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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-03-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
It appears that ARV has bumped up prices in the...

It appears that ARV has bumped up prices in the last year by a healthy amount. Everyone else has as well, as we all know. It just seems that when Roadtrek increased their's to the point that the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
I would suppose, the bigger the bank, the less...

I would suppose, the bigger the bank, the less deeply you are depleting them, thus extending their useful life and capacity.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Well that's basically Davydd's argument isn't it?...

Well that's basically Davydd's argument isn't it? The bigger the pack, the more worry free and more capable off-grid you are. The less need for monitoring or tinkering. Or the possibility of ever...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2016, 12:50 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
I thought the 1200 ah pack was now just another...

I thought the 1200 ah pack was now just another option you can get - definitely not a one-off.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Sorry, I was quoting Earth Roamer - they have...

Sorry, I was quoting Earth Roamer - they have vids on youtube. I was looking at them and Tiger as similar "go-anywhere" type vehicles. Tiger is a good bit cheaper - they top out at the start prices...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Oh, and it starts at $495k. So there's that. :D

Oh, and it starts at $495k. So there's that. :D
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
It is a standard feature. Doubt they'd just...

It is a standard feature. Doubt they'd just eliminate it. That would be a big project since it's the heart of their system. But add to it? I'm sure it depends largely on the request and the $.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-18-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Huh? You all go on for ages about wanting...

Huh?

You all go on for ages about wanting thermal protections, and cooling systems and multiple methods for heating and for charging, but you want it all manual? A bank of switches would make...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Greg, I don't think the issue is the batteries...

Greg, I don't think the issue is the batteries generating any appreciable heat while in use. The insulated casing keeps the generated heat from the pads inside, but also shields the batteries from...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Greg, sizing of the heating pads is likely a...

Greg, sizing of the heating pads is likely a function of the design of the battery enclosure. The ARV battery enclosure is a thing of beauty - a large, well insulated enclosure. All the batteries...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-16-2016, 11:07 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Ah, rabbit holes. They go deep!

Ah, rabbit holes. They go deep!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-15-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
You miss the point of the original posting. The...

You miss the point of the original posting. The battery tech that was mentioned uses a technique that heats the cells from inside the cells, not external heat pads. It is cleaver and sounds...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-13-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
LOL. In technical circles, we call this a...

LOL. In technical circles, we call this a kludge. ;)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-09-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 27,130
Posted By wincrasher
Sounds promising. Best way to heat a battery is...

Sounds promising. Best way to heat a battery is internal - shows in the low power consumption and quick heat times.
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