Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-28-2016, 10:58 AM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-28-2016, 10:13 AM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-26-2016, 11:22 AM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-01-2016, 09:27 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-09-2016, 06:23 PM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-09-2016, 06:04 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-09-2016, 01:42 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-09-2016, 12:24 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-09-2016, 10:16 AM
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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)...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-08-2016, 10:42 PM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-07-2016, 10:44 PM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-19-2016, 11:17 PM
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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.
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-19-2016, 07:04 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-15-2016, 11:01 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-14-2016, 06:15 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-14-2016, 04:50 PM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-16-2016, 05:36 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-16-2016, 07:08 AM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-14-2016, 02:11 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-14-2016, 12:48 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
02-13-2016, 11:53 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
01-19-2016, 01:42 PM
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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...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
01-18-2016, 10:17 PM
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
01-18-2016, 06:19 PM
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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.
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
01-15-2016, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 153
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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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