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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-22-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,896
Posted By jvalich
I will tell you Battleborn. I have two in my...

I will tell you Battleborn. I have two in my coach. One came damaged from shipping, a hairline crack in the case. I called them and they overnighted a replacement to me. I also called them for a...
Forum: Georgetown 12-02-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By jvalich
I would call the manufacture and ask them to...

I would call the manufacture and ask them to provide you with the default settings and or recommended settings. Magnum was very helpful to me when I upgraded the control panel to the RC50 and also...
Forum: Georgetown 11-27-2020, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By jvalich
If the inverter sees A/C power coming in it...

If the inverter sees A/C power coming in it should bypass and not be in the mix. There are settings that will tell it when it needs to comes on. According to the GT7 brochure, it's a 2000w Magnum...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 11-15-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,685
Posted By jvalich
My weights are very close to yours on my sports...

My weights are very close to yours on my sports coach. I've been running 90 on the fronts and 95 on the rears for the last 3 years with no issues. On an average Florida summer day tires in the rear...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-28-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,608
Posted By jvalich
Follow the battery cables and you will probably...

Follow the battery cables and you will probably find a battery isolator inline. The isolator will isolate the chassis and house batteries when in use so using the house batteries the chassis...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-19-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
Posted By jvalich
Did you think about replacing the lead acid 12 v...

Did you think about replacing the lead acid 12 v with a LiFePO4 battery? Should fit, and because of it's chemistry you can safely discharge them to near zero SOC nearly doubling your usable...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 08-21-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By jvalich
How about a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker and...

How about a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker and call it a day?
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-srs-xb23-portable-bluetooth-speaker-light-blue/6412177.p?skuId=6412177
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 08-21-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,959
Posted By jvalich
Check your inverter because a modified sine wave...

Check your inverter because a modified sine wave inverter can give appliances issues. This maybe affecting the performance while traveling and being powered via the inverter. Many of the new...
Forum: FR3 08-20-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,157
Posted By jvalich
We need more info to help. Do you have a plug as...

We need more info to help. Do you have a plug as mentioned or is there a transfer switch involved? Do other systems have power? Year and model of rig is very helpful.
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 08-02-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 21,801
Posted By jvalich
This says it all: Camping World Holdings...

This says it all:

Camping World Holdings (CWH)
3/18/20: $3.87 per share
7/31/20: $36.62 per share

I picked a different stock... story of my life.
Forum: Georgetown 07-22-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,973
Posted By jvalich
Must be the Russians! Wish ya’ll luck in getting...

Must be the Russians! Wish ya’ll luck in getting your issues figured out. DW has been talking new coach with bath and 1/2 layout. Think I’m gonna push to keep Matilda a bit longer with all her $3...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-16-2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,144
Posted By jvalich
One day the camping club got bored and we...

One day the camping club got bored and we gathered up our various TPs. Put them individually into a jar of water, waited a few minutes and swirled. All broke up about the same, no real difference. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-10-2020, 06:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,002
Posted By jvalich
Should not be an issue as stated the bedroom a/c...

Should not be an issue as stated the bedroom a/c is working fine and not tripping it’s breaker. The issue must be downstream of the extension cord (providing the 2 units are of equal size)
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-09-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,002
Posted By jvalich
The coach being 50A means one a/c will be on L1...

The coach being 50A means one a/c will be on L1 and the other on L2. If your using 30 amp dogbone then the 30 amp circuit is feeding both L1 and L2. If the a/c in the bedroom is working fine I would...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-20-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,428
Posted By jvalich
Drive away new campers

Reading this thread, why would swamp1 ever visit again? Just sayin’
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-09-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By jvalich
Amazon sold by VM Express, $129. Bought that set...

Amazon sold by VM Express, $129. Bought that set for a friend as a new rv warming present
Forum: Georgetown 06-09-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,269
Posted By jvalich
Oman QD6000 pushing 1200 hrs. Change oil and...

Oman QD6000 pushing 1200 hrs. Change oil and filter every 200 hours. Purrs like a kitten.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-09-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By jvalich
I didn’t. Picked up the 4 pad set for about...

I didn’t. Picked up the 4 pad set for about $125. Don’t miss crawling around a bit.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-08-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,707
Posted By jvalich
Call Battleborn with your charger make and model...

Call Battleborn with your charger make and model and they can tell you if your charger will work. I just changed out 4 6V gc2 batteries with 2 battleborns. My charger is at Magnum MS2000. If you have...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-07-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 19,261
Posted By jvalich
Yes it is. 10 yr warranty no maintenance needed...

Yes it is. 10 yr warranty no maintenance needed can use it to 0% soc without damaging it and 1/4 the weight. No outgassing also so they can be installed inside if you like
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-05-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 19,261
Posted By jvalich
Single Battleborn battery, 12 v, 100 AH No...

Single Battleborn battery, 12 v, 100 AH No maintenance required. 3000 - 5000 cycles, can use ALL 100 AH if needed, 10 yr warranty. Plus weigh in at ~ 30 lbs compared to ~130 lbs of 2 gc2...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-23-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 16,378
Posted By jvalich
1: If EMS (Progressive Unit) shuts me down...

1: If EMS (Progressive Unit) shuts me down because of low or high power, I disconnect and use my batteries/Generator. Problem eliminated until power conditions improve/return to normal.

2: No I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-15-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 16,378
Posted By jvalich
I'll just outfit a trailer to take my own power...

I'll just outfit a trailer to take my own power plant with me... problem solved!

https://geekologie.com/2007/12/its-about-time-personal-nuclea.php
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-03-2020, 05:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,067
Posted By jvalich
I installed the pre-wired box I posted at the...

I installed the pre-wired box I posted at the front of my retail building. All the panels are located on the back wall of the warehouse area. 4 wires of appropriate size for a 150’ run in conduit...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 04-01-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,151
Posted By jvalich
Had a customer call today who is a truck driver. ...

Had a customer call today who is a truck driver. 20 mile backup on I-95 into Fl. He made it via back roads.
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