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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-30-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,416
Posted By GeorgeRa
Unfortunately, cassette toilets and portable...

Unfortunately, cassette toilets and portable toilets are often viewed as cassettes but they are not. The primary difference is that cassette toilets are permanently mounted with water tank, bowl and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-20-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By GeorgeRa
This one works on my 2023 Honda:...

This one works on my 2023 Honda: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BBZXK3V7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
search for LED bulbs CANBUS error free
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-20-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By GeorgeRa
How about very simple install of air furnace...

How about very simple install of air furnace like:

https://www.heatso.com/espar-airtronic-b4l-am2-petrol-12v-4kwl/
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-14-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By GeorgeRa
If it leaks only if only of water pump is on, I...

If it leaks only if only of water pump is on, I would fully trace the pressure side for water leak. If check valve is leaking water could leak out from shore water inlet, pending how your system is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-14-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Does your unit have a flat plate heat exchanger...

Does your unit have a flat plate heat exchanger (continuous hot water module). Leak could be from there. The unit will have 4 fittings - cold water in, hot water out and coolant in and out.
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 03-03-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By GeorgeRa
It seems as this video of 59K 2023 has stove,...

It seems as this video of 59K 2023 has stove, picture could help.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By GeorgeRa
I have Espar Airtronics D2 space heater and...

I have Espar Airtronics D2 space heater and combination of 15l Isotemp Marine Water Heater* with Espar 5kW Hydronic. Isotemp can be heated with 750W 120V electric heater or Espar Diesel Hydronic.
...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 02-29-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 303
Posted By GeorgeRa
Found good hands in a Sprinter

Found good hands in a Sprinter
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 02-19-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 303
Posted By GeorgeRa
Portable toilet

Due to seller’s mistake of shipping a wrong item I became the owner of the portable toilet. I didn’t order one nor have need for it. Seller’s inaction left me with this room décor sitting in the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-15-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By GeorgeRa
Magnesium will protect better based on this...

Magnesium will protect better based on this eleochemical potentials chart,

Mg -2.36V; Al -1.66V protecting iron at Fe +0.44V
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-11-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,361
Posted By GeorgeRa
With 36 cells panels you likely have 2...

With 36 cells panels you likely have 2 strings/panel, but could be none, only way to find out is to see the connector box on the back of the panel.

Pending on Sun angle your panels shading...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-10-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,361
Posted By GeorgeRa
Tilting solar panels could at most increase the...

Tilting solar panels could at most increase the output by 20-30%. But doubling cells by 100%. This was discussed on the Sprinter forum; I have seen someone implementation and there was a fellow...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-10-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,361
Posted By GeorgeRa
Pending on the design of your panels you could be...

Pending on the design of your panels you could be prone to low output pending on Sun location. Info which can help:
1. You could have 1 or 2 or 3 strings in each panel
2. One PV cell can generate...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-08-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,361
Posted By GeorgeRa
Agree, but each string of cells with associated...

Agree, but each string of cells with associated bypass diode needs to provide minimum charge voltage. Difficult to guess home many strings each panel has on the OP van but I wouldn’t be surprise if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-08-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,361
Posted By GeorgeRa
If this is your layout you could be prone do have...

If this is your layout you could be prone do have shade on your panels, partial shade on one panel will likely kill a panel output, as stated in previous post, in certain Sun position you could be...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 02-06-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By GeorgeRa
I assume it is a proximity/parking sensor, your...

I assume it is a proximity/parking sensor, your display should indicate which one. Perhaps sensor is shorted with salty water. Remove and clean.
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 02-06-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By GeorgeRa
I second that, in my DIY build I have a solenoid...

I second that, in my DIY build I have a solenoid water valve to prevent auto fill. Look for a switch.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-06-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,361
Posted By GeorgeRa
I have similar setup to Booster, 3 100W...

I have similar setup to Booster, 3 100W monocrystalline high efficiency panels, MPPT Morningstar controller, AGM batteries. In sunny day by midmorning to midday my batteries are full. About 100Ah/day...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 02-06-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By GeorgeRa
My 2013 Sprinter is very quiet since new. You can...

My 2013 Sprinter is very quiet since new. You can use automotive stethoscope (without the vibration amplifying rod with its membrane) to trace leaking weather seals.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-22-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,413
Posted By GeorgeRa
A few folks on the Sprinter forum use 80/20 for...

A few folks on the Sprinter forum use 80/20 for solar panel mounting. Hein from DIY Van based on my mounting system design designed aluminum sheet metal brackets, the same concept but les expensive,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-22-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,413
Posted By GeorgeRa
The long flat bars are pre-attached and nuts...

The long flat bars are pre-attached and nuts tighten to solar panels before final assembly. Short flat bars are attached to the bottom of the 80/20 bars with t-nuts.

There is sufficient clearance...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-21-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,413
Posted By GeorgeRa
Cearance to the roof is about 1". It was large...

Cearance to the roof is about 1". It was large enough to place a nut from below and with full access from the top to turn the screw the job was reasonably easy even with my large hands.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-21-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,413
Posted By GeorgeRa
All parts were assembled in situ. 1. Roof rail...

All parts were assembled in situ.
1. Roof rail towers, crossbars and short flat parts under crossbars
2. Long flat parts attached to factory holes in solar panels
3. Panels assemblies to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-21-2024, 02:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,413
Posted By GeorgeRa
Agree, the air gap is critical to keep efficiency...

Agree, the air gap is critical to keep efficiency high and keep roof cool during sunny days.

I made these solar panel mounts 10 years ago and stop thinking about it except occasional cleaning....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-20-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,413
Posted By GeorgeRa
I had similar setup on my fiberglass Bigfoot...

I had similar setup on my fiberglass Bigfoot Trailer, it didn’t work very well hence on the Sprinter I mounted panels to roof rails.

Rigid solar panels are not rigid enough for calculating a...
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