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Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-25-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,026
Posted By wareaglewalt
Thanks for the video links!

Thanks for the video links!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-29-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By wareaglewalt
Furnace won’t come back on

After going off when hitting the target temperature, the furnace won’t start when temps get low again. If I turn off the thermostat and back on again it will start the furnace but won’t come back on...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-06-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,649
Posted By wareaglewalt
2024 Silverado & trailer brake issue

Apparently 2024 Silverado/Sierra 2500 HD has an issue with trailer brakes getting disconnected because of solar controllers. It appears the solar controller can have higher voltage making the truck...
Forum: Tires 11-09-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,864
Posted By wareaglewalt
It’s all a crap shoot then. We’re on our second...

It’s all a crap shoot then. We’re on our second set of Endurance tires on our 2017 25’ FB and the only issue we have had is picking up a nail in a parking lot. We’re full timers, so I expect to be...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-10-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,233
Posted By wareaglewalt
I have 2 Zamp obsidian portable suitcases: 100...

I have 2 Zamp obsidian portable suitcases: 100 watts per suitcase. Currently one suitcase connects to the other and then runs into the Zamp connector on the tongue frame. Dunno about serial or...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-09-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,233
Posted By wareaglewalt
I’m looking at installing a Blue Solar 150/35 for...

I’m looking at installing a Blue Solar 150/35 for our Zamp portables. Did you have to modify any wiring from the external connector on the tongue frame to the batteries?
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-07-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,233
Posted By wareaglewalt
How did you do this? I have my rooftop panels...

How did you do this? I have my rooftop panels going into a Blue Solar MPPT controller but the portables use the Zamp onboard PWM controller. This controller fights with the MPPT and the portables...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-01-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,590
Posted By wareaglewalt
Mounting brackets

Where did you get the brackets for the jack stand pole?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-15-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By wareaglewalt
And now I see Zamp selling 2 portable suitcase...

And now I see Zamp selling 2 portable suitcase kits but only one has a controller. I mean it's my responsibility but I clearly told Zamp my setup and they insisted it would work. I suppose it does...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-15-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By wareaglewalt
There's the rub. I was curious about multiple...

There's the rub. I was curious about multiple controllers (rooftop panels controller plus 2 controllers on the portable panels) but Zamp Support assured me they'd all play well together.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-15-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By wareaglewalt
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-13-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By wareaglewalt
Yeah, see my issue is I have two portable...

Yeah, see my issue is I have two portable suitcases and each one has its own controller. Right now my lithium batteries are showing 13.2 volts with around 10 amps going in. So the batteries aren't...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-01-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By wareaglewalt
If you'll go back and re-read the post you'll see...

If you'll go back and re-read the post you'll see I said the BMV is reporting state of charge in the 60% range, voltage is 13.4. Something's weird here.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-31-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By wareaglewalt
Well I do have rooftop panels as well as...

Well I do have rooftop panels as well as portable. Right now I'm at 65% charge on the batteries, the rooftop panels controlled by the Blue Solar are kicking in 4-5 amps of the total 9 amps going into...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-28-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By wareaglewalt
Lithium battery charging

Recently had 2 Battleborn batteries installed along with a Victron Blue Solar charge controller 150/35 for the 180 watts of solar on the roof. I also have 2 Zamp portable suitcases of 140 watts each....
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-19-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,899
Posted By wareaglewalt
I believe you don't want to be charging the...

I believe you don't want to be charging the lithium from the stock alternator alone.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-19-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,899
Posted By wareaglewalt
When I had my 2 BB batteries installed, he also...

When I had my 2 BB batteries installed, he also added a 40 amp fuse and ran a second lead from the truck battery to an Anderson plug on the rear bumper. The 12 pin is not involved with charging the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-15-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,899
Posted By wareaglewalt
On a side note

Look into a DC to DC charger for when you're driving. It is amazing to charge at 40 amps instead of 3 or 4 amps while driving.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-27-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,537
Posted By wareaglewalt
What's the runtime on a 30 lb propane tank for...

What's the runtime on a 30 lb propane tank for your generator?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-15-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,944
Posted By wareaglewalt
Trying to follow all this!

So is it not a good thing to use just the 7 pin cable connection on my Tundra with tow package for charging lithium batteries while driving? I'm not necessarily expecting to get a full charge, but is...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-08-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,655
Posted By wareaglewalt
Shore power

I haven’t tried with the inverter but on our 2017 we can only use electric for the water heater when we’re connected to shore power.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-26-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By wareaglewalt
Sealant recommendations

There is a flexible line of sealant where the roof line meets a channel then there's the driver side awning. This seal is splitting. What is a good method to patch this? I tried to attach a photo but...
Forum: Base Camp 06-18-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,055
Posted By wareaglewalt
Solar controller

I had the same controller on our 2017 Flying Cloud. I kept noticing it quit charging the battery when it hit 12.7 volts. It seemed it never went into absorption level and it would even show not...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 05-12-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,419
Posted By wareaglewalt
Bathroom door removal

Did you cover the strip on the door jamb with anything where the hinge was when you took the door off?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-19-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By wareaglewalt
Installing solar controller upgrade

I'm upgrading the Atkinson solar controller and display from the stock controller that came with our 2017. Install instructions say to cover the panels on the roof. Question is can I just do the...
Forum: On The Road... 03-08-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,727
Posted By wareaglewalt
We did the Smart Weigh in Livingston, TX and our...

We did the Smart Weigh in Livingston, TX and our tongue weight was right at 1,000 lb. We have a 2017 25’ FC FB twin towing with 2016 Tundra Crew Max. I contacted Blue Ox to see if they recommend...
Forum: Base Camp 03-02-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,115
Posted By wareaglewalt
Not sure what N C mode is but when our controller...

Not sure what N C mode is but when our controller display gets wonky, I take it off the wall and reseat the Ethernet connection on the back. It’s like a hard reset.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-23-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 291,860
Posted By wareaglewalt
How do you charge in the shade?

How do you charge in the shade?
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-29-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 291,860
Posted By wareaglewalt
I misspoke. The Airstream video says the...

I misspoke. The Airstream video says the Atkinson/Sunexporer controller will kick in when the voltage gets 12.4 volts or below. So that was why it seemed if the Zamp portable was keeping the voltage...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-29-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 291,860
Posted By wareaglewalt
Factory installed and portable solar combined

We have the factory installed solar (180 watts I believe) and the Atkinson/Sunexplorer controller/display. We also have 200 watt Zamp portable. After viewing an Airstream video about the factory...
Forum: On The Road... 11-08-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,293
Views: 536,664
Posted By wareaglewalt
You’re right, personal attacks should be avoided....

You’re right, personal attacks should be avoided. Like reserving states for people to live in that don’t meet your standards. I’m hoping that was a joke.

We have stayed overnight at Wal Mart...
Forum: Base Camp 08-09-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,115
Posted By wareaglewalt
Are you saying you've run into a situation with...

Are you saying you've run into a situation with your factory solar where the controller won't start charging unless it's 12.4 volts or less? I've experienced something like that where it's not fully...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-04-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
Posted By wareaglewalt
Oddly it turned out to be a partially blown fuse.

Oddly it turned out to be a partially blown fuse.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-02-2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
Posted By wareaglewalt
By the way the lights have their own switched....

By the way the lights have their own switched. Two of those adjustable reading lights and the fixed light with two LED lights
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-02-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
Posted By wareaglewalt
Our surge protector isn't giving any error for...

Our surge protector isn't giving any error for ground fault but the voltage displaying is 118 volts. We were gone most of the day with the thermostat set to Auto and the outside temps in the 60s so...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-02-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
Posted By wareaglewalt
LED lights over dinette are dimmed.

The two reading lights and center double light fixture over the dinette are dimmed. Not full brightness. All other lights have normal brightness. Any ideas?
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-13-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,058
Posted By wareaglewalt
I've read bad reviews about this Zero G hose from...

I've read bad reviews about this Zero G hose from the connections being cheap and breaking. How long have you had yours? I really would like something like this house that's easier to store than the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-20-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By wareaglewalt
If the stat is set to auto, will the furnace come...

If the stat is set to auto, will the furnace come on when it's too cold for the heat pump or do I need to just set for furnace?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-18-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,862
Posted By wareaglewalt
What is BIM?

What is BIM?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-13-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,361
Posted By wareaglewalt
PE 2 display on Progressive Industries surge protector

I have connected our 30 amp Airstream to household connection. There is no E error code but a PE2 code for ground fault is displayed. I'm only running minimal electrical like charging battery and...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-07-2018, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,223
Posted By wareaglewalt
Yes I agree the problem is hose storage. That's...

Yes I agree the problem is hose storage. That's what I was asking about, if anyone had replaced their hose to make storage easier.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-06-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,223
Posted By wareaglewalt
Replace outside shower hose

Has anyone replaced the hose for the outside shower? We use that a lot but putting the hose and shower head back in is a pain.
Forum: Boondocking 08-17-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 78,571
Posted By wareaglewalt
I'm looking to run the AC occasionally on our...

I'm looking to run the AC occasionally on our 25FB Twin Flying Cloud. Obviously our Honda 2000i won't do it so my options are get another 2000i and continue to run gas only, or the Champion 3400 dual...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-02-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,558
Posted By wareaglewalt
What Yakima bars did you use?

What Yakima bars did you use?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-01-2018, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,558
Posted By wareaglewalt
The Adarac looks good. Is there a way to mount...

The Adarac looks good. Is there a way to mount our bikes on the sides where they'll be over the sides of the bed instead of on top? That would make it easier for us to load and unload them. Then the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-30-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,558
Posted By wareaglewalt
Bike & kayak rack over TV bed

We are looking to put a rack on the bed of our 2016 Tundra Crewmax. Already have a tonneau cover that folds open in sections. The rack I want will be able to hold 2 bikes and one kayak and still...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-15-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,075
Posted By wareaglewalt
Yeah, that's what I was hoping to find out; what...

Yeah, that's what I was hoping to find out; what others might have put into the settings for their SOC for 2 6-volt AGMs. I currently have 13.3 volts but not sure if that's what I need in there....
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-13-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,075
Posted By wareaglewalt
My typo. I meant 217 for battery capacity. I do...

My typo. I meant 217 for battery capacity. I do have a minimal load but it's normally just the fridge, propane detector. I'm just wondering if I just set the capacity to 217 and nothing else at...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-13-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,075
Posted By wareaglewalt
Victron BMV 712 setup

I'm having difficulties with settings on my Victron. I have two 6 volt AGM Trojans and am unsure what to use for the full state of charge setting. I set the capacity to 117 amp hours, but when I get...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-21-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,120
Posted By wareaglewalt
Are you referring to the sat connection on the...

Are you referring to the sat connection on the exterior of the Airstream? I'm trying that approach but no dice yet. Where do you connect the booster and inside antenna to? Just the coax port for the...
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