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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-26-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,077
Posted By stevegoldfield
2019 Carado Banff manual

Although I bought a 2018 Banff, it came with a 2019 manual, which is the only manual I have seen.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-31-2021, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,899
Posted By stevegoldfield
The Sunlight is very similar to the Banff. I have...

The Sunlight is very similar to the Banff. I have a 2018 Banff. They were priced circa $70K in 2018, and because there is a shortage of these vehicles, they are currently selling for about the same...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,077
Posted By stevegoldfield
I have a PDF of the manual for the Carado Banff,...

I have a PDF of the manual for the Carado Banff, which is similar. I own a 2018 Banff. There is a Facebook group for Axion owners, and someone there likely has the Axion manual. You could have...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-28-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By stevegoldfield
Incidentally, one of the things you get used to...

Incidentally, one of the things you get used to in a Promaster RV is being tail gated, even when you are driving at the speed limit. Before I got my rear view cam, I couldn't even see anything...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-25-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,187
Posted By stevegoldfield
You don't say whether these are AGMs or Ecotreks....

You don't say whether these are AGMs or Ecotreks. If they are the latter, here is a chart from DS2, the Ecotrek manufacturer, on recovering batteries. You can tell what kind of batteries you have by...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-04-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,531
Posted By stevegoldfield
My tech person tells me that Thor's products are...

My tech person tells me that Thor's products are poorly built. You would be better off, in my opinion, looking for an Axion or a Banff, which, despite Hymer NA's problems and demise, are better...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-25-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By stevegoldfield
My insurer, Amica (top-rated by Consumer...

My insurer, Amica (top-rated by Consumer Reports), sent us checks for about 4 months last year with the explanation that we were driving less. It was not a huge amount.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-10-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,840
Posted By stevegoldfield
Many years ago, I bought a car in NJ and then...

Many years ago, I bought a car in NJ and then drove it to CA where I was and am a resident. I had to register in NJ to get title. When I got home, I re-registered it in CA; there was something like 3...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-01-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,448
Posted By stevegoldfield
I bought a Banff in 2018, about 7 months before...

I bought a Banff in 2018, about 7 months before EHGNA collapsed. There are two recalls on the Promaster, which I have had done: the shift cable and the engine cooling fan. I haven't had any issues...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-25-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,547
Posted By stevegoldfield
One more thing. If your batteries (blue light)...

One more thing. If your batteries (blue light) don't come on at all, do they charge while driving? If you are unable to turn on your inverter (or battery disconnect), they should charge while...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-25-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,547
Posted By stevegoldfield
One thing I left off my list is this. Every time...

One thing I left off my list is this. Every time you turn on a lithium battery, hold the reset switch for at least a few seconds.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-25-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,547
Posted By stevegoldfield
That happened to me on my first trip. I also have...

That happened to me on my first trip. I also have a 2018 Carado Banff so our electrical systems are probably similar. First, turn on the inverter before you plug in. Second, check the light on your...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-18-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,813
Posted By stevegoldfield
Check out Amica, too. They are top-rated by...

Check out Amica, too. They are top-rated by Consumer Reports for claims handling and price-competitive. I've been with them (auto, RV, home) since Geico refused to cover my ex after our divorce in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-15-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,140
Posted By stevegoldfield
I suspect that AAA plans vary by state. I...

I suspect that AAA plans vary by state. I upgraded my California AAA membership to Premium in order to cover my RV. I think my rate went from $50 to $100 a year, but I'd have to check the amount. I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2020, 01:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,813
Posted By stevegoldfield
I have a Carado Banff with a refrigerator that...

I have a Carado Banff with a refrigerator that only runs on 12V. I have two lithium iron batteries and an AGM plus two 100W solar panels. I can boondock for 2 or 3 days at most before I lose power....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-17-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,523
Posted By stevegoldfield
I have a 2018 Banff. I once phoned RoadTrek...

I have a 2018 Banff. I once phoned RoadTrek (before the company fell apart) to ask a similar question and spoke to someone from tech. support who said he had worked on the production line. I have two...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-30-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,934
Posted By stevegoldfield
They said it is built into the battery, which is...

They said it is built into the battery, which is good news.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-30-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,934
Posted By stevegoldfield
I went to Lion's site to see the specs, but they...

I went to Lion's site to see the specs, but they don't provide enough information so I sent them a question, which is this: Do these batteries have overcharge protection? I ask this because I have...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-23-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,910
Posted By stevegoldfield
I have a 2018 Carado Banff. I enjoy it. However,...

I have a 2018 Carado Banff. I enjoy it. However, Hymer did make some design errors, especially in the electrical system/batteries. I have had most of those fixed. Mine has about 8,000 miles on it....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-16-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,350
Posted By stevegoldfield
Toyota has been selling the Mirai for a while...

Toyota has been selling the Mirai for a while with interesting technology to store and transfer the hydrogen. The problem, though, is the shortage of hydrogen stations. I wonder how far off home...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-19-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 8,760
Posted By stevegoldfield
How does Thor measure battery condition in its Sequence?

I read this thread which underscores how difficult it is to accurately measure the SOC of a battery. I vaguely remember that Thor included SOC readings for the batteries in the Sequence. Does anyone...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-21-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,603
Posted By stevegoldfield
I usually put up my awning, but the construction...

I usually put up my awning, but the construction is flimsy as mentioned, though mine is manual. You have to put a lot of pressure on the plastic clamps. Both broke on my first two trips. I had them...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-31-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,219
Posted By stevegoldfield
My Banff, made by the same company and on a...

My Banff, made by the same company and on a Promaster 2500, has an AGM and two lithium iron batteries all mounted underneath. It makes more sense to mount them down there than to use interior space,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-20-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By stevegoldfield
Actually, the one I'm looking at signed a...

Actually, the one I'm looking at signed a contract with Hymer NA to supply thousands of fuel cells. Of course, that went awry when the company went under. The problem seems to be that there are not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-19-2020, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By stevegoldfield
I don't think my Banff is wired that way by Hymer.

I'm not exactly sure how it is wired, but I doubt that it goes through the inverter for two reasons. First, solar panels produce DC and the batteries are charged with and produce DC so no inversion...
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