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Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 03-09-2019, 03:28 AM
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Posted By gregmchugh
I don’t know if there are any legal issues with...

I don’t know if there are any legal issues with bear spray at the state level. I believe it is legal in all states and Canada but there are some specific areas where it is not allowed, e.g., Yosemite...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-22-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
Update after round 1, I don’t think there is a...

Update after round 1, I don’t think there is a clear winner and no apparent knockout with both sides still in action...

It is a challenge for the one tank side being outnumbered by the the two...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-22-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
Don’t use mineral oil even though you see that...

Don’t use mineral oil even though you see that recommended at times. I used it at our house when we were gone for six months and it was not good at the cast iron drain connections that used rubber...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-22-2018, 02:58 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
If they join then we would have to add the...

If they join then we would have to add the cassette team too 😀
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-22-2018, 02:49 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
Welcome fans, we are here at the Forum for a no...

Welcome fans, we are here at the Forum for a no holds barred debate. In the far corner is the two tank team and in the near corner is the one tank team. At the Bell come out with your best shots....
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-18-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
I think the RT inverter simply works the same way...

I think the RT inverter simply works the same way as the generic version of the inverter and they don’t get it changed. All the instruction manuals for the generic version of that inverter seem to be...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-17-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
Yes, you have the inverter/charger George...

Yes, you have the inverter/charger George mentioned where the inverter and shore battery charger are contained in the same box. For the one in your van, it needs to be turned on to get it to invert...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-10-2018, 03:07 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
I should add that in order to keep the chassis...

I should add that in order to keep the chassis battery charged when parked for a long time you can use the solar or shore power option along with a Trik L Start or some other device connecting the...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-10-2018, 03:04 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
When parked for a long time you have several...

When parked for a long time you have several options.

1. Use solar or shore power to keep them fully charged.

2. Have them disconnected from the loads and just let them sit. AGM batteries have...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-10-2018, 03:00 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
No, but I don’t remember any specific rules for...

No, but I don’t remember any specific rules for how often they should get to full. It always seems to be often or regularly or some other wishy washy instruction... :)
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-10-2018, 01:23 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
One of the things you need to do to get a long...

One of the things you need to do to get a long life from your AGM batteries is to get them to a full charge on a regular basis. AGM batteries have two stages of charging followed by a float charge...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-08-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
I am confused, you guys both got vans with solar...

I am confused, you guys both got vans with solar panels on the roof but no solar controller installed? How did they manage to do this twice???

In any case, the solar controller that was getting...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-08-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
My only point was that some people will see all...

My only point was that some people will see all the issues that have happened with the Ecotrek batteries as an indication that lithium batteries are more prone to issues than standard AGM batteries...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-08-2018, 03:17 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
There are no reports of any issues with the Volta...

There are no reports of any issues with the Volta lithium battery system that is being used in the Travato in any of the vehicles where it is installed so I don’t know about “something with quality...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-04-2018, 02:17 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
Okay, but you also need to get them fully charged...

Okay, but you also need to get them fully charged regularly if you want a long life from your batteries.
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-04-2018, 01:46 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
Only Lithium batteries can be fully charged...

Only Lithium batteries can be fully charged quickly using an underhood generator or any other type of charger. All lead acid batteries have a lengthy absorption charge phase which requires hours of...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-03-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
Here is the remote display that plugs into your...

Here is the remote display that plugs into your solar controller...
...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-03-2018, 01:58 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
You can get a remote display for the solar...

You can get a remote display for the solar controller that is typically installed by Roadtrek/Hymer. For AGM batteries, when you are camped, a reasonable strategy is to use your underhood generator...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-02-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
I don’t think there is any way to add four more...

I don’t think there is any way to add four more batteries, maybe one more if you only have one now.

The inverter is a rebranded Chinese device and manuals are available online for the generic...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-01-2018, 03:53 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,872
Posted By gregmchugh
We now return to regularly scheduled...

We now return to regularly scheduled programming... :)
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