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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-14-2015, 02:35 AM
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Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
It's not a rotating ad. They have a hard link on...

It's not a rotating ad. They have a hard link on their page.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-13-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
I plan on putting the AGM back in my van before I...

I plan on putting the AGM back in my van before I turn it in.

I have a home for the other AGM. I'll be holding off on putting the lithium and lithium charger into my new van until I've...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-03-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Because they also say you need a 14.6 volt...

Because they also say you need a 14.6 volt constant charge. The information is conflicting in an RV type situation.

If you were just dropping it into a boat or truck for engine starting, then the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-21-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Well, I'm not exactly thrilled that they linked...

Well, I'm not exactly thrilled that they linked to my blog without asking or remuneration.

Like you, I have not left mine on the charger while in storage. I've thought about just installing a...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-28-2015, 01:51 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Well I don't agree that Progressive Dynamics is...

Well I don't agree that Progressive Dynamics is purporting their charger to be anything more than it is. If you look at their flyer and manuals, it works exactly as they've indicated. That is now...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-27-2015, 10:55 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Essentially you have confirmed my understanding...

Essentially you have confirmed my understanding of how they work. Glad to hear they've done some testing and are OK with leaving the chargers on. Can only assume they are also comfortable with...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-19-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
There must be some separation. There is the...

There must be some separation. There is the "boost" switch on the dash so you can combine the house and coach batteries to start the engine.

Also, I put a trickle charger on the chassis battery. ...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-19-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
I'll have to pop the cover on my coach battery to...

I'll have to pop the cover on my coach battery to see if it has the same leads. My recollection from being in there before is that it is the same.

I had also looked at the drawings Marko linked. ...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-18-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Well, I ordered a clamp on ammeter, so I'll soon...

Well, I ordered a clamp on ammeter, so I'll soon know more about what is going on. Stay tuned.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-18-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Interesting the Stark Battery folks say this...

Interesting the Stark Battery folks say this charger shuts off when the battery reaches 14.6 volts. https://store.starkpower.com/12V-LiFePO-Charger-40A_p_74.html
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-18-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Yep. I think they just standardized the cable...

Yep. I think they just standardized the cable for all the vans - some have 2 batteries, some have 1.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-18-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
If that was the case, I'd think I'd have quicker...

If that was the case, I'd think I'd have quicker charging than I experienced.

Although, thinking about it, how would I really know the relay popped? I assume it re-sets itself when the load...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-18-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Yes, that is the charger I selected. I wanted...

Yes, that is the charger I selected. I wanted to keep the wattage the same as my original converter. I was also concerned that the cabling from the converter was 6 AWG.

I wasn't worried about...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-17-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
So far, so good. I'm OK with flying relatively...

So far, so good. I'm OK with flying relatively blind and not knowing the exact state of my battery. Some on here tend to obsess. Remember, I'm not running an inverter - just need your usual loads...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-09-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
I have read that LiFePo4 batteries "settle". I...

I have read that LiFePo4 batteries "settle". I didn't have time to wait and see.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-08-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Just an update. I've been away 2 weeks. During...

Just an update. I've been away 2 weeks. During that time, I've left the shore power connected with the refrigerator on 110v and the Fantastik fan ventilator running. So the charger has been...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-02-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
Welcome aboard Ptourin! I think you and I are...

Welcome aboard Ptourin! I think you and I are the only trailblazers on this combo. Right now I'm not set up to do any monitoring like you are, so can't help you with the Victron.

I'm not so...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-30-2015, 01:54 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
I spoke with them too before I purchased my...

I spoke with them too before I purchased my battery. The only reason I'd add some heating is because my battery is mounted outside, under the van. If it was in the cabin, I wouldn't bother.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-29-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
David's pack has heaters built into it, correct? ...

David's pack has heaters built into it, correct? Don't know if they are switched, or come on automatically on low temp or what.

Eventually I plan to fashion some heating and insulation for those...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-29-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
It appears like it all works as I understood it...

It appears like it all works as I understood it to work.

I don't really get why charging profiles matter anyways if you are doing alternator charging. I don't see the PD line of chargers working...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-29-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
No, but I will now. Thanks! R

No, but I will now. Thanks! R
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-28-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
I'd think that it would be wise to have some kind...

I'd think that it would be wise to have some kind of load going all the time if you are going to have the converter plugged in - a couple lights, or a fan, or the radio. Maybe the CO detector is...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-28-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
I had a great call with the tech support at...

I had a great call with the tech support at Progressive Dynamics. Pretty much the converter/charger operates as I suspected. The amperage falls to zero at the maximum voltage of 14.6.

So what I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-26-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
So ideally, if the charger was "off" or more...

So ideally, if the charger was "off" or more likely in "idle" mode, it would wake up and provide enough amperage to cover ongoing loads like from the CO detector or other parasitic loads like the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-26-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 37,894
Posted By wincrasher
I'm not sure I agree Booster. The booklet says...

I'm not sure I agree Booster. The booklet says it drops current as the battery fills. So is sitting at that 14.6 with essentially no amperage a bad thing? I'm probably going to call tomorrow to...
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