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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-04-2015, 05:43 PM
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Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
My 2014 Great West Vans Legend came with a simple...

My 2014 Great West Vans Legend came with a simple relay setup, controlled by the "engine running" signal from the Sprinter. I added a Trik-L-Start to support chassis battery maintenance and a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-04-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
I agree with Boxster. Unlike some other RV-speak,...

I agree with Boxster. Unlike some other RV-speak, I do not believe that it is at all uncommon to call a dumb relay a "battery isolator" or an "isolation relay" in an RV context. (not being...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-04-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
I thought such a relay WAS an "isolator". What...

I thought such a relay WAS an "isolator". What else does that term imply? I didn't think it mattered that it was controlled by the alternator output.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-30-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
If we are talking a 10 year horizon, I am pretty...

If we are talking a 10 year horizon, I am pretty sure that the biggest change will have to do with vehicle intelligence and self-driving capabilities. We have passed the inflection point on that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
The Tesla automotive battery pack is liquid...

The Tesla automotive battery pack is liquid cooled.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2015, 12:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
Mike, Out of curiosity, why do you see upgrading...

Mike, Out of curiosity, why do you see upgrading that wire as a big job? I am considering doing exactly that on my rig, and I was thinking it looked pretty easy. I was just going to run from front...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
As a single data point: My old Airstream...

As a single data point:
My old Airstream Interstate had no solar, and I was not very careful, so my AGM house batteries went completely dead at least 2-3 times/year. In the 8 years I owned the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
Yeah, our Outback inverter/charger can be...

Yeah, our Outback inverter/charger can be programmed to autostart the genset. I never even bothered to hook it up.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
As far as I can tell, the whole "autostart" thing...

As far as I can tell, the whole "autostart" thing is about pets. Now, don't ask me to explain that. ;)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
The freeze-avoidance issue is hardly rocket...

The freeze-avoidance issue is hardly rocket science. A thermostatic switch, a relay, a small 12v heating pad and a battery isolator solenoid would be sufficient to fully protect and automate the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
The whole "50%" rule-of-thumb came originally...

The whole "50%" rule-of-thumb came originally from the off-grid living gang. They have a lot more batteries at stake than we do.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,998
Posted By avanti
+1 Marko. This whole "you can only drain your...

+1 Marko. This whole "you can only drain your lead acid battery to 50%" needs to be kept in perspective. The energy is there, and there is no law against using it. The statement applies ONLY to...
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