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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-19-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
Yes, it looks like we are in the same ballpark. I...

Yes, it looks like we are in the same ballpark. I am pretty satisfied with this performance, at least for now. It is pretty conservative, both WRT the charge rate and the load on the inverter & the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-19-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
Well, remember that we have a DC-AC-DC setup, so...

Well, remember that we have a DC-AC-DC setup, so the Multiplus thinks it is on shore power (I have the AC input limited to 13A, which is how you control the draw from the engine alternator. This is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-19-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
From Victron:

From Victron:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-19-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
I just noticed that the Lynx smart BMS entry in...

I just noticed that the Lynx smart BMS entry in the Cerbo menu has a HISTORY item, which displays the following parameters:

Total charge cycles
Number of full discharges
Cumulative Ah drawn...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
The Cerbo is just a nicely-packaged compute...

The Cerbo is just a nicely-packaged compute device (similar to a RPI) with a bunch of communications ports (Ethernet, WiFi, CANbus...) and a few general purpose relays. It also has ports for an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
I don't think that is true. My understanding is...

I don't think that is true. My understanding is that the Lynx Smart BMS has a built-in shunt and does have all the current from all batteries passing through it.
It is used along with one or more...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
As far as I know (which isn't a lot, yet) Victron...

As far as I know (which isn't a lot, yet) Victron doesn't have a built-in feature to keep SOC below 100%. I think a lot of people do it manually during storage, which is easy enough. My intention is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
The Victron Cerbo exposes many dozens of...

The Victron Cerbo exposes many dozens of parameters, certainly battery voltage and SOC to any software that would like to monitor or record it. Happens automatically in Victron Connect, and is very...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By avanti
I don't (yet) have very much direct experience,...

I don't (yet) have very much direct experience, but by all appearances, Victron is much more open than the competition. You can even run their (open source) monitoring software on your own Raspberry...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 04-17-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By avanti
Many RV toilets are raised because they sit on...

Many RV toilets are raised because they sit on top of the black tank. This is a good design, since it utilizes otherwise wasted space and is also one fewer tank to keep from freezing in the winter.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-15-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By avanti
The price of a fully-equipped van before...

The price of a fully-equipped van before upfitting can approach $70K, so...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 368
Posted By avanti
Moderators' note: Back on topic, please. Future...

Moderators' note:
Back on topic, please. Future messages with no RV-related content will be deleted.
Thanks for your cooperation.
--The Moderators
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 04-07-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 806
Posted By avanti
We never bothered to acquire leveling blocks....

We never bothered to acquire leveling blocks. Over 19 years, the number of times that we have missed them can be counted on one hand. As Jim said, one can almost always find an acceptable parking...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-07-2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By avanti
If you really care about long-distance dumping, I...

If you really care about long-distance dumping, I would recommend converting to a macerator system, which lets you use 1" stretchy hose. Some people even use flat roll-up "fire hose". You can easily...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-03-2024, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 416
Posted By avanti
the Trik-l-Start line of products used to provide...

the Trik-l-Start line of products used to provide a very clean way to interface the house to the chassis battery to keep the latter charged. Sadly, though, it was apparently a one-man company, and he...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-31-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,498
Posted By avanti
[Moderators' Note] We are closing this thread....

[Moderators' Note]
We are closing this thread. It has drifted off-topic, has become argumentative, and is redundant with previous discussions.

Thanks for your contributions,
--The Moderators
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-23-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By avanti
Interesting. So, what are they going to do about...

Interesting. So, what are they going to do about it?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-19-2024, 11:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,724
Posted By avanti
Well, after almost 4 years of yeoman service, I...

Well, after almost 4 years of yeoman service, I have finally been able to retire my silly cardboard box DRM evader. I have found a better way:

There is a legal cloud-based DVR service called...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-12-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,461
Posted By avanti
Sorry if you saw me as hijacking your thread. I...

Sorry if you saw me as hijacking your thread. I used tank dumping and backpacking merely as a way to bracket outdoor showers, and to illuminate the motivations behind the regulations. The ambiguity...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-11-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,461
Posted By avanti
Not really. Our previous rigs both had outdoor...

Not really. Our previous rigs both had outdoor showers, but we only used them for things like muddy boots and a quick rinse after an ocean swim. On our current van, we didn't bother with one--one...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-11-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,461
Posted By avanti
The dose makes the poison, as they say. The...

The dose makes the poison, as they say.
The reason it is generally illegal to dump wastewater from RV tanks is that there are many gallons involved, and the food, cosmetic scents, and human traces...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 03-09-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By avanti
My guess would be 60hz hum from the internal...

My guess would be 60hz hum from the internal relay coil. Check to see that the relay is securely mounted.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-08-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By avanti
If you are finding that WiFi access is the long...

If you are finding that WiFi access is the long pole in the tent, then it may be time to consider Starlink. Pretty much takes the issue off the table by all accounts. I have not taken the plunge yet,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-04-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,509
Posted By avanti
Although in this case, I am in the "better safe...

Although in this case, I am in the "better safe than sorry" camp, it is worth observing that the risk of explosion at filling stations has no doubt gone down significantly since the advent of...
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 03-03-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By avanti
Have you considered just adding a portable...

Have you considered just adding a portable inductive cooktop?

https://www.amazon.com/Duxtop-8100MC-Portable-Induction-Countertop/dp/B0045QEPYM?th=1

Maybe not quite as nice as gas, but many...
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