Forum: Technical Corner
06-21-2023, 06:22 PM
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-10-2023, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,987
Thanks. I participate in a DIY solar forum, and...
Thanks. I participate in a DIY solar forum, and the number of stories of folks adding batteries to address their batteries running out of juice, yet still running out of juice... just later... and...
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Forum: General RV Issues
06-09-2023, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 1
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Recommend you defrost the unit. I've observed...
Recommend you defrost the unit. I've observed some fridges that see an accumulation of frost that blocks the cooling flow between the freezer and refrigerator.
Unload food, unplug and open. Blow...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-09-2023, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,987
I deliberately excluded that because it's...
I deliberately excluded that because it's typically the most costly option, and it only delays the inevitable.
PV determines how much energy you can use per day.
Battery determines how long you...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-09-2023, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,987
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-09-2023, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,987
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-09-2023, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,987
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In addition to that, the Shunt and MPPT...
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In addition to that, the Shunt and MPPT can be setup in a VE.Smart network where the shunt feeds the MPPT the true battery voltage and net current. This makes the MPPT charging more accurate...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-09-2023, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,878
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-08-2023, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,987
My CPAP uses about 0.2-0.3kWh/night. That's...
My CPAP uses about 0.2-0.3kWh/night. That's about 25% of the capacity of a 100Ah 12.8V LFP battery.
We have a small 12V cooler that runs 60W continuously. That's 1.440kWh/day... that's 1.12X the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-08-2023, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,701
If it's one of the DC Solar trailers, with 8...
If it's one of the DC Solar trailers, with 8 panels and two SMA inverters, those typically put out around 2kW.
Something I haven't seen mentioned is temperature compensation.
Given that your...
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Forum: Technical Corner
06-02-2023, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,591
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Forum: Toy Haulers
05-29-2023, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,482
I have found that due to the extremely limited...
I have found that due to the extremely limited cabinet area of the slideout, the interference with the "L" countertop/cabinet, and the space demanded by the propane line and and electrical box, I...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
05-21-2023, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,482
For me, energy is energy - apples to apples.
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For me, energy is energy - apples to apples.
This was in the context of the OP indicating:
Our goal is to conserve energy. We’re ok with losing the propane connection as we’ve got 1000ah of...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
05-21-2023, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,482
I know. Old thread.
Absorption fridges...
I know. Old thread.
Absorption fridges consume somewhere around 325W (depending on their rating) when using either 12VDC or 120VAC power.
325W / 12V = 27.1A
325W / 120V = 2.71A
Absorption...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-08-2023, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 483
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-08-2023, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
Crunchies are long gone. Given that the tank...
Crunchies are long gone. Given that the tank would always fill, and we have hot water now, and I didn't do anything to the inlet, I would presume there are no restrictions on the inlet.
That...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-07-2023, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-07-2023, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
Follow-up in case this is of use to anyone.
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Follow-up in case this is of use to anyone.
Looks like I have the male to male version:
https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-P23415LF-Lead-Free-Check-Valve/dp/B00HJ6P0Z8/ref=asc_df_B00HJ6P0Z8
I...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-07-2023, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
Thanks gents. Been a doozy of a weekend. It...
Thanks gents. Been a doozy of a weekend. It appears the cooling unit in the big norcold has failed too. While remotely monitoring the power system, I noticed the AC power to the fridge stopped...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-06-2023, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,859
Thank you very much.
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Thank you very much.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dqDBhjMXbRDzNLnm7
I removed the elbow fitting from the check valve, and could push the white plastic part in a bit with my pinky.
After...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-06-2023, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-06-2023, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,859
do these exit check valves ever go bad? I can...
do these exit check valves ever go bad? I can pressurize my wh, but I can't get anything out of it. Filled tank with pump until exterior relief valve gave water, but the only way I can get water to...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-06-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
2007 Montana Big Sky.
Whelp, I'm going to...
2007 Montana Big Sky.
Whelp, I'm going to chime in because this popped up on search, and I've been racking my brain for the last hour. I have unwinterized this thing at least half a dozen times,...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-18-2022, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,237
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Forum: Keystone Questions
04-17-2022, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,308
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