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08-25-2015, 02:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,473
M.O.C. #13325
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Really need to think about things better . .
We're going through Wyoming and Utah on the way to Nevada and Northern CA. Although it's been over 90 most days, it drops to below 50 and night. Perfect for overnighting at Wallymarts between campground stays. After spending a week in Aurora, CO, we stopped at one in Rawlins, WY. Couldn't figure out why the inverter was pulling well over fifteen amps just running a small fan in our bedroom (turned off all DC stuff just to be certain). I'd checked how much the misc. alarms pull before and this still didn't add up. Finally this AM I realized I'd left our hot spot and my computer adapters plugged into AC outlets - DUH!
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08-25-2015, 02:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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A senior moment?
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08-25-2015, 03:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Senior moments and brain farts they are just a part of everyday life!!!
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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08-25-2015, 04:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,060
M.O.C. #9441
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When we pull about 15 amps it is when we are watching tv with the DTV box on. But those phones do add up.. We are now set up so the phones and iPad charges off the 12 volt side. This will allow us to turn off the inverter at night.
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08-25-2015, 06:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I had already been suffering from senior moments for some time but now am trying to recover from "chemo brain". It's even worse! LOL. But it's worth it, now am cancer free!
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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08-25-2015, 06:13 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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That would be worth it.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-25-2015, 06:14 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Drifty1
When we pull about 15 amps it is when we are watching tv with the DTV box on. But those phones do add up.. We are now set up so the phones and iPad charges off the 12 volt side. This will allow us to turn off the inverter at night.
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We've got it down to less than 9amps with the phones charging and less than 11 with the fan, but we don't charge the computers at night.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-25-2015, 09:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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Even when the fridge is on propane only, the fans are running on 12 volts, especially when its hot outside.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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08-25-2015, 10:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Aguanga
Posts: 606
M.O.C. #13601
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The big piggy i always forget is the fireplace. When in standby mode waiting for the remote to activate it pulls a lot of juice.
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