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The Kitchen
01-14-2023, 03:47 PM
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Powdered Milk
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+1 Interesting to see this topic brought to...
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Interesting to see this topic brought to the fore. Nowadays, in things like oatmeal, I use Now Foods Organic Soy Milk Powder.
Unsweetened Edensoy is also a good option for me. The...
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Class B Camper Van Reviews
11-26-2022, 07:15 PM
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Embassy SL Class B RV
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markopolo
PSA: Mildew & mold don't need wood. Dust plus...
PSA: Mildew & mold don't need wood. Dust plus moisture will do it. It will form on synthetic materials also.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
11-26-2022, 06:49 PM
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Lithium battery conversion
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I've seen a couple of photos of water inside...
I've seen a couple of photos of water inside LiFePO4 battery cases now. Presumably, it's from condensation due to humidity inside the sealed case and temperature changes. One stopped working and the...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-01-2022, 03:11 PM
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Reality check - charging 2 batteries simultaneously
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Just a note to keep terminology correct. When the...
Just a note to keep terminology correct. When the solenoid closes the chassis and house batteries are connected in parallel not in series.
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
08-27-2022, 05:01 PM
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1997 - 2002 Express / Savana coil springs
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That's great progress and a lot of new parts. ...
That's great progress and a lot of new parts. Monday is going to be exciting for you when you get to drive it!
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
08-16-2022, 10:55 AM
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Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift
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48,069
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I used RV awning tie-down springs like these:...
I used RV awning tie-down springs like these: https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Awning-Spring-Stake-p/25-8513.htm
7" overall length and 1" diameter.
I've use those same springs on a shade sail...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-14-2022, 07:39 PM
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AGM Battery Failure Mode?
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Check whatever holds the batteries in place to...
Check whatever holds the batteries in place to see if a bolt or something similar could line up and make those holes.
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General Discussion Forum
08-08-2022, 09:18 PM
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Roadtrek 2006 -- ID this wire?
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markopolo
Yes and the plug can only fit one way as it is...
Yes and the plug can only fit one way as it is thicker on one end to match the wider slot on the board.
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General Discussion Forum
08-07-2022, 11:03 PM
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Roadtrek 2006 -- ID this wire?
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The control board itself is usually adhered to a...
The control board itself is usually adhered to a wall with thick double sided tape that comes with the board. That tape can let go over time. You have to remove the screws holding the cover to get...
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General Discussion Forum
08-07-2022, 09:04 PM
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Roadtrek 2006 -- ID this wire?
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It looks like the wire that plugs into the water...
It looks like the wire that plugs into the water heater control board. That board is located inside the RV somewhere near the water heater. It will look something like this:
...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-04-2022, 02:36 PM
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Mixing lithium with AGM's - bashing around some ideas.
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My assumption is that Jiabaida is the...
My assumption is that Jiabaida is the manufacturer of these BMS boards. I don't know for certain though. LLT appeared to be a convenient English language source of the boards when I was figuring...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
08-03-2022, 09:54 PM
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1997 - 2002 Express / Savana coil springs
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15,643
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markopolo
As far as I know, the "load" rating for the Moog...
As far as I know, the "load" rating for the Moog coils being discussed here is how much weight it takes to compress the spring to 14". The bar diameter is the same and the only difference is the...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-03-2022, 01:24 PM
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Mixing lithium with AGM's - bashing around some ideas.
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SF Kits use special order BMS boards from...
SF Kits use special order BMS boards from Jiabaida (JBD) AFAIK. Some SFK boards might be basically stock JBD but others allow series connections for example. The JBD/Xiaoxiang & other apps I use...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-27-2022, 05:19 PM
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Isolater Question - This is a rough one
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markopolo
Can't help you with that small wire. It's a good...
Can't help you with that small wire. It's a good idea to try to find out what it's for though. Does it have a fuse on it?
As far as I know the OEM setup just used the two center wires....
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Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools
06-10-2022, 05:03 PM
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Blu TPMS
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4,816
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markopolo
Yes it still works. You have to remember to...
Yes it still works. You have to remember to start the app on your phone though (unless you can get the dongle) & I don't always remember to do that. For that reason alone I'd likely choose...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-24-2022, 10:07 PM
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Volt Gauge Question - 02 190 Versatile
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I think that a 2002 Chevy Express will have a...
I think that a 2002 Chevy Express will have a voltage sense wire from the alternator. That smaller gauge wire connects to one of the outer posts on the isolator, not the center post. With the OEM...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-26-2022, 09:19 PM
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Programing problems with a DVB01
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It does seem like there's a problem with the LED...
It does seem like there's a problem with the LED display. I would have gone through that step when I calibrated a DVB01 ->...
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Industry News
04-12-2022, 09:54 PM
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Class B Market Share, Sales and Shipments
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275,776
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and a big thanks to rockmtnb for getting &...
and a big thanks to rockmtnb for getting & posting this data :thumbup: Very interesting to see the breakdown!
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General Discussion Forum
03-24-2022, 12:02 PM
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Avocados
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1,177
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markopolo
Good to know :thumbup:
Good to know :thumbup:
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General Discussion Forum
03-15-2022, 01:48 PM
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Roadtrek fridge fuse access
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2,093
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markopolo
Post a photo of the panel if you can. I seen...
Post a photo of the panel if you can. I seen push to release and quarter turn latch types. Fridge service manuals are widely available online and can be found by Googling the fridge model number. ...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-10-2022, 02:13 PM
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Am I crazy to purchase Lithium batteries w/o Bluetooth?
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1,751
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markopolo
Some way to see individual cell voltages on a...
Some way to see individual cell voltages on a Lifep04 battery is #1 on my list of purchase considerations. It's really the only way to know if your usage (charging & discharging) methods are harmful...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-05-2022, 02:55 PM
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AGM Battery Problem?
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markopolo
:thumbup: That's also my guess.
:thumbup: That's also my guess.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-24-2022, 12:30 PM
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Why are my batteries not charging?
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Posted By
markopolo
For an '08 210, the Roadtrek Electrical Simulator...
For an '08 210, the Roadtrek Electrical Simulator - https://www.metrotrekkers.org/utility/electrical.htm - shows two things to check:
#1 The Battery Switch needs to be ON (and working) for the...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-16-2022, 04:19 PM
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First rigorous Pb-Li comparison I have seen
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1,719
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markopolo
My first comment in this topic wasn't about the...
My first comment in this topic wasn't about the advantages and disadvantages of using LiFePO4 batteries. I just happen to prefer accurate information and found the linked video to be lacking.
...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-16-2022, 12:05 AM
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First rigorous Pb-Li comparison I have seen
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1,719
Posted By
markopolo
The total lifetime kWh output is what really...
The total lifetime kWh output is what really matters but the focus is misplaced on expected cycles.
I don't recall everyone who was involved in the original discussion on the forum re: lifetime...
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