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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-03-2022, 03:15 PM
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Posted By Treker20
Mike, I like the idea of shutting down the...

Mike, I like the idea of shutting down the Charger if alternator temps get to high. I did a little research and found this temp sensing relay. Do you think the sensor could be mounted on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-02-2022, 02:25 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Thanks Reily, I bought 2 of the VSSs but have not...

Thanks Reily, I bought 2 of the VSSs but have not gotten to that part of the installation yet. In the next few days I will be mounting the B2B and then the VSSs.

I don't have a cut off switch in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-01-2022, 11:39 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
installation update.

Here are pictures of the Renogy 2000W inverter/charger installation and associated wiring so far. this was installed in the storage area under the bed on the driver side. Fusing is in compartment...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-08-2022, 07:20 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Mike, I am going to make the assumption that VSS...

Mike, I am going to make the assumption that VSS means voltage sensitive switch based on your description on how it works. is that correct.

If I remember correctly about something I read from...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-03-2022, 07:44 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Great, thanks, just ordered everything but DC/DC...

Great, thanks, just ordered everything but DC/DC charger, taking van in to shop tomorrow for check engine light issues. Going to get a price on New alternator.

Thanks for all of you help. I am...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-03-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Booster, good that will make life easier. AS for...

Booster, good that will make life easier. AS for cable size, i assume you are saying that if I was to run a 2/0 from battery to charger, the runner could be smaller.If that is the case, I may be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-03-2022, 04:30 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Booster, right now the the Positive of one...

Booster, right now the the Positive of one battery is connected to the positive of the send battery, from the second battery another cable then runs to the inv/CH. you are saying they should be one...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 08:49 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
ew Yes, my 2 batteries are on with side of...

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Yes, my 2 batteries are on with side of the rear wheel, but both will not fit in one bin. I could leave the slide outs intact and then disconnect batteries before i slide them out if need to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Thanks Booster, that all makes sense. I would not...

Thanks Booster, that all makes sense. I would not be concerned about running other loads along with the micro wave. Maybe a phone or computer charger, but that draw should be minimal, though i will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 05:51 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Thanks for the info Canuck, using the blue sea...

Thanks for the info Canuck, using the blue sea chart i see how you came up with the wiring sizing. I am still confused as to how they come up with 1awg, when amps rating is below the potential draw....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 05:46 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Thanks Avanti, very interesting. is it the duo...

Thanks Avanti, very interesting. is it the duo charge regulator that you are talking about in place of a dc/dc Charger.?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Avanti, could you explain this a little more?

Avanti, could you explain this a little more?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 04:21 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
HBN, good point, but i was sizing based on total...

HBN, good point, but i was sizing based on total potential draw of inverter.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 04:17 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Booster, thanks for the info, Interesting...

Booster, thanks for the info, Interesting results. depending on criteria, wire size changes from #2-3/0. I have been using ampacity of 166A based on the draw of 2000W at 12V to figure wire size and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 02:50 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Canuck, IMO the 1 awg is too small. The 90 degree...

Canuck, IMO the 1 awg is too small. The 90 degree current rating is 145A, but could be even lower than that depending on the temp ratings of the connection points. 2/0 is rated at 195A at 90C and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2022, 02:36 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
Thanks Avanti, That makes sense about the...

Thanks Avanti, That makes sense about the Grounding. I really don't want to have to run a separate return, But I can't say I could be trusted to design and execute a proper chassis ground. If I was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-01-2022, 09:09 PM
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Views: 3,463
Posted By Treker20
2007 190P lithium upgrade

Hello everyone, After much reading and checking out wiring in my 2007 190P chevy Roadtrek, I have decided to upgrade to 2 100HR Lithium batteries. Thanks to all the knowledgable people that have...
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