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RE: Surge Guard Protector..????
Different, yes. But also better.
Consider an autoformer.
Auto former is a totally different piece of equipment.
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pianotuna
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01/28/20 10:16pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Maybe the party is over.
Some more math. 2.8 million units (probably a low number) divided by 14,600 RV Campgrounds = roughly 192 RV's per campground.
I think we could stand a few years with fewer RV's being made.
You need to extrapolate to camping nites per unit. Many don't do 14 a year.
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pianotuna
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01/28/20 03:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Surge Guard Protector..????
Hi,
Since low voltage causes more damage that surges I suggest going to the PD top of the line unit. Or else just get an elcheapo from a dollar store.
My own personal choice is to use an Autoformer to correct the voltage.
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pianotuna
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01/28/20 02:53pm |
Tech Issues
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hipcamp
Hi,
Any opinions on hipcamp? https://www.hipcamp.com/
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pianotuna
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01/26/20 01:42pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Solar and Charger into one?
The proper place for the existing converter is a dust bin--or recycling center.
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pianotuna
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01/26/20 11:30am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Make a "Smart" RV ?
The more complex the system the more likely to fail and may be much harder to diagnose. I am not anti hi tech. But I want to be able to go to an ordinary hardware store for replacement parts.
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pianotuna
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01/26/20 11:26am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Solar and Charger into one?
ajriding,
The acceptance rate of charge on a lead acid battery drops to about 12.5 amps per 100 amp-hours of capacity at 85% of full. As the battery becomes more and more charged that number drops a heck of a lot. Increasing the charge voltage simply causes the battery to gas. It is possible to fully charge at 12.8 volts--but it would take about 176 hours.
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pianotuna
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01/25/20 10:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Who can help me pick out a 600 watt solar sytem?
Do you plan to Diy the solar?
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pianotuna
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01/24/20 10:19pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Dual Fuel Generators
I would stick to gasoline. The five portable tanks would not last for a week, unless you start and stop for every use.
I think the budget is on the low side.
If the well pump is 120 volts, my choice would be either Harbor freight 3000 watt electric start, or Champion 3400 watt with remote electric start.
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pianotuna
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01/24/20 10:18am |
Tech Issues
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RE: agm battery life
Midnightsadie,
If you wish to save money consider getting reconditioned telecom jars from an Interstate battery store. They come with a 90 day warranty.
Do measure them to see if they will fit.
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pianotuna
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01/24/20 10:07am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: agm battery life
If they had been maintained by a solar charging system, I'd be interested. But back and forth? Nope, not for me.
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pianotuna
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01/24/20 08:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Solar and Charger into one?
Hi,
I'd want to "see" the output on that old power supply. I'll bet you dollars to donuts it has lots of "ripple". I would certain NOT use it.
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pianotuna
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01/23/20 09:32pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: MIA - Mexico
Mex did not say how he was.
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pianotuna
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01/23/20 09:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: MIA - Mexico
Hi,
I heard from Mex about a week ago.
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pianotuna
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01/23/20 01:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: timbrens
Hi,
I am pleased with the timbrens. But the air bags I had from the OEM were an incorrect size.
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pianotuna
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01/22/20 10:15pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cellular Hotspot
Hi Phil,
What you are seeing is that Mimo has multiple antennas. When you add a booster or single antenna range may increase but throughput may be slower.
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pianotuna
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01/22/20 03:04pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: lino cracked after cold spell
Mine cracked some years ago at the entrance door. I'm contemplating using the new plastic plank flooring. There is a thick version and a thin one.
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pianotuna
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01/21/20 09:50am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What is the coldest temp you've started your Honda 2000 in?
Trackrig,
I've started my Yamaha 3000 using the electric starter at -32 C (-25.6 F). It was not happy. I did have sea foam in the tank. The gas was three months old and it was cold soaked for at least a week.
I did have to keep the choke pulled out a bit to keep it running for the first few moments.
I'd suggest a "magnetic" block heater. I have one--but since it started--I did not resort to using it.
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pianotuna
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01/19/20 08:52pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cellular Hotspot
Hi Dutch,
How does one find out this information?
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pianotuna
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01/19/20 08:43pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Ford Starting /House Charging Question UPDATE Test
Hi BFL13,
My 1987 Ford E-350 Diesel had only one solenoid but it did have a Diode for isolating and charging the "house" battery bank.
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pianotuna
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01/19/20 08:37pm |
Tech Issues
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