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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-14-2018, 12:26 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
I got everything except for the deluxe paint and...

I got everything except for the deluxe paint and the shiny cabinets. The quality on previous vans was poor, and with the granite color, the black bumper covers blend in just fine.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-14-2018, 12:24 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Yes, there are posts about that back when it was...

Yes, there are posts about that back when it was announced. A few people have them now.

Currently it's only on their Sprinter models and the battery is small compared to the Volta system. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
It really depends on what kind of air conditioner...

It really depends on what kind of air conditioner you have.

In my Xplorer (and the same as some of the older Roadtreks) it had a window style AC unit. I put in a new high efficiency 9000 BTU...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-20-2018, 04:47 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Actually, no. dB will give you an idea of how...

Actually, no. dB will give you an idea of how far the sound will carry. The rest is an indicator of the annoyance of the sound. You could read my thoughts on the subject by reading the article I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-19-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Funny how the argument keeps changing. ...

Funny how the argument keeps changing.

First it was wanting to run the AC all day for the dog and not trusting the autostart to work so the pooch doesn't end up cooking. Problem solved.

Now...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-19-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Well, we'll know soon enough. My Travato GL is...

Well, we'll know soon enough. My Travato GL is about 4 weeks out and I can run tests with a dB meter.

But I'm confident it will be 1/2 the sound level of an high-idling diesel, and about 1/3 the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-03-2018, 12:09 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Well, I have a Promaster, do any of you? It's...

Well, I have a Promaster, do any of you? It's not going to be loud at 1600. At most, it's going to run 1 hour, so you can work around quiet times.

A Revel would be loud, as would the ARV...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-02-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Based on what knowledge? High idle on this...

Based on what knowledge?

High idle on this engine isn't very noisy at all - 950 standard idle you can barely hear at all.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-27-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
The EV manufactuers know that thermal control is...

The EV manufactuers know that thermal control is the key to long life. They have high discharge and charge rates, on a daily basis, and manage to not have severe performance drop-offs. Tesla...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-26-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Yes, and shallow discharging only leads to one...

Yes, and shallow discharging only leads to one thing - longer battery life! Especially on lithiums. Testing has shown that only discharging 20-30% SOC can extend cycle life out into the 10's of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-26-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Oh, I don't know about that. I found the 250 ah...

Oh, I don't know about that. I found the 250 ah install in my Travato to be quite useful. It gave me total peace of mind of not running the batteries down to nothing. I essentially stopped...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-25-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
My dealer uses a standard 2019 order form and...

My dealer uses a standard 2019 order form and added the lithium package by hand. I’ve got to follow up with him on these new window shades system as Gerry is saying it’s not standard, but an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-24-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
So the K is about $1000 higher than the G. ...

So the K is about $1000 higher than the G. Sounds right.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
to add a little clarity, some info I learned...

to add a little clarity, some info I learned today.

Winnebago is using the standard package from Volta - the 10,000 wh battery. Their marketing is quoting the "usable" wattage as 8700. Not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
saw this posted on Facebook.

saw this posted on Facebook.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Going to sell the Xplorer. The Tiffin will go...

Going to sell the Xplorer. The Tiffin will go when my project is over.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Silly me and my 20th century brain! I just...

Silly me and my 20th century brain! I just assume success means making money.

But we live in a world where GM's market cap doesn't even equal the cash they have in the bank, so what do I know?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Goes to show you, sometimes being first is not...

Goes to show you, sometimes being first is not the best. Tesla is going to experience this really soon. When people can buy a Mercedes that is just as capable an electric car, but much higher...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
On #3 I installed 2 drop in lithium batteries...

On #3 I installed 2 drop in lithium batteries (Stark) for a total of 250ah. I put in an Asco charger specific for lithium (with shutoff) and upgrade the solar to 260 watts and put in a 2 channel...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
The water tank on both models drops to 18...

The water tank on both models drops to 18 gallons. The the waste tanks on the K are 1 gallons smaller too. Here are the specs:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
Well, I placed an order for one of these Lithium...

Well, I placed an order for one of these Lithium Travatos. Going to get another G, this time in Granite.

They are selling with the typical Winnebago margins, so although the MSRP for this package...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-21-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
I think it depends on if they honestly look at...

I think it depends on if they honestly look at their total cost on it.

Their home grown system probably has bigger margins on the equipment side. They did have a big sunk cost in the development...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-12-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 55,897
Posted By wincrasher
it also states that they have an autostart system...

it also states that they have an autostart system that trigger on SOC, not voltage. So no kludge needed like on the Roadtrek to make it (sometimes) work.

In my view this is a game-changer for...
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