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06-12-2007, 05:55 PM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Dead ...really dead
Well, it happened. My Brother got the Caravel from me last month and after a great trip to Calif (home) he is on the way back to Texas. Last night in Arizona (on the Mogollon Rim) he boondocked. This A.M. time for coffee..Yep, no electricity. All dead even the truck. We are still sorting it out, but I bet he left the fridg on 12v, used the lights late and left the inverter on. Plus, he left the truck connected to Lulu.....(Caravel name). I know this has been discussed in forems before but I can't find it. Any suggestions for him.....other than join the Forem. He loves that Caravel.
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06-12-2007, 06:02 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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He can unplug the trailer, remove the battery, get the truck jump started, go into town and get the batteries charged.
Then when he gets back, make sure the fridge is on LP when boondocking, and overnight.
He can also get a small (okay, not so small) solar charger to help keep the batteries charged.
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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06-12-2007, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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Everything Terry said, plus join here so he can educate himself on some of the do's and don'ts. However, I'm sure this particular lesson has been learned...
Dave
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06-12-2007, 06:34 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Maybe he should get a small Honda generator. He could charge his batteries when needed.
I will be headed across the rim next Thursday on my way to Big Lake, I'll keep an eye out for him.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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06-12-2007, 07:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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1. Join here
2. Put relay on tow rig so that when the rig is turned off it disconnects the charge for the trailer so this won't happen again.
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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06-12-2007, 07:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Educate him on all the functions of the trailer so that it doesn't happen again or let him buy you a new battery every time he goes out!
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Craig
AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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06-12-2007, 07:45 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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MR,
You need to have a battery isolator/seperator installed in your TV ASAP. If you had one, your TV battery would not be drawn down by the trailer....even if the trailer's batteries were dead. You always have a fully charged TV battery this way. 
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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06-12-2007, 08:13 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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What Terry and Lew said! 
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06-12-2007, 08:27 PM
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INSANITY CENTRAL
1986 32' Excella
Airstream Funeral Coach
Citrus Heights
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,108
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I have a dedicated battery for my fridge!
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Proud Appellation American
Vine View Heights is now closed.
YETI ( 65 Quart )
IGLOO (Ice Cube, 50 Quart )
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06-12-2007, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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06-12-2007, 08:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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Originally Posted by CanoeStream
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I agree............ What they said. 
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Michael & Tina with Layla and Preston BZ The family has grown. 2003 22' INTERNATIONAL CCD
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06-12-2007, 08:56 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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 GREAT!!! IT'S UNANIMOUS!!!
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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06-12-2007, 09:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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As usual.....
You guys are great!!! Isolater this week end, a look at solar charger and pass on the "words of wisdom." Thanks.
To late to look for him in Arizona. He checked in from South Padre Island (the real South Padre ...by Port Isabel) with his fully charged battery.
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06-12-2007, 09:07 PM
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Retired.
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Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
You guys are great!!! Isolater this week end, a look at solar charger and pass on the "words of wisdom." Thanks.
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The only thing I can think of to add, is the alternator in the truck is not a battery charger. If he tries to charge the batteries with it, he will cook the alternator in short order.
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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06-12-2007, 10:15 PM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Or buy a Ford. They disconnect the trailer battery line when the ignition is shut off.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball 
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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06-12-2007, 11:09 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Originally Posted by thecatsandi
Or buy a Ford. They disconnect the trailer battery line when the ignition is shut off.
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My Tundra works the same way....
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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06-12-2007, 11:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,377
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Originally Posted by thecatsandi
Or buy a Ford. They disconnect the trailer battery line when the ignition is shut off.
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 Hi, I'm with Michelle. No problem with my tow vehicle.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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06-13-2007, 12:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Venice
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,067
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I just unplug the TV when I camp-kind of a bio-cerebral relay. Works good if you don't exceed the memory
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"Not all who are laundering are washed" say Bill & Heidi
'78 Excella 500,"The Silver Pullit". vacuum over hydraulic disc brakes, center bath, rear twin. '67 Travelall 1200 B 4X4 WBCCI 3737
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