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Re: charging a toad
Thanks ,I will try that. The last Subaru I owned , the first clockwise turn did nothing except unlock the steering. This one is a 2014 Impreza & the 1st click is acc. I also us a Ready brake. I just checked what you recommended & it works as someone else wrote, you can hear the steering wheel lock when you remove the key. Thanks again.254Views0likes0Commentscharging a toad
I have a Subaru that the battery goes dead when towing, so I just bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/301976566770?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT & have installed it on my car & have run a wire from the active 12 volts that is on the RV trailer lights. I have run a ground wire from the RV to the toad & have checked the continuity that the rv & the toad are on the same ground. When I check the voltage on the toad it is 12.5 volts , if i pull the hot wire from the toad I get over 14 volts. This is just a test to find out what I am missing before I take it on a trip. Thanks.1.1KViews0likes5CommentsRe: parasitic drain
eric1514 wrote: cdcorpe wrote: My rv has a 12 volt valve for the propane tank with to much parasitic drain, is there a way to leave the valve in the open position without the battery drain? ( it has a manual shut off) I tried a large magnet, didn't seem to work. the only way to open the valve is with the switch on , using 12 volts. I have that valve on my coach, also. I used to leave the propane on at home because...why not? My coach is always plugged into shore power. Then I felt how hot it gets while energized so now I turn it off. I'm curious why you want to leave the valve open? Because it drains your battery while you are dry camping. It only uses 12 volts when it is open.555Views0likes0CommentsRe: parasitic drain
dougrainer wrote: cdcorpe wrote: The device is on the propane tank so it serves everything in the rv, but in order to use the propane you have to turn on the 12 volt valve, yes I have measured the drain. I would like to keep the valve open without using any 12 volts & manually turn it off when I am home. This is what the valve look like http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLENOID-VALVE-PROPANE-MOTOR-FUEL-TANK-12-VOLT-LOCK-OFF-VALVE-12V-LPG-LOCKOFF-/141730711967 That is a HIGH PRESSURE cut off valve and are used on Motorhomes that the LP tank system is NOT easily accessable without crawling under the RV which may be impossible on some Motorhomes. You should also have a remote fill nozzle with a hose going to the tank. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED BY ANYBODY BUT YOU. You can do what you want, but YOU will be responsible if there is a leak and you cannot get access to shut the LP tank OFF. Please post Year and brand/model of your Motorhome. In Texas, IF you modified that LP tank, NOBODY in Texas could legally fill your tank. Doug Good point, it does have a remote fill & I can reach the manual shut off under the rv. I have a 2014 leisure van unity.215Views0likes0CommentsRe: parasitic drain
The device is on the propane tank so it serves everything in the rv, but in order to use the propane you have to turn on the 12 volt valve, yes I have measured the drain. I would like to keep the valve open without using any 12 volts & manually turn it off when I am home. This is what the valve look like http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLENOID-VALVE-PROPANE-MOTOR-FUEL-TANK-12-VOLT-LOCK-OFF-VALVE-12V-LPG-LOCKOFF-/141730711967215Views0likes0Commentsparasitic drain
My rv has a 12 volt valve for the propane tank with to much parasitic drain, is there a way to leave the valve in the open position without the battery drain? ( it has a manual shut off) I tried a large magnet, didn't seem to work. the only way to open the valve is with the switch on , using 12 volts.3.1KViews0likes24Comments
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