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Re: Lance TC - lithium - DC-DC charger question
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgoIocPgOug I've been using a Renogy 12V 40A DC to DC On-Board Battery Charger that I wired a power on off the tail lights on the camper. I use a 80 amp breaker at the truck to turn on/off and a 60 amp fuse between the battery and the dc to dc charger.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Bigfoot dirty water streaks down sides from roof, solutions?
Rubber roofs degrade especially after 5 years in the sun. The toy hauler we used to have showed black streaks bad after 10 years. I cleaned the rubber and used a white coating (do not remember the brand now just that it is not made any longer). After calling round I found out Henry silicone roof coating tropical white. After the process no more rubber roof degrading and streaking on the sides.729Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for recommendations on a two bike rack
I would be careful putting large objects in front, it greatly hinders the airflow into the radiator. There are waterproof covers for bikes when traveling to help in keeping them clean, just make sure they are tightly wrapped around the bike to keep from getting torn. Ebikes are very heavy compared to others, upwards to 65lbs. Something to think about when traveling. This trip was our first time out with two ebikes. I first mounted on the Jeep along with the watercraft trailer. Man was that to heavy for the Jeep. After some thought I mounted them between the truck and Jeep. I used a GEN-Y GH-404 offset dual receiver hitch along with a 6in raise for the Jeep tow bar and a 4in raise for the 1up super duty bike rack. I can still get into the camper using the Fox landing.914Views0likes0CommentsRe: Shocks... KYB Monomax versus Rancho 9000, equivalent?
When my friend found out I had the original Ram 3500 shocks at a little over 10k miles he didn't give me a choice but Bilstein 5100 shocks. Glad I got them. Camper is a Arctic Fox 1140. Really helped out the porpoising.1.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Need Suspension Mods
Here is our truck camper set up. Been very happy with it. 2013 Ram diesel HO, crew cab long bed dually lower stable load Firestone air bags (dual control). Hellwig Big wig rear sway bar stock tires Camper Arctic Fox 1140 wet Weights empty front 5120 rear 3580 loaded front 5300 rear 9500470Views0likes0CommentsRe: XM Radio / NAV Antenna Question
JimK-NY wrote: I cannot help you with your Chevy. I can tell you what worked with my 2018 Ram. I needed a new shark fin antenna in a better location. I could only find the antenna and appropriate wiring harness through the dealer. I did find the wiring specifics online. I had to remove the cover on the passenger side front window pillar to plug in the new wiring. I made a magnetic base that would work for attaching the new antenna to the hood. Before replacing the antenna, I had about 70% function. Afterwards that went to over 90%. I still lose signal in some locations when the truck is pointed exactly north. Our 2013 has the same issue. I googled and found the part numbers and purchased the shark fin and wiring extension. Now my question is where do you run the wiring through the firewall? Thanks,432Views0likes0CommentsRe: Gut check on transfer switch for inverter - special case
Example of what I did. I wanted to power every 110v socket through the inverter. I added a second transfer switch making the inverter dominant, that way power from the first transfer switch would be on all the time until inverter was turned on then twenty seconds later the transfer switch would allow the power from the inverter. I have two circuits coming off the battery. One is a 100amp BMS. The camper's 12v power and charging is done through this. Also has temp cut off so if to cold it will stop the charging from damaging the batteries. Second is a 250amp using 4/0 wire going to a 3000watt inverter with a low volage battery disconnect. I set the refrig to propane and unplug the converter. Charging is done mostly there solar. https://imgur.com/oO1xBRL https://imgur.com/EK2CX1x https://imgur.com/wKBA2SG561Views0likes0CommentsRe: 271 Ah upgrade
work2much wrote: On your victron battery protect be advised that victron no longer recommends these on any reverse current applications such as a inverter charger where the current will pass to the battery from a charger instead of from the battery to a load. Thank you for the notice. On my set up there is no charging being done on the circuit with the victron and inverter are involved with. All charging to include the campers converter and solar panels are done only on the BMS side of the circuit. These two circuits are totally independent of each other.331Views0likes0Comments
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