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RE: Cheap-o 12V Battery Monitor?
I had poor luck with similar. I would recommend the http://www.bestconverter.com/Voltminder_c_107.html
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smkettner
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03/18/10 11:35am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: brake fluid and
If brake fluid had been open I would get new.
As long as the PS fluid has been closed I would still use it.
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smkettner
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03/18/10 11:17am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: inexpensive leds
Piano, what is the lumen output? I had tested one similar but it was too dim.
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smkettner
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03/18/10 11:00am |
Tech Issues
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RE: battery charger
The WFCO 55 is a bit large for just two batteries IMO. The converter will be fine it just may not get into boost mode (14.4 volts) when you expect it to. Monitor your charging voltage on the existing set up as it might work fine.
smkettner you say WFCO 55 is a bit large for just 2 batteries ... Why?...explain please. Right now I have only one 12V group 27 being charged by a WFCO 55 (no problems in 3 1/2 yrs so far, battery still goin strong, we do allot of dry camping) but when the battery does go tits up, plan on replacing with 2 12V's or 2 6V's, don't know yet. Still doin lots of research on what would be best for us.
Milo
See highlighted text. Does your WFCO-55 charge at 14.4 volts when the battery is low? What size and length wire do you have?
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smkettner
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03/18/10 10:57am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How many miles on your TV
158,000
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smkettner
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03/18/10 10:51am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Denman files chapter 7
So much for my Denman warranty :R
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smkettner
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03/18/10 10:11am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Another dumb tire question
I would look at LT245/75R16. C load would be fine and even if you end up with E I would not go over 50psi. I would never go down in size (225).
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smkettner
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03/18/10 09:46am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Adding Solar and Inverter to Sprinter
400w might drive the fridge (360w?) but not the microwave. My Prosine 1800 runs my microwave just fine and the instructions recommend 400+ amp hours of battery connected with short fat wire. My microwave will draw 150/170 amps out of the battery. Since you have a generator you might consider installing a $250 system instead of $2000. But that is up to you.
I also have a 300w GoPower sine wave inverter to power the outlets for laptop/cell phone/tv/dvd/games/etc. This setup did not require pulling any wire let alone 4/0 so with the description of what you mostly want to run it seemed like a simpler solution.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 11:33pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Flat tire - do those 12v pumps work?
If it clamps direct on the battery and has a 30+ amp fuse it is probably a good one. The little buzzy noise makers that push into the cigar connector are weak but may well work in a pinch.
I carry the masterflow mv50
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smkettner
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03/17/10 10:54pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: dry camping
Have fun :B
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smkettner
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03/17/10 10:06pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: battery charger
The WFCO 55 is a bit large for just two batteries IMO. The converter will be fine it just may not get into boost mode (14.4 volts) when you expect it to. Monitor your charging voltage on the existing set up as it might work fine.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 10:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Adding Solar and Inverter to Sprinter
I don't think you need or want a honking big inverter. 300w to 400w should power everything. Your PD9160 converter is fine but do you have a charge wizard for it?
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smkettner
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03/17/10 02:59pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Battery Help
So, the standard blade fuses from an auto parts store will not work? If not, where can I get a spare fuse?
Thanks...
Fuses are standard at any autoparts store. The converter diodes do the detecting and the fuses protect them from reverse current.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 02:08pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: 30 amp or 50 amp
I do at home. I have when the power is bad at a campground such as open ground connection.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 01:55pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Really good news...
I thought paypal was a safe way to receive money.
I would ask Paypal the proper secure way to make the transaction.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 12:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Do you change rear end gear oil
I changed at 100k and will again at 200k.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 09:52am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Percent Grade?
6% is normal every day stuff. 8 to 10% will slow most people down but not cause worry. 12%+ is time to worry.
If you see a sign like this (Sonora Pass) turn around:
http://www.chainreaction.com/images/26percentgrade.jpg
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smkettner
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03/17/10 09:28am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Can I pull TT with my 1/2 Ton
6500 pounds? I recommend you keep the trailer GVWR less than the tow rating.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 09:22am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: High Mileage RV - Afraid to go long distance
101k??? It is barely broken in :) Check belts, hoses, tires, fluids and get rolling.
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smkettner
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03/17/10 08:40am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Xantrex 3000 PowerPlus Inverter
Sounds like you are good to go.
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smkettner
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03/16/10 11:03pm |
Tech Issues
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