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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-25-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,850
Posted By wulfraat
Inverter upgrade

It doesn’t cost $9,000+ to install a multiplus. [emoji4]

Unit is like $1500, materials are perhaps another $1000. Labor is 1 day perhaps at $1000-$1500 depending on installer.

Recommend you...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-19-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 27,807
Posted By wulfraat
For what it is worth the “E1” system (volta...

For what it is worth the “E1” system (volta integrated power system) has been used for 3+ years in the Storyteller Overland sprinters. You might check in with some of those owners for longer term...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-19-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,236
Posted By wulfraat
It’s probably the ignition tube - probably has...

It’s probably the ignition tube - probably has some dust / debris in it. Takes a couple minutes to remove and clean. That’s the first place I’d start.
Forum: Our Community 03-19-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,275
Posted By wulfraat
30’ international / globetrotter is like the 28...

30’ international / globetrotter is like the 28 but with more storage and kitchen space. It’s only a couple feet longer you should consider it.
Forum: Refrigerators 03-19-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,544
Posted By wulfraat
400w draw while running on AC here too. I have...

400w draw while running on AC here too. I have 800w Solar and 600ah of batts so it nets out fine while on the road when I do this from time to time.

Normally I’ll use propane while on the road...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-15-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By wulfraat
Just a guess but if your solenoid is disconnected...

Just a guess but if your solenoid is disconnected (no battery current passing through) and the converter was bad you could see low voltage on the power center side of the solenoid.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-15-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By wulfraat
2021 AS Globetrotter 25 FB

Yes.

That little block goes right under the door hinge to keep the door from sagging.

AS will install 2 of them - one under the hinge itself (door rotates on the block) and a second one on...
Forum: Floor Finishes 03-15-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,053
Posted By wulfraat
Help! Replacing Factory Vinyl Flooring

If you truly want to remove and replace all flooring then you need to gut the trailer / remove all furniture and cabinetry wall to wall.

At the factory, a single roll of the vinyl flooring is...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-13-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By wulfraat
New Solar Install

Fill out federal form 5695 and furnish your receipts for everything including labor. I got 30% back on my install that Lewster did in 2018. Credits are a little less now but still great. This is a...
Forum: General Appliance Topics 02-13-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By wulfraat
Two 15k units

Two 15k units
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-13-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,178
Posted By wulfraat
Change them when the start leaking :) you should...

Change them when the start leaking :) you should get 10 years out of them. I installed AirLift 5000s on my 2017 gmc 2500 a couple years and they are great.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-13-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,956
Posted By wulfraat
Lithium / Victron Upgrade issues

X2 on AM Solar.

I assume you have set your charge limit on the multi set to 10A or less….

I’d also go to the victron forum and post there. You’ll get great support.
...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-31-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By wulfraat
That’s awesome! Congrats and welcome to the...

That’s awesome! Congrats and welcome to the forums! Lots of great people here to help and provide thoughts / advice on all things airstream :)
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-29-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By wulfraat
2017 Airstream International Serenity 30 - Florida

Please contact me for the the full sale sheet on this trailer, including additional details with regards to upgrades.



Offered for sale is one of the most elegant, unique and custom tailored...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-06-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,149
Posted By wulfraat
Yes Assist mode is extremely useful when you have...

Yes Assist mode is extremely useful when you have a little Honda or limited AC amperage.

Agreed regarding ECO mode - if you are cycling the AC turn off ECO mode even when using assist.

If you...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 12-30-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By wulfraat
Contact your airstream dealer. Your dealer will...

Contact your airstream dealer. Your dealer will replace the entire oven. Takes about 20 minutes most of that time us spent unpacking the new oven from the box.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-28-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,312
Posted By wulfraat
Best SUV for Towing 30 Ft. Globetrotter?

Hi JJ - just know that the tongue weight of your 30’ will max out the rated receiver weight rating of just about every SUV in the market today. My 30’ had ~900lbs on the tongue….

I ran my 30’...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-12-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,272
Posted By wulfraat
3-stage converter/chargers were introduced in...

3-stage converter/chargers were introduced in 2018.

Personally, I would not leave the batteries connected to the OEM converter-charger for more than 24 hours or so if you are not using them. A...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-01-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By wulfraat
100W panel for charging chassis battery

I have 200w on the camper shell of my pickup truck for keeping the 2 chassis batteries charged.

The best way to tell if it’s working is on a sunny day, turn off the vehicle, pop the hood (or maybe...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-13-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By wulfraat
Hi all- We are 1st time Airstream owners with a 2016 International Signature 30RB an

I modified the couch to make for a bigger bed…. See here:

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f539/modifications-to-our-2017-30-serenity-interior-upgrades-solar-lithium-182406.html
Forum: Member Introductions 11-13-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By wulfraat
Welcome Suse. It's great to have you as part of...

Welcome Suse. It's great to have you as part of this community. There are a number of very knowledgeable members who can help you assess the work involved if you decided to go down the renovation...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-13-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,066
Posted By wulfraat
I have 800w solar. On a sunny day I put back...

I have 800w solar. On a sunny day I put back about 225ah to the batteries. I have a 600ah bank, so charging in bulk @ 14.2v the entire time in this example.

Mathematically that is 0.28ah per watt...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-15-2022, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By wulfraat
Can you put a volt meter on the batteries and...

Can you put a volt meter on the batteries and take a reading? What voltage are they showing? It sounds like they are disconnected from the system.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-11-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,493
Posted By wulfraat
I have on both. Better for the compressor motor -...

I have on both. Better for the compressor motor - less wear and tear.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-10-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,681
Posted By wulfraat
No difference really. Comes down to personal...

No difference really. Comes down to personal preference with the design. Both are very good trucks. With propride you are super rock solid.

Have fun out there!
Forum: Shocks 09-19-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,684
Posted By wulfraat
I have a 2017 as well. I also had a leaking...

I have a 2017 as well. I also had a leaking shock. Changed all 4 to be safe this past week.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-16-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 20,636
Posted By wulfraat
Electrical facilities at campsites should be...

Electrical facilities at campsites should be installed to code. 30A 120v is 30A 120v. 50A 240v is 50A 240v.

As long as you don’t pull more than available (configurable tesla) should be fine.
...
Forum: Tires 09-16-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,336
Posted By wulfraat
65lbs with goodyear endurance and 7,500 lbs on...

65lbs with goodyear endurance and 7,500 lbs on the axles after hitch weight is removed. All good. On my second set of tires after ~25-30k miles of towing.
Forum: Winter Living 09-16-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,772
Posted By wulfraat
AirSkirts

Bob always has good thoughts to share. Above are valuable considerations….

In my experience generally speaking you are ok down to 15 degrees if you keep the gas furnace running.

Your mileage...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-14-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,188
Posted By wulfraat
Airstream changed price agreement

What are the facts? What does your sales contract say specifically with regards to sales price, customer and seller obligations?
Forum: Base Camp 07-28-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,793
Posted By wulfraat
https://www.airstream.com/blog/introducing-the-rei...

https://www.airstream.com/blog/introducing-the-rei-co-op-special-edition-basecamp/
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-27-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,973
Posted By wulfraat
You have a dometic cu-434 oven/cooktop.

You have a dometic cu-434 oven/cooktop.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-25-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,569
Posted By wulfraat
Interesting. Just FYI ACs in travel trailers...

Interesting.

Just FYI ACs in travel trailers typically only ice up when run in heat pump mode when it’s cold out.

Was there a ton of water coming out of the unit indicating ice melting on the...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-24-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By wulfraat
Welcome! Love the basecamp! Share some Photos...

Welcome! Love the basecamp! Share some
Photos and happy trails!
Forum: Awnings 07-16-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By wulfraat
I have the power awning in my 2017 30’. I like...

I have the power awning in my 2017 30’. I like it. But at 2X the cost of a manual unit is probably use the extra funds for other upgrades first.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-07-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,635
Posted By wulfraat
Air conditioning condensation tubes

2 tubes = 2 AC units. He also mentions running “both ACs” [emoji4]

BTW - Refrigerator has a drain tube located behind the vented access door assuming you have a dometic LP fridge. Pop it open and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-07-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By wulfraat
Awesome. Good work! Simple fix ;)

Awesome. Good work! Simple fix ;)
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-07-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,604
Posted By wulfraat
Ford Lighting

Wind, solar and potentially nuclear fusion reaction as it evolves and humans innovate to make it safe and commercially viable.

Need to be open minded, humans are cleaver, we will figure it out...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-07-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,604
Posted By wulfraat
Ford Lighting

We just drove ~2,100 miles over the past week. We were moving from Colorado to Florida and drove both our vehicles + towed the 30’ airstream with one of them.

Gmc 2500 L5P diesel towing a 30’...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-07-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,635
Posted By wulfraat
Each drain out the pan from the 2 AC units. One...

Each drain out the pan from the 2 AC units. One for each. Pan / drain may be blocked.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-02-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By wulfraat
Yikes. What were the issues?

Yikes.

What were the issues?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-28-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,411
Posted By wulfraat
Towing in 4 wheel drive vs. 2

It works fine until your transfer case gears or chain implode. [emoji4]

Front axle rotation rate is different than the rear axle rotation rate when you are not driving in an exact straight line....
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-28-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,493
Posted By wulfraat
Mounting solar panels

I’m on 4 years with my 3M tape + silkaflex to cover and waterproof the feet of my rigid panels…. Still welded in place no worries. These are 15lbs each.

Flexible panels don’t last very long, will...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-27-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By wulfraat
Penguin A/C isssue

Fan starting first is normal behavior in cool mode. In heat pump mode compressor starts first I believe.


There are 2 capacitors with those earlier penguin units. A start cap and a smaller run...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-26-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By wulfraat
There is a start cap inside the easy start...

There is a start cap inside the easy start enclosure. Call micro air.

Compressor could be siezed as well.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 06-26-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,369
Posted By wulfraat
Practically none have rca out. In recent years...

Practically none have rca out. In recent years airstream would literally hard wired to the internal tv speakers to get an audio tap.

You are better off using a Bluetooth audio out unit that plugs...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-25-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,979
Posted By wulfraat
Same, don’t over think it :)

Same, don’t over think it :)
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 06-25-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By wulfraat
Agreed. How you load will have more of an...

Agreed.

How you load will have more of an effect on tongue weight than a second AC.
Forum: Our Community 06-24-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,096
Posted By wulfraat
Changes for Model Year 2023? Bambi 16RB?

They are now offering Volta 1000ah lithium battery pack with integrated inverter-chargers as an option for interstates.

It will be interesting to see if they offer this as an option for trailers...
Forum: On The Road... 06-22-2022, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,038
Posted By wulfraat
You mention a lithium upgrade… did you install an...

You mention a lithium upgrade… did you install an inverter/charger like a Victron multiplus? If you are using this type of unit to power your coach it must be on either in pass-through mode or assist...
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