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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-26-2021, 04:05 PM
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high amperage charging
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1,130
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israndy
My 2005 Airstream motorhome came with the Xantrex...
My 2005 Airstream motorhome came with the Xantrex Freedom 458 which is 140 amps, 3000 watt, 240 volt, but I have two 8D batteries it needs to charge, that's a lotta juice
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-10-2021, 05:40 PM
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17
Lithium battery charging
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1,749
Posted By
israndy
Fast charging can be mitigated by fast cooling,...
Fast charging can be mitigated by fast cooling, if you have ever been at a Tesla Supercharger for long you will hear one or another car get loud for a few minutes as the batteries are cooled....
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2020, 09:31 PM
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Renogy DC-DC 20/40/60A notes
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13,079
Posted By
israndy
An alternate solution might be the Battle Born...
An alternate solution might be the Battle Born Lithium Isolation manager:
https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Born-Batteries-Lithium-Isolation/dp/B07DY8S815
This will let the battery take full power...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2020, 08:58 PM
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53
Renogy DC-DC 20/40/60A notes
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13,079
Posted By
israndy
Got it Booster, so they are not isolated and will...
Got it Booster, so they are not isolated and will simply burn up if hooked from the chassis circuit to the coach circuit when the coach battery needs to be charged. That's what I was asking. Saved me...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2020, 08:41 PM
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53
Renogy DC-DC 20/40/60A notes
Views:
13,079
Posted By
israndy
Just because they sell a box that combines both...
Just because they sell a box that combines both functions doesn't mean that they don't use the same components. If a solar controller takes 14 volts from the alternator and outputs a controlled...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2020, 06:42 PM
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53
Renogy DC-DC 20/40/60A notes
Views:
13,079
Posted By
israndy
I am curious if anyone knows, can you just use...
I am curious if anyone knows, can you just use any cheap Chinese solar controller as a DC-DC charger? Don't they take whatever power they can get in (under their limit) and then provide that to the...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
08-16-2020, 05:09 PM
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36
Flex Solar Panels
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3,968
Posted By
israndy
AM Solar was a great help in my setup, sold me...
AM Solar was a great help in my setup, sold me parts, and helped with the install.
I put 180 watts of panels on my 2007 Serenity's roof in 2012, there were not any American flex panels for sale...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
06-14-2020, 07:39 PM
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2004 Mercedes Dodge Sprinter Westfalia by Airstream
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4,913
Posted By
israndy
I think the AC on these came from Europe. I heard...
I think the AC on these came from Europe. I heard others say that the AC runs on 12 volts so they can run it w/o starting a generator while driving. But difficult to find a replacement for here in...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-01-2020, 05:25 AM
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277
DIY portable, useful LiFePO4
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37,143
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israndy
Aaaaaaand... goodbye, geez!
Aaaaaaand... goodbye, geez!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-31-2020, 03:30 PM
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277
DIY portable, useful LiFePO4
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37,143
Posted By
israndy
What BMS are we talking about, I know the...
What BMS are we talking about, I know the manufacturer's link, but which one? And where did you find the software? I know the version numbers, but where was the software actually downloaded from?
...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
12-01-2019, 11:43 PM
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11
Cybertruck Charging @ Campgrounds?
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2,727
Posted By
israndy
As a long-time EV driver, I have seen many...
As a long-time EV driver, I have seen many campgrounds that let people use campground power to charge when crossing parts of the country that don't have chargers yet. Typically it is a big deal to do...
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General Discussion Forum
09-26-2019, 05:21 PM
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Rivian's New Amazon Delivery Van
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4,345
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israndy
This is why I bought a 2007 diesel, there is NO...
This is why I bought a 2007 diesel, there is NO way that we are getting an electric van soon, they are not aerodynamic enough. Sure you can get a city van, like a delivery one, with maybe only...
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General Discussion Forum
05-03-2019, 03:52 PM
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32
Mobile Eye?
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8,011
Posted By
israndy
Is that really the business model you wanna...
Is that really the business model you wanna support. A company makes a product and then lobbies governments that it must be included in all vehicles? I would rather spend my money on things that are...
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General Discussion Forum
05-02-2019, 10:53 PM
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32
Mobile Eye?
Views:
8,011
Posted By
israndy
The idea of aftermarket kits seems unlikely. The...
The idea of aftermarket kits seems unlikely. The cars that need retrofitting are ICE and we are about to go thru the same change we saw from CRTs to flat-panels. No one will want an ICE in a few...
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General Discussion Forum
02-17-2019, 04:04 PM
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18
Run Vehicle Air Conditioning Without Idling
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6,548
Posted By
israndy
There have been Sprinter RV conversions in the...
There have been Sprinter RV conversions in the past that used AC that didn't run off shore power. The most obvious one I can think of is the Airstream Westfalia, it has a big 12v roof AC and now that...
Forum:
Tweaks, Mods & Projects
01-13-2019, 04:38 PM
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28
Electric Water Heater?
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10,105
Posted By
israndy
I used to have a Gulfstream Class B Sprinter RV,...
I used to have a Gulfstream Class B Sprinter RV, that had an on-demand water heater, cannot remember the manufacturer. The only "warm" shower I ever took was in an RV park in summer. The temp of the...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-06-2019, 08:30 PM
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58
Lithium swap anyone?
Views:
11,685
Posted By
israndy
Are the Travato batts kept indoors or out? My...
Are the Travato batts kept indoors or out? My Serenity has a bay on the outside of the vehicle so no amount of heating the interior will get to the battery bay.
-Randy
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-06-2019, 06:40 PM
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58
Lithium swap anyone?
Views:
11,685
Posted By
israndy
And if they are drop-in replacements for...
And if they are drop-in replacements for Lead-Acid does that mean they are able to be used in freezing conditions? Do they have temp sensors and keep energy from flowing in when the cells are below...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
12-09-2018, 04:07 PM
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15
What Class B's are using Lithium
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7,204
Posted By
israndy
Yeah, but the RoadTreks of the world are starting...
Yeah, but the RoadTreks of the world are starting to fall behind. They were once pioneers, but those new RVs from Winnebago and Advanced RV use Volta (https://voltapowersystems.com/energy-storage/)...
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General Discussion Forum
08-03-2018, 04:23 AM
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14
Leasure Travel Van - Serenity
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2,888
Posted By
israndy
I don't know what you are talking about. The...
I don't know what you are talking about. The Sprinter can go pretty much EVERYWHERE. Sure you may have to unhook to leave the campsite, but that is MOSTLY just the power to run the AC. When it's not...
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General Discussion Forum
08-02-2018, 06:02 PM
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14
Leasure Travel Van - Serenity
Views:
2,888
Posted By
israndy
I have had the Serenity for many years. I...
I have had the Serenity for many years. I originally had the Class B Vista Cruiser from Gulf Stream, but taking the wife on a cross-country trip was the end of that vehicle. I had been looking for a...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
08-11-2012, 02:11 PM
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13
Westfalia Columbus on Fiat Ducato photos
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14,825
Posted By
israndy
Re: Westfalia Columbus on Fiat Ducato photos
Wow, that is totally my favorite layout, it was the one from my old Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser G24, including the Seitz windows that have the blackout shades and the bug screen on hidden rollers and...
Forum:
B+ General Discussion
08-10-2012, 02:23 PM
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24
Pleasure-Way new model - Pursuit
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25,171
Posted By
israndy
Re: Pleasure-Way new model
Whoa! B+ is better than a C, it's just below an A, so it goes:
Class A
Class B+
Class B
Class C (no one's parents want them to get these :)
Not sure what a Class C- would be...
-Randy
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
01-21-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies:
14
Poll:
Would you purchase an "All Appliances Electric RV?
Views:
9,169
Posted By
israndy
Re: Would you purchase an "All Appliances Electric RV?
Odd, actually my current class b is mostly electric, electric demand water heater, electric fridge, and there is a diesel heat booster on board. I do run the generator on propane but they make...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
01-21-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies:
9
Poll:
Age of your Class B Motorhome
Views:
5,241
Posted By
israndy
Re: Age of your Class B Motorhome
Wow, this poll is older than my Class B+
-Randy
2007 Leisure Travel Vans Freedom II Serenity 3500 Dodge Sprinter :heart:
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