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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-16-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,195
Posted By Frankshay
I'm not trying to be pedantic but do you mean 50...

I'm not trying to be pedantic but do you mean 50 Ah (amp-hours)? I'm only mentioning this because lots of people confuse amps and amp-hours and it can cause misunderstandings when discussing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-02-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,512
Posted By Frankshay
Lithium stores best at freezing temps but need to...

Lithium stores best at freezing temps but need to be a bit warmer for charging (what it seems you're doing). If you're just storing though I would leave them cold.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-27-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By Frankshay
I had the same problem with our 2000 and was...

I had the same problem with our 2000 and was unable to find a replacement. We no longer have it but I found that sliding a piece of paper or two between the two mating parts was usually enough to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-29-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,319
Posted By Frankshay
You didn't say which engine but it probably...

You didn't say which engine but it probably doesn't matter: we had a 2000 Xplorer with 360 CID gas engine. It had similar symptoms which turned out to be a faulty coil wire. If coil/plug wires are...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-29-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,074
Posted By Frankshay
If the vehicle has posi-traction it could be that...

If the vehicle has posi-traction it could be that the rearend fluid needs changing. We had a class B with posi and changing fluid and adding the correct additive fixed the issue.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-07-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,992
Posted By Frankshay
@Rocktopper: why don't you post what the initial...

@Rocktopper: why don't you post what the initial problem was? There seems to be lots of experience on this board with the Onan.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-09-2019, 11:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,181
Posted By Frankshay
I think it could be a symptom. My generator ran...

I think it could be a symptom. My generator ran fine on the bench but once installed it, it was unreliable. I removed it and was able to duplicate the problem by bouncing, pushing it, etc. IIRC...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-09-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,181
Posted By Frankshay
FWIW, removing the entire gen-set shouldn't be...

FWIW, removing the entire gen-set shouldn't be that big a deal. I have the same generator in an Xplorer (2000); it's held in by 4 bolts underneath. Remove the exhaust, remove 4 bolts and the unit...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-07-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,959
Posted By Frankshay
If the (NEW) combined output is adequate, why are...

If the (NEW) combined output is adequate, why are you messing with it? Or do you need the extra energy?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-24-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,048
Posted By Frankshay
Looking for Exterior Door Latches

2000 Xplorer: the latches that hold up some of the external compartment doors are getting old, losing flexibility and no longer hold the doors up. (They will sometimes work if I stuff a couple...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-01-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,228
Posted By Frankshay
We have a 2000 Xplorer on the 3500 chassis (360...

We have a 2000 Xplorer on the 3500 chassis (360 CID, same type of mileage) and I once had an intermittent no-start condition caused by the coil wire. It never quit once it was running but was...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-15-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,734
Posted By Frankshay
Agreed. In my experience (assuming good...

Agreed.

In my experience (assuming good quality cells) the greatest risk is cells drifting apart which can be caused by a lousy BMS. I've lost cells in a (converted) EV because of BMS boards...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-15-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,734
Posted By Frankshay
I can tell you in the EV world that a cycle is...

I can tell you in the EV world that a cycle is typically defined as full charge to full discharge. Most if not all lithium house batteries I've seen are lithium iron phosphate variants; if any case...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-11-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,199
Posted By Frankshay
At one point Onan used a low oil level switch on...

At one point Onan used a low oil level switch on the 2800. Ours was defective, it would start and run but not reliably. Disconnecting/bypassing the switch fixed the issue. Just something else to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,617
Posted By Frankshay
Nothing fancy for the flooded batteries. Regular...

Nothing fancy for the flooded batteries. Regular charging with the occasional equalization. The Concordes are hooked to a Xantrex inverter which manages any charging. The only thing I did a bit...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,617
Posted By Frankshay
I'm a fan of Trojan's. About 10 years ago I...

I'm a fan of Trojan's. About 10 years ago I bought a bunch of T-125's for an EV conversion (pickup truck). When the batteries started declining and I stopped driving that 5-6 years ago the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-28-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,938
Posted By Frankshay
You can sometimes find A/F good to -100* instead...

You can sometimes find A/F good to -100* instead of -50.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-21-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,099
Posted By Frankshay
I could do our class B with a smaller quantity if...

I could do our class B with a smaller quantity if I could feed directly into the pump (but it would be really inconvenient to do so) which is why I use a refractometer. If you can feed directly into...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-21-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,099
Posted By Frankshay
I use the pink stuff (-50) as well. I run the...

I use the pink stuff (-50) as well. I run the pump until the tank is empty, bypass the water heater and drain it (I never found it necessary to run A/F into it). I think ours usually takes about 4...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-21-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,099
Posted By Frankshay
Some folks around here use cheap vodka in their...

Some folks around here use cheap vodka in their boats to winterize the fresh water system. Less tragic if you fail to completely rinse it out in the spring. :)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-23-2018, 01:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,156
Posted By Frankshay
One of my friends here has been battling...

One of my friends here has been battling squirrels who have taken up residence in his Honda Fit. They keep finding a way to get back into the heating ducts, he's about insane at this point.

I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-22-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,156
Posted By Frankshay
I had the same thought.... FWIW the Onan in our...

I had the same thought.... FWIW the Onan in our 2000 Xplorer still works well although I've had to deal with mouse-eaten wiring and a failing magneto. Someone asked in another thread about starting...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 06-15-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,165
Posted By Frankshay
We have the same unit with minor differences...

We have the same unit with minor differences inside. Yours is remarkably clean and I like the changes you've made. The video was pretty interesting as it pointed out some of the differences between...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-11-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By Frankshay
I have lithium batteries in several vehicles...

I have lithium batteries in several vehicles (EV's) one of which is used exclusively for racing. I've never worried about storage temperature, in fact, Dr. Jeff Dahn at Dalhousie Univ. says to store...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-04-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,103
Posted By Frankshay
We have a 2000 Xplorer and the house battery(s)...

We have a 2000 Xplorer and the house battery(s) is underneath the step-up plate of the side door. I think there's room for two group 24's in ours but I have a single battery in it now as we're...
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