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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-21-2016, 01:24 AM
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Posted By avanti
I am planning on feeling my way wrt protecting...

I am planning on feeling my way wrt protecting the condenser. Once I have chosen an actual unit, I will assess the risk. I certainly could imagine encasing it in a protective case, possibly with an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-20-2016, 03:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
Yes. Thank you. Frigiking does seem to be one...

Yes. Thank you. Frigiking does seem to be one of the brands that ProAir sells under. This whole market is very confusing, with all the rebranding that goes on.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-20-2016, 03:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
Sounds like it has an engine-powered compressor....

Sounds like it has an engine-powered compressor. I am looking for a 12VDC compressor unit.


Too costly? What is cost to an ARV customer? ;)


No. I suppose I could. But, I guess I am pretty...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-19-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
I am actively shopping for a 12VDC split A/C...

I am actively shopping for a 12VDC split A/C system for under-the-van mounting. There are a bewildering array of options. My current favorite is this one:

Stationary air conditioners for trucks -...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-17-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
That is a good point. I have never seen an...

That is a good point. I have never seen an install on a V6, and it is a different SKU. Here is a picture from the Nations website:
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-17-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
The ARV alternator video got me wondering how my...

The ARV alternator video got me wondering how my stock Nation's Alternator pulley is behaving, so I made a video:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/41206325@N00/27045679796/in/datetaken/

Comparing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2016, 11:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
Well, as Pattonsr pointed out in the other...

Well, as Pattonsr pointed out in the other thread, the Balmar regulator is capable of monitoring the alternator temperature and modulating the load accordingly. This would seem to be a complete...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
Clearly. But, I would sure like to hear a...

Clearly.

But, I would sure like to hear a little more about exactly what problem(s) they are addressing that motivate a nearly 3X increase in cost.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
IMO, you still want modest solar. Not to...

IMO, you still want modest solar. Not to supplement the alternator (it is a drop in the bucket), but to keep your battery fully-charged and healthy when parked. This is less compelling if you park...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,494
Posted By avanti
Both ARV and RT source their 2nd alternators from...

Both ARV and RT source their 2nd alternators from Nation's Alternators (or at least the have done so in the past). They make bolt-on kits for many platforms:

Commercial Service Vans...
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