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spudnutsv
Mar 06, 2016Explorer
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Oh My!!! Just realized my rolling home doesn't meet aircraft specs.
Time to remove; Complete propane system, all volatile lithium based devices (cell phones, computers, camera's... etc.) All non FAA approved electronics. Pretty sure that fuel tanks gotta go as well.
Time to upgrade; Tires, wheels, brakes and for sure most of the existing gauges. Now I'm doubting my 20 year old wiring...Are the seats bolted down to FAA specs? Seat belts? Let's not even start on the fire issue of my furniture materials..
What a can of worms...I'm gonna hire someone with a death wish to drive this thing to the dump right now..
Whew!! dodged a bullet there. Thanks for the heads up.
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On a more serious note my retired military aircraft mechanic friend using Lifepo4 did have a fire in his bus. Luckily he caught it in time. They suffered no injuries and only minor damage to his coach. Problem: Propane fridge connections.
Not all new technologies are for everyone, myself included. Lifepo4 based cells are a safe luxury. We have found their greatest benefits to be fast charging, dis-charge strength and the ability to store more amps in a smaller space. If you only boon dock occasionally or if you see no benefit in running your generator less then i would question a persons need to upgrade.
It's a poor analogy, but to put it in perspective -Some people go rv'ing without hot water, others use a propane fired water heater and others have a diesel fired boiler system. Different needs/desires and different costs.
Oh My!!! Just realized my rolling home doesn't meet aircraft specs.
Time to remove; Complete propane system, all volatile lithium based devices (cell phones, computers, camera's... etc.) All non FAA approved electronics. Pretty sure that fuel tanks gotta go as well.
Time to upgrade; Tires, wheels, brakes and for sure most of the existing gauges. Now I'm doubting my 20 year old wiring...Are the seats bolted down to FAA specs? Seat belts? Let's not even start on the fire issue of my furniture materials..
What a can of worms...I'm gonna hire someone with a death wish to drive this thing to the dump right now..
Whew!! dodged a bullet there. Thanks for the heads up.
-Sarcasm de-activated
On a more serious note my retired military aircraft mechanic friend using Lifepo4 did have a fire in his bus. Luckily he caught it in time. They suffered no injuries and only minor damage to his coach. Problem: Propane fridge connections.
Not all new technologies are for everyone, myself included. Lifepo4 based cells are a safe luxury. We have found their greatest benefits to be fast charging, dis-charge strength and the ability to store more amps in a smaller space. If you only boon dock occasionally or if you see no benefit in running your generator less then i would question a persons need to upgrade.
It's a poor analogy, but to put it in perspective -Some people go rv'ing without hot water, others use a propane fired water heater and others have a diesel fired boiler system. Different needs/desires and different costs.
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