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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-15-2014, 04:43 PM
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Posted By fudge_brownie
The continuous charging is a nice point for...

The continuous charging is a nice point for having a permanent panel on the roof. Of course for those that store the trailer indoors it is not relevant. Batteries like that steady incoming charge. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-14-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Dave and Fran The same numbers hold true here...

Dave and Fran
The same numbers hold true here in Wisconsin. If you have sun, flat is almost better than an angle in June and July. The bigger variable for us is tree cover. With the state...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-12-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
I think you have it correct. I sympathize with...

I think you have it correct. I sympathize with you on reading the TriStar user manual, or any of these user manuals for that matter. Yes, short of a software customization, it appears the TriStar...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-12-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Larry, That was a very good description of the...

Larry,
That was a very good description of the equalization stage of battery charging. I understand what it is doing, I am not sure I understand the long term results. Your question made me go back...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-11-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Drilling that hole would give me cold chills. I'm...

Drilling that hole would give me cold chills. I'm glad you have to get over that one.

Those Interstate charge levels are from their official web site and table. I believe those of us with older...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-11-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
All of you have made very valid points. First,...

All of you have made very valid points. First, Eric’s consideration of how you are going to use the solar unit is critical to what to buy. Let’s look at some scenarios: If you are going to be using...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-10-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Portable Solar Wire Lengths

Larry,
You are correct in in questioning the placement of the solar controller in relation to the distance to the battery. If I could add, many of these "prepackaged" units have a 2-3 meter wire of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-09-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Thanks to Bob, SantaCruzer there is a better...

Thanks to Bob, SantaCruzer there is a better device to use when connecting your portable solar to the Escape. Called a "deck connector" it is for marine applications using two wires that are...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-09-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Having to make decisions on published information...

Having to make decisions on published information is hard. Just think how easy we had it before the internet and did not know about all these choices and opinions. I would guess that you, like many...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-08-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Battery Charging

I would like to summarize some of the requirements of battery charging in a RV environment. Many of these ideas come from Handy Bob who is mentioned and linked above by Glenn. Bob is a curmudgeon and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-08-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
I have not examined my wire gauges but Jubal, the...

I have not examined my wire gauges but Jubal, the previous poster, replied to a past question about gauge and said that Escape uses either #8 AWG or #10 AWG. In Jubal's case he said they used one of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-07-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Eric Is the battery on the rear bumper on your...

Eric
Is the battery on the rear bumper on your 17? What about the Progressive controller and charger, under the rear dinette - driver side? If yes and yes the issue with using the 7 pin Bargman...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-07-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Donna, I have looked at that solar unit from...

Donna,
I have looked at that solar unit from solarblvd, I like the design with the hinges, protected corners and the stand. I seriously considered the unit. I am concerned that the model you...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-06-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
The use of this NEMA plug is common on water...

The use of this NEMA plug is common on water craft. It is a marine style plug and thus has the water tight characteristics necessary to be used on the outside of the trailer. It is also advertised...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-06-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,216
Posted By fudge_brownie
Portable Solar and Monitor Location

I am taking a bit different approach to solar on my 21. For starters I will have it built "solar ready" so a roof top unit can be installed in the future. I do not care to have the unit on the roof...
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