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Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-17-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,004
Posted By reilym
No new digests in over a month

I have not received a digest since December 14th and cannot figure out why. I am missing my multiple per week. Please advise, TIA.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-20-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By reilym
It is not the same as your application, but I...

It is not the same as your application, but I just replaced the cab curtain track on our Pleasure Way. I had no luck on Amazon, but found the correct replacement here...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-03-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By reilym
You don't need a battery isolator with a DC-DC...

You don't need a battery isolator with a DC-DC charger. There is a thread that uses the voltage sensed at the starter battery to trigger the DC-DC charger: above ~13.6 (engine is running), the DC-DC...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-18-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,604
Posted By reilym
Not quite as elegant as some of the solutions...

Not quite as elegant as some of the solutions presented already, but here is what we have done. The drawer was purchased on Ebay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/333987384447?var=543026299835)and I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 870
Posted By reilym
My PW had a cheap inline automotive blade fuse...

My PW had a cheap inline automotive blade fuse between the solar charge controller and battery, located near the red key disconnect. Might check for one of those. In my case, I discovered a large...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-24-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,930
Posted By reilym
No, I did not. Both negative terminals go right...

No, I did not. Both negative terminals go right to the chassis bus <2 feet from the charger. For the alternator feed to the Renogy, I used the dual 2/0 charging cables that used to be connected to...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-23-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By reilym
Lexor TS closet reconfigure

The TS floorplan comes with a nice closet behind the drivers seat, configured with a hanging compartment and 2 drawers. We really did not use the hanger, so we decided to set it up with shelves...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-23-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,930
Posted By reilym
If you're not cold weather camping, I would opt...

If you're not cold weather camping, I would opt for the unheated battery, as long as it has a low temperature disconnect to protect the battery. My two 100 Ah LiFePO4s do not have that and I have to...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-20-2023, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By reilym
That is a great video of how these work. The...

That is a great video of how these work. The springs in that video are about $30 each and come with mounting hardware. My solution was a low cost replication of these using existing mounts. If you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-20-2023, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,026
Posted By reilym
My 2016 Pleasure Way (purchased used) came with...

My 2016 Pleasure Way (purchased used) came with an unregulated connection from alternator to LiFePO4. I frequently saw 150 amps going into the batteries when they were low. Out of concern for the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-20-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By reilym
Because the spring "eyes" are parallel to the...

Because the spring "eyes" are parallel to the side wall of the cabinet, the spring naturally hugs the cabinet wall when you push on it. I'll play around with pushing from different directions and...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-20-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By reilym
Thanks and feel free to share.

Thanks and feel free to share.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-19-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By reilym
Cheap fix for cabinet supports

Like many, I got frustrated with the Hafele supports that eventually failed to hold our cabinet doors open. After enough knocks on the head, I decided to do something about it. I got this idea of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-27-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,319
Posted By reilym
In the past 3 years of owning my RV, I have come...

In the past 3 years of owning my RV, I have come to the conclusion that applying lead-acid battery theory to charging of LiFePO4 batteries has led me down a lot of rabbit holes. Of course these are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-21-2023, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,319
Posted By reilym
Victron published an interesting white paper...

Victron published an interesting white paper (https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Technical-Information-Which-solar-charge-controller-PWM-or-MPPT.pdf) on MPPT vs. PWM. Among their...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-20-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,319
Posted By reilym
This was part of my thinking as well. With the...

This was part of my thinking as well. With the higher voltage available from a series connection, even limited sun should have a high enough voltage to allow the charger to start providing current...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-19-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,319
Posted By reilym
upgrading my solar set-up

My 2016 PW Lexor came with three 95 watt Go-Power Carmanah roof solar panels with the following specs:

Cell type Monocrystalline
Rated power 95 W
Maximum power voltage 17.5 V
Maximum power...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-07-2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By reilym
spongy bathroom floor

I thought I remember reading about this topic, but I can't find it. The floor in my PW Lexor's bathroom is molded plastic and it's fairly rigid, except for one spot between the toilet and floor...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 02-16-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 643
Posted By reilym
WTB Redwood table mounting base

I need an extra base plate for a Redwood table set. Anyone who has switched to a Lagun have one laying around? This is the round dome shaped base with a T-slot in it. TIA.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-26-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,275
Posted By reilym
We just got back from our winter escape through...

We just got back from our winter escape through Texas. Somewhere in Arkansas, propane stopped working on the fridge. Turns out that the LP regulator went out on day 3 of our trip. It became clear...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-25-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,157
Posted By reilym
Pleasure Way got back to me on this and I just...

Pleasure Way got back to me on this and I just wanted to close out this thread with that information for future reference. To ensure that the battery is not charged by the converter/charger when...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-19-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,931
Posted By reilym
Like RLUM, I also have a 2016 PW Lexor, my first...

Like RLUM, I also have a 2016 PW Lexor, my first RV. Since I bought it used in 2019 and the PW warranty does not transfer, I was on my own from the start. It is a really solid RV and I'd buy one...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-17-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By reilym
It's a great idea, but at 6200 pounds, the EX90...

It's a great idea, but at 6200 pounds, the EX90 is a heavy toad. Even the lightest EVs are way over what my PW can tow. Towing a trailer with a big EV is an option, but expect the electric range to...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 07-18-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By reilym
I was a teenager as well. Doubled to 50 cents. :)

I was a teenager as well. Doubled to 50 cents. :)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-17-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,694
Posted By reilym
The quick connect on our PW is regulated and the...

The quick connect on our PW is regulated and the hose I connect to the burner has no regulator on it. I did add the gas valve to the burner to allow adjustment of the flame. Seems to work just...
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