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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-16-2019, 06:34 PM
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My battery monitor says '100% charged' all the time
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wpshivers
As markopolo stated, the percentage SOC (State Of...
As markopolo stated, the percentage SOC (State Of Charge) reading you see is based on the voltage levels of a lead acid battery (Wet Cell or AGM) to calculate the SOC, which are much lower than the...
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General Discussion Forum
06-13-2019, 05:00 PM
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Exterior window coverings for Sprinter 3500
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wpshivers
Heatshields work Great!
We use Heatshield's product for the windshield and front side windows in our 2016 Roadtrek CS Adventurous (Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis).
Keeps the front area of the Van cool and provides...
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General Discussion Forum
01-20-2019, 06:05 PM
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Jim Hammil leaving Roadtrek/Hymer?
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wpshivers
Erwin Hymer North America rocked by scandal
It appears a lot more is going on at Roadtrek/Erwin Hymer North America than some layoffs according the following article:
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General Discussion Forum
12-16-2018, 07:45 PM
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Propane Question
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wpshivers
No Propane is the best Option...
I had a 1984 StarCraft 19' Starflyer Tent Trailer with a standard 5 gallon(?) propane Tank. We loved it, don't know how we managed with six kids, but we did! After many years of service the local...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
11-11-2018, 10:42 PM
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Solution for no battery separator
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wpshivers
The Underhood AGM battery that Roadtrek installs...
The Underhood AGM battery that Roadtrek installs as part of the EcoTrek systems is literally part of the EcoTrek battery system. Standalone with all EcoTreks turned off it will settle to 12.5-12.7vdc...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
11-11-2018, 06:56 PM
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Solution for no battery separator
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wpshivers
Trik-L-Start Solution
I have been using the Trik-L-Start on my 2016 CS Adventurous with GU, 470w Solar for two years now. I was having trouble with low/dead starting battery if my CS was parked for more than 3-4 weeks.
...
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General Discussion Forum
05-25-2018, 09:51 PM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
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wpshivers
Yep, We almost bought a 4x4 Roadtrek CS...
Yep, We almost bought a 4x4 Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL back in 2015 at the Pomona Fairgrounds RIVA Show that was there on display. We elected to order a standard 2016 Roadtrek CS Adventurous (2WD)...
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General Discussion Forum
05-25-2018, 09:34 PM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
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wpshivers
The Sprinter uses the Large RakAttach... ...
The Sprinter uses the Large RakAttach...
Large (https://rakattach.com/large/)
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General Discussion Forum
05-21-2018, 07:59 PM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
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wpshivers
The solution to your "conundrum" seems fairly...
The solution to your "conundrum" seems fairly simply, buy another brand rack...
I have gone with a Hollywood rack for my two E-Bikes, very sturdy as they are made for the extra weight associated...
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General Discussion Forum
05-03-2018, 07:25 PM
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Lithium Batteries / voltstart.
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23,158
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wpshivers
My early '16 CS Adventurous was wired from the...
My early '16 CS Adventurous was wired from the Factory with the Invert/Charger on the EcoTrek Discharge side. Roadtrek recommended to my private Service Tech Dan Neeley to wire it to thew Ecotrek...
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General Discussion Forum
05-03-2018, 05:50 PM
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Lithium Batteries / voltstart.
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wpshivers
One other gotcha Roadtrek introduced with...
One other gotcha Roadtrek introduced with Voltstart was they had two versions to begin with. One for AGM batteries (with a start point voltage lower than the Ecotrek module) and one for EcoTrek...
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General Discussion Forum
05-02-2018, 07:55 PM
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Lithium Batteries / voltstart.
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23,158
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wpshivers
Real World EcoTrek 800 BMS Parasitic Draw
I have been able to do some real world testing of my EcoTrek 800 system while I was waiting for a new Solar Controller a few months ago. So no charging from my solar panels to interfere with my...
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Class B Owners Registry
01-13-2018, 12:01 AM
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Lumpias :: 2016 Roadtrek CS Adventurous
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wpshivers
Lumpias :: 2016 Roadtrek CS Adventurous
Lumpias :: 2016 Roadtrek CS Adventurous (2018-01-13 01:01:42)
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General Discussion Forum
01-12-2018, 11:09 PM
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How did you pick a name for your rig?
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wpshivers
Vanna White???
I was going to name our White 2016 CS Adventurous from Roadtrek "Vanna White", seemed funny and appropriate but alas someone else had christened their RV by the same name and my Better Half nixed the...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-09-2016, 07:41 PM
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Mike Wendlends lithium batteries
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wpshivers
I'll check under the hood as the battery there...
I'll check under the hood as the battery there did appear to be more "Automotive-like" ie "AGM", but I didn't look close yet.
There has been a lot to learn about this vehicle in the past week! I...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-09-2016, 07:14 PM
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Mike Wendlends lithium batteries
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wpshivers
I'm really not sure how everything is mounted and...
I'm really not sure how everything is mounted and distributed, there are 4 EcoTrek 200 switches. There are batteries under the hood, it appears there is another bank mounted outside in a box under...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-09-2016, 06:37 PM
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Mike Wendlends lithium batteries
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wpshivers
Just finished reading this entire thread that is...
Just finished reading this entire thread that is now about a year old, I found it interesting due to my recent purchase!
I just took delivery 1 week ago of our 2016 RoadTrek CS-ADVENTUROUS we...
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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
10-15-2015, 09:17 PM
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Finall becoming a RV Owner!
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wpshivers
Finall becoming a RV Owner!
Hello All!
The wife and I just ordered a new RoadTrek CS Adventurous at the Pomona California Fair Grounds at the RVIA event yesterday!
I go by Paul or "Kalbo" Tagalog for BaldHead. My wife's...
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