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Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-23-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By Rjpetr65
Oh by the way this is a 24 volt solar system

Oh by the way this is a 24 volt solar system
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-22-2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By Rjpetr65
Solar cabling in FR3

Hi all!

I am new to the forum. We just bought a 2018 FR3 30ds. I’m gonna put 1200W of solar on the roof. Any suggestions on how/where to bring the 10 gauge wire down through to the rear most bin...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 11-07-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,600
Posted By Rjpetr65
Slide out seal question on 04 Sunseeker

Hi all,

I have a prob with a water leak on the floor near the exterior corner bathroom closest to the dining area. I checked the slide out floor from outside and inside, and it looks fine. I also...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 11-03-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Rjpetr65
Water leak

349BB4DC-EDA5-4070-B496-86DEBE1F6398.HEICHi all,


I have a 2004 SunSeeker 3200 and the floor outside the bathroom seems spongy like water is getting into the wood. I tore up the floor and fixed...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-04-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By Rjpetr65
Onan 4000 microquiet controller

Hi All,

I have an Onan Microquiet 4000 that wasn’t starting. I replaced the carb and it ran for 15 mins under load and died. Couldn’t get it restarted. I’m gonna try it again when the genset is...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-30-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By Rjpetr65
Alternator question for Lithium Batteries in 04 Sunseeker

Hi all,

I have 2 Battle Born lithium batteries in my 04 Sunseeker and recently replaced the old 55A Parallax converter with a 60A Boondocker 1260 CL. It works great and will fully recharge my BBs...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-26-2019, 04:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,383
Posted By Rjpetr65
Lithium battery questions

Hi all

I just upgraded to (2) Lithium batteries (LiFEpo4) with built in bms. I also upgraded the converter to a Boondocker 1260 CL 60A converter charger.

I am concerned about charging...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-13-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By Rjpetr65
Replacing 55A Paralax charge controller

Hi all,

I have an 04 Sunseeker 3100S.

Any advice on replacing my 55A parallax converter/charger? This thing takes 8 hours to recharge my 6v golf cart batteries (200AH).

Product...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 02-01-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,696
Posted By Rjpetr65
Suggestions for camping in bear country

We have been hiking and camping for years and have primarily encountered black bears. The biggest one I have seen was probably over 400lbs and was in northern GA. We were hiking along a ravine. On...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-29-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Rjpetr65
The house battery needs to be a deep cycle...

The house battery needs to be a deep cycle battery. It is dual purpose. You’ll need enough CCA to turn the engine over when necessary (and to start your generator!) along with enough AH to run your...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-29-2019, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 27,371
Posted By Rjpetr65
Cummins Onan Generator won't start?

I attended a seminar on Onan generators at the FL RV show which was awesome. Here are some tips:

1. Exercise your generator once per month if you are parked for several months at a time. That...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-17-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,164
Posted By Rjpetr65
Inverter is really unrelated to the converter...

Inverter is really unrelated to the converter charger as it takes battery power and converts it to AC. You have to pull it out of the circuit when the generator is running either with a transfer...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-17-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,164
Posted By Rjpetr65
Converter charger upgrade

Hi all,

I have an 04 Sunseeker and would like to upgrade my converter charger. I have solar, an inverter and (2) 6V golf cart batteries in series for 210AH total. It seems like it takes a full day...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 12-24-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By Rjpetr65
Get a good surge protector for the receivers.

Get a good surge protector for the receivers.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 12-24-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,172
Posted By Rjpetr65
Measure the voltage in and make sure you have a...

Measure the voltage in and make sure you have a good 12vdc. Measure the voltage at the outlets on the inverter to see if you have 110vac coming out. Inverters have a lot of fail safes (under voltage,...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-24-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By Rjpetr65
Thanks all.

Thanks all.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-24-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,651
Posted By Rjpetr65
Soft spot in floor

I have an 04 Sunseeker that has a soft spot about the size of a grapefruit near the bathroom in the living area. No leaks that I can see from anywhere. Perhaps the previous owner had some sort of...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-24-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,711
Posted By Rjpetr65
I called Battleborn and they said to get 3...

I called Battleborn and they said to get 3 batteries to play it safe with the generator. The Onan 4000W generator requires between 350-400 amps to turn the engine over. 2 batteries is border line.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-19-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By Rjpetr65
Oh shoot. Forgot :) not enough coffee yet. It’s a...

Oh shoot. Forgot :) not enough coffee yet. It’s a 2004 Sun Seeker 3100
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-19-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By Rjpetr65
Ladder for bed over can

Hi all.

Where can I get the ladder for the bed over the cab? I see lots of “bunk bed ladders” on Amazon but most say that they are made for a specific bed type or that they require an aluminum...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-08-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,711
Posted By Rjpetr65
Battleborn Lithium ion batteries

I am about to invest in a couple Battleborn lithium ion 100AH batteries and an upgraded charge controller BUT I have heard that some lithium ion batteries don’t have enough CCA to start the onboard...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-08-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,571
Posted By Rjpetr65
If it’s an automatic it would have to be...

If it’s an automatic it would have to be flat-bedded or used with a dolly. Renting a car is ok but will get old quick with the short runs to the store etc. The tow bar is pretty expensive (about $2k)...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-08-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,571
Posted By Rjpetr65
Our first year in the motorhome

The other thing cool about the Spark is that with battery disconnected (I use a disco switch so the battery doesn’t run down while towing) is that the miles you tow doesn’t show up on the odometer!...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-08-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,571
Posted By Rjpetr65
Yes it does have a 5speed so I can flat tow it. I...

Yes it does have a 5speed so I can flat tow it. I also have a Blue Ox tow bar that is awesome. I tried to put my old car (Kia sorrento) up on a dolly before I bought the tow bar and had so much...
Forum: Product Reviews 12-07-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,236
Posted By Rjpetr65
I use an ISocket. It’s great. Kinda pricey. It...

I use an ISocket. It’s great. Kinda pricey. It uses SMS and a SIM card so as long as you have cell service, it will work great. There is a SIM available that charges you per text with no monthly fee....
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