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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-06-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Chris, Yes, what Ron said. Propane...

Hello Chris,

Yes, what Ron said. Propane runs even on “Electric” if actual temp is more than 3 degrees below the setpoint.

I hope this helps!

Best Regards, Mike
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-02-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Dgerber, unfortunately I do not plan to go...

Hello Dgerber, unfortunately I do not plan to go to the MOC rally in Sept. thank you for the offer though. I tried to PM you but it would not go, can I offer you $50 to throw it in a box and drop it...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-19-2023, 05:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Talking Hello Lynwood, I am curious why you used two...

Hello Lynwood, I am curious why you used two breakers in your design. I assume these are 50 amp breakers. There is always a 50 amp breaker on the campground power pole and the unit has a 50 amp...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-18-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By MAWilsonPE
I have thought about trying a fan for cooling but...

I have thought about trying a fan for cooling but that is still not the right fix. I can see the paper wrapping turning brown due to the heat on the solenoids on the bad contactors. A fan may extend...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-17-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Anyone have a dead Auto Transfer Switch they want rid of?

Hello Everyone, I hope you are doing well!

I am sure you are all aware that the factory installed Progressive Dynamics PD52DCSD Auto Transfer Switch that switches from shore to generator power...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-20-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,118
Posted By MAWilsonPE
To be clear, the 3” Tee was a solid glue in type...

To be clear, the 3” Tee was a solid glue in type and the 1-1/2” Tee for the vent line was a flexible rubber Tee with hose clamps. The vent line has a bit of play left and right so I could squeeze the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-20-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,118
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Black Tank Venting Issue Resolved!

Hello All! It has been a while... I hope you are doing well!

When it is just my wife and I camping we have found that we can go at least 10 days and even two weeks without dumping the black...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-18-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Simple AC Power Bypass

I currently have three boxes between the shore power coming into my rig and the breaker box that distributes that AC power within. Failure of any of these three systems could leave me with no AC...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-18-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Massive Solar System!!

Have you seen this??

7600 watts solar!!
2400 amp-hrs batteries (@ 12v, wired in parallel to 48v)!!
8000 watts inverter power!!

Over the top! Too much really... Just watch the first few...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-12-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,610
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Bierp, I am seeing the same latencies...

Hello Bierp,

I am seeing the same latencies as Joint Venture II.

Brad, further... I don't think there will be much difference between the standard Starlink and High Performance Starlink in...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-11-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,610
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Brad, I hope you are doing well! I do...

Hello Brad,

I hope you are doing well! I do not have a lot of information on what the "high performance" package provides other than what is on the Starlink website. The "flat high performance...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-06-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,610
Posted By MAWilsonPE
That sounds awesome. Post some big fish pics! ...

That sounds awesome. Post some big fish pics!

Best, Mike
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-06-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,610
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Ron, I have only been able to test out...

Hello Ron,

I have only been able to test out the new battery set up at home but I am quite happy so far. Again, I removed the two batteries from the stock installation location (in the SSF box)...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-06-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,610
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Foldbak, Haha, you are right it is...

Hello Foldbak,

Haha, you are right it is pretty tight on the roof now, but I can walk from the back to the front without stepping on any solar panels. I hope not to have to do any serious...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-06-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,610
Posted By MAWilsonPE
New Starlink Flat High Performance Package

Hello Everyone,

I decided to order a Starlink setup for my unit since we have been seeing issues with our Verizon jetpack in certain areas. As soon as I got the email that the regular Starlink...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-06-2022, 04:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,344
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Everyone, it has been a while... These...

Hello Everyone, it has been a while...

These are the settings I use both in the Magnum Inverter and my Victron Energy solar controllers:

Absorb = 14.5
Float = 13.5
Equalize = “lowest value”...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-17-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Scott, I believe the space you are...

Hello Scott,

I believe the space you are referring to is where they located the Super Solar aluminum box originally. I have moved the two batteries inside that box to the rear of my unit so now...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-25-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Battery Imbalance Testing

I installed two SmartShunts, one near the front pair of batteries and one near the new rear pair of batteries in order to measure the amps flowing from each pair during a discharge and charge cycle. ...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-19-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Brad, Thank you for your input, it is...

Hello Brad,

Thank you for your input, it is greatly appreciated. As I lie awake at night considering all this, I think my best option may be to relocate the original batteries back next to the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-18-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
So someone in the Montana Solar Facebook group...

So someone in the Montana Solar Facebook group posted a reply to my new setup concerned that I will quickly end up with very unbalanced batteries with such a long run to the two new ones compared to...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-17-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Thank you Robert! I really enjoy the...

Thank you Robert!

I really enjoy the technical challenge, doing my homework, and bringing it all together. This should be the last major upgrade in my effort to build the camper of my dreams......
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-16-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Arkware, The Magnum inverter is...

Hello Arkware,

The Magnum inverter is capable of 3000 watts which can actually run both A/C units at the same time (though not for long!). I don’t see the need for any more inverter capacity.
...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-16-2022, 05:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Hello Ron, Two BattleBorn BBGC3 Batteries =...

Hello Ron,

Two BattleBorn BBGC3 Batteries = 81 lbs ea. x 2 = 162 lbs
Five Renogy RSP200D 200 watt panels = 26.5 lbs ea. x 5 = 133 lbs
Two Renogy RNG100D 100 watt panels = 14 lb ea. x 2 = 28 lbs...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-15-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Brad, allow me to anticipate a few of your...

Brad, allow me to anticipate a few of your questions with some more details.

To size the interconnecting wires to my new batteries I looked at max charge and discharge rates. I have changed the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-15-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,417
Posted By MAWilsonPE
Thanks Daryles, great article. I read several...

Thanks Daryles, great article. I read several before embarking on this project. I also talked to Matt at Future Sales. He said that each solar controller does not care what the others are doing so...
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