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

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 39
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: booster
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
Documentation does cost money to write and to...

Documentation does cost money to write and to upkeep, so I would not have an issue with the more technical (not use stuff) being optional at added cost. I always shell out for a factory service...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
If our 07 Chevy was typical of how model,...

If our 07 Chevy was typical of how model, feature, changes happen at Roadtrek, they are pretty sloppy in the implementation and design. They continued to assemble the same as the old style and then...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 01:58 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I think it could also indicate they are indeed...

I think it could also indicate they are indeed clueless on tech issues and customer service, but very un-clueless in customer manipulation, and Kool-aid :shh:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
They may be limiting what the customer gets to...

They may be limiting what the customer gets to keep that information from the independent repair shops, so you have to go back to Roadtrek or a dealer to beg for help.:wink:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-17-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I think Boxster is correct on the 48v. While I...

I think Boxster is correct on the 48v. While I was working 50v was the threshold to have to suit up in the horrible "arc flash" protection, which made it impossible to be much of anything useful.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-16-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I would have to agree this could be a big part of...

I would have to agree this could be a big part of it, and although there have been a lot of 12/24 volt boat systems around, Roadtrek obviously didn't understand the premise or problems.

While 24v...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-16-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I agree completely, especially the last line! ...

I agree completely, especially the last line!

There are lots of folks (probably everybody) that know more about boats than I do, but early on in my charging system research I was in the process of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-16-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I am a huge fan of modularization of products and...

I am a huge fan of modularization of products and options. There are lots of reasons why, including cost, ability to prebuild at a vendor, increased option availability, easy retrofit or upgrade,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-15-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
That may well be the case and, hopefully, it will...

That may well be the case and, hopefully, it will get them through the near term so the products can actually get to the customers in working condition. Now they will be moving into the next phase...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
All least they learned their lesson the AC...

All least they learned their lesson the AC claims.;) We all remember the original claims of running the AC all night and recharge in 20 minutes routine. That was the time period when Hammil starting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
My guess would be that with 12v you could get the...

My guess would be that with 12v you could get the lithium to turn back on (maybe), but if they are totally dead, it won't do any good, so you would still need a 24v source to get the engine generator...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I should have been more clear, are they putting a...

I should have been more clear, are they putting a 24v AGM in the 24v lithium models.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I read something a long time ago about that, and...

I read something a long time ago about that, and I think they figured it was because the rest of the system was so specifically tied to high voltages, but don't recall details.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
Good point-I wonder if this applies only to the...

Good point-I wonder if this applies only to the 12v models, or are they using a 24v battery in the others.

Davydd's is 12v, isn't it?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I think a lot of the suggestions that Greg or...

I think a lot of the suggestions that Greg or Avanti put out would work, as long as they had enough current available for the charging sources. That is why I find all this so odd, as there are lots...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
They can if you can get them running, but neither...

They can if you can get them running, but neither of them will start running without a battery in the system for reference voltage. In the startup procedure, they look for proper 12v reference, and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
This goes back to the often armchaired discussion...

This goes back to the often armchaired discussion about having a 12v battery reference to initiate the charging sources. Davydd's has the same push and hold setup, but ARV obviously makes sure there...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-12-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
Supplying 12v power when the lithiums are off, or...

Supplying 12v power when the lithiums are off, or even if they are totally dead doesn't seem like Rocket science to me. You will still have 3 sources of power, the engine generator, solar, and the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-12-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
It may also be for the rest of the charging...

It may also be for the rest of the charging sources, also. Most of the shore chargers and solar controllers need battery reference to start a charge cycle, or they just lock down. The PD chargers...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
yep, all AGMs will have some self discharge. ...

yep, all AGMs will have some self discharge. Much less that wet cells, more than lithium. Lifeline, for instance says to recharge when they hit 12.5 volts or 90 days maximum. I have been trying to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
Davydd is still quoting single sources which is...

Davydd is still quoting single sources which is exactly what I was referring to. Fact is nobody knows, so we all have to look at the available data and decide for ourselves which we think is the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
Just my opinion, but I think arguing over the...

Just my opinion, but I think arguing over the details of lithium battery care is an exercise in futility. They haven't been out very long, you can find something to support whatever theory you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I don't think it could work unless it had two...

I don't think it could work unless it had two separate control systems. I don't see any way that the lithium and AGM could just be attached together and work properly. Of course, if they had the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 02:21 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
I would worry less about the lithium than the AGM...

I would worry less about the lithium than the AGM batteries, but both could be issues. We don't know if Roadtrek shuts off charging of lithium packages, so we don't know here either. AGM and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,985
Posted By booster
Nope, don't think you are crazy, me maybe, not...

Nope, don't think you are crazy, me maybe, not you!

Roadtrek is getting famous for using existing stuff for other purposes, usually with pretty bad results, so I wouldn't be surprised that they...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 39
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 01:26 AM.

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.