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Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-04-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,868
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Thanks for the note! Which of the locations have...

Thanks for the note! Which of the locations have you used and what type of services have they done? Are they familiar with the battery layout / maintenance requirements?

Is there Mercedes dealer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-25-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,483
Posted By JohnnyCLE
I think we are in violent agreement. It is...

I think we are in violent agreement.

It is clear better definition and use of terms is needed to clear up the confusion.

What your earlier posts illustrated was that the Victron monitor with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-25-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,483
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Better standard terminology needed

Reading through this and other treads regarding proper battery maintenance it would be nice to have more consistently defined and used charging states:

First when voltage level has recovered to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-24-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Yes, congratulations on the good times! A...

Yes, congratulations on the good times!

A few questions:

What was the make and model you used? Was it configured as a three season or four season unit. If three season, did you winterize once...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-21-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,868
Posted By JohnnyCLE
I don't need anything serviced at the moment....

I don't need anything serviced at the moment. Service locations have had difficulty at times getting replies from Roadtrek support, even locations which are listed on the official Roadtrek website. A...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-21-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,868
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Roadtrek Service / Dealer Locations near Denver

The official Roadtrek locator website lists no Colorado dealer or service locations. This seems unusual given the size of the market. Is this because major Denver RV dealers don't want to service...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-04-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,170
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Hopefully the 2 hour estimate to complete the...

Hopefully the 2 hour estimate to complete the modifications means that these changes can be made without dropping the exhaust system. If the exhaust system needs to be dropped any RV builds which...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 03-13-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,366
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Is this the electric model running off the Volta...

Is this the electric model running off the Volta system or off propane?

Does anyone have experience with lithium in hot environments? I noticed that Victron Smart Lithium batteries are set to turn...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 02-27-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,765
Posted By JohnnyCLE
A Roadtrek E-Trek is different and needs to be...

A Roadtrek E-Trek is different and needs to be understood and used appropriately. If this is done I would question that it is worse than average.

Six years ago I purchased one as a first time RV...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 02-27-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,964
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Future of Delivery Vans

The USPS van looks seem to be an outlier in the electric delivery vans under development. The others appear more attractive by intent. As it is said that " a camel is a horse put together by...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-08-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,765
Posted By JohnnyCLE
It is possible that electronic components come...

It is possible that electronic components come from the factory plugged into the wrong breaker outlet. Several were in my unit.

This is the recognized "Mother Lode" for replacement parts for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-17-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,481
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Thanks for all of the detail you posted! That the...

Thanks for all of the detail you posted! That the two front batteries die early seems to be an accepted fact of life. Why they die early is probably open for investigation. Many people blame the heat...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-29-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,481
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Interesting configuration. Are the 12v batteries...

Interesting configuration. Are the 12v batteries in front connected to a midpoint 12v tap in the 24v strings in back similar to the standard 8 AGM model with the balancer equalizing current across...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-19-2020, 11:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,735
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Any model built on a Transit chassis using the...

Any model built on a Transit chassis using the just announced Ford F150 Hybrid powertrain with the built in generator or similar Sprinter chassis if Mr. Benz decides to catch up with the times.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-10-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,780
Posted By JohnnyCLE
hdevera, Thanks! Seems like a great roadmap...

hdevera, Thanks! Seems like a great roadmap forward for many E-Trek owners. Did you need to make any upgrades to the rear battery compartment for temperature or impact / vibration protection?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-09-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,780
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Interesting upgrade. Did you repurpose the...

Interesting upgrade. Did you repurpose the balancer in this or install a DC-DC converter for 12v support? Were the two AGMs in the engine compartment eliminated? Did you need to upgrade the solar...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-08-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,780
Posted By JohnnyCLE
There are over 17 pages of content on this forum...

There are over 17 pages of content on this forum if you do a search on E-Trek. A real education if you want to sort through them. The MB chassis battery is located underneath the driver's floorboard....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-06-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,488
Posted By JohnnyCLE
As someone who drained their batteries down to...

As someone who drained their batteries down to zero, you will be looking at replacing all of your batteries before you drive anywhere. Many units do not have a 12v low voltage cutoff and, if you are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-06-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,488
Posted By JohnnyCLE
It would be helpful to know the year of your...

It would be helpful to know the year of your E-Trek and if it uses 8 AGM batteries or Lithium batteries so that responses can be more focused.

If the reason behind your question was to understand...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-20-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,341
Posted By JohnnyCLE
If I read one of your comments right, you...

If I read one of your comments right, you mentioned your Go Power inverter is always on? On my unit the battery disconnect only disconnects the 12v loads. Your solar should charge without the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-10-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,352
Posted By JohnnyCLE
There are small diesel motors out there, but the...

There are small diesel motors out there, but the cost seems high when compared with gas.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_engines+diesel-engines

It would be interesting to see...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-08-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,721
Posted By JohnnyCLE
This has a lot of intuitive appeal and sadly...

This has a lot of intuitive appeal and sadly reflects the reality that both chemistries need coddling. AGMs need coddling in their charging profile while LIs need environmental coddling.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-06-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,721
Posted By JohnnyCLE
This is an informative article on the state of...

This is an informative article on the state of Lithium batteries.

https://marinehowto.com/lifepo4-batteries-on-boats/

The considerations for capturing a trickle of solar and running light 12v...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-22-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 8,727
Posted By JohnnyCLE
Perhaps it is worth lobbying for a companion...

Perhaps it is worth lobbying for a companion thread which would be "Getting the most out of your battery Monitor"

It might address:
- Understanding how your batteries compare to new
- Seeing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-21-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 8,727
Posted By JohnnyCLE
One of the takeaways from this thread and the...

One of the takeaways from this thread and the posted link is understanding the limitations of a gauge and to use it within these. Much like not using an airspeed indicator for pilot navigation. Many...
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