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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-04-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By BJAY
I started with the 200 watt modified sine wave...

I started with the 200 watt modified sine wave and found it's cooling fan starts with almost no load so it runs too loud when the TV is on. The 1000 watt is pure sine wave and has a remote start...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-28-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By BJAY
Battery monitor

I am using a Trimetric 2025RV battery monitor. This unit requires a shunt on the negative battery terminal to register amps going in or out of the battery. That info is sent to the monitor where a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-12-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,409
Posted By BJAY
Solar

Looks like you've got the idea. I used fuses at the panels on the roof in case of a short in the wires between panels and controller, a fuse on the positive wire going to the converter,and again at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-10-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,409
Posted By BJAY
Solar

Rod - I just installed 3 new batteries in July and havn't used them much yet, so I don't know how well it will work. I don't like lead battery cable clamps and havn't been able to find cables with...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-09-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,409
Posted By BJAY
Solar

My trailer had one group 24 battery behind the propane tanks and no room to add so I went with the 3 battery setup under the dinette seat. The positive feed from the orignal battery(no disconnect)...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-09-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,409
Posted By BJAY
Solar

MPPT controller is the way to go.

They allow using higher than 12v panels but convert and deliver 12v to the battery bank. I have two 115 watt 24v panels. Higher voltage=lower amperage so you can...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-09-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,409
Posted By BJAY
Solar

Reduce your consumption first.

Install LED lights(90% reduction for lighting)

Use a coffee press, percolator, or drip with heat from propane stove(no inverter req'd)

We have a sheet...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 10-27-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,953
Posted By BJAY
We have gone to Texas 2 years on Boxing day from...

We have gone to Texas 2 years on Boxing day from Toronto area. Put water in the tank just south of Nashville both years, and had to winterize on the way home one year just north of Cincinnati, and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-26-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,288
Posted By BJAY
Thanks Dunnc, Checked locally and find they...

Thanks Dunnc,
Checked locally and find they want $3.49 for these bolts. My trailer has only about 1000 km on it so I will likely drill the existing bolts on my lathe and add grease zerk. Someone on...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-21-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,292
Posted By BJAY
I had something similar happen on a single axle...

I had something similar happen on a single axle trailer 2 years ago. We had made a 6000 mile trip from Toronto to Brownsville, Tx with no noticeable tire wear. The next year I added a WD hitch and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-21-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,288
Posted By BJAY
Squeaky suspension

Our 2011 trailer already has squeaky suspension(dual axle, leaf springs).On our previous trailer I found that the shackle plates were shiny where they rub against the spring eyes. The only way I know...
Forum: Wildwood 07-19-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,655
Posted By BJAY
Backpack weight limit

We bought a 2011 in April and the sticker on the backpack frame says Maximum 200 lbs. Not likely it changed from one year to the next.
Bill
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 06-27-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,015
Posted By BJAY
Suburban RV Cooktop

Replaced this unit with cooktop/oven combo. Retails for $479.95 in Ontario. Asking $350.00
Forum: Boondocking 06-09-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,946
Posted By BJAY
Somoney - He sells on ebay but lives in Maple On,...

Somoney - He sells on ebay but lives in Maple On, Canada which is 40 minutes from where I live so I could pick them up instead of shipping them. e-mail-solarshaw@yahoo.ca I used one of these panels...
Forum: Boondocking 06-09-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,946
Posted By BJAY
Someone said they were waiting for the price to...

Someone said they were waiting for the price to come down. Better to bite the bullet and reap the savings by being able to boondock and cut fees. The ability to stop anywhere it's legal eliminates...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-08-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,727
Posted By BJAY
Herk- Do you have an inverter? I want to install...

Herk- Do you have an inverter? I want to install a 1500 watt. I understand you divide watts by 10 to get dc amp draw from the battery. For a 1350 microwave that would amount to 135 amps. The 2020 I...
Forum: Cherokee 06-07-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,108
Posted By BJAY
I agree that the cost of commercial deflectors...

I agree that the cost of commercial deflectors would offset most or all the savings. But if you use plywood(mine was even used) and paint it you can try it for <$25. I've saved about $700 in two...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-06-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,727
Posted By BJAY
Donn- I believe the ammeter with shunt will show...

Donn- I believe the ammeter with shunt will show amps only, not amp/hrs. The battery monitors are basically an ammeter with shunt plus a processor that relates amps to time so it can give...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-05-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,727
Posted By BJAY
Dave- I agree with Saratoga Camper- Not accurate...

Dave- I agree with Saratoga Camper- Not accurate enough. I tried that route the first year and knew I wanted something better.
Buzz Monster- I got mine from www.renewcanada.com...
Forum: Cherokee 06-05-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,108
Posted By BJAY
I had a 16.5 single axle trailer towed by an 05...

I had a 16.5 single axle trailer towed by an 05 Freestar minivan for 4 years. We went to south end of Texas for 3 months each winter for 3 years in a row. The first year on 6000 miles we averaged...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-05-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,727
Posted By BJAY
Battery Monitors

We had a Trimetric 2020 battery monitor on our previous trailer to keep track of the Amp/Hr capacity in the battery bank. I'm about to install a system in our new 22RBXL, and I havn't noticed much...
Forum: Wildwood 06-05-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By BJAY
Suburban water heater

We have a 2011 22rbxl and it has a Suburban 6 gal heater, Model # SW6PR. It is a pilot light style, but we used to have a DSI version(Direct Spark Ignition). The good thing about DSI is you have an...
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