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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-08-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Managed to install Aili monitor. Looking forward...

Managed to install Aili monitor. Looking forward to investigating currents. Our low current with fridge off is 445 mA so it looks like something might be going on. The power bus that we had issues...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-16-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
I was under the impression that the Aili used a...

I was under the impression that the Aili used a shunt which is equivalent to the circuit that the Victron 712 would use. I'll let you know if otherwise. Thanks for all your feedback, it is much...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-16-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Thanks for the info Bob. We will definitely go...

Thanks for the info Bob. We will definitely go through the exercise of tracking down all the currents. Didn't realize the inverter could be drawing that much when turned off.

I've just ordered a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-15-2019, 01:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Great. Thanks for the info on the currents. I...

Great. Thanks for the info on the currents. I suspect we should have something similar, but it sure is great to have something to compare to.

They should take all the expert level airstream...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-14-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Thanks Bob, I noticed when the inverter is...

Thanks Bob,

I noticed when the inverter is on, it is quite a drain, but do you know offhand what the quiescent current is for the typical 1000Watt pure sine inverter in the flying cloud airstream?...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-14-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
you're right. I was thinking Watts for some...

you're right. I was thinking Watts for some reason. 0.9W is what I'm calculating. Shouldn't be an issue for a week or so, but over 4 weeks that's still about 60amp/hours so explains whats going on...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-14-2019, 05:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Update II

Lastly, we looked at the propane detector and it is rated for 75 milliamps which at 12V is 0.9A. Basically this will deplete your batteries over 50% in like 3 days!!! When we are camping for 2 weeks...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-14-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Update

Hello All,

Thanks for all the ideas and advice. We finally dived into the circuitry underneath the queen bed and discovered a very VERY loose cable which connects the battery to the main bus. The...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-19-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Thanks for the ideas, will check in next month or...

Thanks for the ideas, will check in next month or two and post my results. Much appreciated.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-16-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
I replaced the 6V batteries a couple months ago,...

I replaced the 6V batteries a couple months ago, put them in, RV sent RV to service, batteries came back dead 1 month later. Tried charging, took back to store, they charged them fine. Turned out my...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-16-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By Michael_TW
Batteries dying/not charging converter upgrades etc.

I have an interesting situation (2016 25' flying cloud, 2 6V in series):
Batteries have been dying from using "store" mode, recently upgraded to 4 stage converter (4655VL PD 4655VL 55 Amp Converter...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-16-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,027
Posted By Michael_TW
solar panels are highly sensitive to...

solar panels are highly sensitive to orientation/angle, if you camp north of Mexico or head to Canada roof top panels will have poor angle for collecting solar. More secure though.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-16-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,177
Posted By Michael_TW
I have an interesting situation (2016 25' flying...

I have an interesting situation (2016 25' flying cloud, 2 6V in series):
Batteries have been dying from using "store" mode, recently upgraded to 4 stage converter (4655VL PD 4655VL 55 Amp Converter...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-11-2017, 01:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,049
Posted By Michael_TW
Another wireless rearview option.

Hello All, my family recently bought a 25' Flying Cloud FB and I have REALLY enjoyed these forums and the knowledge sharing going on. I did a bunch of research on rear-view cameras a couple months...
Forum: Boondocking 08-09-2017, 02:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 20,793
Posted By Michael_TW
How did the solar kit work out? I too have this...

How did the solar kit work out? I too have this question. We will be switching to 6V batteries shortly, but are curious about people's storage and use options for the portable solar, it seems like...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-27-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,292
Posted By Michael_TW
OK I found this to explain temperature...

OK I found this to explain temperature compensation. Warm temperatures require lower voltages otherwise the batteries could boil even at 13.6 V. THis could explain why a single stage charger could...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-27-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,292
Posted By Michael_TW
On another thread someone informed me that the...

On another thread someone informed me that the store button is a full disconnect from 12V system, so alligator clips can be connected directly to battery from a dedicated charger (solar or...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-27-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,165
Posted By Michael_TW
Thanks Al, good point on the store button, I was...

Thanks Al, good point on the store button, I was planning on looking at the circuit schematics to see where and how it is disconnected (I am assuming on the positive side, maintaining a common ground...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-26-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,292
Posted By Michael_TW
hello, thanks to everyone posting their...

hello, thanks to everyone posting their information. there are some gaps though. My family are recent owners of a 25' FB Flying Cloud. From what I can tell, a multi-stage converter if installed...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-26-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,165
Posted By Michael_TW
Hello all, I originally meant to reply to a...

Hello all, I originally meant to reply to a different thread, "Do we need a multi-stage converter?" but the discussion is still relevant.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-25-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,165
Posted By Michael_TW
question multi-stage converter installs

hello, thanks to everyone posting their information. there are some gaps though. My family are recent owners of a 25' FB Flying Cloud. From what I can tell, a multi-stage converter if installed...
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