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Hi Derek, thanks for your answer. Yes, I believe my handyman friend (son-in-law of a good friend) knows the ins and outs of electricity and he will probably be able to help me figure out a lot. I'm also going to take the rig to a local mechanic for new shocks when the interior is done. So probably someone will show me the routine of what I need to do so I don't inadvertently electrocute myself or end up in the boonies with no power. I guess I'm just anxious to understand this stuff now. I've given notice on my rental house for the end of the month, and I'm very busy getting rid of furniture and so on. I'd like my move into the Dolphin to be as smooth as possible, and my lack of practical knowledge is a little scary sometimes. Most of the work my friend is doing hasn't involved moving or changing out any electric components. He's mostly rebuilding furniture to suit my work needs. My Dolphin was previously owned by an electrician and it has all sorts of extra plugs, both 110v and 12v, and it's got a little microwave and it's cable-ready, so it's pretty updated for a 1982, I guess. I have no manuals for the rig or for the appliances. The Dolphin is still over at the handyman's house and I should get it back late next week. Then I can start messing around with it and seeing what I can figure out, with some help. I'll let you know how things go once I have it back! Sue

Hi, This looks like a great resource for me. I recently bought a 1982 Toyota Dolphin, 22 ft. A carpenter/handyman friend is getting windows reglazed. He's basically gutted it except for the kitchen and bathroom--took out the eating area and couch/bed. He's rebuilding it for me to use for my work on the road. I sell on eBay, and he's making me a nice big work counter with lots of storage underneath, plus a dinette that converts into a bed. I'll sleep up above the cab. I'm moving into The Guppy at the end of this month and I'm traveling south for the remainder of the winter and spring, then to the Midwest for the summer, returning to Eugene in the fall. I have been doing lots of reading, but I must admit to having a hard time understanding anything that has to do with electricity. (My dad wouldn't let me take physics in high school, because he didn't want to have to do the homework...) What I'd really like is if some knowledgeable person could just show me exactly what to do when I want to stop for the night. Which switches to flip or whatever. What I should be watching for or monitoring, and how to do it. That kind of stuff. Is there anyone in my area that I could visit with and get some advice? Thanks! Sue