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Forum: Travel Trailers 05-29-2023, 06:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,570
Posted By Kevin J
Hi John, I saw your name on this thread. ...

Hi John,

I saw your name on this thread.
I always appreciate your sensible and clear responses to my rambling ideas. :)
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-28-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,570
Posted By Kevin J
Maybe(most likely) a stupid question............ ...

Maybe(most likely) a stupid question............

I have a 2021 "solar prep" (with romex loop + black/red wire to rooftop solar) in the front pass thru.

The thickest wire gauge required will be...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-15-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,734
Posted By Kevin J
Thanks all. Some good stuff there.

Thanks all. Some good stuff there.
Forum: Technical Corner 12-14-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 62,647
Posted By Kevin J
Great info Jay thanks. I have used the...

Great info Jay thanks.

I have used the welding wire in the past as well to install an internal ePO.

I was doubtful it would pull through, shame.
If I ever get around to the job, I am not...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-14-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 62,647
Posted By Kevin J
My 2021 bullet has the solar wiring from the ZAMP...

My 2021 bullet has the solar wiring from the ZAMP roof gland to the pass-thru and the ROMEX loop.
But no wiring to the battery, which isn't a big deal I suppose if you intend to install an inverter...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-14-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,734
Posted By Kevin J
hi all, Bearing in mind the Amp to V...

hi all,

Bearing in mind the Amp to V relationship outlined above this would be useful to determine the WFCO output.
...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-05-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 62,647
Posted By Kevin J
Maybe this is an even easier solution? Don't...

Maybe this is an even easier solution?

Don't mount the inverter mppt hybrid in the pass through at all.
Mount it close to the existing WFCO converter instead.
Advantages, all the wires you need...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-05-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 62,647
Posted By Kevin J
Hi there. Always welcome your posts. So...

Hi there.
Always welcome your posts.

So solution in post #123 isn't possible.

I would welcome your view whether solution above in post #125 is feasible?
Specs say AC output 25A 8AWG.
What...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-05-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 62,647
Posted By Kevin J
here is a 3000W 120V version ...

here is a 3000W 120V version

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3MSXTG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?SubscriptionId=AKIAJO7E5OLQ67NVPFZA&ascsubtag=425255009-2-90027448.1654437861&tag=brg_ana_bing_paid-20&th=1
...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-05-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 62,647
Posted By Kevin J
Does an all-in one mppt/inverter hybrid with...

Does an all-in one mppt/inverter hybrid with pass-through auto switch exist?
Forum: Technical Corner 06-05-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 62,647
Posted By Kevin J
Was looking at this as a solution to the solar...

Was looking at this as a solution to the solar ready.

https://www.amazon.com/PowMr-Inverter-220-230VAC-Controller-Generator/dp/B09NSFBYPP?th=1

It would require a transformer (230V only) and I...
Forum: Technical Corner 02-20-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By Kevin J
Thank you for that suggestion

Thank you for that suggestion
Forum: Technical Corner 02-20-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By Kevin J
Thanks Chuckster. Yes I just wish there was a...

Thanks Chuckster.
Yes I just wish there was a way of telling when it switches modes. Running a gas generator to charge batteries when they are in the absorption or float stage is a waste.

I...
Forum: Technical Corner 02-20-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By Kevin J
Bulk charging on Portable generator

Trailer: 2021 Bullet 250bhs
WFCO: WF-8900 series 3-stage converter
Bulk charge: 14.4V (Although the converter is outputting 14.4 VDC, you will not be able to read that on a voltmeter due...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-26-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 36,888
Posted By Kevin J
Hi John, Sorry for the delay in responding,...

Hi John,

Sorry for the delay in responding, away at work.
Thanks for the reply and sharing your extensive knowledge.
You are correct, I do have the GE 12V larger electric-only fridge. I didn't...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-26-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,734
Posted By Kevin J
Thanks all. I have a Victron smart shunt that I...

Thanks all.
I have a Victron smart shunt that I am still setting up but the main reason is to know when I am at 50% SOC and need to run the generator when off shore power.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-24-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 36,888
Posted By Kevin J
We have a single door, GE 8cu electric fridge on...

We have a single door, GE 8cu electric fridge on our 250bhs.
The fridge sits on the slide out.
I found this thread in my search; our fridge fan runs continuously; frost inside. Although it does...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-24-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,734
Posted By Kevin J
Wouldn't it be nice........

Wouldn't it be nice if there was an indicator that told you when your RV converter changed from bulk to absorption mode?
That would be a useful indicator when to shut off your generator when not on...
Forum: Keystone Questions 07-20-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,337
Posted By Kevin J
Coleman 285 grill conversion....

I wanted to use the new Coleman 285 with the RV quick connect but ran into the same problem as others in finding a metric (M8 x 0.75) to NPT fitting (1/8") once I removed the regulator.
...
Forum: Towing 06-22-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 471
Posted By Kevin J
Views welcome please........

I know there is a lot of issues on the internet about people saying they want advice and then people who actually have the expertise and spend time answering getting attacked for the advice....
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-18-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,147
Posted By Kevin J
Thank you both..... "I'd suspect, if the...

Thank you both.....

"I'd suspect, if the electrical element is not shorted to ground."

Funnily enough the dealership just got back to me with a similar message that it is most likely a short to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-18-2021, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,147
Posted By Kevin J
Just found this........... "You can pull the...

Just found this...........

"You can pull the wires off and test the thermostat with a continuity tester if you're too cheap to buy the replacement kit. When the water is cold, there should be...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-18-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,147
Posted By Kevin J
further diagnosis........... - from cold it...

further diagnosis...........

- from cold it seems to heat the water. (Volts reads 115v across heating element terminals).
- disconnected the heater element wires and tested for continuity; shows...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-12-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,147
Posted By Kevin J
Dometic water heater. WH-6GEA............

Water heater works fine on propane but when electric turned on it trips the circuit breaker after a few minutes.

I have filed a ticket with Dometic but any views welcome.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Towing 05-16-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,819
Posted By Kevin J
Thanks. Seems sensible advice. As you say the...

Thanks. Seems sensible advice. As you say the weight won't change much once we've got a set load.
I've used the CAT scales with the app ($13 and $3 reweigh) and it was very quick and easy.
Now...
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