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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-14-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Stircrazy
why do you day it is bad as a oxidizer, that's...

why do you day it is bad as a oxidizer, that's exactly what you want to clean the bio film and such out of tanks.

I started using a granular sanitizer a few years ago, best thing I ever did, no...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-10-2024, 04:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,797
Posted By Stircrazy
they did it right using a auto transfer switch,...

they did it right using a auto transfer switch, my converter input was even run to the ATS on the show power side also so I don't have to worry about turning a breaker off to stop my converter from...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-09-2024, 04:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,797
Posted By Stircrazy
how is keystone wiring these up? I had a system...

how is keystone wiring these up? I had a system added to mine when I bought it by the dealer and with mine every plug works off the inverter as it feeds my ATS and hence my whole breaker box. I...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-05-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Stircrazy
yup I have used a level app on my phone a few...

yup I have used a level app on my phone a few times also haha.. but the level master pro is so I can drive slowly and see how level it is and know when to stop, with out having to get out and put it...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-04-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By Stircrazy
it will, but check what the voltage you are...

it will, but check what the voltage you are getting is at the batteries when running the truck. the problem with factory hitch power is the wire isn't that big, and it is long so you get a lot of...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-04-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Stircrazy
people use the adsorption fridges as an excuse to...

people use the adsorption fridges as an excuse to be "dead on" but its not trye, for instance mine can be out 3.5 degrees front to back and 6 degrees side to side (every model should say this in its...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-30-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
when I was running four 6V battery I could use...

when I was running four 6V battery I could use the microwave no issues on the batteries and a 2000watt inverter. but having said that the longest we ran the microwave was warming up leftovers for...
Forum: Towing 03-30-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,052
Posted By Stircrazy
I generally try to stay about 90 kph(55 mph) to...

I generally try to stay about 90 kph(55 mph) to get better fuel milage hence more range, but I have been known to go up to 110 kph (68 mph) if the road and speed limit allows and I am in a hurry
Forum: Technical Corner 03-28-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
funny you just ignore the 1000CCA LifePo4 from...

funny you just ignore the 1000CCA LifePo4 from Alberta lithium to try prove your point.

there are LiFePO4 starting batteries which have better capacity than a sla starting battery and last...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-27-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
you just being silly now? what would be the point...

you just being silly now? what would be the point of a 100 amp with a 400 amp BMS? 15 min and the battery is dead? and if you have that kind of draw your going to want two batteries anyways,...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-26-2024, 04:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
ya, I see a use for gennys , out here we get heat...

ya, I see a use for gennys , out here we get heat waves where it gets to almost 50C in the valley, I got caught in one once and I was cooling off int he truck a lot, so I wish I had one then, but...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-26-2024, 04:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
that was a wrong choice of words, I mean cheep as...

that was a wrong choice of words, I mean cheep as in price not quality. just like RV's eh. it did used to be that way when they first started coming out but now litime, chins and a few others use...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-25-2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
yup, that's what I did for years, four 6V served...

yup, that's what I did for years, four 6V served me well I only initially went to LFP for the reduced size, weight and maintenance while increasing storage so I could run more stuff while camping. ...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-25-2024, 04:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
ya there are lots of better "premade" batteries...

ya there are lots of better "premade" batteries out there that have 150 amp even 200amp bms in them now with momentary capability of double that. there are some single ones that will start a genny...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-24-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
battle born is a US company assembling parts they...

battle born is a US company assembling parts they buy from overseas to sell in the US and now world wide. personally I wouldn't use battle born or their parent company dragonfly energy, be cause...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-23-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
you realize all LFP batteries are Chinese,...

you realize all LFP batteries are Chinese, dragonfly's are just priced at 3 times what they are worth because they are a dealer only option

yes it takes you to 460, but it doesn't unless the...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-22-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,365
Posted By Stircrazy
yes, you make two serial batteries then hook them...

yes, you make two serial batteries then hook them in parallel, that's what I have been running in my trailer and now my 5th wheel for 16 years now.

Steve
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-21-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By Stircrazy
that's an idea. I already know I need to replace...

that's an idea. I already know I need to replace the three way valve for the water heater fill so I'll do that first. thanks
Forum: Technical Corner 03-14-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,123
Posted By Stircrazy
slightly below 12V is pretty much dead for a...

slightly below 12V is pretty much dead for a starting battery, that is 30% capacity which they were never meant to go to and each time your going that low your doing damage to the battery. I...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-11-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,806
Posted By Stircrazy
did you just use the sensor adhesive to attach...

did you just use the sensor adhesive to attach them or did you add adhesive to them? I have to add them to my camper as there is no tank monitors at all so I have to get out there and measure the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-04-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By Stircrazy
thanks JRTJH, ya this one has always has a little...

thanks JRTJH, ya this one has always has a little 1/2 second burp once or twice a night since new but I have never been able to find a leak. this might give me a chance to finaly fine it haha.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-03-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By Stircrazy
so I got caught with my pants down.

in October, I was away from work, and we had a undocumented cold snap and I hadn't had a chance to winterize yet. I have never winterized in October as it is usually closer to the middle of November...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-03-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By Stircrazy
have toy used a multimeter to see what the...

have toy used a multimeter to see what the voltage is at on the terminals when everything is on? if it is only 13.3 then neither your solar or your converter is working properly, maybe the battery...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-03-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By Stircrazy
13.6 is resting 100%, 13.4 is 90% and 13.3 is 80%...

13.6 is resting 100%, 13.4 is 90% and 13.3 is 80% for a LifePo4 12V battery
Forum: Towing 03-03-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By Stircrazy
I agree that is to much trailer for a half ton,...

I agree that is to much trailer for a half ton, but I did tow my 28 foot trailer with my old f150 supercab short box and didn't have an issue with sway at all, the issue I had was lack of power and I...
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