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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 03:56 PM
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Posted By Davydd
I had a definite design goal for mine for both...

I had a definite design goal for mine for both function and layout. As it turned out Advanced RV was the only company that could execute it. I designed the articulated beds originally based on some...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
There are so few Advanced RVs built that each and...

There are so few Advanced RVs built that each and every Owner's manual is custom because, even though they start out from a basic floor plan, I have yet to have seen an identical ARV and I have seen...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 12:25 PM
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Posted By Davydd
I don't think information and manuals make a lot...

I don't think information and manuals make a lot of difference in making a decision what you are going to buy. On all three of my Class Bs I didn't have a clue what I would get before I took actual...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2015, 01:03 AM
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Posted By Davydd
Here it is. Not UG but GU. Roadtrek's Underhood...

Here it is. Not UG but GU. Roadtrek's Underhood Generator explained. Kinda.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEJQaC_UCXg
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-16-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 316
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Posted By Davydd
Because the previous post #280 was mine and I...

Because the previous post #280 was mine and I mentioned battery management. I didn't know Roadtrek even had any internal battery cell management system or cell balancing. I did. It didn't look as if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-16-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
I can monitor each cell for temperature and...

I can monitor each cell for temperature and voltage on my Silverleaf screen monitor on the Li Ion Battery Status screen. If the cells got out of range the "Pack Normal" would change to an alert and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-16-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
Advanced RV builds 200ah 12v lithium ion battery...

Advanced RV builds 200ah 12v lithium ion battery modules consisting of 4 - 3.2v cell batteries wired in series and can give you 200ah, 400ah, 600ah or 800ah battery wired in parallel controlled by...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-15-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 316
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Posted By Davydd
It sounds like a fix. I don't know if I would...

It sounds like a fix. I don't know if I would modify it with "reasonable."
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-15-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 316
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Posted By Davydd
I prefer the Compustar fob as well. It gives you...

I prefer the Compustar fob as well. It gives you a lot of function and security. I did find out from the Mercedes Benz dealer that if you don't want the conflict you can simply remove the button...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-15-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
I can't say for certain but all the instructions...

I can't say for certain but all the instructions revolve around Compustar and they claim a remote start system. The Autogen is also tied into the Silverleaf program with all those programmable...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
Advanced RV is not using Mid City Smartkey. My...

Advanced RV is not using Mid City Smartkey. My fob is a Compustar fob that works in conjunction with Drone Mobile for security, remote starting and GPS location. Remote start works with what Mercedes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
Advanced RV is a 12v system. What I do know is in...

Advanced RV is a 12v system. What I do know is in theory there is no way you can deplete the lithium ion batteries lower than 20% SOC as they will simply disconnect at that point. You are right that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-14-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
Why can't shore power or the alternator provide...

Why can't shore power or the alternator provide the power instead of an AGM battery?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
I imagine Advanced RV could program something...

I imagine Advanced RV could program something like that. I see it as a touch screen selection on the Silverleaf of PSOC or FSOC. They already have the battery heating factor worked out. I will ask...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
That I don't do. :) I don't live in the south...

That I don't do. :) I don't live in the south where those concerns get expressed frequently, and if I did live in the south, I can guarantee you a Class B van would not be my choice of recreation if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
Didn't I agree partial state of charge may be...

Didn't I agree partial state of charge may be theoretically more optimum? I said it twice. I'm not arguing it is not true. I'm just saying agonizing over it is showing a lack of common sense given...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
Apple is even more heavily invested in battery...

Apple is even more heavily invested in battery life and their research says 100% SOC does not harm their lithium ion batteries. I'm heavily invested in both Apple and Tesla and have researched them...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
I covered longterm storage of either keep it...

I covered longterm storage of either keep it plugged in or disconnect the battery. Since I have my van at home and I am in it almost daily for many things be it tinkering or whatever, I keep it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
The best advice for storing over winter or any...

The best advice for storing over winter or any long term is to stay plugged in if you can. If you can't, then totally disconnect the battery. A lithium ion battery will stay viable up to a year in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2015, 12:35 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
I'll say it again since I must be writing to the...

I'll say it again since I must be writing to the ether.

"The lithium ion batteries living in a state of partial state of charge is a strange one. It makes no sense and everything I have read has...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
So how does one know the status of their...

So how does one know the status of their batteries in a Roadtrek?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
Marko, I'm no expert in regard to mixing...

Marko,

I'm no expert in regard to mixing batteries like AGM and Lithium Ion other than to suspect Rube Goldberg's lesser brother is adding more complexity onto something already in a state of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
No idiot lights?

No idiot lights?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
I am not sure what you are trying to say. I can...

I am not sure what you are trying to say. I can manually start the engine remotely and keyless at anytime I desire. I don't have to wait for auto start to kick in. I can also program auto start to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 60,061
Posted By Davydd
There is a solution for that. I can program my...

There is a solution for that. I can program my Advanced RV auto start so that it won't come on during quiet hours. I didn't see that in the Voltstart video though.

Anyway, it is kind of an...
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