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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-03-2016, 02:26 PM
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Posted By gregmchugh
Roadtrek seems to have enough customers buying at...

Roadtrek seems to have enough customers buying at their current prices to keep them busy so I expect they will keep thing where they are price wise. I think there may be no practical strategy anymore...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-26-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
I was hoping the warm weather would improve his...

I was hoping the warm weather would improve his mood...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-26-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
This looks like it could be it, a high end Delco...

This looks like it could be it, a high end Delco 320 amp

Medium & Heavy Duty Alternators | Delco Remy (https://www.delcoremy.com/Alternators/Find-by-Model-Family/40SI)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-24-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
You won't find fixed solar systems in off grid...

You won't find fixed solar systems in off grid appications changing from wet cell lead acid batteries anytime soon, still much cheaper than anything else. Of course, we may have different...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-24-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Lifeline uses a 20% loss in capacity for their...

Lifeline uses a 20% loss in capacity for their AGM batteries as the lifetime as I recall, is this a standard that is generally used in other battery specs?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-24-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Are the factors that reduce the capacity over...

Are the factors that reduce the capacity over time well documented for lithium cells like they are for AGMs. Are they quantified?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
I wonder how much capacity loss would be needed...

I wonder how much capacity loss would be needed for replacement under Roadtreks 6 year warranty?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
My point was simply that at some point you are...

My point was simply that at some point you are buying battery capacity you may use very rarely. If you want the extra capacity, even if it is rarely used, and you want to spend the money, I am sure...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2016, 02:54 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
I don't recall seeing anyone with the 1600 amp...

I don't recall seeing anyone with the 1600 amp hour Ecotrek option yet. No exactly sure what type of energy usage would lead someone to spend that much money. Maybe just the bragging rights, My...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Seems like a close match in terms of the specs...

Seems like a close match in terms of the specs and the automated manual 6 speed transmission but I don't know if they are the same powertrain or not.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Are you sure it was an Earth Cruiser? These are...

Are you sure it was an Earth Cruiser? These are the same models they produce in Australia but now also build in Bend. There are some other chassis choices in Australia like the Iveco Daily but I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
It has a 3 liter diesel with a 6 speed automatic...

It has a 3 liter diesel with a 6 speed automatic manual transmission that has no torque converter.

Canter FG4X4 | Mitsubishi Fuso...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Definetly not stealthy but out in the boondocks...

Definetly not stealthy but out in the boondocks stealth is not really needed.

Actually not as big as it appears. 22 feet long so no longer than a standard Sprinter. A little higher at 10 1/2 feet...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Not sure where you pulled that number from but it...

Not sure where you pulled that number from but it smells pretty bad...

Earth Cruiser FX 190,000-235,000 US dollars (hard side model)

EarthCruiser EXP 240,000-250,000 US dollars (pop top model)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Guess it depends on what your goals are. They are...

Guess it depends on what your goals are. They are very reliable and widely used and allow you to eliminate propane when combined with diesel heat and hot water. Diesel has high energy content so...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
If I was going to spend $200,000 on a vehicle for...

If I was going to spend $200,000 on a vehicle for long term travel and boondocking away from people, it would be a little more rugged and full 4 season and made in Bend Oregon but likely not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 05:40 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Davydd, Not sure where you got the info that...

Davydd, Not sure where you got the info that there were two AGMs to protect a single 200 amp hour Ecotrek module.

So far we have seen they are using a single 12 volt AGM (smaller than the standard...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-20-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
The thing that continues to surprise me is how...

The thing that continues to surprise me is how some systems seem to be put together without much analysis of what the requirements will be for energy storage in the batteries and battery charging...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-20-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Davydd, very good. Solar panels are a waste for...

Davydd, very good. Solar panels are a waste for us too, we always pick the spots in the shade under the trees. Saw a campground host at 12 Mile Beach at Pictured Rocks in the UP with portable solar...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Point take, I have doubts that they will get...

Point take, I have doubts that they will get there and they will need to provide more customer support resources to help customers cope with the new complexity. They are out doing dealer training and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Very nice, saw something similar in a video of...

Very nice, saw something similar in a video of the Earth Cruiser.

I will stand by my belief that this is great for many buyers but that there are many more owners, of Roadtreks at least, who would...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
ARV gives you enough information to monitor the...

ARV gives you enough information to monitor the operation of the system which I personally would want. Roadtrek offers no option to have any information at all about the operation of the system. For...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
I am also in the non-automated camp or at least...

I am also in the non-automated camp or at least having manual backup available. But this really only works well for us geeks. My guess is that the average customer just won't be doing what you need...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
Very good, are you using an off-the-shelf BMS?...

Very good, are you using an off-the-shelf BMS? Battery heaters? More detail would be of interest to me...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By gregmchugh
I have given up on increasing some peoples self...

I have given up on increasing some peoples self awareness, it just ain't in their DNA... :)
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