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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-17-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 880
Posted By cedonly
order of checking

ok... break down filling up lithium batteries and load on batteries.

First, check to see if you have an inverter turned on all the time. They are current hogs and will depleat your batteries...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 03-10-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,233
Posted By cedonly
What problem are you trying to solve

The challenge with a 23 is sway not weight distribution.. why put thousands of ft-pounds of torque on your ball when you don’t need to distribute the weight.. you do need to address sway because the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-10-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,101
Posted By cedonly
Lithium

Lithium charges at 14 with the right controller. You are charging at 14. It does not store at 14. 13.2 is close but sounds like you have an additional load turned on like an inverter .. with the...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-07-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,082
Posted By cedonly
Agree - hardwire

I couldn’t agree more. I used an echo brake controller for 1 1500 mile trip. Took off one morning.. all “connected”, smartphone app running and showing the brake button on the screen. Bluetooth...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-02-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,849
Posted By cedonly
It’s not weight it’s Cg

It’s simple once it’s explained…
Only 3 points support the trailer, 2 wheels and the ball. That is the force diagram and add on wind resistance and any disturbance from the ground to generate...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-08-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
We went thru the process of adding a hitch to our...

We went thru the process of adding a hitch to our 2012 Cayenne S hybrid. Local dealers (even experienced) work off of assumptions. We had to call PCNA and that helped a LOT.
The hitch was the...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 04-23-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,082
Posted By cedonly
Suggest you do not use curt echo

I have personally used a curt echo on a rental truck with my airstream. The ONLy way I know it works is thru a smart phone because it HAS to make a Bluetooth connection to the app to activate and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Slow and easy

Based on our experience with our GT 23 and. 2017 q7, you should be fine for that distance. Tongue weight should be ok, but you just want to control your speed.. wind load will be your enemy for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-06-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Audi q7

We have towed a 2013 fc20 and now a 23’ globetrotter (2020) with our 2017 q7.

We reinforced the hitch when we went to the 23 (not because of the tongue weight), but to gain more stability...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-01-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,814
Posted By cedonly
Charge controller

I have installed lithium batteries and also new charge controllers in our previous AS. This is likely the charge controller and not the batteries. Our AGM batteries charge to 13.1. So while...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-25-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,490
Posted By cedonly
Center of mass

There are still some basics missing here. Forget the TV. I already commented that the trailer needs to not be pushed from the front. Now just the trailer itself needs to be stable and yes, there...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-13-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,490
Posted By cedonly
[aero will be irrelevant. Towing will cut range...

[aero will be irrelevant. Towing will cut range in half. Which is almost true for ICE, but ICE has that magic fluid you put back into the car in under 5 minutesQUOTE=DrivingDan;2636800]Interesting...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-09-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,490
Posted By cedonly
Nothing to do with EVs

This has nothing to do with EVs.. regen braking is a benefit of hybrid + systems to recoup energy NOT to stop your vehicle.. reference EVs with disc brakes.. regen is not strong enough to be a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-02-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,490
Posted By cedonly
This is not an EV question but a physics I...

This is not an EV question but a physics I question. Braking with just the TV generates a flex back to the ball. The trailer has momentum, and the ball is a pin joint free to rotate. So you just...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-04-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Q7 and 23fb

We tow with a 2017 q7 with auto air suspension
. We towed a 20fc for 3 years with a sway bar and no WD with 0 issues. Moved to a 23fb last year and we do get light sway above 65mph. I think it...
Forum: On The Road... 01-26-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,518
Posted By cedonly
Yes, it’s all about the batteries. Today with...

Yes, it’s all about the batteries. Today with current battery tech, auto manufacturers can’t meet 25% of EV car demand much less something this size…

But cool idea to strive for in the future
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-13-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,076
Posted By cedonly
You can have the batteries conditioned. For...

You can have the batteries conditioned. For years we just leave the power plugged in and with the right charge controller you should be fine.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-13-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,424
Posted By cedonly
We have used reunify with the voyager charge...

We have used reunify with the voyager charge controller for 3 years. It handles 20 amps which is fine with 300W of panels in the direct Sun. The other big advantage to portable is that it can be in...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-22-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,979
Posted By cedonly
We moved from 15 to 16 on our 20fc and it greatly...

We moved from 15 to 16 on our 20fc and it greatly improved stability and ride quality. We also added dynamic wheel balancer pellets in the tires , and combined was a game changer..

On the 16, we...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-22-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 367
Posted By cedonly
2013 Airstream Flying Cloud 20 - Minnesota

Airstream 20FC with MANY upgrades. We are unexpectedly selling her because our family got larger and we are moving to a larger Airstream.

For sale is our 2013 Flying Cloud 20 with a front bed...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-25-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Bear tooth pass

11,000 feet.. smooth ride
400322
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-14-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Hybrid

The physics on a hybrid are a bit different than you stated. A hybrid basically apportions x% of horsepower between EV and ICS.

On the highway you don’t need that much HP and so having a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Why would you?

Hi, We have towed a 20ft FC with both a Porsche Cayenne and a 2017 Audi Q7 (with air suspension) without a WD hitch for a few years with no issues. I would say regarding towing safety: 1. Tire...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-14-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Bigger wheelbase

As a physicist, mechanical engineer and former designer of nuclear reactors for the military, you should stick with the physics.

Wheelbase makes a difference if there is any load transferred...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-14-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,779
Posted By cedonly
The controller is external and very small...

The controller is external and very small 4”x2”... it runs between the wires (quick connect) to the solar panel and the wires we hook up to the battery..

Unlock the battery box, Loosen a few...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-11-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,779
Posted By cedonly
Not on the roof

We chose to not put our 150w panel on the roof for a. Few reasons ..

First.. we did a renogy waterproof charge controlller and 150w panel. When traveling we Cary the panel on the bed and connects...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-27-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Towing with a hybrid

We tow a fc20 with a 2012 cayenne s hybrid. The battery towing or not is not really in play on the highway. The battery helps with acceleration and very limited range (almost never o. It’s own). ...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 03-10-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
Agreed. The check valve is the pump. We always...

Agreed. The check valve is the pump. We always turn ours off when not in use. Last year it leaked from the city side so we replaced it with a SHURFLO 4008-101-A65 New 3.0 GPM RV Water Pump...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-30-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
We bought our 2013 fc20 in 2017 for 40k. If...

We bought our 2013 fc20 in 2017 for 40k. If anything I see fewer for sale and personally would expect used prices to have risen in the last few years as “glancing”. Has become much more popular.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-30-2020, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
We switched over to 16” rims on our fc20 and at...

We switched over to 16” rims on our fc20 and at the time, I dound this load rating vs tire pressure chart in on of the threads (we generally run around 73 psi)

Per tire:
80psi 2,680 (E)
75psi...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-29-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
As I understand, jacking can only happen at the...

As I understand, jacking can only happen at the designated load points, which is not the axel (I have read posts about supporting an Airstream from there).

We over-inflate our tires for about 6...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-18-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Tailgate

No problems with the tailgate. On the cayennes it will open but if the tv and as are at an angle it will have interference
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-17-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Towing with a q7

Here is our experience.. we tow a 20ft FC .. 580-640lb tongue load depending on how much fresh water is in the back.

We towed for two years with a cayenne s .. no issues. This year we added aq7...
Forum: Boondocking 05-29-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,683
Posted By cedonly
This is absolutely correct. We have a fc20.....

This is absolutely correct. We have a fc20.. upgraded from series 24 to 27 with box mods. 200 amp hours of lithium and we can use all of it. Lead can only handle 50% discharge. So, 4x increase in...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-07-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,028
Posted By cedonly
I used a 3m headlight restoration kit available...

I used a 3m headlight restoration kit available on Amazon. It worked great. Took about 1 hour.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-16-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Rev storage tire pressure

Thanks Tom. Yes it was from a very reputable supplier.

I did some more searching and goodyearrvtire.com actually suggests to overinflated tires when the rev is stored

“Inflate tires to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-12-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
One interesting point is that my tire...

One interesting point is that my tire expert/supplier recommmended we over inflate the airstream tires when we are parked over the winter. He said it is normal practice to inflate tires up to 50%...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-20-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,095
Posted By cedonly
Check out the power over Ethernet (cat5) specs: ...

Check out the power over Ethernet (cat5) specs:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet#Standards_development
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-20-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,147
Posted By cedonly
Not thinking

This is one of the first upgrades we made to our fc20.

First.. we picked a spy camera that was ip64 water resistant and does power over ethetnet, so we only have one cable to snake they the rear...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-27-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,255
Posted By cedonly
I have done the same thing. You should be able...

I have done the same thing. You should be able to get it removed from the outside. I used a hair dryer to dry the insulation. Retightening it lasted a week until a new one came in and I retirqued...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-05-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
What I did for my Cayenne is to 3d print a holder...

What I did for my Cayenne is to 3d print a holder for the connector. Then I screw the connector into the holder. The holder sits to the left of the trailer hitch and bolts to the heat shield...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,635
Posted By cedonly
Cayenne v6

We have a 2012 Cayenne v6 (supercharged engin from the Audi s4). Technically this is the Cayenne s hybrid, but towing on the highway, the electric engine doesn’t kick in.. so I am ignoring that...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-23-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,410
Posted By cedonly
For the price of a generator, you can switch to...

For the price of a generator, you can switch to lithium ion batteries on a Bambi .. and drastically cut weight with the option to add a portable 150 watt solar panel that folds up in the future
Forum: 2016 - Current International 09-23-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,655
Posted By cedonly
Age is not the enemy of tires but UV.. the issue...

Age is not the enemy of tires but UV.. the issue is how much sun exposure the tires have gotten and always use a UV protectant liberally .. this will protect against the chemical reactions that...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-22-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
Upgrade to the 16" and E rated wheels and tires. ...

Upgrade to the 16" and E rated wheels and tires. There is a definition of the exact specs in this thread. We did that this spring and the difference is amazing and you have extra margin ...
...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-19-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
We bought the viari 90p and it works great. Temp...

We bought the viari 90p and it works great. Temp will change the psi by 4-5psi. Also I got a psi vs load chart for our 16" tires:
I can't remember who shared it with me from this board:

80psi...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-13-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
i really appreciate the feedback. Just reading...

i really appreciate the feedback. Just reading thruvthe threads for a few months has convinced me of the safety of the 16s over the 15s. I got similar info of filling to the low 70s, but we will...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-12-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,696
Posted By cedonly
much appreciated! That is exactly the info I was...

much appreciated! That is exactly the info I was looking for. thanks for the quick reply and the PSI to weight table..

-Charles
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-11-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,696
Posted By cedonly
air pressure for 16" wheels

Hi, quick question. We made the switch to michelin 225/75/16 wheels (m/s) on our FC20. We are very excited to benefit from the stability others have mentioned. What tire pressure are people using...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-11-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,919
Posted By cedonly
quick question for people who have switched to...

quick question for people who have switched to 16" wheels and the michelin tires. What tire pressure are you going with for your FC20? I believe the tires (load rating E) are rated up to 85PSI...
...
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