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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-22-2017, 11:07 PM
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Posted By cruising7388
The OP indicates that they don't generally camp...

The OP indicates that they don't generally camp without electrical services, but given their use of a 30ft trailer and 3/4T truck, couldn't this be more a matter of necessity than choice?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-22-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Your point questioning the weight of negative...

Your point questioning the weight of negative posts regarding a product is well taken. Posters with negative experiences are more likely to express their dissatisfaction than posters with positive...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-28-2017, 05:47 PM
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Posted By cruising7388
What additional problems have arisen besides the...

What additional problems have arisen besides the Balmar failure and the non-functional Voltstart? Are you working with a Roadtrek shop or an independent?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-25-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 158
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Posted By cruising7388
Exactly. Compared to alternators, regulator...

Exactly. Compared to alternators, regulator failures aren't common, but they're also not unknown. Ironically, if the failed Balmar regulator resulted in an audible and visual alarm signal, you would...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-25-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
My guess is still that the regulator failure was...

My guess is still that the regulator failure was internal and not caused by an external event involving the alternator, inverter or 120V loads, all of which, if I understand correctly, remained...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-20-2017, 02:53 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
If the sequence reported is accurate, I can't see...

If the sequence reported is accurate, I can't see either the alternator or the regulator being taxed just by a sudden ramp down of inverter load since this is a commonplace event that takes place...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-20-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
The regulator is designed to deliver up to 15...

The regulator is designed to deliver up to 15 amps for dual alternator applications. However, stock units employ a 10 amp fuse. If the field shorted, this fuse should blow.

Yes, the coach...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-19-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
I would appreciate your keeping on top of them...

I would appreciate your keeping on top of them because there are a lot of these regulators out there supporting engine generators..

The frying of the unit is perplexing because it is protected by...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2017, 12:56 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Sure, if the regulator generating field current...

Sure, if the regulator generating field current is located in the alternator, then any instructions from the CAN bus to the alternator will be at a signal level which is a really cool way to do it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-17-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
I certainly nay be missing something here, so...

I certainly nay be missing something here, so correct the error of my ways:).

I don't see how any externally regulated alternator can operate without field current input. Earlier designs that used...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2017, 03:37 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Are you sure about that you can't do what you...

Are you sure about that you can't do what you have done in a current year Chevy? Sure, the CAN overlay provides more complex instructions to the alternator than simpler battery voltage sensing but...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2017, 03:01 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Since your AGMs and the engine battery have...

Since your AGMs and the engine battery have similar if not duplicate charging profiles, this certainly works but if the coach batteries are lithium and the engine battery is lead acid, how could you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2017, 01:45 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Are you using lithium or lead acid for your house...

Are you using lithium or lead acid for your house batteries.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-15-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Considering that the factory alternator is pretty...

Considering that the factory alternator is pretty much loafing, paralleling the two alternators under high load demands would help, but wouldn't it require that both alternators, regulators and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-13-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
For openers, regardless of the pitch by the sales...

For openers, regardless of the pitch by the sales force, remember that the six year warranty doesn't cover the medical treatment of an injured pet or the replacement of a dead one.:-(

Real world...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-13-2017, 05:41 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
While the Nations alternator does have its...

While the Nations alternator does have its multitasking limitations, I don't think the dreaded "death spiral" characterization accurately reflects the consequences which seem more aggravating than...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-13-2017, 04:30 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Sure, provided that climate conditions permits...

Sure, provided that climate conditions permits sufficient cooling for the mutt. Dash AC output is somewhat lower at engine idle and would help cooling the interior if the dash air mode is switched to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-13-2017, 01:14 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Hey, I thought your post was excellent and it...

Hey, I thought your post was excellent and it prompted me to sit down and fully understand the process called the death spiral.

As a practical matter, if the coach AC is going to be on for more...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-13-2017, 12:58 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
Au contraire, Roadtrek's claim you can run the AC...

Au contraire, Roadtrek's claim you can run the AC all night with 800ah is very accurate ...while camped for the night near the north pole during mid summer.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-13-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
It's not flawed thinking to assume that Voltstsrt...

It's not flawed thinking to assume that Voltstsrt will keep the AC running. The flaw is assuming that once Voltstart activates that it will keep the AC running through the following four Voltstart...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-11-2017, 12:11 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
I'm waiting for some information toward...

I'm waiting for some information toward addressing your question. In the mean time, tell us about the Balmar regulator, i.e. what were the failure symptoms, how was the problem identified, and was it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2017, 11:26 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
There has never been a problem with the Eco-Trek...

There has never been a problem with the Eco-Trek batteries, per se. It was the BMS that was not well designed but at this point I think they've cleaned that up.

Ssure, an E-Trek can certainly be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
I think that they have reduced the parasitic load...

I think that they have reduced the parasitic load drawn by the BMS(s) to around three amps but without shunt based metering, there is no way to know for sure. Their suggestion regarding shutting down...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 69,713
Posted By cruising7388
There's no doubt that the Roadtrek Etrek had some...

There's no doubt that the Roadtrek Etrek had some aggravating birthing pains and it's difficult to understand how the early production ever got out the door without spotting the problems. Hopefully,...
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