Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 
 

Go Back   Class B Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login

Showing results 1 to 16 of 16
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: booster
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-31-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
That is quite the manifesto, isn't it? There was...

That is quite the manifesto, isn't it? There was a fairly lengthy discussion here on the forum pretty early on in our quest for better charging that included a lot of Handybob's information. At...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-31-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Good observation, and I totally agree. The whole...

Good observation, and I totally agree. The whole dynamic of small and bigger battery banks is an interesting study, for sure. In a small bank of 100-200ah, if you are charging only to 80%, you are...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-30-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
I think you have to go up to the MR50 to get the...

I think you have to go up to the MR50 to get the ability to run the BMK monitor kit, which you need to have if you want to do return amp charging. Without the return amp charging, you have a timed...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-25-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Avanti and I will wind up with many of the same...

Avanti and I will wind up with many of the same components when ours is finished. I am currently about 1/3 of the way through our install. The functions will be somewhat different, but the goal for...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-25-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
That would do it! Pretty soon you will catch up...

That would do it! Pretty soon you will catch up with davydd.;)
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-25-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Odd question, but how did you wind up down 170ah?

Odd question, but how did you wind up down 170ah?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-25-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
The lifecycle thing is one of the areas of all...

The lifecycle thing is one of the areas of all this that is the hardest to get a handle on, I think. Between all the different operating conditions and claims, I don't know if anyone really knows...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
We hear all the time about the "no compromise"...

We hear all the time about the "no compromise" setup davydd has, but in reality, he can not go as long without some kind of auxiliary charging as many of the rest of us can with much more modest...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Making sure you get your battery, no matter how...

Making sure you get your battery, no matter how small, totally charged to full is one of the easiest ways to gain capacity. Many chargers don't get the batteries full, so a battery monitor is very...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Yep, your charger is full out, all the time, so...

Yep, your charger is full out, all the time, so you certainly will be able to get to the lowest "tail current" (I wish they all would get together and call it the same thing:rolleyes:). Once you...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Yep, and if folks are setup and used to using...

Yep, and if folks are setup and used to using 25-30ah per day, it will be just as transparent to them.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Crank, the return amp charging is really not hard...

Crank, the return amp charging is really not hard to understand or complicated, but it is misunderstood and usually badmouthed by charger manufacturers because they can't do it with their chargers.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 01:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
But, you have to remember that lots of folks...

But, you have to remember that lots of folks could do the same times on 200ah of battery without issue, some with 100ah. It is all a matter of balance and needs.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Crank, don't want to speak for Davydd, but there...

Crank, don't want to speak for Davydd, but there are several ways you can go. The frig thing and killing the batteries is real, and happens all the time. One solution is to make the 12v source only...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-22-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
I will admit to not reading each of the replies...

I will admit to not reading each of the replies to the intimate details, but I think some things should be considered from all sides.

Normally, the ratings for AGM life are number of cycles to get...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-20-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,343
Posted By booster
Lots of information in this discussion, and maybe...

Lots of information in this discussion, and maybe I can help, or not, clarify some things,as I see them, after our several years of messing around and testing stuff.

The battery charging voltage...
Showing results 1 to 16 of 16

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 09:21 PM.

Contact Us - Class B Forums - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.