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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-10-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,786
Posted By jschloo
We have 520 W of solar, but found that it was not...

We have 520 W of solar, but found that it was not enough, so here’s a video I shot of how I built my own DC to DC charger, in this case, we have lead acid batteries in the trailer so the batt...
Forum: On The Road... 07-24-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,350
Posted By jschloo
if our RV batteries have gone too low we use our...

if our RV batteries have gone too low we use our CarGenerator to provide AC power to our RV, which fully powers up our RV and then functions like the power jack or slide will easily work. You also...
Forum: Photography 07-17-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,477
Posted By jschloo
Boondocking with our CarGenerator at Harvest Hosts

Boondocking at Harvest hosts in New York finger lakes region. Ran the furnace overnight so batteries were low, hooked up our 2000watt CarGenerator for a quick recharge for an hour from our tow...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-05-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,229
Posted By jschloo
Another clever option to consider...

Another innovative way you could approach this is to install a hybrid power converter charger. Several companies offer this type of product and the main benefit is that you can adjust your "input...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-19-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,732
Posted By jschloo
Rule of thumb is 5 horsepower per 1000 watts

Rule of thumb is 5 horsepower per 1000 watts
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-25-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By jschloo
Contact the company directly at their website or...

Contact the company directly at their website or phone number on the web page thx
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-24-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By jschloo
On the CarGenerator with the booster clamps, you...

On the CarGenerator with the booster clamps, you can also flange or bend out the copper jaw teeth on the one side, so you can more easily attach it. Here is a customer picture with an Audi that the...
Forum: On The Road... 02-23-2021, 05:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,790
Posted By jschloo
[QUOTE=Justinfinity;2464439]"All last winter i...

[QUOTE=Justinfinity;2464439]"All last winter i just left the heat on, hooked up to a standard 400 pound propane tank that gets automatically filled by delivery. "

1. What is your propane...
Forum: On The Road... 02-22-2021, 03:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,790
Posted By jschloo
I can attest absolutely that it is very possible...

I can attest absolutely that it is very possible to achieve 70-75F or more , even at -7 F. I did precisely this last week. I live in Toronto Canada, and we have a 2010 30 ft flying cloud. Last...
Forum: On The Road... 02-17-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,790
Posted By jschloo
another useful test i've figured out to get a...

another useful test i've figured out to get a more accurate measure of the actual temp of the fresh water tanks, is to run your cold water from the tank for several minutes into a cup , and use a...
Forum: On The Road... 02-17-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,790
Posted By jschloo
in a pinch you can simply connect high quality...

in a pinch you can simply connect high quality booster cables between your vehicle and your trailer and idle your engine, and recharge your trailer batteries, and run your trailer furnace as much as...
Forum: On The Road... 02-17-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,790
Posted By jschloo
RIGHT NOW i'm in our trailer, last night was...

RIGHT NOW i'm in our trailer, last night was -22C, or -7Fahrenheit our fresh water tank has water in it and works perfectly, i took a nice hot shower at -22C , how awesome is that. we live in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-15-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,235
Posted By jschloo
Thanks for this post... very interesting! A...

Thanks for this post... very interesting! A powered trailer would also completely change the game for boondocking. You could run your Air conditioner for hours or even days, effortlessly, from the...
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