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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-01-2015, 01:21 AM
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Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
I rather expected you would be familiar with...

I rather expected you would be familiar with HandyBob's writing, Booster. I ran across him and a couple of other skeptics rather early on in my quest, and they made me wary.

I admire the extent...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-31-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Well Said! I have seen some very sour posts...

Well Said!

I have seen some very sour posts from characters who understand the electric side very well; they talk about dealers who are ignorant or just don't care, or who even appear to give bad...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-31-2015, 12:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
I forgot to mention the BMK monitoring kit: I...

I forgot to mention the BMK monitoring kit: I thought it was included - perhaps not - but yes it is a must-have. Thanks for the pointers on the controller.

A small battery bank needs to be fully...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-30-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
I finally found a comprehensive solution to my...

I finally found a comprehensive solution to my charging problem which will cover a wide variety of other situations.


I looked high and low for a satisfactory replacement for my van’s obsolete...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-25-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Thanks for the quick reply, link and other info,...

Thanks for the quick reply, link and other info, Avanti: another good solution to keep in mind. :-)
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-25-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Thanks for some REAL data, Avanti. Almost...

Thanks for some REAL data, Avanti. Almost recharged in 2 hr: wow!

I'm aware that people some add an extra alternator: is that what you have done? Is it exclusively dedicated to the coach? Does...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-24-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
@ Scottbalddassari: No offence: this is an...

@ Scottbalddassari:

No offence: this is an open discussion. :) You are right: "more" (if you mean generation or storage capacity) is not necessarily required: but it partly depends on the type...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
How do you know they are doing just fine, Scott?...

How do you know they are doing just fine, Scott? I'll bet 70+% of those "just fine" people are hauling batteries bought this year. :rolleyes:

If they have no means of determining when their...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2015, 01:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Thank you for your second long contribution,...

Thank you for your second long contribution, Booster. The refrigerator post kind of took the spotlight off it, and is somewhat secondary to the goal of this thread, which started off as how to size...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-22-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Davydd, that is a useful reminder. The fridge is...

Davydd, that is a useful reminder. The fridge is one of the most troublesome things to manage correctly. Turn on 24 hr. before leaving, park only on level spots, or level the vehicle EVERY time, turn...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-22-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Re battery cycles vs DoD and Li cost: I think you...

Re battery cycles vs DoD and Li cost: I think you come out well, Ptourin.

Lifeline says that when regularly discharged to 50%, their AGM batteries provide nearly 1000 life cycles (that means that...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-22-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
@ Ptourin: Yes, I'm looking hard at the PD4645....

@ Ptourin: Yes, I'm looking hard at the PD4645. It is not temperature compensating, unfortunately, so Lifeline's correct charge rate is met only at 70 deg F, falling short of Lifeline's requirement...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-21-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Thank you for taking the time Booster, another...

Thank you for taking the time Booster, another great post!
You confirm a number of things I have found from some of the more analytical and thoughtful posters and other sources.


You have...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-20-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Well, better than armchair commentary: a very...

Well, better than armchair commentary: a very interesting post.

I got lucky today: I found the charging rate for Lifeline batteries: they don't specify a bulk charge but their recommended...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-19-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Actually, Ptourin, yes. I did exactly that about...

Actually, Ptourin, yes. I did exactly that about a year ago, making it clear I wanted AGM, and I was recommended a 3-stage upgrade kit. I was unable to immediately proceed. Recently, I started...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-19-2015, 03:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Ridenfun, what brand of battery did you end up...

Ridenfun, what brand of battery did you end up with?



Like me, you find it inconvenient to access the batteries. Well, with AGM, you only have to do so to check the terminals for corrosion...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-19-2015, 03:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Ridenfun, what brand of battery did you end up...

Ridenfun, what brand of battery did you end up with?



Like me, you find it inconvenient to access the batteries. Well, with AGM, you only have to do so to check the terminals for corrosion...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-19-2015, 03:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Thanks for the informative discussion, everyone. ...

Thanks for the informative discussion, everyone.

I did mention that I can hack the battery compartment and install a larger battery, which I will do.
But it appears I was asking the wrong...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-10-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,346
Posted By Crank
Sizing coach battery for my style of B use B

My "new" '96 Roadtrek Popular's storage battery is dead. Recognizing wide variation in habits and conditions, what are reasonable estimates by owners for amp/hours drawn /24h? I need an estimate in...
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