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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
"becoming"? They already have!
We were native Californians who moved out when we retired. We moved to Washington State, which was Californicated in only 7 years. Now we're in Arizona and hope it doesn't happen here.
Me, too. If it happens here in AZ, we'll move to TX. We spent 2 weeks at Cotton Lane RV Park in Feb. Now we're boondocking near Bouse, AZ. Planning on going to the Lassen area for DW, but will travel in NV as far as we can before entering _____.
LOL when we travel the very very very LAST thing on our mind is carrying about state "color", it's about enjoying the best states have to offer for and RV experience, travel experience etc.
Staying in AZ till you can get the shortest "shot" to Lassen means your likely to miss some great CA campgrounds and places to see, Hat creek, Burney Falls, some of the old gold mining towns.
Umm, we will need to travel in NV also for that shortest "shot".
I've been all over CA when I worked in live TV broadcasting. And in our 1st 2 DPs, we visited several NPs and various other places like the Redwoods and the coast. So we've "been there, done that".
It is political for us. As long as that state keeps doing all the stupid stuff it does, we won't spend a dime there.
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Cptnvideo
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03/26/23 10:20am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Harvesting Solar
We're currently camping near Bouse, AZ on BLM land. Our Victron solar controller app showed a solar harvest of 7.57 kwh yesterday. Had to cycle the electric water heater to maximize harvest. Typical TV, lights, res fridge, microwave and LP furnace blower loads.
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Cptnvideo
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03/25/23 04:44pm |
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
"becoming"? They already have!
We were native Californians who moved out when we retired. We moved to Washington State, which was Californicated in only 7 years. Now we're in Arizona and hope it doesn't happen here.
Me, too. If it happens here in AZ, we'll move to TX. We spent 2 weeks at Cotton Lane RV Park in Feb. Now we're boondocking near Bouse, AZ. Planning on going to the Lassen area for DW, but will travel in NV as far as we can before entering _____.
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Cptnvideo
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03/24/23 05:09pm |
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
Aren't Washington and Oregon becoming clones of Cali-fornicate-ya?
Asking for a friend.
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Cptnvideo
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03/23/23 04:34pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
It's not just the ability to tow, but the range while towing.
And what about sitting at a charge station with a big 5th wheel attached?
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Cptnvideo
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03/22/23 04:18pm |
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
There is an obvious reason why folks bash Cali-fornicate-ya.
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Cptnvideo
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03/21/23 02:36pm |
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
No kidding, Huntindog. My Solitude was over $2000 the first year.
In Ohio, any pickup, car or RV registration is under $100, no matter year or price of the vehicle.
Ohio is taxing EVs since they don't pay state tax on gasoline.
What I don't like is the guvmint trying to force EVs on us. I won't buy one until it makes sense for me and right now it doesn't.
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Cptnvideo
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03/18/23 09:29am |
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
Turtle n Peeps, I heard Kalifornia was changing its name to Cali-fornicate-ya.
But it might just be a rumor.
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Cptnvideo
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03/17/23 05:35pm |
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RE: SeeLevel tank monitor system
Understood, ktmrfs. I measured the 2 tanks that are accessible behind the pass thru compartment. And I called Grand Design & got drawings & specs for all 4 tanks.
I will be ordering the 9" sensors, cutting 1" off the 3 holding tank sensors and 2" off the fresh tank sensor.
Also, I believe the new units read in 1% increments. The picture of the display unit shows 78%.
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Cptnvideo
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03/15/23 08:51pm |
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RE: SeeLevel tank monitor system
I've done a little more research. There are 2 stick on sensors available and they are stackable. They work on tank height of 3.5" to 26". According to Grand Design, my 4 tank heights vary from 7.75" for the fresh tank to 8.75" for the 3 holding tanks.
The sensors can be trimmed with scissors to accommodate different height tanks. The manufacturer suggests a 1/2" gap at top and bottom of tank due to the extra thickness at those points.
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Cptnvideo
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03/15/23 01:55pm |
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RE: SeeLevel tank monitor system
Thanks, Gents. I will be buying.
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Cptnvideo
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03/14/23 04:07pm |
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SeeLevel tank monitor system
I hate our empty, 1/3, 2/3 and full tank monitors (which frequently lie).
I'm looking at (and probably purchasing) the 4 tank level monitor made by Garnet Instruments. It will monitor our fresh, galley, gray and black tanks using external stick on sensors that read out in percent of full.
Does anyone have any experience with the Garnet Instruments SeeLevel tank monitors?
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Cptnvideo
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03/14/23 03:06pm |
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RE: NORCOLD Refrigerator Removal
We removed a 18cf Norcold and installed a 20cf Whirlpool thru the door of out 5th wheel Solitude.
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Cptnvideo
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03/14/23 02:25pm |
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RE: 12v? 24v? 36...48v????
To add to 3ton's comment. On my Victron app which shows max daily outputs of power and voltage, I have noticed I get a higher max daily power output on partly cloudy days.
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Cptnvideo
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03/12/23 12:26pm |
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RE: stairs
Bravo, Grit Dog. My favorite is the dumping of dirt into the RV. Apparently they either don't have a broom or the few seconds it takes to use one.
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03/10/23 12:25pm |
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RE: 12v? 24v? 36...48v????
FYI, my Victron 150/100 allows me to choose between 12,24,36 or 48 volt output. I have 8 200 watt panels, 4s2p. My Victron typically shows between 92 and 101 max voltage from the panels each day. I have a 12 volt system, 5 206 ah SOK LFP batteries. Controller, batteries and 3k inverter are within a few feet of one another. A whopping 16 feet of 4-0 cable.
I have a 20cf residential fridge and 3 A/C units, with 1 having soft start. My 12 volt system will run any one of the A/C units, probably 2 for an hour or two, although I've never tried it.
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Cptnvideo
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03/10/23 10:51am |
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RE: 12v? 24v? 36...48v????
From what I have interpreted, he wants a helluva solar setup for a 30 amp RV and he has heard of 24 & 48 volt systems.
While there are advantages to those systems, I just don't think they would apply in his case.
My limitation is my 3kw inverter output. My 12 volt batteries can supply more than the current the inverter needs to produce 25 amps.
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Cptnvideo
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03/09/23 03:16pm |
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RE: 12v? 24v? 36...48v????
Old man, I didn't say anyone was incorrect. If you're quoting me, please quote all of the post.
I don't see any benefit to adding components (that can possibly fail) to convert back to 12 volts when a 12 volt system is adequate for what the OP is trying to do.
My 12 volt setup works very well in my 50 amp RV and the OP is buying a 30 amp RV.
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Cptnvideo
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03/09/23 11:20am |
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RE: 12v? 24v? 36...48v????
3 tons is correct. To add, 48 volt systems in a house make total sense. But not in a RV that comes equipped with 12 VDC components designed to run off 1 or 2 batteries.
The OP wants 1500 watts solar and 12 kwh batteries, which is similar to what I have. My 12 volt system has a grand total of 16 feet of 4-0 wire. So I don't see wire size/cost to be the issue as some on here do. And no 48-12 or 120-12 converter to overload or fail.
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Cptnvideo
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03/09/23 09:31am |
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RE: 12v? 24v? 36...48v????
True, Don. But all DC components in a RV are 12 VDC to start with.
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Cptnvideo
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03/08/23 10:14pm |
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