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Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-25-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 350,457
Posted By mtbackpacker
Yes, you make a custom cable for this. I ordered...

Yes, you make a custom cable for this. I ordered the sealevel connector end from Digikey https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/3m/37104-2165-000-FL-100/1238214

And I used a punch down style...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-28-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 37,551
Posted By mtbackpacker
I made a half ton work with my 25’ and GMC 1500...

I made a half ton work with my 25’ and GMC 1500 AT4 (so with a measly 1500lbs payload exceeded by most cars and all minivans). It can be done and to be honest the truck was able to complete all I...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-01-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,490
Posted By mtbackpacker
No… it’s not the aluminum race way channel where...

No… it’s not the aluminum race way channel where the wiring crosses…. Look near by for where the plumbing crosses instead. It should be a black painted steel piece facing you across the hole as you...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-29-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,490
Posted By mtbackpacker
I considered using the second AC output but due...

I considered using the second AC output but due to time constraints during the install I didn’t. I wouldn’t personally move the Air Conditioners over as those are extremely obvious when they are on...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-24-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,490
Posted By mtbackpacker
Unfortunately my trailer is in storage so I can’t...

Unfortunately my trailer is in storage so I can’t run out and get a photo… that said the frame rail is pretty obvious as it’s metal on the side of the large hole in the floor that is used for water...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-21-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,490
Posted By mtbackpacker
Under the fridge where the cable race way crosses...

Under the fridge where the cable race way crosses the trailer is you have access to the frame rail. It’s right there in the open and makes a perfect place for a chassis ground without drilling the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-31-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,490
Posted By mtbackpacker
When you are plugged in the unit is on. It will...

When you are plugged in the unit is on. It will make a typical electric hum which I personally find objectionable. It’s not so bad when it’s not charging but it’s still there as the unit provides all...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-06-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,277
Posted By mtbackpacker
I put my MP-II in the back under my dinette in...

I put my MP-II in the back under my dinette in the cabinet there. When on shore/AC there is a hum similar to the noise my EMS makes but a touch louder. When charging it the fan makes some noise for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-07-2021, 11:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,726
Posted By mtbackpacker
Pretty sure I am feeding a troll here but here is...

Pretty sure I am feeding a troll here but here is an example I found in 30 seconds with Google on the DIY solar forum mentioned earlier:
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-06-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,726
Posted By mtbackpacker
Most people use plywood and all thread rods for...

Most people use plywood and all thread rods for their compression box… I just happen to have access to the welding equipment so I am making it more complicated. There really are a lot of good...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-05-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,726
Posted By mtbackpacker
Wait till you see my battery box… pretty proud of...

Wait till you see my battery box… pretty proud of its design with 12psi of compression evenly across the cells (spring compression/tension design), flexible bus bars, electrical isolation between the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-03-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,726
Posted By mtbackpacker
> It's also a solution in search of a problem. ...

> It's also a solution in search of a problem.

Oh you mean the one where I want to run my system in the spring and fall and desire the use of my battery capacity safely at the edges of the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-02-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,726
Posted By mtbackpacker
For those running a full Victron setup there is...

For those running a full Victron setup there is another reason to use something other than battleborn (and even other than Victron batteries ironically) and that is DVCC.

DVCC (distributed...
Forum: On The Road... 05-24-2021, 10:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,065
Posted By mtbackpacker
Online reservation systems and lack of walk-in...

Online reservation systems and lack of walk-in sites are the hardest on the locals and the spontaneous travelers that just want to take their family out for a couple days or let the road take them...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-23-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 280
Posted By mtbackpacker
Lithium batteries should have a system internally...

Lithium batteries should have a system internally that disconnects the battery when the charge gets too low. Different lithium batteries will have different recovery procedures. Best bet is get them...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-22-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,515
Posted By mtbackpacker
The most important and easiest point. Don’t...

The most important and easiest point.

Don’t accumulate the speed in the first place.

If you are already going slow it is much easier to maintain than then to blow over the top of the hill,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-06-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,377
Posted By mtbackpacker
I have a 2019 AT4 with a 6.2L and about 9000...

I have a 2019 AT4 with a 6.2L and about 9000 miles towing my 25’ FBT all over the west coast. I’ve towed in massive headwinds that crush 6mpg but generally get about 12 according to the in dash mpg...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-27-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,482
Posted By mtbackpacker
Thumbs up This thread with its focus on engineering and the...

This thread with its focus on engineering and the extra effort to avoid the ‘regulation’ side of things is probably the most refreshing thread on this topic I have seen on this site. I imagine that...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-06-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,340
Posted By mtbackpacker
The really crazy part is 270Ah cells similar to...

The really crazy part is 270Ah cells similar to what they are using can be had for $140/ea ~$560/pack. And that is in mere mortal small quantities... buy a whole shipping container worth like...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-02-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 20,017
Posted By mtbackpacker
Ford offers two new tools that clear this all up

For those who want a Ford, the final word in what kind of truck is required:

https://fordfleetlive.com/#/TowingCalculator

Also a place to type in your VIN and see the actual numbers for that...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-07-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,770
Posted By mtbackpacker
Ive been thinking about this problem as well with...

Ive been thinking about this problem as well with my upcoming lithium switch over... personally I am leaning towards isolating the 7-wire from the house batteries entirely and installing a small...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-05-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 350,457
Posted By mtbackpacker
The tank wiring is indeed the same, I simply...

The tank wiring is indeed the same, I simply moved the wires over. I actually used the existing wires to pull/fish the new display wires down through the wall. The Cerbo display neatly covered the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-03-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 350,457
Posted By mtbackpacker
Lots of good stuff in this thread... I don't have...

Lots of good stuff in this thread... I don't have a lot to add except that I am really happy with how my Cerbo install in my 25FBT that replaced the stock seelevel tank panel turned out.

Control...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-04-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,471
Posted By mtbackpacker
Mine [6.2/AT4] is stickered at 9300/930 for...

Mine [6.2/AT4] is stickered at 9300/930 for trailer/tongue weight on a 15k GCWR. It would have been 200lbs more (9500/950) without the sunroof of all things. It tows my 25FBT pretty well overall and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-03-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,471
Posted By mtbackpacker
And yet, if you have the 6.2L engine then your...

And yet, if you have the 6.2L engine then your rear axle is the same as the one in the max tow package and is capable of a 4200lbs rating with the rest of the changes (cooling, springs, shocks). The...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-06-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,205
Posted By mtbackpacker
I can tell you what not to buy... the Peragon...

I can tell you what not to buy... the Peragon covers are junk... next cover will be the Diamondback HD.

Having the extra visibility out the back after having a full snugtop in the past is just...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-17-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,803
Posted By mtbackpacker
Interesting article about Tesla’s onboard...

Interesting article about Tesla’s onboard computers... at least six years ahead of the rest of the industry... of particular interest are the comments about streamlining the supply chain...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-12-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,793
Posted By mtbackpacker
I saw some commentary about the upcoming Tesla...

I saw some commentary about the upcoming Tesla semi truck and winter testing that is currently underway... apparently the electric drivetrain is providing a surprisingly effective means of control...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 01-11-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By mtbackpacker
It’s the power wire that he is looking for given...

It’s the power wire that he is looking for given the weird PWM signal GM is running on the parking light circuit. I believe the camera is wired to the clearance lights up top between the skins... but...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-03-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,143
Posted By mtbackpacker
Excellent video. Unfortunately it didn’t address...

Excellent video. Unfortunately it didn’t address the combination of both technologies in that airbags would stiffen the rear suspension and allow it to better carry the increased load (soft...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-30-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,538
Posted By mtbackpacker
A pretty interesting video was recently posted...

A pretty interesting video was recently posted about towing mileage on The Fast Lane Trucks website... they hand calculated mileage, used the same loop, and a few other things to try and make the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-19-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
We sand the roads here in the winter... my wife’s...

We sand the roads here in the winter... my wife’s Audi takes many hits and while there are some little divots it has only cracked once in 9 years.. my new GMC took one in the first month of driving...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-11-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
With regards to grid capacity I believe what...

With regards to grid capacity I believe what people who say there is enough to start with are pointing out is that as the grid supports massive late afternoon loads in the summer when all that AC is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
A Honda 7000 generator pushing a 30 amp 240v...

A Honda 7000 generator pushing a 30 amp 240v outlet would give you 18-20miles of range per hour of charging.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
Range anxiety is a pretty big deal for EVs... but...

Range anxiety is a pretty big deal for EVs... but after towing my airstream 6000 miles with a 6.2L GMC (which has been pretty solid to be honest) I realized I am already very familiar with range...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
I hadn’t seen that report before so I did a...

I hadn’t seen that report before so I did a little digging (ok I searched for this report in google to see what other papers might have cited this research). Suffice to say there are some significant...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-28-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
Back to Tesla... one thing that I find painful...

Back to Tesla... one thing that I find painful while towing with my gas rig is that many station pumps are setup to accommodate trailers unless you are pulling a diesel. The few supercharger stations...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-25-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
Not a dumb question... when you engine brake the...

Not a dumb question... when you engine brake the engine is applying the force to slow the entire tow vehicle and trailer... when you use regen braking that force is going into your batteries. No...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-25-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
I don’t think we are going to see a substantial...

I don’t think we are going to see a substantial number of EV trucks pulling campers anytime soon... but if we do the infrastructure will probably follow...

For the first few years people can...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-25-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
I read an interesting few notes on a discussion...

I read an interesting few notes on a discussion Elon had about the metal and the look of the truck... the cold rolled stainless they used is the stuff they have a pile of for the new SpaceX rocket...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-24-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,554
Posted By mtbackpacker
There are quite a few interesting things going on...

There are quite a few interesting things going on with this truck that don’t seem to get a lot of attention yet.

Full torque at zero rpm, electric motors are the undisputed best drivetrain for...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-25-2019, 10:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,526
Posted By mtbackpacker
As I have the 50 amp model I do not have a front...

As I have the 50 amp model I do not have a front auxiliary plug unfortunately.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-25-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,526
Posted By mtbackpacker
Cool I installed the 50 amp version on our 25FBT. ...

I installed the 50 amp version on our 25FBT. Install was really straight forward as others have indicated. I chose to put mine next to the furnace under the pull out bed. This is because these units...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-03-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,498
Posted By mtbackpacker
That 6.6L gas motor is a pretty neat option... I...

That 6.6L gas motor is a pretty neat option... I would consider a 2500 version of my AT4 pretty seriously... but I would hold off the first year in hopes that they make the 10 speed an option. The...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-01-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,732
Posted By mtbackpacker
Here is a new direction then. Downhill mountain...

Here is a new direction then. Downhill mountain bike racing. You dump as much speed as fast as possible on long descents and then you let off the brakes so they can cool. Or you ride the brakes and...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-11-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,352
Posted By mtbackpacker
Thinking about how I can make it easy for someone...

Thinking about how I can make it easy for someone else to prove that the truck power is the issue since the online evidence presented isn’t enough...

Here is a super simple way to test it for...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-11-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,352
Posted By mtbackpacker
Sorry for coming off aggressive. The trailering...

Sorry for coming off aggressive. The trailering issues with this piece are pretty frustrating. That said this isn’t the first group of people to work through this. The trailering module is not a...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-10-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,352
Posted By mtbackpacker
Why would there be a dirty cycling 12v feed...

Why would there be a dirty cycling 12v feed indeed... perhaps part of the trailer bulb monitoring functions.

More here:...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-09-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,352
Posted By mtbackpacker
I have all of the WiFi/LTE stuff on my truck....

I have all of the WiFi/LTE stuff on my truck. Lots of suspicions were gone through over on the GM trucks forum but the root of the issue is a dirty PWM signal on the 12v line to those lights.
...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-09-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,352
Posted By mtbackpacker
Yes, same issue here. If you want a quick fix...

Yes, same issue here. If you want a quick fix instead of waiting for GM to figure something out you can use a relay inside the front corner of the trailer where the 7-wire plug comes in to switch the...
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