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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-06-2015, 01:22 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Everything is disconnected thus no 12 volt...

Everything is disconnected thus no 12 volt anything. Disconnect takes the batteries totally offline. I can still plug in 30 amp shore power and run air conditioning, Keurig, microwave and 120v...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-05-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
The batteries are totally disconnected with a...

The batteries are totally disconnected with a switch. Solar goes through the BMS as does alternator and shore power. Once the batteries are 100% charged I guess the inputs are waste because it...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-05-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
I just double checked by asking. When I hit the...

I just double checked by asking. When I hit the battery disconnect switch it disconnects my batteries 100%. There are no parasitic draws.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-05-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Having my inverter on I am guessing draws down...

Having my inverter on I am guessing draws down about 72 amps per day off the batteries. I can easily afford that for the transparent convenience I described. If Booster is getting by with 1/6 it...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-05-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
For one, the Outback inverter is not noisy. You...

For one, the Outback inverter is not noisy. You pretty much are not aware it is on. Secondly, the electrical use of our B is totally transparent and no different whether plugged into shore power or...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-05-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
I was just guessing on that. After getting up,...

I was just guessing on that. After getting up, brewing the coffee, hot water, lights, etc we may blow thru 20 amps before taking off. Then to think about it 10 of those are the normal overhead....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-04-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Gerry, You are the one that questioned blowing...

Gerry, You are the one that questioned blowing through 400ah of lithium ion battery overnight. I simply gave you my detailed experience which refutes your supposition. Either that, or if you are...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-04-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Some caveats. They had capacity loss but it was...

Some caveats. They had capacity loss but it was something like 25% not dead batteries. In their same practices they had destroyed AGM batteries in just a year's time.

They had an older generation...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-04-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Our typical overnight 16 hour stay with inverter...

Our typical overnight 16 hour stay with inverter on will only use about 160-200 amps draw. If we cook we will use more. Keurig coffee in the morning takes out about 20 more amps. It is all made up in...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-04-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
I may be the only one with lithium ion batteries...

I may be the only one with lithium ion batteries that has camped boondocked for four straight days all the time day and night below freezing and the lowest night at 5 degrees F. There is a great time...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-02-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Nah but is like taking a fine single malt whisky...

Nah but is like taking a fine single malt whisky than Kool-Aid. ;)
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-03-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
I don't know what ARV does but watching the...

I don't know what ARV does but watching the Silverleaf screen readout the charge amp input dies down to nothing when the batteries are fully charged. That situation works with solar, alternator or...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-02-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
You can discharge (draw power) from lithium ion...

You can discharge (draw power) from lithium ion batteries at below freezing. What you can't do without some damage is put a charge to the batteries when the batteries themselves are below freezing....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-30-2015, 02:26 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
There are two heating pads sandwiched between a...

There are two heating pads sandwiched between a pair battery packs with four battery packs in all. They are thermostatically controlled to come on when the temperature drops to 36 degrees (maybe 40)...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-29-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Technically it is possible to charge batteries...

Technically it is possible to charge batteries when the air temperature is below freezing. The question should be in regard to the actual battery temperature. My batteries were still above freezing...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-29-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Until Myst and Imagine were delivered last...

Until Myst and Imagine were delivered last December most of the Advanced RVs had the Smart Batteries. Our Alvar went out in January but I understand I may have had the first build of the GBS lithium...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-29-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By Davydd
Wincrasher, Have you followed this thread on...

Wincrasher,

Have you followed this thread on Sprinter-Source.com?

Replacing OEM batteries with LiFePO4's (https://www.sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40936)

It is a Smart Battery...
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