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Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-30-2023, 12:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,459
Posted By richm
I followed that route through Colorado and would...

I followed that route through Colorado and would do it again - it's beautiful. Meeker Colorado is on your route at about 6,400 ft. Looks like there should be very little snow at all in May.


...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-10-2023, 01:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,645
Posted By richm
On the coast in Texas it rarely gets below...

On the coast in Texas it rarely gets below freezing overnight. Once you get to Mc Allen, you shouldn't need to worry about it.

Inland in Texas it does freeze though, so best to watch the weather...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-28-2023, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By richm
I just did a quick test of my ResMed Airsense 10....

I just did a quick test of my ResMed Airsense 10. With the humidity set at max, and the heated tube set at max temperature, I measured 4.3 amps at 13.4 volts consumed by the ResMed 10. Judging from...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-16-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 36,081
Posted By richm
Just a heads up about access to Dinali National...

Just a heads up about access to Dinali National Park:

A land slide at the mid point of the main Dinali NP road, at Pretty Rocks just before Polychrome Pass, has closed it till 2026. This leaves...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-07-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,803
Posted By richm
With the Anderson hitch, it's possible to hitch...

With the Anderson hitch, it's possible to hitch and unhitch with the truck at a 45° angle from the trailer. For me, this made it possible to park the trailer in spots where there was only about 30...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-09-2022, 11:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By richm
My trip was relatively direct and planned in...

My trip was relatively direct and planned in advance. I drove the gulf coast from McAllen to near Veracruz, then across the isthmus and via the pacific coast to Guatemala city and Panajachel. The...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-09-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,942
Posted By richm
My Resmed Airsense 10 CPAP consumes 4.5A when...

My Resmed Airsense 10 CPAP consumes 4.5A when powered by a Resmed DC-DC adapter...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-08-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By richm
Sounds like a wonderful trip. I've towed...

Sounds like a wonderful trip.


I've towed a 5.0TA from Mc Allen to Guatemala City area. I loved camping in Panajachel, Guatemala. The weather is good all year long. The people there are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-29-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,160
Posted By richm
The pin (below) fell out of my counter extension...

The pin (below) fell out of my counter extension hinge.
This is from a 2022 5.0 TA.


Does anyone know what these pins are called, and any source that might have replacement pins?
...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-21-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,875
Posted By richm
I was researching this area today, and ran across...

I was researching this area today, and ran across information that looks very different from what I found last fall.

The USA has free camping on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. ...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-17-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,875
Posted By richm
Banff has a hot spring that's open to the public....

Banff has a hot spring that's open to the public.


Lake Louise has great hiking and canoeing in summer time.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-10-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,047
Posted By richm
"remember you chose" seems a bit...

"remember you chose" seems a bit presumptious.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-09-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,228
Posted By richm
You may already be aware, but for those...

You may already be aware, but for those interested in how it may work... Panels of differing voltages in parallel will produce power, although slightly less than if they each had a separate MPPT...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-28-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,048
Posted By richm
I'm using a Victron 12/12-18 as well. The one...

I'm using a Victron 12/12-18 as well. The one thing I'd be careful about is the the 7-pin connector.

If the connector is not plugged in all the way, a poor connection could have significant...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-28-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,659
Posted By richm
I use a Victron 12/12-18 Orion-Tr to charge a...

I use a Victron 12/12-18 Orion-Tr to charge a lithium battery in the rear of my 5.0TA, taking power from the 7-pin cable that connects to my tow vehicle.

Here's something to consider. The voltage...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-26-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By richm
I've powered the jack from my Tundra truck, which...

I've powered the jack from my Tundra truck, which has a 40A limit.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-16-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,047
Posted By richm
This guy substituted dc-dc converters in a 1st...

This guy substituted dc-dc converters in a 1st gen Starlink power supply, and it reduced power consumption to 41 watts while snow melt was disabled.
...
Forum: General Escape 05-08-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,345
Posted By richm
I'm considering motion activated exterior lights,...

I'm considering motion activated exterior lights, after seeing them on a friend's rig.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O7DBM4
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-22-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,037
Posted By richm
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/grQAAOSwuVlgtqAN/s-...

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/grQAAOSwuVlgtqAN/s-l1600.jpghttps://imgur.com/dFsPIRv

I plan to install push button cabinet latches. I'm researching parts such as this:...
Forum: Shopping Escape 03-12-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,593
Posted By richm
I can only find charts for solid wire, and...

I can only find charts for solid wire, and extension cords are generally stranded, so the numbers below are an under-estimate. For a given gauge, voltage drop will be slightly higher for stranded...
Forum: Shopping Escape 03-12-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,593
Posted By richm
Let's say one has a heavy 50 ft extension cord,...

Let's say one has a heavy 50 ft extension cord, 12 gauge.

One thing to consider is that at, say, 20 amps, that would have around a 4 V drop from the panels to the controller. The voltage drop is...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-24-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,194
Posted By richm
At Lake Louise there is a beautiful hike up to a...

At Lake Louise there is a beautiful hike up to a tea house beside the lake. It's about a 45 minute drive from Banff.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-09-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,620
Posted By richm
I am planning on getting a DC-DC charger soon as...

I am planning on getting a DC-DC charger soon as well, and I'm curious about the mention of isolated power supplies.

Other than preventing ground loops, I'm struggling to see why a Victron...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 01-15-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 20,037
Posted By richm
This is an excellent question. When a...

This is an excellent question.

When a charger fails, it can become a dead short between the input and output. Or, upon failure, the charger can dump all stored energy, without regulation. I've...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-15-2021, 01:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,042
Posted By richm
Thank you MVA for taking the time to explain the...

Thank you MVA for taking the time to explain the risks in much better detail!
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