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Forum: General Motorhome Discussion Today, 09:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
Nuclear power is costly because of the scale, the...

Nuclear power is costly because of the scale, the real problem is the USA has been unwilling to deal with the waste (the not in my backyard but I want electricity problem). So instead we have the...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion Yesterday, 07:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
Fuel cells are great technology ready for many...

Fuel cells are great technology ready for many applications. They have several major challenges for vehicles


Fuel Cells require precious metals making them very expensive
Hydrogen is cheap...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion Yesterday, 07:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
Batteries have improved about 4x over 10 years,...

Batteries have improved about 4x over 10 years, far short of doubling every 18 months (More's law) yet still extremely impressive. Another 2x and you will see Class B motorhomes with 400 mile range.
Forum: Lexington 04-19-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 139
Posted By NoviBill
Congratulations on the Lexington, we have a 2006...

Congratulations on the Lexington, we have a 2006 255DS and love it. Well built and still running well.

I made 4 of these shelves for both sides of the bed and couch. ...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-19-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
Batteries have fallen in price over the last 10...

Batteries have fallen in price over the last 10 years. $139/kwh today vs $780.

https://about.bnef.com/blog/lithium-ion-battery-pack-prices-hit-record-low-of-139-kwh/

Solar power may not make...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-19-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
I am still a believer in American Ingenuity! I am...

I am still a believer in American Ingenuity! I am always disappointed when I read so many people posting negative comments without any backing. Maybe that is the new normal “can’t do” …
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-18-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
At dramatically less cost ...

At dramatically less cost
https://www.statista.com/statistics/883118/global-lithium-ion-battery-pack-costs/
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-17-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
https://www.energy.gov/eere/vehicles/articles/fotw...

https://www.energy.gov/eere/vehicles/articles/fotw-1234-april-18-2022-volumetric-energy-density-lithium-ion-batteries

Batteries have improved 8x between 2008 and 2020 (best data I could find)
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-17-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By NoviBill
My first storage box -...

My first storage box - https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/27750942971_b91cb4ea3f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JhfQvZ)Motorhome mini-me storage box 1.0 - a few more steps along the way...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-17-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,245
Posted By NoviBill
It is unfortunate that most EV discissions...

It is unfortunate that most EV discissions degrade into misinformation and name calling.


This is a reasonable start, but doesn't meet my current needs, in 5 years who knows....
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-17-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,063
Posted By NoviBill
My 6 year old 100ah AGM is finally going. I...

My 6 year old 100ah AGM is finally going. I ordered 2 Lifpo4 batteries for under $400 and a 40 amp DC to DC ($160) charger so I don’t over tax my alternator and charge while driving. Batteries are...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-16-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,063
Posted By NoviBill
Have the new batteries been run down to below 50%...

Have the new batteries been run down to below 50% charge multiple times?
If so it is likely they are damaged and will no longer hold a full charge.
Best way to check is charge for a long period...
Forum: Lexington 04-03-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By NoviBill
Congratulations and Welcome. We have a 2006...

Congratulations and Welcome. We have a 2006 255DS and love the layout and size.

Added a modern radio - https://www.flickr.com/photos/cdrdwd/albums/72177720307532339

Replaced the steering...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-22-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,021
Posted By NoviBill
Thank you for the starting advice. I will only...

Thank you for the starting advice. I will only have one 100 amp hour Lifepo4 and want a AGM for cold weather (below 0c) so I will use that for the generator.

Next question -

I am looking at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-20-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,021
Posted By NoviBill
I am reading that the Onan starter can draw up to...

I am reading that the Onan starter can draw up to 180amps at zero Fahrenheit. Most lifepo4 batteries max at 100amps.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-20-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,021
Posted By NoviBill
Going lifepo4 + AGM - Generator Starter wired to House Battery

My house battery appears to be end of life and I am most likely going to convert to lifepo4.

I have noticed my generator starter is wired to the house battery, this will not work with lifepo4...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-16-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By NoviBill
I have a much older unit, purchased from...

I have a much older unit, purchased from Crutchfield.com. Enter your vehicle make and model and they will list compatible radios. They provide everything you need and directions.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-09-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,613
Posted By NoviBill
This ^^^ As others have said, go to a scale...

This ^^^

As others have said, go to a scale and find out how much tongue weight you actually have. Also 65mph or slower is better fuel economy and adds a big safety margin.

Best guess is you...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-09-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By NoviBill
From memory (could be wrong) the E450 came with a...

From memory (could be wrong) the E450 came with a factory steering stabilizer, the E350 did not. On my 26' 2006 E450 I replaced the original (in 2020) with a Bilstein Ford-parts compatible and it...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-08-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,289
Posted By NoviBill
I replaced my 2006 radio with an apple carplay...

I replaced my 2006 radio with an apple carplay compatible Jensen.

Look here - https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f4/e450-2006-or-there-about-radio-replace-261473.html
Forum: Dynamax 02-28-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By NoviBill
Good info, I only use the generator a few times a...

Good info, I only use the generator a few times a year. I will inspect and check batteries in CO detector.
Forum: Dynamax 02-28-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By NoviBill
Mine was ripped off at some point (lost same time...

Mine was ripped off at some point (lost same time my Cat was stolen). I replaced it with this flex pipe. 2006 Onan 4k
...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-26-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,305
Posted By NoviBill
I am also looking forward to your 1 year report...

I am also looking forward to your 1 year report on the tape.
I have used Eternabond on my old camper and it was good for 8 years.
I have had RV techs tell me it's only good for repair, don't do...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-26-2024, 06:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,305
Posted By NoviBill
Thank you for the update. I just purchased the...

Thank you for the update. I just purchased the switches I need and hope to install next week. First campout of the year will be for the Eclipse in Wapakoneta, Ohio (150 miles from home).
Forum: Canada 02-16-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,024
Posted By NoviBill
A lot depends on how you want to camp. We like...

A lot depends on how you want to camp. We like Ontario Provencial Parks. We have done the Canadian side of Lake Huron and Lake Superior and I highly recommend both.

Crossing the boarder into...
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