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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-04-2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,388
Posted By casd
3000 watt Honda or 2 - 2000 ?

I have a Roadtrek Agile , I have 2 160 watt Grape solar on roof , special aluminum rack custom built, I get about 25 amps out of it lets say 5 good hours a day, not enough, I have same issue about...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-21-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 123,488
Posted By casd
Re: New Roadtrek RS E-Trek

Yes Yes - I installed high idle - all excited - Started the engine and running at 1500 RPM I noticed no increase in the voltage increase to the batteries , I was in Las Vegas and ran batteries (10 -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-20-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 123,488
Posted By casd
Re: New Roadtrek RS E-Trek

Making my E-Trek will be a bit more, I went with 2014 SS Agile, added 8 6 volt batteries plus replaced 2 in front so all the same, 3000 watt Magnum Hybrid inverter , 700 watts solar roof , 4 lb...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2014, 02:13 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

I picked up my 2014 Roadtrek SS Agile Friday 2/14 (1200 miles on it now) , been on the road 5 days driving home, you can see the battery setup for the refridge is limited, I have had the inverter on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Thanks for info Booster, I think your correct on the 45 amp charger and would take a long time to charge the batteries, I think my Xantrex freedom SW3000 would do a much better job. Solar could...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

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Good Point, I didn't realize the Van air put out that much, If your running lots of electrical do you think standard charging from engine going down the road would charge 8...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

You wouldn't be running the engine stopped because possible damage as posted earlier by Marco, charge while driving

I have a xantax freedom 3000 hooked up for 3 years with 2 batteries, If you...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2014, 03:57 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Lots of whites around, I have made my decision and contacted 5 RV dealers in a 500 mile radius, I am located in San Diego Ca, Hard to believe I found a white with the engine mounted 3500 W with 2500...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-01-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Thanks for replies on size of the 144 inch use , Things keep on getting more complicated, I found out the 2014's I was looking at weren't real 2014's either, They are on their way from Roadtrek, I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-30-2014, 04:53 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 123,488
Posted By casd
Re: New Roadtrek RS E-Trek

yes, I have read, why would Mercedes offer a software upgrade for high idle ? but i am with you, why risk the engine over a generator that could be replaced easy, guess you answered my question, go...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-30-2014, 02:56 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 123,488
Posted By casd
Re: New Roadtrek RS E-Trek

If I wanted to install an additional alternator on a SS Agile what would anybody recommend ? One builder told me Mercedes has an optional additional alternator to run the air conditioning. I have a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-29-2014, 02:17 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

In one year I have received a quote from a builder in LA area building sprinter 170 inch 2500, great work but not experienced on RV type. price high and missed many things

After driving and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-22-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

I am in the Southwest and only one rental company I know of, Out of San Francisco and Las Vegas, Average is $2000 per week, if you book an off week I think you can get down to $1200, I live in the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-22-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Thanks for the tips especially on the keys, I have a similar key for my Toyota, lost one and never replaced because of costs, When your talking rear heater are you talking an oem heater or from SMB ?...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-22-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Thanks for the tip on the door, Never would have thought of that, As far as the luck I will use Sportsmobile for the basis, I will work on the solar , inverter, batteries and more storage
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-22-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Renting a Sprinter RV is too expensive but I came up with a great idea, I will rent a Ryder Rental of the same size, saw one on the road last week and came up with the idea, $300 a week plus mileage
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-22-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

after much research and frustration trying to find a good used Class B Diesel at a reasonable price I have decided to purchase a good used sprinter and have it partially done by Sportsmobile in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-05-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Thanks for all the info here, I will use the calculator when I decide what to purchase but this clearly shows you need the highest rating possible , most roadtrek Dual Wheel Sprinters are about 7000...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-04-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

That's from their site. It was left off the current specs but still applies.

also subtract the weight of clothing, gear, food etc. ......................[/quote]


Thanks for the info -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-04-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Re: towing - Mike shared this link with me a while back Travel Trailer Weight Calculator (https://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-trailer-weight-tt.shtml) It is useful for figuring out what you can tow...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-04-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Thanks for reply Rocky, You bring up some valuable points , Initially when you enter a 20 foot model then go to a 22 foot big difference, Is Roadtrek actually 22.9 or 22 feet ? I have heard the same...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-04-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

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Thanks for reply
I agree totally with the market is going to change, Checked out the Ram on the Winnebago site, Gas engine first, could be good or bad, I am looking at a 2008 Pleasure...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-03-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 52,511
Posted By casd
Re: Deciding on which class B to buy.

Hello,

Very interesting posts here, I am in the market for a 20 ft Class B, I was all set on the Roadtrek CS but too much money and parking is my main concern, I am very handy, Have solar at my...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-25-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 123,488
Posted By casd
Re: New Roadtrek RS E-Trek

Yamaha use to make a 3 cylinder diesel , (Water Cooled) was about 3k then I was selling them at the time in the 80's , I delivered one to a retired american Execucutive that moved to the Adirondacks...
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