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Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-15-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
If its a brushless DC motor then the motor...

If its a brushless DC motor then the motor controller is essentially a inverter controlled by a computer which can do its own soft start sequence directly.

If its a brushed DC its still going to a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-15-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
I have a Micro-Air Easystart on My 15k Coleman in...

I have a Micro-Air Easystart on My 15k Coleman in my 30 amp Class A. I can confirm its works very well. I put it on due to running my whole coach off my Magnum 3000 and the 70A :eek: startup surge...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-14-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
You can see ARV's large alternator setup and...

You can see ARV's large alternator setup and mounting in this video, very robust:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANYxoEF_HY

Again IdleUp was trying to claim that Lithiums cannot be charged...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-14-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
I just received a response from Advanced RV which...

I just received a response from Advanced RV which contradicts yet again the claim that lithium charging or auto start is disallowed:

Me:



Advanced RV Reply 5/13/2019 5:50 pm:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
The problem is he is spreading misinformation on...

The problem is he is spreading misinformation on at least 3 forums and polluting the otherwise good sources of information, this is a real problem.

I am starting to think someone is paying him for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
Thanks avanti, normally a blog post from a user...

Thanks avanti, normally a blog post from a user of some item contains good hands on information and typically doesn't have obvious biases. This article however has many red flags, the extreme...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
Yet ARV is still a master upfitter and does...

Yet ARV is still a master upfitter and does alternators and lithium's, this does not match your claims. Who is "Roadtrex"?



What are you saying, can a lithium battery of any size be charged...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
Are they allowed to add usb ports to charge...

Are they allowed to add usb ports to charge cellphones which use lithium batteries? That is a lithium charging function....

Why can you use the engine to charge a lead acid bank but not lithium...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2019, 01:22 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
Its funny because that would be a really good...

Its funny because that would be a really good application of a alternator based charging system with large lithium pack. The van runs all day off a little solar solar with minimal loads while your...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-11-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
Do you have any proof Mercedes does not allow...

Do you have any proof Mercedes does not allow lithium charging? I think that would be of interest to a lots of people here. Why would they care how power is used? Can I charge lead acid but not...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-27-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
That seems more in line with my experience for...

That seems more in line with my experience for diesel idle consumption.

The propane Onan 2500 is the same as the 2800 gasoline and consumes .4 under half load and .6 under full load. Less power...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-27-2019, 12:22 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
I disconnected shore power (which disables the...

I disconnected shore power (which disables the hybrid function) then used the Magnum BMK (Shunt based ammeter) to monitor AH in/out. The inverter was running the A/C showing 140-150 amps which is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-26-2019, 11:56 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
After reading the article I went out and high...

After reading the article I went out and high idled my Ford 6.8 L V10 gas RV engine with the alternator running my roof A/C through my Magnum 3000 hybrid at about 140 amps plus I had the dash A/C on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-26-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,261
Posted By jharrell
Hi Guys, I don't have a Class B but I follow them...

Hi Guys, I don't have a Class B but I follow them as one day when the kids are grown I would like to downsize into one. Its very interesting to see the advancements in lithium and alternator based...
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