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RE: Shore cord direct to inverter?
Right. That is why I said I would have to disconnect the part that tries to charge the battery back from the shore cord which is plugged into an inverter that is run from my battery bank via 3000 watt inverter.
So my understanding they way it would go is:
80 watt solar panel - charge controler - Battery bank 12V - Inverter (3000 watt)120V -Shore cord -converter-back to 12 volt for lights, water pump while 120 V goes on to TV, microwave ect
But I only want to disconnect the part or wire that tries to charge the battery bank up with it's own power from the converter.
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Natureboy
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08/05/08 11:02am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Shore cord direct to inverter?
Thank you for the replies. Yes I was referring to the converter trying to charge the batteries from the inverted power.
If I was to turn off the converter though, how would my water pump, lights and so on that runs on 12 volt work then while the shore cord is plugged into my inverter?
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Natureboy
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08/05/08 09:39am |
Tech Issues
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Shore cord direct to inverter?
This year I have a non-electrical seasonal site. I do have a honda 3000i that I use from time to time but have found some fun in setting up a solar set up.
I now have been using a 80 watt solar panel that puts out about 5 amps going to 2 deep cycle 12 volt batteries that have each have 205 minutes of reserve capacity.
I have found the new 80 watt panel (i was using a 15 watt panel at first but it didn't seem to keep up) really does the job and keeps the batteries well charged.
What I am thinking is why could I not add perhaps two or three more batteries and say a 3000 watt inverter and plug that directly into the shore cord so I can run everything inside (execpt AC, or fridge on AC of course) like the TV, microwave ect. I guess I would have to somehow disconnect the charger wire that goes back to the batteries from the RV.
Then when I want to run the generator, I just unplug and plug into it.
Anyone done something like this?
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Natureboy
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08/05/08 12:37am |
Tech Issues
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Farther north than La Ronge in Sask?
I want to do some boondocking farther north than the Lake la Ronge provincial park in Saskatchewan. Gonna stay there for a night first. Not sure how far I could go pulling the trailer.
Anyone know of some good roads to go past that far when I could even camp off in some very secluded place?
Thanks in advance.
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Natureboy
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06/02/08 08:57pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Seasonal non-electric site. Leave fridge on?
The two marine batteries I have in parallel are actually quite a bit bigger than two group 27 batteries too.
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Natureboy
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05/15/08 05:51pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Seasonal non-electric site. Leave fridge on?
Yeah, I think I will just disconnect the battery and take everything in a cooler each time. But at least I know if I stay there for a long time I will be good. Thanks all.
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Natureboy
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05/14/08 09:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Seasonal non-electric site. Leave fridge on?
I did a lot of research on the forums here and decided against two 6 volt batteries.
A large Marine battery is the same thing as an RV battery that is deep cycle not designed for starting an engine but designed to run trolling motors, fridges, low draw devices for a long time with a huge reserve capacity. Then you can run them in parallel.
I think I will end up turning it all off. It is not a big deal to bring out a cooler with food and not worry about anything. The propane should cool the fridge down in no time.
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Natureboy
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05/14/08 12:18pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Seasonal non-electric site. Leave fridge on?
I didn't think the fridge used any 12 volts when on propane? But I do have a 15 watt solar panel that should keep the battery charged. I plan to be away from the TT maybe 2 weeks at a time. I guess I could just leave it off, just curious if this was possible.
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Natureboy
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05/14/08 08:12am |
Travel Trailers
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Seasonal non-electric site. Leave fridge on?
So this year I got a non-electrical seasonal site for my Jayco (all the electrical were taking in the draw for our provincial parks). So I added two big marine batteries, some solar panels and I have a Honda 3000is generator if I need it.
I am going to run the fridge on propane all the time but I wonder if it will burn much when I am not there and I can leave it on? All is see is that tiny little flame in there and I can't imagine it using up much even over a few months.
Does anyone have experience with this situation? It would be nice to just leave it on so the food is there when I get there.
Thanks in advance.
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Natureboy
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05/13/08 09:56pm |
Travel Trailers
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Here's a cool idea.
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9241/pic20485ie3.jpg
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Natureboy
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03/29/08 02:38pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 2008 Silverado HD hitch
Thanks guys. I would be willing to have a larger hitch put on if possible. I don't plan on pulling this TT all over if I get it. But if I put it on a seasonal and want to move it or even take it a few hours away I want it to be possible and safe.
I would think my trucks' suspension should be adequete.
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Natureboy
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02/18/08 08:20am |
Towing
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RE: 2008 Silverado HD hitch
I was thinking it was class V. I guess I would have to check with the dealer on tounge max.
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Natureboy
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02/17/08 06:43pm |
Towing
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2008 Silverado HD hitch
My 08 Siverado 2500 HD hitch as has the bigger 2.5" reciever tube. I am wondering if with a distrubtion hitch if it is strong enough to tow a Jayflight 40BHS park model? The truck's spec's say up to 13,000 conventional trailer but doesn't say much about the tounge weight max.
http://www.jayco.com/g/db/gallery_picture_1317.jpg
2008 Jayflight 40BHS Bungalow.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs.) 10,345
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs.) 1,595
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.) 11,700
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs.) 1,355
Measurements
Exterior Length 40' 11"
Exterior Height with A/C 137"
Interior Height (living area) 84"
Tank Capacities
Fresh Water Capacity (gal.) includes water heater 50
Gray Water Capacity (gal.) 65
Toilet/Black Wastewater Capacity (gal.) 32.5
Other
Sleeping Capacity 8-10
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Natureboy
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02/17/08 05:50pm |
Towing
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RE: 2007 Jayco 40 ft "Bungalow"
Any other take on this model? I think I can get it to seasonal spots with my new 08 Chev truck with the new turbo Diesel. Unless it is too much for the factory hitch.
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Natureboy
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02/17/08 12:24pm |
Travel Trailers
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