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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-13-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
Received, charged and installed the third battery...

Received, charged and installed the third battery for 690 amp/hrs or 8.83kw. I'll be giving my theory above the test tomorrow night. Its going to be a harsh test with this major heat wave hitting...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-13-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 337
Posted By Creeker
Our unit came factory wired with both AC's on one...

Our unit came factory wired with both AC's on one leg of the 50 amp service. However, the other high draw appliances like water heater/microwave are on opposite side. We've never tripped a breaker in...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 06-13-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Creeker
Now we're making sense! That's definitely a sign...

Now we're making sense! That's definitely a sign of a good trip.

Reading through the replies makes me look forward to the days where we are not in a hurry because of limited time off work. 500...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-10-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,460
Posted By Creeker
My vote for the worst interstate in the USA....

My vote for the worst interstate in the USA. Possibly the world. ;)

The Gov should be embarrassed. Literally as you cross the state line into GA it gets smooth as silk. From I26 down to GA I stay...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-07-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
I decided to go ahead and order another 230...

I decided to go ahead and order another 230 amp/hr battery. This will give us a total of 690 amp/hrs @12.8 Volt or 8.8kw . I'm trying get to where we can run our bedroom AC at night for several hours...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-07-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
We have friends with 800 watts on their roof. Our...

We have friends with 800 watts on their roof. Our 400 watts on the ground nearly always does better than theirs. Often double through an entire day.
Some sites in heavy tree cover they get nothing....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-05-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,460
Posted By Creeker
Heavier rated tires and extra air pressure can...

Heavier rated tires and extra air pressure can make your camper ride extremely harsh.
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-05-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 801
Posted By Creeker
That's a nice feature on your truck. Didn't...

That's a nice feature on your truck. Didn't realize they were that powerful and 240 volt.
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-05-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 801
Posted By Creeker
I'm thinking of getting the 9500 for home backup....

I'm thinking of getting the 9500 for home backup. We live in a rural area on a dead end road. We're always last to get it back in widespread outages. Its usually days, not hours for us. We've used...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-03-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By Creeker
You guys have come up with some great ways to...

You guys have come up with some great ways to carry your Gennys. Our Honda 2200 stays in a storage compartment at all times. It never leaves the camper. Our Honda 3000 is carried on the rear hitch...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-03-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
Todd - 50% off will always sway my decisions....

Todd - 50% off will always sway my decisions. Price was the main reason I waited until now to switch to lithium. No way was I paying $1000.00 for a 100amp/hr 12 volt battery. Competition has brought...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 05-29-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By Creeker
Garbage bag and tape has worked well for us....

Garbage bag and tape has worked well for us. Every year thing if I forget to cover it.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-29-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
Nice hefty system Todd. Did you keep it at 12...

Nice hefty system Todd. Did you keep it at 12 volt or step up to 24 or 48 volt?


Edit - After re reading your using a 30 amp DC to DC charger, I'm assuming you kept it at 12 volt.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-26-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
Scott - Thanks for the info and another good idea...

Scott - Thanks for the info and another good idea of running the AC an hour or two before arriving at campsite. We've had interior temps of upper 90's many times upon arrival.

Daryl - Excellent...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-25-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
They were one of the first and best Mods. Been...

They were one of the first and best Mods. Been running them on both units for several years.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-24-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,324
Posted By Creeker
How many amp/hrs?

For those who dry camp or boondock with LiFeP04 batteries.
How many amp/hrs or watt/hrs do you have installed?

I know it varies greatly by individual need/usage. Just wondering what the average...
Forum: Boon-docking 04-30-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,594
Posted By Creeker
Hate to break it to you guys but Yes that's...

Hate to break it to you guys but Yes that's absolutely gross. No way around it. Yuk! :eek:
Forum: Boon-docking 04-25-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,594
Posted By Creeker
Same for us. We are seasoned dry...

Same for us. We are seasoned dry campers/boondockers. About twenty five years worth in various 5ers, TT's and a Truck camper. Beware of the kitchen sink usage! ;)
Forum: Boon-docking 04-23-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,594
Posted By Creeker
We dry camp as often or more than with hookups....

We dry camp as often or more than with hookups. We go 10 days with relative ease. Can stretch it further but not as comfortable. As stated, our gray tanks always fill much sooner than black.

My...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-01-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By Creeker
Its crazy how the price of trucks and literally...

Its crazy how the price of trucks and literally everything else has jumped over the last 3 years. I guess these ridiculous prices are why we are seeing more and more HDT/Semi trucks in campgrounds...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-26-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By Creeker
I had every intention of a new truck by now but...

I had every intention of a new truck by now but the ridiculous jump in pricing has me in the mindset of hanging on to our old '14. It just turned 70k miles and still looks great. I worry about the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-26-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By Creeker
The 1350 goes into defrost mode after 60 hours of...

The 1350 goes into defrost mode after 60 hours of operation the first time it is powered up for the season. After this initial defrost it then goes into defrost every 48 hours there after. Its...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-24-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By Creeker
The "limit switch" is actually a thermostat and...

The "limit switch" is actually a thermostat and is known to be rated too high before closing and allowing the fans to kick on. Allowing the 1350 to get way too warm. I bypassed the one on ours and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-19-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,099
Posted By Creeker
I 2nd Kuat racks. Hollywood also makes excellent...

I 2nd Kuat racks. Hollywood also makes excellent racks rated for RV use.

I can speak for Kuat customer service as excellent after the sale as well. I accidentally broke a key off in the cable lock...
Forum: Navigation 01-22-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By Creeker
The main thing is being comfortable backing your...

The main thing is being comfortable backing your rig in all situations. Careful planning and the right GPS certainly helps but nothing can account for traffic accidents, sudden weather related...
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