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Re: New to Solar. Conect directly to battery ????
With regard to the need for a controller, years ago I remember West Marine opined a 1/60 ratio. If the amp output of your solar was less than 1/60th of your battery amp hour rating, a controller wasn’t needed. This was way back when lead-acid was just about the only show in town, and panels were modest in their output. Probably no longer applies. Not applicable to lifepo4!2.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: New tire option for us 17” SRW orphans
Grit- thanks for the information, I didn’t realize the 18s could be plug-n-play many years later. I have an early G56 that hits 2000rpm before 70mph even with the 315s, so I will look for something at least 34” tall. The 315s were the tallest fit without lifting. I’m now lusting after a load index of 128 or 129, newer 18” rims would be nice…. Thanks again!477Views0likes0CommentsNew tire option for us 17” SRW orphans
Long time listener, first time caller. BFG has a fairly new tire out, called the HD Terrain T/A KT. It comes in many sizes, but for those of us wearing 17s, there really hasn’t been as many options as the 18s and 20s. 3 of the larger sizes of 17s have a load index of 128 (3970). These are the 285/75, 295/70, and my size that I have been running on my stock 2005 Dodge CTD for 18 years, 315/70/17. I’ve owned 3 prior campers, and have a Bigfoot 9.4 on order. I know the wheels will now become the weakest link, but the 3195 number on my current tires just wasn’t enough especially climbing the 20 mile gravel road up Steens Mt. From Frenchglen to Fish Lake in Southeastern Oregon with a camper on your back. Apologies if this is old news., profile to come soon.1.3KViews0likes8Comments
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