So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
I saw these threads in some of the other Open Roads RV Forums, but didn't see one for TCs. I'll start... I installed Interior LED puck lights and a 12v power outlet.
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~DJ~ wrote:bka0721 wrote:
Swapped out my FWC Battery Bank today.
After 5 years, and more than 1,825 cycles, it was time to swap out my GC2 Battery Bank 2. The winters and many nights below zero certainly take a toll on them. This winter and 2013, was extremely hard and cold. As does the extreme heat these batteries exist in, as they store my daily solar harvest. So, after a few weeks in Death Valley, out with the old and in with some equally shiny and fresh batteries. I expect another good 5 years, if not more cycles. Maybe 2,000 cycles?
b
My new set of Interstate 6v GCS FWC Batteries, installed into my Bank 2 Coffin.
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After a bit of time getting everything hooked up to my two charge controllers, 2 Buss Blade Fusses and my 2,000 PSW Inverter. Fired up the first time, not a hitch.
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10 new batteries!!! There goes the new bike!!
Not so fast, DJ. Adding another bike to the team is still in the plan. Just later this year. Probably in time for the winter desert riding. I had always budgeted the battery swap. I had hoped for getting 2,100 cycles out of the bank. But the alternative is not a pretty picture. The piggy bank is a bit smaller, but not as bad as if I had gone AGM for Bank #2.
Enjoy your spring and stay safe!
b
