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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-28-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
youre generally not supposed let the batteries go...

youre generally not supposed let the batteries go below 50% charge.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-28-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
The EC30-W...

The EC30-W (https://power.cummins.com/sites/default/files/literature/brochures/f-1824.pdf) autostart we have for our Onan QD will start the generator if the batteries go be low a certain level for a...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-26-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
I guess the question is what was the battery...

I guess the question is what was the battery voltage level like after 30 hours?

Knowing you can keep things going for 24 hours (at a track) is good but knowing the battery condition is gonna be...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-01-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
i agree those straps are a problem - the acid gas...

i agree those straps are a problem - the acid gas will deteriorate the strap / webbing (too) quickly.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-09-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
same here, i love our RV (propane / ac volt)...

same here, i love our RV (propane / ac volt) fridge...

might be a different story if we were full time, but it keeps plenty of food cold for us even on a trip that lasts several weeks.

I...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-09-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
i would THINK so too Bob - but it doesn't seem to...

i would THINK so too Bob - but it doesn't seem to be the case.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-09-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
Im running an EdgeStar (compressor base) cooler,...

Im running an EdgeStar (compressor base) cooler, on 3 house batteries (12v, deep cycle) and i get a good 8 hours of run time (give or take based on the outside temp).

I can be away from the coach...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-09-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
Duff - if all he's getting in the 6v's is the...

Duff - if all he's getting in the 6v's is the benefit of Deep Cycle, why not go w/ 12v and be able to increase the amperage over the 6v?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-09-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
i think clearly you need more than the Ah that...

i think clearly you need more than the Ah that you have today...in order to increase your dry camping run-time.

sounds like you have 2 problems: too small an inverter (can't sustain the start up)...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-08-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
so it LOOKS like (and i could be wrong) that...

so it LOOKS like (and i could be wrong) that those batteries are rated at 232 Ah,
wiring them in series (necessary to supply 12v) only maintains the amp hour rating.

only when batteries are wired...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
bob whats the amp hour rating on of those...

bob

whats the amp hour rating on of those 6D (6v) golf kart batteries? the problem is you have to wire the 6v in series to get 12v out of 'em and then you don't get the benefit of doubling the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-19-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
the pictures are showing. you only have to...

the pictures are showing.

you only have to vent (the acid/gas) if the batteries are in an enclosed bin, mine are not in a bin, they are behind a door but not enclosed in a storage bin.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-19-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
not a bad (temporary) idea/test....but remember,...

not a bad (temporary) idea/test....but remember, if those other batteries are marginal they could kill the a good one.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-15-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
they do in the new posts but not in the others...

they do in the new posts but not in the others (#81 as an example).



if you don't load test them you'll never know.

12.5 vdc is 90% charged (assumed single battery), you could achieve full...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-14-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
none of your pictures can be seen (at least by...

none of your pictures can be seen (at least by me).

if those batteries are combined (5 batteries) i can't imagine that 5 batteries not being able to keep a 2k inverter alive.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-14-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
additionally... kinda sounds like the switch...

additionally...

kinda sounds like the switch to combine the engine (chassis) & house batteries isn't actually combining them....you sure theres no isolation relay in-between the chassis & house...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
no problem....im just here to help you spend your...

no problem....im just here to help you spend your money ;)
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
Sam, i would be surprised if your house batts...

Sam, i would be surprised if your house batts aren't charged when the engine is running.

Our house batteries get charged by the engine alternator when the engine is running.

When the generator...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
better still make your own ring terminals out of...

better still make your own ring terminals out of copper tubing & pipe -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpFb_Yxl_hA
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
I have that same hydraulic crimper - its $54 at ...

I have that same hydraulic crimper - its $54 at Harbor Freight (https://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html) IIRC i thought i picked it up for slightly less during one of...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-13-2016, 11:53 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
same here bob...no pictures

same here bob...no pictures
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-19-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
if a propane/electric fridge can't maintain...

if a propane/electric fridge can't maintain colder than 40* imo theres something wrong w/ the fridge - even in texas/arizona (110*+) weather we've never had a problem.

the manufactures are moving...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-18-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
only 300amps total in batteries ? how many and...

only 300amps total in batteries ? how many and what kind do you have?

less than 1/2 a day run time imo isnt acceptable for the way we travel (dry camping at race tracks).

After reading this...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-18-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
pros: cheaper to replace than conventional /...

pros: cheaper to replace than conventional / propane fridges, more capacity (due to physical size)

cons: require 120vac, no alternative, limited mfg/sizes to fit the same location, larger.

...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,549
Posted By bushpilot
bummer but still went to a good home. I'd...

bummer but still went to a good home.

I'd use silicone sealant (thats what the mfg used) it won't attract water like the foam may.
You might want to use some thompsons water seal or something on...
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