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Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2020, 07:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Posted By IdleUp
Hopefully this should help clear it up for you...

Hopefully this should help clear it up for you guys!

No one owns a UL rating, it is awarded to the manufacture as a stamp of approval their tested RV lithium component(s) all meet UL safety...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Posted By IdleUp
It's regretful that I put up a thread on lithium...

It's regretful that I put up a thread on lithium safety and I'm attacked for doing so. The article was in place only as a safety precaution to warn RV owners of potential dangers of lithium...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Posted By IdleUp
The reason I posted this article is because all...

The reason I posted this article is because all lithium batteries can be unsafe.

Unlike the folks at Volta which houses their RV Cobalt cells in a steel enclosure for fire protection, (shown...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Posted By IdleUp
Regretfully you're incorrect there are a number...

Regretfully you're incorrect there are a number of RV vendors using this chemistry!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Posted By IdleUp
Explosive Li-ion Energy Storage Accident

Hello all not sure if this is redundant however here is some good reading on the potential dangers of Lithium-Ion. The injuries of the four firefighters are testimonial of this event. While of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-28-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,500
Posted By IdleUp
Thanks for the reply Avanti however my last reply...

Thanks for the reply Avanti however my last reply is correct. While I'm not a AC sharp-shooter, part of my mechanical training included automotive and marine refrigeration systems. You'll find that...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-28-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,500
Posted By IdleUp
Avanti thanks for the reply - however you're...

Avanti thanks for the reply - however you're incorrect by your saying their is no heat coming from your 12 or 120 volt refrigerator. All refrigeration units work on the same principle of circulating,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-27-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,500
Posted By IdleUp
Many thanks for all the replies on this...

Many thanks for all the replies on this interesting topic of gas/electric Refrigerators.

It makes you wonder how over 10 million RV owners camped and used these refrigerators and traveled all over...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-27-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,500
Posted By IdleUp
Hello All - Since 1981, there has been...

Hello All - Since 1981, there has been 11,531,000+ coaches sold in the US, where over 9 million were equipped with gas/electric absorption refrigerators. These Propane powered refrigerators have...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 11:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,500
Posted By IdleUp
I agree . . . It's a great alternative for an RV!...

I agree . . . It's a great alternative for an RV!

Mike
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,209
Posted By IdleUp
Another possibility which uses no 12 volt power...

Another possibility which uses no 12 volt power or propane, is one that operates on the engines coolant. The design is straight forward, it uses a heat exchanger to heat water in the tank sort of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,500
Posted By IdleUp
I did a bit of R&D on these fans years ago and...

I did a bit of R&D on these fans years ago and while some owners are under the impression it makes the box colder, this is not really the case, the fan contributes to spread the air so all items are...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
Sounds like you have all the ingredients for a...

Sounds like you have all the ingredients for a great system. For the most part, regardless of the how large or small your lithium battery is, you have to adjust your usage according to its size.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
Thanks for the reply - It's easy to deplete an...

Thanks for the reply - It's easy to deplete an entire tank if you don't follow guidelines, I've witnessed it many times. A lot of owners park out in the sun and run the AC all day which causes the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,110
Posted By IdleUp
They are super hard to find but the Transit AWD...

They are super hard to find but the Transit AWD chassis has be out for a short while. My friend in Memphis owns one of the first to be released and absolutely loves it. The AWD is fully automatic and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
Hello Timp410 - I've come to the conclusion the...

Hello Timp410 - I've come to the conclusion the average consumption for an AC running is around is around .3-.5 gal per hour, so a 16 tank could last up to 4-5 days or longer if you used the AC for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 02:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,341
Posted By IdleUp
Hey Guys - In most cases all Hydronic type of...

Hey Guys - In most cases all Hydronic type of heaters will require annual maintenance. On my water heater I always kept a maintenance kit in my coach just in case I had problems on the road. Once a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 02:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
Hey guys - With a conventional RV using a 600 ah...

Hey guys - With a conventional RV using a 600 ah lithium pack, if you use your AC for even short periods of time, it will reduce your off the grid time drastically. While lithium is great, it won't...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 01:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,455
Posted By IdleUp
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your...

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your ventures, I own both the a Midwest B on a Sprinter chassis and a Wonder on Transit chassis, they are both great dependable workhorses however the Transit...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
Regretfully most of the “Expert Information” is...

Regretfully most of the “Expert Information” is compiled from “forum chatter” and Google and not the real world of RV’ing.

I have weekly contacts with dozens of up-fitters throughout the US -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-17-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
Hello Booster Regretfully your knowledge on...

Hello Booster

Regretfully your knowledge on this subject is limited to "forum chatter" rather than facts!

It's a proven fact that stationary engine-charging prohibits DPF regeneration and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-17-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
This is my my exact sentiments! Just as the...

This is my my exact sentiments!

Just as the "Real Life" situation with the Mexican Doctor above - When all else fails, and AGM and lithium batteries are totally depleted, nothing but a RV...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-16-2020, 11:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 32,577
Posted By IdleUp
Ok thanks for the reply - I wish you a quick...

Ok thanks for the reply - I wish you a quick replacement and years of great use. Keep us posted

Stay Safe - Mike
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-16-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 32,577
Posted By IdleUp
Sorry to hear that happened, these compressors...

Sorry to hear that happened, these compressors seldom fail.

Quick question, since it's unlikely the RV dealer would be qualified or have a license to do the repair since this requires capturing...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-16-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,800
Posted By IdleUp
Bud LOL I don't own a class C motorhome! I...

Bud LOL I don't own a class C motorhome!

I think your somewhat confused in recognizing the difference between a B+ motorhome and a typical Type C cab over sleeper RV. I posted a number of images...
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