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RE: Furrion Chill 14.5 & 15.5 unit's both use 15.4 amps?
What's hard to believe is that none of these companies has come out with a 15+ SEER heat pump replacement unit. The mini splits show they can be built, and will surpass the current units in efficiency at similar cost.
But we seem to be getting the same 20 year old designs.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/06/22 06:36am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solar panel system fires
But,,, but,,,,,
They got free 2 day shipping.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/05/22 11:58am |
Tech Issues
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RE: charging an EV at a campground
And again, an item overlooked in the discussion is how the EV draws power versus how an RV draws power.
An RV can need 30 or 50 amp power due to AC usage, but those AC units only draw the max amps for a few seconds on each startup cycle, then their energy consumption drops off by half.
Charging the EV will draw the maximum amps it can continuously for however many hours it is plugged in.
And from what the videos show from the Ford pickup charging, it can be the many hours at a rate similar to the rate an AC unit draws for only its first 10 seconds or so.
A positive on this is some campgrounds will be replacing old 30 and 50 amp plugs finally as EV's kill off the old and weak ones.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/04/22 06:42am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: charging an EV at a campground
….As far as enforcement goes, you might check out what’s happening in Colorado where the electric provider has been forced to take over control of folks smart thermostats… Are we to assume Californians will gain an exemption from such??…
3 tonsThe people in CO signed up for an incentive program voluntarily.
I have signed up for similar to allow my utility to turn off my A/C compressor if needed. I get paid a small credit on my bill as an incentive.
This is not some unauthorized Orwellian government takeover of the thermostats as your statement seems to imply. Why not tell the truth of things?
YET
But you gave them the ability to didn't you?
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/03/22 04:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: charging an EV at a campground
Another summertime issue in many campgrounds is sure to be that EV charging may preempt the ability of others to operate their air conditioning… As temperatures rise to to 100’s (uh-o :( !!), this is sure to test the mental metal of otherwise friendly fee-paying for services campers…
3 tons - mostly (happily!) :) off-the-grid…
(full disclosure, 400a/hr LFP, 660w rooftop solar - newly added 360w of portable MPPT PV..)
I read this twice and I’m not sure I understand. Why would using an RV pedestal to charge a car pre-empt someone else on another site from running an AC? Maybe I misunderstood this.
For starters, an AC unit for an rv, from that pedestal would hit 18-30 amps for only a few seconds before dropping down to about half those numbers, allowing others to similarly use the power source.
Your EV is a CONSTANT watt sucking plague drawing near the max wattage for every second possible.
Does that accurately describe the EV?
Yes I know the language seems harsh, but this is the root of the issue.
The long continuous draw of the EV charger is the problem.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/03/22 02:15pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: charging an EV at a campground
Wow... FIVE days to charge on a 120 outlet?? I knew they took awhile, but not that long. Then they switched to the 50amp, and the charging time dropped to 14 hours... yikes, still I did not know they took that long.
For some reason I thought a 120 outlet would be like an overnight charge, not 5 days.
My wife's electric car will charge overnight. But then again it's a PIHB and only has a 30 mile range. I believe it charges around 1.25kwh/hour. In any event she plugs it in when she gets home from work and it's at 100% charge when she gets up to go to work the next morning. This is on a typical 110 circuit.
AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT AN EV IS GOOD FOR.
Inner city/urban commuter. Beyond that they are useless to all but a hand full who are willing to mold their lives around charging the car for the next few miles.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/03/22 02:09pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: charging an EV at a campground
The ideal of the EV being the cure all for environmental ills is about the same as Eugenics being a cure all for societal ills a hundred or so years ago.
And it is approached by its acolytes with the same zeal and desire to force it upon all others. Most are and were well intentioned but still,,,
Misguided then, misguided now.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/03/22 06:26am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: charging an EV at a campground
Would have been nice to know if they found the issue. I use a Hughes Power Watchdog, which scans the post, something like that here would have been helpful.
The issue is the four pin plug is for 240 volts. The 30 to 50 adapter does 120 on each leg so it will not work. One could make an adapter tht would work.
A way to test would to be to use the 20 vehicle plug, with a 30 to 20 adapter. That would present the correct voltage to the charging adapter.
I was thinking of the 30 amp plug issue.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/03/22 06:16am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: charging an EV at a campground
Would have been nice to know if they found the issue. I use a Hughes Power Watchdog, which scans the post, something like that here would have been helpful.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/02/22 08:59am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Purchasing a Jackery or something similar....need help....
Two RV/marine batteries and a single 100 watt solar will for a frugal camper with a gas elec fridge give you several days of boondocking with a TT.
Adding a second solar panel would give the most added bang for the buck because it will even be charging the batteries while you are moving.
You don't mention equipment but likely you would need a new charge controller to accommodate the increased power, if so getting one which will accept higher input voltage (36 volts) should allow you to wire the new panel in series and then avoid having to run new wire from the panels to the controller.
Adding an inverter (if you don't already have one) will let you run some limited 120 volt ac items, tv, small appliances etc. Size is dependent on what you want to run.
Also as a back up to charge the trailer batteries in a pinch, you can use your tow vehicle. Simply positioning it to let you hook a set of jumper cables to the truck while idling for a half hour or so will boost them when solar isn't keeping up.
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wanderingaimlessly
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09/01/22 07:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Will this work
Are you certain the hybrids HV battery powers the 12 accessory outlet?
It would seem simpler for the manufacturer to power that from the 55 AH 12 volt starting battery.
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/29/22 05:11pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Why shouldn't I go this route? (AC Roof Delete)
A small mini split can be had for less than $900 with a SEER that is double the unit your looking at. one exampleAnd that higher SEER of 19 is not the limit, higher SEER units are out there, albeit at higher cost.
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/29/22 04:19pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Streaming and Blackouts
If it's a one time thing, maybe it's a good excuse to take a night out, hit a sports bar, enjoy a meal and a few beers with fellow fans as you watch the game.
It doesn't fix the "free at home" issue, but it could make the pill a little less bitter going down.
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/27/22 07:36am |
Technology Corner
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RE: East Fork Campground near Rock Creek
Looking at your signature line,,,,,
How are your wife and Boys handling bringing your G/F along?
I just want to know how you successfully manage it.
;)
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/24/22 02:25pm |
Tent Camping
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RE: air compressors
I just topped off the tires today to 85 psi on my A. Used this little
Kobalt.
Took my 19.5's up 10 lbs in less than 5 min each.
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/22/22 04:51pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: LCI slide control
Thanks Doug, I had basically done the same thing. Took it out this morning to look for a part #. Found the reset button on the slide stop set and pressed it. A half hour later put it back and it has not "misfired" again since.
It had been showing the single red flash for stop not set.
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/21/22 05:32pm |
Tech Issues
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LCI slide control
I had a new occurrence last night. My bed slide suddenly came in. The slide is a Lippert with this control.
https://i.imgur.com/00IykpUl.jpg
It will go back out after a couple of minutes. After getting up to check it, I did notice a clicking sound coming from the wall control, apparently some relays internally setting/resetting. It has gone back in by itself a couple of times since.
Will apparently have a new project when I get home.
RV is a 2010 Winnebago vista, Worm gear slide.
Anyone experienced this before?
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/21/22 06:34am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Newbie Tow Capacity Question
Unloaded weight is absolutely empty, no propane tanks, no batteries, and nothing in the water/sewage tanks. Even without loading for a trip, you will go up by 200-300 pounds just mounting batteries, and propane.
Fully loaded, or gvwr is the max the springs, axles, tires, etc can safely handle according to the factory.
Some manufacturers will go with the lightest frames, springs, etc to build the unit cheaper, hence lower GVWR. on some trailers compared to other similar sized units.
Tank sizes also have a major influence on weights, water weighs 8 pounds per gallon, if the trailer has larger tanks, then it has to have heavier duty components to carry that weight.
Keep the gvwr under your trucks maximum towing capacity, preferably by 10% or so. Also with a half ton truck, as stated above, watch the tongue weight, you want 10-15% of the trailer total weight to be on the tongue for proper control and handling, ensure the trucks cargo capacity can handle that weight plus the people, toys, or whatever else you will be putting in the truck.
From a quick check, it looks like your cargo cap is right around 1950 lbs, so for a 6000 lb trailer you should have 720-900 lbs on the tongue, leaving about 1000 for people and stuff.
Happy motorin
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/08/22 02:43pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tiny Truck Camper or maybe not.
Is that question like when m'lady ask if this dress makes her butt look big?:?
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/08/22 07:04am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Jacksonville FL to Pigeon Forge TN to Evansville IN
If possible, try to limit yourself to 4 or 5 hours a day driving. Yes most folks can do more, but to make the trip less stressful 5 hours is a nice easy number. The interstate route of 530 miles is an easy 2 day run. 95 to 26 to 40 to 411 .
As to mountains, are you pulling a toad? Interstates tend to have fewer really steep sections than secondary roads, but are also less interesting as far as things to see and do.
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wanderingaimlessly
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08/07/22 09:32am |
Roads and Routes
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