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Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 03-25-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By Hn387
The negative bus is grounded to frame in my my...

The negative bus is grounded to frame in my my trailer on the DC side, and then the AC is grounded to the frame as well. My unit has just a bare copper 12awg wire as the bond to frame. As long as...
Forum: Base Camp 03-22-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By Hn387
Good to hear! Unfortunate that they are doing...

Good to hear! Unfortunate that they are doing such a poor job explaining how everything works. I looked in your manual too, and there just isn't much mention of how the electrical systems work. Maybe...
Forum: Base Camp 03-14-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By Hn387
There's a cutout under the front table, on the...

There's a cutout under the front table, on the road side of the trailer. Open it up and take some pictures.

And then also download that Victron app and try to set it up in the trailer. I edited...
Forum: Base Camp 03-13-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By Hn387
Did you find the shunt? I'm curious now if they...

Did you find the shunt? I'm curious now if they do just put one in and expect you to guess that you need to set it up...
Forum: Base Camp 03-13-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By Hn387
Two things: The link for the voltage chart...

Two things:

The link for the voltage chart is wrong, should use this manual for battleborns batteries: Here...
Forum: Base Camp 03-13-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By Hn387
*The system has various readouts that mean...

*The system has various readouts that mean nothing to me because I don't know what the parameters are. --- If you have the victron MPPT controller (round panel by the thermostat) the manual for that...
Forum: Base Camp 03-13-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By Hn387
If it helps, that that white cap is just a...

If it helps, that that white cap is just a penetration through the roof, and it isn't terribly hard to run a fish tape/rigid wire from the roof into the interior. I don't think that there is an...
Forum: Base Camp 04-04-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,782
Posted By Hn387
I have a 3000W Multiplus 2 with 540aH of lithium...

I have a 3000W Multiplus 2 with 540aH of lithium in a 20x. Still need to clean up the wiring, but fits well.

Haven’t had a chance to get out and do a full test with this extended Winter, but...
Forum: Base Camp 03-31-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,469
Posted By Hn387
What kind of solar controller is it? I didn’t see...

What kind of solar controller is it? I didn’t see any pictures.
Forum: Base Camp 03-30-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,469
Posted By Hn387
Better yet, if you have a multimeter (or go get...

Better yet, if you have a multimeter (or go get one) check the actual voltage at the battery and off of the bus bars. If all of those show a different voltage than the monitor id be concerned it’s...
Forum: Base Camp 03-30-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,469
Posted By Hn387
If you have the solar package and have the...

If you have the solar package and have the Victron MPPT solar controller, look on the bottom of the unit and there’s a rotary switch to designate what type of battery you have. Looks like it should...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-10-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,818
Posted By Hn387
I just left it hooked up, but it never gets too...

I just left it hooked up, but it never gets too cold where I am.

If you disconnect those, it would work. Those are just feed throughs that connect to the two batteries.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,781
Posted By Hn387
Call battleborn, who is an authorized Victron...

Call battleborn, who is an authorized Victron dealer. They will tell you not to bother with a DC to DC converter because the wiring won’t even allow significant current.

Just unplug the 7 pin if...
Forum: Base Camp 09-02-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Posted By Hn387
I wonder what the rated charge current is for...

I wonder what the rated charge current is for charging the Bluetti on DC power. If it can only take 5 amps or so then maybe you’d be under the 300 watts of solar…
Forum: Base Camp 09-01-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Posted By Hn387
Correct. There is no direct connection to the...

Correct. There is no direct connection to the solar panels where you can bypass the trailer batteries. Wouldn’t be terribly hard to modify the system to allow direct connection to the solar charge...
Forum: Base Camp 08-31-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Posted By Hn387
On the 20’s there’s a 12v cigarette outlet near...

On the 20’s there’s a 12v cigarette outlet near the breaker box that could give you power but no way to limit the output to the 200 watts of solar. It’ll just pull from the batteries until your...
Forum: Base Camp 08-02-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By Hn387
I think your first year or so of owning it is the...

I think your first year or so of owning it is the real PDI…

Sounds like you might have found where there’s a short. You’re right, Probably best to let the dealer fix it.
Forum: Base Camp 08-01-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By Hn387
I’m sorry, that is line 8 from the wiring...

I’m sorry, that is line 8 from the wiring harness, which hooks into fuse 1.

Fuse 8 is for line 2 which is all of the ceiling lights.
Forum: Base Camp 08-01-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By Hn387
Looks like fuse 8 is for the 12v tank heater (12v...

Looks like fuse 8 is for the 12v tank heater (12v + supply). Check for a short behind the 12v tank heater switches that are right by the fuse box.
Forum: Base Camp 02-27-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Hn387
Whoops, never updated this. I've had the hitch...

Whoops, never updated this. I've had the hitch installed now for awhile and it works well.

RE: needing it or not, I have a '17 Colorado and I agree you don't NEED a weight distribution hitch. But...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-19-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,143
Posted By Hn387
Great, go start a new post called “ blue ox and...

Great, go start a new post called “ blue ox and demco “ then.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-18-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,143
Posted By Hn387
Wow, what would you use?

Wow, what would you use?
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-18-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,143
Posted By Hn387
Follow up to my last post. I spoke to Andersen...

Follow up to my last post. I spoke to Andersen today and they have had meetings about this issue internally regarding use with the Demco hitch. I asked if this was a safety issue (the trailer jumping...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-17-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,143
Posted By Hn387
I’ve spoken to both Andersen and demco regarding...

I’ve spoken to both Andersen and demco regarding this issue. So far I got this response from Andersen:


Because of the particular design of the Demco coupler, there is a lot of extra movement...
Forum: Base Camp 08-14-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Hn387
Where are you hearing this from?

Where are you hearing this from?
Forum: Base Camp 03-03-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 779
Posted By Hn387
20x Loading Info tag picture

Does anyone want to snap a picture of their 20X weight info tag?

I know every unit can be a little different, but I’m curious what it shows as the axle rating. I thought I saw somewhere it’s at...
Forum: Base Camp 02-04-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Hn387
Thank you both for the help. I think that’s about...

Thank you both for the help. I think that’s about all the information I needed.
Forum: Base Camp 02-04-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Hn387
I saw that 18" figure, but I find it really hard...

I saw that 18" figure, but I find it really hard to believe since the X adds a 3" lift on the axle. To me that means the hitch should be 3" higher if it's still level.

I'm running a GMC Canyon,...
Forum: Base Camp 02-04-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Hn387
2020-21 Basecamp 20X hitch heights help

Curious if any owners of a 2020 or 2021 Basecamp 20X can do me a huge favor.

I'm expecting delivery in July, and eventually I'll need to get a new hitch for this trailer. I'm looking to use an...
Forum: Base Camp 01-29-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,664
Posted By Hn387
I ordered mine Mid-October 2020. Dealer quoted...

I ordered mine Mid-October 2020. Dealer quoted November 2021 delivery, but they just told me our trailer is finally scheduled for production, due to ship late June 21. Hopefully that holds up.
...
Forum: Base Camp 01-26-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,807
Posted By Hn387
Im curious what hitch you’re thinking of using...

Im curious what hitch you’re thinking of using for your Basecamp? I was thinking of going with an Andersen hitch for mine.
Forum: Member Introductions 10-29-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By Hn387
Patience will be important! Hopefully my order...

Patience will be important! Hopefully my order moves up a few months though.

I’m using a 17 GMC Canyon with the Diesel engine. Should be a good match for this size trailer.
Forum: Member Introductions 10-26-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By Hn387
I just ordered one as well, quoted a November...

I just ordered one as well, quoted a November 2021 delivery date.

What are you going to pull this with?
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