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Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-11-2016, 01:00 PM
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Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Very good - thanks to both of you guys. Mojoman,...

Very good - thanks to both of you guys. Mojoman, do you use the frame as the negative or return? Or run a 4/0 cable back to the alternator?

To all who have helped in the past - stay tuned! ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-11-2016, 02:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
New Question

Am looking for an answer to what may well be a simple question. My Wire Sizing Chart says to measure Total System Length (length of positive feed +length of negative return.) So, to properly size...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-26-2016, 03:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Wall insulation from outside in: 100% coverage...

Wall insulation from outside in: 100% coverage sound insulation, thinsulate, denim batts, next will be another layer of thinsulate, then the finish wall.

The ceiling is sound insulation then 2"...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-25-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
a few photos - working on the bottom

We're still alive, still working on the van - between operations and working full time. Here's a couple of pictures of tanks being installed. And a couple of pictures of the vinyl planking on the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-17-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Well the guys at AIMS replaced the...

Well the guys at AIMS replaced the Inverter-Charger for free and admitted that they haven't done a good job being clear about the installation. My relative is a journeyman electrician with about 40...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-17-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
This is good advice; and I will be talking with...

This is good advice; and I will be talking with the techs where am purchasing the Inverter-Charger.

I have a relative who had a less expensive Inverter go into meltdown with this issue.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-17-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Yes, I do. I've seen some posts regarding that;...

Yes, I do. I've seen some posts regarding that; but I need to figure how if my inverter will need protection - some seem to be more vulnerable than others. There has to be a way to handle that with...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-07-2016, 02:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Gentlemen; So, it's been 2 or 3 months since...

Gentlemen;
So, it's been 2 or 3 months since you guys gave me your great input. There has been a lot of research and conversations with Magnum, Outback, and Xantrex technicians. Also engineers...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-28-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Am very appreciative of the input

Since you have posted, have looked at the AIMS, Magnum, and Outback specs more closely; and also some soft start add-ons for the A/C. Appreciate the quality of the Outback - just prefer that their...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-21-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Atwood 13,500 BTU

Their specs claim it takes 63 Amps to start the compressor. Think that they're being a little conservative?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-21-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
What I need is the 7,560 watts needed to start...

What I need is the 7,560 watts needed to start the compressor on the A/C. The AIMS 4,000 Watt I/C will handle 12,000 Watts for 20 seconds.

On another note, I really did want the 12VDC Reefer with...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-21-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
TY and AIMS Inverters

Thank you - great comments and info.

I was looking for an AIMS Inverter Converter because that's what I saw when I downloaded an E-Trek Owners Manual. What kind are you using?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-21-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Basic Electrical Schematic for Sprinter Van

Greetings;

At long last, here is the basic electrical schematic for our Sprinter van. We're about to start purchasing the elements soon and looking for the evaluations that were offered.

The...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-29-2015, 01:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
All of my time on salt water was based in Alaska,...

All of my time on salt water was based in Alaska, with trips to Seattle for shipyard. I also have had great experience with West Marine. And some of my best education has been on their website.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-28-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Perfect, thanks

I can see that I've fallen in with like minded men. Will post our proposed Electrical Diagram soon. Thanks
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-28-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Basic Help Please

OK - have worked on this as much as possible (not retired) and am getting ready to post a diagram of our proposed Electrical set up.

Here is a installation question: in the marine world all wiring...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-06-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Perfect. Thanks. As I said, needing basic help....

Perfect. Thanks. As I said, needing basic help.

You are also correct that there is good discussion here. Some have questioned running an A/C with the Secondary Alternator, but my numbers say...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-06-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Thank You

Your description is very helpful. So I can run DC current from the Alternator to the Inverter in the same connections where the battery is hooked up? And not worry about "unmanaged" charging of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-06-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,522
Posted By tex4judy
Basic help please

We have purchased a Sprinter 170" extended with the 7' inside head room; and are building a Class B RV. Our intention is to install the Nations 270 Amp Alternator instead of a diesel generator. ...
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