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Forum: Travel Trailers 12-06-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,300
Posted By WJQ
What your mom didn't tell you and my mom didn't...

What your mom didn't tell you and my mom didn't tell me is that microwaves have a startup power demand several times (3X to 4X) the nameplate capacity. Your math is correct after the microwave...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-02-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,155
Posted By WJQ
Raptor Dave, you are very lucky that the...

Raptor Dave, you are very lucky that the manufacturer used Victron Electronics for the solar. I designed my own solar system and chose Victron. It is really great stuff.

Download the Victron...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-11-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,513
Posted By WJQ
The Price of Lithium Iron Phosphate has Dropped

I have used Trojan or US Battery 6-Volt batteries for the last 18 years or so in a Bounder motorhome and now for three years in my Keystone TT. If you can keep them charged, they will go through...
Forum: General RV Issues 09-11-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By WJQ
Need a charge controller

My reply is for folks who are new to solar. Solar panes generally put out 18 to 20-volt power. A large panel can put out more -- my panel operates at 33 volts.

You cannot hook solar panels...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-03-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,300
Posted By WJQ
I don't have time to read all of the advice but...

I don't have time to read all of the advice but here is my experience. I designed and installed my inverter system and batteries by looking at the nameplate wattage rating and power demand. WRONG. ...
Forum: Keystone Questions 03-05-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,282
Posted By WJQ
Why do you need a Lithium Ready Inverter for...

Why do you need a Lithium Ready Inverter for Lithium batteries? You don't. According to the factory rep for my battery, if you use a standard charger, it is set to shut off for a lead/acid battery....
Forum: Technical Corner 02-19-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,348
Posted By WJQ
I you are going to boondock, then I would not...

I you are going to boondock, then I would not give up. Solar, done right, even with the small panel you have can be a real benefit. You can use it to charge cell phones on long trips and other...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-09-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,457
Posted By WJQ
If your batteries are lead acid batteries, they...

If your batteries are lead acid batteries, they are 6 volts batteries if they have three battery caps. If they have 6 caps, they are 12 volts. If they are six-volt batteries, they are connected in...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-05-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,492
Posted By WJQ
I live in Heber City, UT. It is about 1500 ft...

I live in Heber City, UT. It is about 1500 ft higher in elevation than Layton and generally about 10F colder. We are having a heatwave today -- up to 36 and fresh new snow. I winterize my RV and...
Forum: Keystone Questions 05-26-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,686
Posted By WJQ
As an old engineer, I did not think much of the...

As an old engineer, I did not think much of the available mounting brackets. Four brackets seemed too flimsy..
Furthermore, I wasn't sure I could find anything robust to screw to.

Thus, I got...
Forum: New Member Check in! 05-26-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By WJQ
Flyboy,, what is the purpose of the reverse...

Flyboy,, what is the purpose of the reverse polarity fuses? Just to prevent damage if some connects the battery backwards?
Forum: New Member Check in! 05-26-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By WJQ
When I help folks diagnose rv electrical isses I...

When I help folks diagnose rv electrical isses I suggest starting at the shore power with a AC voltmeter. Make sure you have 120 v everywhere it should be. If not fix it. This, in your case, make...
Forum: New Member Check in! 05-26-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By WJQ
Marc, you are not the first to let a battery go...

Marc, you are not the first to let a battery go dry. Certainly the last.

Hare is a solution that eliminates that issue. A typical 12 v lead acid has about 115 Amp hrs of stored energy. Two such...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-27-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,297
Posted By WJQ
You may be getting more help than you need but I...

You may be getting more help than you need but I have previously posted my design issues for my 2018 which had no rewiring. I installed both solar power for my batteries and an inverter to run some...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-12-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,291
Posted By WJQ
I believe this question has been answered but...

I believe this question has been answered but just to confirm my understanding (4 wire conductor has two hot legs, a neutral and ground. 3 wire is two hot legs and one neutral.
) I decided to...
Forum: Towing 01-12-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,567
Posted By WJQ
When I had a 34-foot Bounder Motorhome, I carried...

When I had a 34-foot Bounder Motorhome, I carried a small Honda. I had two reasons: 1. Much lower fuel consumption if I wanted to watch TV for a few hours. 2. Much less noise.

For short power...
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-06-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,456
Posted By WJQ
I have not read all of the threads but will offer...

I have not read all of the threads but will offer my thoughts. First, where I camp in the western US, AC is rarely needed so none of my options considered that requirement. Most of my camping is in...
Forum: New Member Check in! 12-19-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,208
Posted By WJQ
I agree that you can’t have too much truck to tow...

I agree that you can’t have too much truck to tow with but if it is your only vehicle, a one ton won’t be as comfortable on you non-towing trips.

I have a similar rig as you are considering. My...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-14-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 28,064
Posted By WJQ
I do not have time to read all of the posts, so...

I do not have time to read all of the posts, so forget any repeats.

I bought a Lion Brand at Costco in May for $700 plus tax for another application to replace Lead Acid Trojans. If my lead-acid...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-17-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,964
Posted By WJQ
Just follow the advice above and you will be OK. ...

Just follow the advice above and you will be OK. Here is something I can add.

In 2005 I bought a used Bounder 34G model year 2000. Before that I had a camp trailer and used to blow it out. The...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-06-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 61,342
Posted By WJQ
Solar Panel Mounting - A Different Approach

One of the posts asked about mounting. This post describes my approach. I have a large residential solar panel (280 Watt). Dimensions are about 38 in wide by around 66 inc long.

I used...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-06-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 61,342
Posted By WJQ
Solar System, Invewrters and Microwaves - a Big Surprise.

I haven't posted for a long time so this post does not follow the discussion but it should be helpful to some folks who want to install solar and run their AC loads off of an inverter. My previous...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-25-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,801
Posted By WJQ
Propane Leak Found

The regulator that came on my 2018 Cougar looked like the one in your picture. Thus, you may not have solved the last problem.

A couple of weeks ago I was at my son's house for dinner when I got...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-04-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,100
Posted By WJQ
First, I have not read all of the comments you...

First, I have not read all of the comments you received. Most people on this blog offer sound advice. One I saw was to caution you as "it is not simple." I agree with that comment.

I have...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-08-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,865
Posted By WJQ
Flooded lead acid batters have more amp-hour...

Flooded lead acid batters have more amp-hour capacity than AGM batteries. I have used Trojan T105's in my RV's for many years. On the last purchase, I bought US Battery 2000. Both are good 6 volt...
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