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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-23-2016, 06:19 PM
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Posted By gregmchugh
Many of the all electric units are diesel and use...

Many of the all electric units are diesel and use various diesel fueled heat and hot water systems, Webasto, Espar, Alde...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-21-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Thermal imaging camera... Assessing the...

Thermal imaging camera...

Assessing the Insulation in our RV with an IR Camera (https://www.thefitrv.com/rv-tips/assessing-the-insulation-in-our-rv-with-an-ir-camera/)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-21-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Any idea if that compressor box under the...

Any idea if that compressor box under the Roadtrek has an air opening on the front end where it would get a lot of gravel and mud thrown up from the rear tires?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-21-2016, 12:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Good question. Not sure if there is an opening on...

Good question. Not sure if there is an opening on the front of that AC compressor or not. The AC condenser looks like it could get mucked up. The Ecotrek modules are sealed boxes so probably not an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-20-2016, 04:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Here is the picture if the underside of a...

Here is the picture if the underside of a Roadtrek XL Sprinter with the AC compressor and condenser and Ecotreks...

https://www.classbforum.com/forums/members/1690-albums105-picture427.html
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-20-2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Avanti, I assume you saw the info you asked for...

Avanti, I assume you saw the info you asked for on the source for the Roadtrek underfloor DC air conditioner? You are welcome...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-20-2016, 03:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Someone who understands the details can explain...

Someone who understands the details can explain it but I think the 56,000 BTU value is somehow measured differently than the BTU value specified for typical RV roof AC units. My understanding is that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-19-2016, 01:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
I recently saw an under side picture of a...

I recently saw an under side picture of a Roadtrek Sprinter XL showing the AC. The label was Frigiking and I had heard before that it was a custom unit from ProAir and the label aligns with that...
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-19-2016, 12:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
The Onan that uses 2 lb of propane at 2000 watts...

The Onan that uses 2 lb of propane at 2000 watts load is the smaller propane fueled 2500 not the larger 3600. Would be interesting to know lb/hr on the converted Honda/Yamaha models at full load. Can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-18-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
pattonsr, I guess I don't see a big...

pattonsr,

I guess I don't see a big advantage to carrying a propane portable generator when you have an underhood generator except to avoid engine idling which I personally don't have any problem...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-18-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Did not realize I was covering marketing, I...

Did not realize I was covering marketing, I thought I was on another topic...

The underhood generator is usually marketed as an alternative to an Onan generator and I don't see any reason to get...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-18-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
My take on the ARV upgrade is that they are...

My take on the ARV upgrade is that they are always looking for ways to improve the quality, reliability, and performance of all the systems in the van. I don't get the impression that there were...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
I don't think ARV ever got the Nations alternator...

I don't think ARV ever got the Nations alternator cooled to the level that they wanted but someone may be able to confirm that cooling was one of the issues resolved by the new alternator.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
The new alternator ARV is using is clearly a...

The new alternator ARV is using is clearly a major upgrade and best of all, one of our favorite ARV owners can continue to justifiably claim "Mine is better than yours..." :)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-22-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Thanks for the info...

Thanks for the info...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-21-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
And what would be a reliable source for a high...

And what would be a reliable source for a high quality 200 ah lithium battery bank for $1200 ($6 per ah)?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-21-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
The cost of a complete system using GBS...

The cost of a complete system using GBS components is of course somewhat higher. For instance, how much cheaper would a DIY complete 200 amp hour system be than the $2000 price shown here...

GBS...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-19-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
I posted this as a good overview of batteries and...

I posted this as a good overview of batteries and solar power for someone who wants an initial introduction to the topic. No more, no less...

For the newbie, I think it meets that goal...

For...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-19-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
I'll give it one more try to see if I can be more...

I'll give it one more try to see if I can be more clear...

For a Class B you would not be able to fit the 15 100 watt panels that they use on your roof but you could use high capacity panels to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-19-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Maybe I should have been more clear, how about...

Maybe I should have been more clear, how about "scale down the solar panels", does that work for you? :)

I got the idea somewhere that the basic battery management features in the ARV were handled...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-19-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,499
Posted By gregmchugh
Good overview of lithium batteries and a solar/lithium upgrade on a larger RV

Clearly not a Class B but the 4 part blog post on their upgrade by the Wheeling It folks provides one of the best summaries of solar and lithium battery info I have seen. Just scale down the solar...
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