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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-19-2020, 11:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,433
Posted By WJones
Wouldn't simply adding an extra battery with a DC...

Wouldn't simply adding an extra battery with a DC to Dc battery charger do the trick?...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,789
Posted By WJones
OK, so this happened when you disconnected the...

OK, so this happened when you disconnected the battery. I wonder if it could happen when, for some reason, the engine battery is completely discharged. Let's say someone leaves the lights on and when...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,789
Posted By WJones
The OBDII port to the Scangauge is definitely...

The OBDII port to the Scangauge is definitely powered 100% of the time. Easy to check. When the engine is off and the Scangauge is sleeping, wake it up with the button on the lower right corner. It...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-27-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,436
Posted By WJones
You and your brother built a hinged battery...

You and your brother built a hinged battery carrier for the RT200? I built a angle iron frame for the two batteries that replaced the Onan under my 2000C200P, but a hinged carrier sounds interesting....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-23-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,962
Posted By WJones
In the 8 years I've owned my Roadtrek, I've taken...

In the 8 years I've owned my Roadtrek, I've taken it just once to an RV dealer. I had a problem with my water heater. (There would sometimes be a loud bang when I turned it on) It was on a trip and...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 07-28-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By WJones
I stopped using Teflon tape thread sealant. I now...

I stopped using Teflon tape thread sealant. I now use a paste like sealant that is way easier to use, and much more efficient. I had a leak on one of the pipes entering the water heater and the...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 07-26-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By WJones
Here's another site that shows the difference...

Here's another site that shows the difference between the new and older strainers.
https://yourfulltimervliving.com/rv-resources/rv-water-pump-troubleshooting-clean-the-screen
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 07-24-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By WJones
It's the water strainer connected to the fresh...

It's the water strainer connected to the fresh water tank. It is usually screwed into the tank and can be replaced. The new ones look like this:...
Forum: Computers, Internet, Tech stuff 07-19-2018, 02:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,603
Posted By WJones
Seems to me that the needs that you describe...

Seems to me that the needs that you describe would be very well taken care of by a tablet instead of a laptop. It might avoid all these power issues.
Just a thought!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-09-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,331
Posted By WJones
Agree. Among other things, from what I...

Agree. Among other things, from what I understand, wear on engine parts goes way down once the engine is up to operating temperature. Heat in the transmission also seems to increase when the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-01-2018, 03:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,000
Posted By WJones
The problem lies in the fact that few people seem...

The problem lies in the fact that few people seem to know what a New-West camper is, which is why I posted a link that shows one. In the 7th picture in the add, you see an inside shot where there's a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-01-2018, 02:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,974
Posted By WJones
Did you check the voltage at the fuse with the...

Did you check the voltage at the fuse with the inverter charging your laptop? If it's low, the voltage drop is between the battery and the fuse. If it's OK, the drop is between the fuse and the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-23-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,000
Posted By WJones
Are you looking to build something like what we...

Are you looking to build something like what we see in this picture (the plywood sheet)?
2012 New-West Migration AWD - Saint-Nicolas $64,500 | autoTRADER.ca...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-20-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,306
Posted By WJones
Take a look at what this guy has done: sliding...

Take a look at what this guy has done: sliding solar panels. It's on a Class A, but the same thing could be done on a B.
William

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOKDHxm08M
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-13-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,337
Posted By WJones
Actually we've found that when staying just one...

Actually we've found that when staying just one night is exactly when the awning is most useful. When staying longer, we put up the screen room, but still often use the awning to protect from the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-11-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,337
Posted By WJones
We have an awning on our Roadtrek and use it most...

We have an awning on our Roadtrek and use it most of the time ... actually all the time if it isn't too windy. I can't think of anything more enjoyable on a rainy day that sitting under the awning...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-10-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,408
Posted By WJones
I had an Onan in my 2000C200P and liked the idea...

I had an Onan in my 2000C200P and liked the idea of having one. However, it would always seem to refuse to work at the worst possible time. I finally removed it this year and now have: two group 27...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-24-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,824
Posted By WJones
One of the nice things about a permanently...

One of the nice things about a permanently installed solar panel is that you install it, and forget it. I didn't really consider a portable one because of the hassle.
As for the controller, a basic...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-08-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,918
Posted By WJones
There were comments in this thread on charging...

There were comments in this thread on charging two batteries using the regular engine alternator. There is a 50 Amp breaker on each end of the 12v line between the alternator and the house battery....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-24-2017, 01:41 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,857
Posted By WJones
Ideally you should do an energy audit to try to...

Ideally you should do an energy audit to try to pinpoint your needs. Obviously this is more difficult to do before actually owning your B, since going from a large trailer to a small motorhome will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-26-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,242
Posted By WJones
There is a lot more technical information here: ...

There is a lot more technical information here:
About Us (https://www.solarelectricvwbus.com/the-build.html)
It should answer part of your questions.
William
2000C200P
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By WJones
Well in fact, as far as connecting it to your...

Well in fact, as far as connecting it to your batteries, your solar charge controller is no different than your converter/charger. If your system is well designed and installed, you should be able to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By WJones
Yes it does. It can make a small difference. By...

Yes it does. It can make a small difference. By doing it that way, you end up with exactly the same wire lengths for both batteries. If you connect both positive and negative to one battery, the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-22-2016, 12:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,563
Posted By WJones
For the most part, when we leave our camping...

For the most part, when we leave our camping spot, we look around and make sure everything is stowed away. Where we often run into problems is when we stop for a few minutes for a coffee, or when...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-13-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,673
Posted By WJones
I would think GPS also. There are many ways a...

I would think GPS also. There are many ways a speedometer could be off. Must less likely a GPS, especially in a straight line.
Do you have another vehicle? If so, it would be simple enough to try...
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