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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-22-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By pteck
Many ways to skin a cat. With a generator,...

Many ways to skin a cat. With a generator, perhaps the inverter question is almost moot?

In 2024, most of us try to avoid any generator at all.

Maybe to your point, the OP can augment with...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-20-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By pteck
And so did I, back when I had 2x 6V lead acid...

And so did I, back when I had 2x 6V lead acid golf cart batts.

There are a couple differences you might not be taking into consideration. The 2024 AS have 12V DC Compressor fridges that are a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-18-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By pteck
The inverter will run the microwave if setup to. ...

The inverter will run the microwave if setup to.

That said, IMO, 2x Battleborns are not up to the task from a capacity standpoint. 200Ah is not a lot and par for most trailers standard...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 04-18-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By pteck
Thanks for this. I just did 1 fan last weekend...

Thanks for this. I just did 1 fan last weekend and have another to do this weekend. I had both 3/4 x 1/8 and 3/4 x 3/16 butyl tape on hand. Went with the 3/16. I think you're right that 1/8 would...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 04-10-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By pteck
Butyl Tape Dimensions for Fan Install?

Getting ready to replace my Fantastic Fans with MaxxAirs.

What dimension Butyl does everyone recommend? The common 3/4" x 1/8"? Or is there any advantage to a thicker 3/4" x 3/16" tape being...
Forum: On The Road... 04-08-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,156
Posted By pteck
Completely hearsay on my part. I'm wondering if...

Completely hearsay on my part. I'm wondering if the suicide door already had an issue and she was attempting to hold the door closed to reach the next stop?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,384
Posted By pteck
Hope you don't mind but I liked your photo so...

Hope you don't mind but I liked your photo so much, I took some liberties to make it more dynamic and make it my background. :)

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,384
Posted By pteck
Wow! Had to stare at the picture and pinch...

Wow! Had to stare at the picture and pinch myself that it's real. I like how the stainless steel complements the aluminum. With contrasting angular versus curving design languages. Beautiful.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-22-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 16,000
Posted By pteck
Seriously, no, that's is not how these systems...

Seriously, no, that's is not how these systems work. You're assumptions are wrong, leading you to very wrong conclusions. It's your rig and your prerogative, but I would hate to see some get hurt.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-20-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,975
Posted By pteck
Sorry you went through all of that and I agree...

Sorry you went through all of that and I agree with many of your takeaways.

What's not so simple is what you're proposing above as its impossible to account for all the variations out there,...
Forum: Base Camp 02-20-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,183
Posted By pteck
A simple WDH hitch can help distribute the weight...

A simple WDH hitch can help distribute the weight better, transferring some of the load back to the tow vehicle front axle and to the trailer axles.

Don't bother with an AirSafe hitch, it does...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-20-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 16,000
Posted By pteck
O man. While I'm not as pessimistic as others in...

O man. While I'm not as pessimistic as others in the viability of what you're trying to achieve, some of your comments or boarding on major liabilities in understanding.

Someone else said it, but...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-20-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By pteck
Sounds like you definitely have some good...

Sounds like you definitely have some good experience under your belt.

A couple other things

1) As mentioned, it's important to have a level trailer posture. Nose high is definitely not good...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-19-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By pteck
Congrats on the new trailer! Tongue weight...

Congrats on the new trailer!

Tongue weight seems about right. Don't get too caught-up in it as many new to towing do. In many ways, tongue weight is good for stability. What you do not want to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-06-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,206
Posted By pteck
Good video. It's unfortunate he got the math...

Good video. It's unfortunate he got the math wrong in video. This type of trailer would IMO represent a worst case scenario in size and aero impact. A floor of least range if you will.

I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-03-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,765
Posted By pteck
There is no specific mileage that shocks should...

There is no specific mileage that shocks should be replaced at. It depends on use case and loads. All highway driving for example is probably pretty gentle on shocks. Versus off-highway and dirt...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-02-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,279
Posted By pteck
Not a great idea as it'll create more problems...

Not a great idea as it'll create more problems than it solves.

A fundamental geometry to optimize for a bumper pull is to keep the ball as close and tight to the rear bumper as possible. This...
Forum: Tires 01-31-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,702
Posted By pteck
Viair has many hard mount kits including high...

Viair has many hard mount kits including high capacity dual compressor configurations. For enthusiasts but also commercial applications so they are high quality units.

I have a dual compressor...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-25-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,765
Posted By pteck
Great to hear the OP was able to find some...

Great to hear the OP was able to find some success.



A note on Bilsteins - they are commonly tuned with a digressive damping curve. Meaning they tend to have stronger low speed damping force...
Forum: Tires 01-18-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,702
Posted By pteck
Congrats. They are quality units built to last.

Congrats. They are quality units built to last.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-18-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,765
Posted By pteck
You're not wrong, but your scope of contributors...

You're not wrong, but your scope of contributors is not right either. There is no single magic bullet when it comes to sway. Only contributing factors that either increase or decrease stability. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-18-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,765
Posted By pteck
Definitely not right and this is dangerous to...

Definitely not right and this is dangerous to assume. If a rig casually sways nominally, it's going to bite the driver in the wrong situation. If it sways at speed, it's a very large warning that...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-18-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By pteck
Looks like it'll just work but seems a bit...

Looks like it'll just work but seems a bit marginal for real towing duty? Unless you get the BRaptor :)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
Here comes the doom and gloom squad again. ...

Here comes the doom and gloom squad again. Nevermind there's plenty of owners in here, including those from real cold weather regions weighing in with their testaments.

We can't teach EV 101...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
That's great. EVs don't have a problem either.

That's great. EVs don't have a problem either.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
Right? It's such an anomaly. We've spent so...

Right? It's such an anomaly. We've spent so much time categorizing vehicles based on their purpose and strengths.

Then comes this alien CT, that disrespects all boundaries.

Still not towing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
Advertising at its best. The whole premise...

Advertising at its best.

The whole premise of the stunt is absurd and it has gotten so many of us spending way too much time on it. We're associating the CT with Porsches. All of which are...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-17-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,412
Posted By pteck
My Goal Zero is charged off the installed 400W...

My Goal Zero is charged off the installed 400W solar on the roof of the Airstream, that also charges the normal house battery. It uses 5A/10A DC-DC charger fed from the solar controller, that comes...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
Latest CT tow test of a Tesla Model Y on a U-Haul...

Latest CT tow test of a Tesla Model Y on a U-Haul trailer that's about 6k lbs shows ~160 towing range. Using about 749 Wh per mile. No real suprises here and estimates are corroborating real world...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
Maybe just me, but the whole thing was a stunt. ...

Maybe just me, but the whole thing was a stunt. A hyperbole. Meant to get people talking. Yeah, they should have been more accurate, but it was their stunt and rules to play by. And it got us...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,961
Posted By pteck
If I can paraphrase your question - Is 4WD...

If I can paraphrase your question - Is 4WD required/needed to boondock with an Airstream?

Answer is that it depends. There's a lot of subjective and objective interpretations to this.

Many...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
I'm from fair weather San Diego, but glad to know...

I'm from fair weather San Diego, but glad to know you guys make it work in serious cold, beyond just cars!

Brings me back to JCLs excellent point that to overcome fear of EVs, is to own one.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
So yeah, cold brings some challenges and some...

So yeah, cold brings some challenges and some individuals won't manage that well. Including in ICE vehicles.

Did we forget that diesel starts stiffening in parts at 32ºF? And will gel at temps...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-16-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,412
Posted By pteck
My setup is splicing inverted power into the the...

My setup is splicing inverted power into the the breaker panel. So correct this does require some diligence to assure AC, Fridge, and Converter are not powered unintentionally. Not hard to manage...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
Maybe you'll open your eyes one day. Maybe not,...

Maybe you'll open your eyes one day. Maybe not, based on your comments elsewhere, but it won't matter.

EVs are incredible passenger vehicles already and wipe the floor against ICE vehicles. ...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-14-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,897
Posted By pteck
To be fair, there are reports of failure in both...

To be fair, there are reports of failure in both the Propride P3 and Andersons as well. I'd suspect if we consider the overall incident of failure, as both of these WD hitches are used in far less...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-13-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,673
Posted By pteck
Excellent point. Make that fear of EVs...

Excellent point.

Make that fear of EVs also. They are no longer novel or new, with modern EVs having been out over 14 years.

It's now building some strong momentum beyond just Tesla's...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-12-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 38,972
Posted By pteck
That doesn't change that Ram/Cummins are cheats.

That doesn't change that Ram/Cummins are cheats.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-12-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 38,972
Posted By pteck
Sorry, I couldn't disagree more. As a...

Sorry, I couldn't disagree more.

As a engineer having worked for multiple corporations, I wouldn't for a second presume they will do the right thing. They are ultimately after a buck.

Fuel...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By pteck
I'm very much in agreement. That tacit knowledge...

I'm very much in agreement. That tacit knowledge of how something should feel is learned over time and experience. As the OP is trying to dial in that perspective, more information on the balance...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-12-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,897
Posted By pteck
Agreed. One of the merits of stiff bars is...

Agreed.

One of the merits of stiff bars is its direct enabling of tool-less hitching. Because it has a steep rise in spring rate, all that we need to do is raise the tongue with the jack.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By pteck
I'm not debating your point and it is a good one....

I'm not debating your point and it is a good one. It's a reasonable opportunity for tailoring.

I'm stating that it is also important to consider dynamics beyond load. Handling dynamics - beyond...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By pteck
Reference data from the Manufacturer is clearly...

Reference data from the Manufacturer is clearly and explicitly identified on a nice sticker on said vehicle.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-12-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 38,972
Posted By pteck
No one is faulting you for owning a diesel. Nor...

No one is faulting you for owning a diesel. Nor should you feel offended on behalf of Ram/Cummins. That is their mistake alone.

Breathing air is not a choice like the examples you listed. That...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By pteck
From a systems engineering perspective that I...

From a systems engineering perspective that I professionally practice - no.

The tires are a component to the vehicle. Component venders provide minimum requirements for the component. It is up...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-11-2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,412
Posted By pteck
I don't have a tailored answer to your question. ...

I don't have a tailored answer to your question. But perhaps you can borrow some ideas from my setup which utilizes a auto transfer switch.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-11-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 38,972
Posted By pteck
As an engineer, it's been interesting to follow...

As an engineer, it's been interesting to follow the fact based details and evidence of emissions defeat logic and SW. Some of these details were discovered in academia. Some of it is pretty sly. ...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-11-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,897
Posted By pteck
Agreed but it's also subject to the L bracket...

Agreed but it's also subject to the L bracket position and trailer attitude which we can't see. If they've hung the L bracket lower off the tongue, then it'll need more washer to achieve the same...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-11-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By pteck
It's worthwhile to note that pressures...

It's worthwhile to note that pressures established by the manufacture are not strictly driven by load. Cars see dynamics other than carrying heavy things down a straight highway. Inflation...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-10-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,897
Posted By pteck
From a different perspective. There is no...

From a different perspective.

There is no single more used WD hitch than the Equalizer in the market. Sure, it has its characteristics, but it does more things well than not.

Every design...
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