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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2021, 12:15 PM
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Posted By MyronL
Got a little worried yesterday evening when I saw...

Got a little worried yesterday evening when I saw after a cloudy day my Lithium was down to 12.5 volts. Fridge still 4 dots, w/temp 36°F @ 6PM and the outside high had been 60°. This morning (sunny)...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-27-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
It was 33 degrees F out there this morning at...

It was 33 degrees F out there this morning at 7:30 am, and 30°F in fridge on battery power 4 dots all night.

The Battleborn, amazingly, showed 13.3 volts. It is re-charged strictly with my 200...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-21-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
My bad, it's volts, you're right John. And, this...

My bad, it's volts, you're right John. And, this sunny Sunday at 10am currently 13.6 volts in the Battleborn, 35 degrees F, 3 dots on bat in fridge .
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-20-2021, 07:42 PM
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Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
When set to 3 dots propane the last few days...

When set to 3 dots propane the last few days fridge was 40°F.

Early today in yard--Lithium battery at 14.4 Watts. I switched RM8551 from propane to battery and connected one 100w solar panel. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-17-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Now wondering how to minimize the tipping points...

Now wondering how to minimize the tipping points of the cash commitments involved versus raw desire to take action while in confinement.

My 100ah lithium battery just became a mitigating factor....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-17-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Here's what I made for my portable 100watt panel.

Here's what I made for my portable 100watt panel.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-17-2021, 07:17 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
I found this on line quote interesting: ...

I found this on line quote interesting:
"...Although the Danfoss DC compressor is much more efficient running on 12 volt power than the ammonia absorption type, it still consumes a considerable...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-16-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Tworainy, if you're listening, tell us what you...

Tworainy, if you're listening, tell us what you use to power your R3800 Novakool when in transit. Solar, batteries, DC to DC charger ??
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-16-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Right. Here is what Battleborn says: "Meet the...

Right. Here is what Battleborn says:
"Meet the 100 Ah 12 V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle battery, the pinnacle of deep cycle lithium ion battery technology! Our 100 amp hour, 12 volt battery weighs only 31...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-16-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Right. That sketch is of course not to scale and...

Right. That sketch is of course not to scale and building a tilt option makes sense. Notice the NovaKool R3900 DC fridge draws 2.2 running amps which makes me wonder if I wouldn't need a second 100w...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-15-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Now looking at alternatives. I see Home Depot...

Now looking at alternatives. I see Home Depot sells a Grape Solar 190 watt rigid panel for $215.99. I watched RVwithTito on uTube do a very nice solar roof install utilizing T-channeling and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-15-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Just got an email from the San Diego Dealer. He...

Just got an email from the San Diego Dealer. He said, "...not a unit we stock...lead time is 14-15 weeks from NovaKool for new orders." Once they get one in... He needs $225.00 to ship. No returns on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-15-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
At a consumption rate of 60 amps per day- Looking...

At a consumption rate of 60 amps per day- Looking like the NovaKool 4500 on DC requires 200watts of solar power and/or two 100watt batteries to keep it happy. I need to find two flexible solar panels...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-14-2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
I have no doubt the beast's all three modes would...

I have no doubt the beast's all three modes would work just fine in your garage, Burlington.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-14-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Yeah, just a 7 hour drive. I think however -- ...

Yeah, just a 7 hour drive. I think however -- those NovaKools are not sitting there waiting to be sold. Think you have to order one then wait for the Canadians to build it and ship it to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-14-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
OK, now since the other dealerships have not...

OK, now since the other dealerships have not responded to my queries...just sayin' ...

Found this: CamperVan HQ - is in Boulder, Colorado. Their website lists the NovaKool R4500 for $1,090.00...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
The big issue is having no confidence that on...

The big issue is having no confidence that on propane the thing is consistently reliable. When it works it is great, and yes that is, has been, the case on AC or DC.

This afternoon for example,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
What's interesting is the R3802 (3.5 cu f., no...

What's interesting is the R3802 (3.5 cu f., no freezer) - is the same cut out dimension as the R4500.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
The NovaKool R4500, (2-way) made in Canada, sold...

The NovaKool R4500, (2-way) made in Canada, sold in the US (San Diego and Idaho) is 4.3 cu.Ft. and is about 28 x 20 inches. Waiting on them to respond to my inquiry. Anyone have one?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Ditto what Dave said, Tworainy. Been waiting to...

Ditto what Dave said, Tworainy. Been waiting to read about some one's real world solutions before I spring with the big bucks.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-12-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Allan, Jeff -- Been there, done that - many many...

Allan, Jeff -- Been there, done that - many many times.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-12-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
As I mentioned in another thread, There is a...

As I mentioned in another thread, There is a company in Kentucky that manufactures and sells truck fridges. Truckfridge.com. Their fridges are meant for long haul trucks. Their 4.3 cu. in. AC/DC...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-12-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Hate honest suggestions that if acted upon create...

Hate honest suggestions that if acted upon create quarter-ton paperweights and cost money. Norcold, or TruckFridge? Oh de pain., but thanks.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-12-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,092
Posted By MyronL
Dump the RM8551 ?

My fridge is the Dometic RM8551 3-way (installed in 2013) and running it on propane has always been an unhappy thing. But, it runs reliably when on AC or DC. This past week I did some experimenting,...
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