I realize I built this for my Class C (so I can tow my boat and still have ample cargo space). However, I got some of the ideas from the truck camper folks and I also believe this to be good inspiration for that same community. So I am posting here.R...
LONG TIME reader, first time poster.I have an entry level 2006 25ft Jayco Class C (E450) that is used for weekend camping, boat towing, road tripping, and some tailgating. It is stored in a non-electric barn.I want to do a house batt upgrade, I have ...
pianotuna wrote:Hi trickedy,I do not know about marine alternators--but the one on an E-450 will let out the magic blue smoke if it is ever disconnected from a battery, when the motor is running."Marine" alternators are just GM 7.4L big block alterna...
pianotuna wrote:Hi trickedyj,My 2004 E-450 came directly from Ford with a solenoid for charging the house batteries. I somehow doubt that they would take a giant leap backwards to a diode based system.Mine was fused at 60 amps, and because I have a m...
Salvo wrote:I thought you wanted a faster charge. It won't be faster if you don't have a diode isolator now. Everything else you listed is fluff.Will this gadget even work on vehicles? The link just mentions boats. How does your alternator get re...
Salvo wrote:Are you positive that you presently have a diode isolator installed? I wouldn't have thought they were still using them in '06.If you don't have a diode isolator then your new isolator will not provide any improvement.SalI can't see how ...
Alright.....don't flame but here is where we are:- Solar looks great with the hours of reading last night (saving this for next project (though I could hear debate on roof vs portable mount. (MPPT controller sounds like almost a must)- Because I want...
