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RE: Information on Bakersfield RV Resort
I was there last weekend for turkey day. It is a nice park and the restaurant food is pretty good.
Always plenty of space. Although there was a rooster near by that calls sunrise a little early.
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smkettner
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12/02/08 04:12pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: want to charge batteries faster
OK 60 amps at 13.6... you stated 44 amps at 13.6. There is still 16 amps missing.
OK there is no reference that I can find on the PD website that says it will go 14.4 boost at the rated amps. Actually I found where the specs say at full output the converter voltage will be 12.6 or greater. For all those that toot the PD horn this is really a set back. And possibly answers why even though the PD is said to be so great everyone says to get at least the 60 amp model and 80 would be better. If this is true they are buying an 80 to get 60 and buying a 60 to get 44 amps at the full 14.4 volts. Still weak compared to WFCO IMO.
http://www.progressivedyn.com/power_converters.html
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smkettner
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12/02/08 03:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: I found my black tank vent..
Some day I will get distracted and that will happen.
Until then, thanks for the humorous reminder. :)
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smkettner
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12/02/08 02:15pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Lower vehicle sales may just be the economy
That is the trouble with building reliable trucks.....
We don't need a new one every five years.
If they build vehicles that last twice as long then we only need half as many. This may seem painful now but if we can get half those auto workers off the line and build something else then the economy benefits and our standard of living goes up. This is because we don't need as many workers to keep us all in a car. Unfortunately the unions are not letting the companies downsize fast enough to stay competative and in steps the non union companies taking away sales and making it worse for the "big three". Growth is easy, downsizing we don't seem to be good at.
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smkettner
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12/02/08 02:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Manual Transmission for Towing
I prefer the tow haul mode of the manual. Throw in some manual front hubs on an F150 and I might actually look at buying a new truck. F150 has been automatic only for many years. :(
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smkettner
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12/02/08 02:01pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Anybody ever build a 12v generator?
Sell all those extra motors and buy a Honda 1000 or 2000.
Everyone including yourself will appreciate it.
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smkettner
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12/02/08 01:52pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Charging battery while hooked up
Some old converters need a battery. Newer ones don't.
You will need to post the make and model to know.
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smkettner
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12/02/08 01:43pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: want to charge batteries faster
If it says it will do 60 amps up to 14+ volts I would expect it to do just that.
Why would that be confusing?
My 55 amp WFCO most certainly will put out the full 55 amps all the way up to 14.5 volts.
The way so many posts brag on the PD converters I don't understand why they would accept so much less.
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smkettner
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12/02/08 01:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Floor Jack or bottle jack for flat tire?
I use a Torin 2 stage 2 ton bottle jack. Be sure it will get under when the tire is flat. Contrary to recommendations I jack on the U-bolt that attaches the axle to the spring. The 2 ton seemed like enough as the tire is rated less than 2000 pounds. There is a similar 4 & 6 ton for larger stuff. I have some wood to go under if the ground is soft. Works good for me.
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smkettner
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12/02/08 09:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: checking battery strength
All lights on is 12.5+
Three lights on is 12.3+
Two lights on is 12.1+
One light on is 12.0 or less
This is my panel, each is very likely different. I usually add a small load when checking such as a two bulb light.
So that is plenty of information to know if I need to run the generator. I still have a volt meter to know if the converter is in boost, normal or float mode. And an ammeter to know when the amps start to taper and the gen can be shut off.
RJ, that system is fine also. :)
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smkettner
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12/02/08 09:18am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What is the advantage ?
Please bare with me. Will my batteries charge faster using 30 amps compare to using 15 amps?
Clint
The adapter will have no effect on battery charging as it is limited to the 1000 watt output of the generator.
The converter voltage and amp output is what determines the rate at which the batteries will charge. If you post the make and model of the converter you will get some feedback on improving the battery charge times. If the battery is real low it will take about two to four hours to recharge back to 90% even with the very best charger. The last 10% can take an additional four hours.
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smkettner
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12/02/08 08:50am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What is the advantage ?
Virtually no advantage. The only possibility would be if the connector was prone to fall out of the generator. The adapter may hold in place better.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 11:27pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: What gear?
I would let it shift down by itself. Then pull the lever and hold the gear to the top.
If you continue to lose speed while locked in second you will need to know when to pull the lever to first gear based upon RPM.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 11:01pm |
Towing
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RE: Upgrading Convertor – What Size?
How large is the wire from the distribution panel to the battery? With #6 you are fine. With #8 or #10 there will be limits to consider. The connection length may also be an issue if expecting the max.
The 15 amp cord will power any 60 amp converter while you prepare for the trip. The XADC has power factor correction that needs less available power than the PD9260.
If you camp without utility power you may want to go all the way up to 80 amp for fast recharging from the generator. If you mostly camp with utility power you would do fine with 40/45 amps. Since you are moving to four golf batteries I assume you are off grid and may want to get the 80 amp unit(wire permitting).
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smkettner
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12/01/08 10:53pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: checking battery strength
The battery strength indicator panel works just fine also once you know what voltage the lights indicate.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 10:18pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dual Batteriers Melted My Charger
If the batteries are good, the charger is shot. Assuming it was connected correctly, multiple low batteries should not harm it.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 09:47pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Magnetek upgrade or solar or both?
I would go with the converter first. Actually do you really need that big generator? Fill that space with a Honda 1000 to power the XADC-40 and some more battery.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 09:41pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: want to charge batteries faster
44 amps @ 13.6 volts while the indicator says it is in boost mode on that PD9260 sounds like it is defective. That is really weak.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 09:34pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Battery Help
Double the amps will not cut the charge time in half. The biggest difference is getting the voltage up to 14.2+ while charging. The IQ controller will do that.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 09:30pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: charging two 6 volts in series
wwest, the point is that for the typical non full time RVer there are plenty of cycles in the battery if you go beyond 50%. Lets say you go almost twice a month on the weekend, thats 20 cycles per year assuming it is all boondocking. Then one big trip a year with 10 more cycles. That is 30 cycles per year. So to make the batteries last 10 years you need 300 cycles. Even double it and you get 600 cycles. The chart shows you can go down at least 80%. IMO what people miss is getting back to 100% upon return.
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smkettner
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12/01/08 09:26pm |
Tech Issues
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