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RE: Anyone awitch to new Visible Plans?
We switched from Consumer Cellular due to connection issues. We have a ATT cell site in front of our house and could not get anyone to fix it. Visable uses Verizon and we get great sevice from them. Switching was easy since our iPhone 12's will support esim. Got the $15 per month for a year for both phones. Unlimited everything! :B!!
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01/31/23 11:08am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Lithium for dummies: need advice in simple terms
Here is a presentation I made to our ralley a couple of years ago.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/9swvc6jpcf4flzo/Solar%20PowerPoint.pdf?dl=0
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12/06/22 10:12am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solar power
Solar ratings are based on being at the equator at high noon on June 30 on a clear day with the panels facing at the sun.
In other words you will probably not see the full wattage anywhere in North America.
Its not magic or mysterious just remember more solar is better than less.
The same goes for battery reserve.
I have 1000 watts of solar and a 400 Amp HR lithium battery and it serves us very well. I do not try to run the A/C off the inverter.
YMMV
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10/29/22 12:46pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: dual transfer switch
I converted my 30 amp coach to 50 amp when I installed the cord reel.
I have 2 auto transfer switches.
A 50 amp for the shore power and all else that feeds the breaker panel.
A 30 amp (existing)to transfer from gen set to inverter and feeds the 50 amp switch.
Totally automatic transfer!!:B
One thing to be aware of is the fact that you will have 2 delays stacked.
This caused some concern when I first tested!!:o
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10/28/22 11:00am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: JC Refrigeration 12 volt compressor cooling unit
Well unit installed and within 2 hours refer at 38 and freezer at 5 degrees. Nora bad DIY project, hardest part getting unit out of the box, very well packaged.
X2 I also had difficulty getting the unit out of the box !!:E
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10/26/22 10:02am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Electrical
A 50 amp outlet does not have to be a twin 50 amp breaker....I used a twin 30 amp breaker for my 50 amp RV for years without any problem.
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10/15/22 02:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: JC Refrigeration 12 volt compressor cooling unit
I am on my second JC conversion (two different rvs) I will never go back to the old way.:C Install is easy if you read and understand the directions.:B Our present refer is a 4 door Dometic and has two compressors. One for the fridge and one for the freezer a much better arrangement for a large fridge. I do have 1000 watts of solar and a 400 AH lithium battery.
All in all I say got for it you will never look back!!:B
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10/08/22 10:41am |
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RE: Antennae or booster
It could be a Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M5, which is what I use. It really helps with CG wifi except where bandwidth is the problem. If the bandwidth is not enough you are out of luck anyway!!
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09/14/22 11:43am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Lithium crossing the acceptance threshold…
I agree!!! I have been using lithium for almost 4 years and was always amused by the lack of understanding on the nay sayers part. I have used them with a standard converter and with a lithium specific converter. My batteries are charged by solar when parked at home and they are always "full".
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09/14/22 11:30am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Recent cost to install solar by an RV tech/shop???
My system....installed by me.
1000 watts solar 5 panels in parallel
80 amp MPPT contrller
3000 watt inverter
LI specific converter
400 AH lithium battery
4 gage wire and 10 gage solar wire
Home made combiner box
Total cost from Amazon about $3500
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08/31/22 05:33pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: DIY Awning protection cap / cover
Thanks for sharing.
Yes, these awnings with built in protection seem great.
I used Eternabond to protect my slide out awning and even though it does the job, it’s not very nice because when the awning is closed, it’s very tense so it pulls the Eternabond and the grey gluey part appears.
Any insights on the material?
Was the slide out awning open or closed when you taped it? I you decide to try again I would close the awning and then tape with it closed.
Yes you are right....tape the top of the awning when closed.
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08/30/22 06:37pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: DIY Awning protection cap / cover
I covered the top of my awning with 4" wide white gorilla tape. If you clean the material well it sticks forever and wrap it over each end.
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