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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-16-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
The honest truth is that many of RTs technical...

The honest truth is that many of RTs technical woes are a result, not of Li technology per se, but rather of their decision to jump into the relatively unexplored world of 24VDC. This is a step that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-15-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
Are you sure that the Midcity product is not...

Are you sure that the Midcity product is not involved? I am not 100% certain, but I looked pretty carefully at this issue when I installed my alarm and could find no evidence that there was any other...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
I'm sure they could. But, I think the five...

I'm sure they could. But, I think the five restarts thing is probably prudent. If nothing else, it eliminates the possibility of coming back from a 2 week vacation to discover that the Sprinter you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
I assume that both ARV and RT are installing the...

I assume that both ARV and RT are installing the "SmartKey" remote start system from Midcity Engineering. This is the only remote start system that I am aware of that works with 2014+ Sprinters. If...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
In fairness, Teslas have a conventional 12V...

In fairness, Teslas have a conventional 12V automotive battery to power the electronics, despite the fact that they have enough Lithium to drive hundreds of miles. I'm sure that they thought it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
How about a little 12VDC power brick connected to...

How about a little 12VDC power brick connected to shore power? I don't see why this wouldn't suffice for providing a 12V reference to get the ball rolling.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-12-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
I think what gregmchugh is saying is that if you...

I think what gregmchugh is saying is that if you can add a system to get power from the AGM battery, you could add a system to get power from the existing Li battery (bypassing the disabled system). ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-12-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
Maybe they could add a magneto generator like...

Maybe they could add a magneto generator like those in old-time telephones. That way they could have a crank start. :rolleyes:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
IMO, an optimally-designed Li system would have a...

IMO, an optimally-designed Li system would have a "storage" mode which would use shore power to maintain a 40% SOC and also keep the battery above freezing. That way DavyDD could hop in at any time...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
Apple's advice on long-term storage: ...

Apple's advice on long-term storage:

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple (https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/)



I don't quibble with your right to choose not to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
The actual science of Li does not depend on...

The actual science of Li does not depend on anecdotal evidence from random RV users (or upfitters). It comes primarily from the electric vehicle world, where these things matter very, very much....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
This claim is simply wrong. All lithium- and...

This claim is simply wrong. All lithium- and nickel-based batteries store optimally at less than 50% SOC. I can cite any number of authoritative sources, but I know from previous experience that this...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 01:54 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,984
Posted By avanti
There is nothing stupid about it. There is no...

There is nothing stupid about it. There is no question whatsoever that keeping a LI battery fully charged will shorten its life. You might decide that you don't care and that you don't expect to ever...
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