battery charger inside the electrical cabinet. This allows me to charge the battery in camp or at home by just making the normal 120V electrical hookup and hitting a switch under the table. The only drawback to this is that it is difficult to monitor the condition of the battery when the top is down, so I added a voltmeter near the door. Power Outlets Now that the camper has all this electrical excess, I had to find a way to use it. I added two 12 volt car-lighter-type plugs, one at each end, to power accessories (12 volt fans, CB radio, etc.).	Popup Photos Here are some detailed pictures of the camper Specifications Here are the dimensions and capacities of the Starcraft Starmaster 21 Modifications Here are some of the modifications I've made to our camper Links Here are my favorite popup web pages on web
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