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Is my inverter fried?
Hi y’all.
I have a 2kw Renogy inverter/charger/auto transfer switch connected to 4 Lifeline 6v agm batteries, wired series/parallel. Just for fun and to see what affect it would have on the batteries I plugged a 5k btu air conditioner in. It has a 4.6 amp draw and the batteries were at 13.1v. It ran fine for about 5 minutes and I turned it off to see how the batteries responded. They went to 12.9. I plugged the ac back in turned to fan only and nothing! Turned the inverter off and a couple of minutes later the lights flashed and less than a second later, nothing. Plugged into shore power, nothing. Is this just typical Chinese quality? It’s been mounted in the camper since Dec 2019 with moderate to light use and has worked fine up until now.
TIA for any thoughts!
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campigloo
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04/10/21 06:10pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Need more tongue weight
Maybe you could mount a nice tool box on the front of the trailer; over the tanks? Move the spare to an under trailer rack. Are your wd bars properly adjusted, maybe back off a link?
Would like to hear what you did if you find something that works!
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campigloo
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03/25/21 01:56pm |
Towing
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RE: Ideas to carry spare and bikes
I used a bracket that spans the width of and bolts to the trailer frame. Maybe it won’t eat up too much ground clearance. That would free up your bumper.
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campigloo
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03/25/21 01:32pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Dehumidify in storage
Florida and south Louisiana summers are about the same. My family and friends and I have stored trailers all summer long for the last 50 years that I can remember. Mold hasn’t been a problem so far.
It’s really not a problem.
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campigloo
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03/23/21 03:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Patching siding or replace
A good shop should be able to handle that easily. Keep in mind corvettes and boats have been getting patched for decades.
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campigloo
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03/10/21 03:04pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2011 outback
I have a 2011 Outback and my local generic dealer had the latch in stock. It was cheap and an easy fix
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campigloo
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03/10/21 02:58pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How long do you drive/tow in a day?
When we go on long trips like Florida I try to do 10 hour days. Usually that is 2 ten hour days and then the last is about 7-8 hours. I have done a marathon of 16 1/2 hours once but, swear that won't happen again.
Hahaha. I hear ya! I made a 13 hour drive from Orlando to Baton Rouge when I was 19 years old. I slept for 13 hours when I got there. Learned that nasty lesson early! A 67 VW micro bus is reallllyy slow!
I wanted to get home BAD!!! Lol
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campigloo
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03/10/21 02:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2020 SportTrek 312VRK -noisy converter elec box/panel
If the battery is good look for loose connections. Sounds like piano tuna got it though.
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campigloo
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03/07/21 05:33pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: TT Floorplan with recliners on back
We have an Outback 298re. It’s a 2011 model before the island craze hit. It has everything you listed, but I had to ditch the original two swivel rockers for a Lazy Boy. It’s great, I hope
I never have to replace it
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campigloo
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03/07/21 05:17pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How long do you drive/tow in a day?
We have two distance records. One about 25 miles and one 700+. Now that we have time, 200 or until we get tired is about it.
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campigloo
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03/07/21 05:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: surge protector and water filters
I had what was supposed to be the top of the line Progressive ems. It shut down several times when it detected low voltage, like it was supposed to do. On the one power surge that I’m aware of, I didn’t know there was a problem until I smelled melting wire insulation. My next one will be a Hughes.
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campigloo
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02/21/21 03:43pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 2500HD ride
My trailer and truck are almost identical to yours. Get rid of the extra leaf springs. I assume you already have a wd hitch.
I added 4 good shocks, absolutely the first step. I then added some things called stable loads. They basically engage the overload springs. And the biggest improvement was a gen-y hitch coupler. I separates the truck and trailer by inserting a vertical pivot point. They are incredibly heavy but they work. A road near my house that I had to slow to 40 I can now run at 60. My neck no longer aches after driving 30 minutes.
It’s well worth the money and weight, IMO!
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campigloo
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02/03/21 03:59pm |
Towing
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RE: Dishes for RV
Never broke any of it...but I am not allowed to dry them LOL
Aww shucks!
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campigloo
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02/03/21 03:17pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: The mechanics secret
Hey cool! I’m headed to Tractor Supply tomorrow!
Thanks for the tip!!!
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campigloo
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01/31/21 04:33pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Pulling Long Travel Trailer to Glacier
We have pulled our 36' trailer to 49states and 4 canadian provinces, including Glacier. There is always somewhere in the west to park. You'll have plenty of truck though you may not fit in some parks. At worst you can get close even if you're not in the park itself.
You wii be amazed when you get there!
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campigloo
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01/22/21 05:25pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Drill Holster (tip)
I like to put the jacks down first because one of the slides is really heavy and throws the thing out of level; enough to feel it when walking around. My wife’s job while all this going on is to wander around and find something she likes.
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campigloo
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01/18/21 04:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Anyone Installed a Bigger TV?
It’s easy! Measure carefully and get the biggest one that will fit. If you dry camp, compare watts however..
We boondocks a !ot. We put a 12v in. Works great with a fraction of the draw.
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campigloo
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01/17/21 01:50pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Green Valve Stem Covers
I installed an oversized blinker fluid reservoir so I con leave it on for lots of miles.
Man, must be nice to have that kind of cash. I have to do like most people, only use them when I might make a turn. Do you have this problem too, seems my left blinker comes on just before I turn right??
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campigloo
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01/16/21 12:54pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: I Was Stimulated Today
We got ours way sooner than I ever thought we would. I bought a pound of silver and have change left over for week of camping!
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campigloo
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01/08/21 08:36am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Quick GVWR help
Grit dog is right about the trailer profile. Imagine that a tall square front 8’ wide is actually a big sail. It’s a lot of drag which also means more hp and more strain on the trans. which means more heat. Have you considered popups?
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campigloo
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01/08/21 06:57am |
Beginning RVing
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