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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-21-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,851
Posted By Old Navy
The 50% rule is just a compromise between battery...

The 50% rule is just a compromise between battery life (how many charge/discharge cycles the battery lasts for) and usable capacity. Most manufacturers recommend not discharging below 20% to avoid...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-19-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By Old Navy
Just to float some ideas... Check out what...

Just to float some ideas...

Check out what RocknRoll did to move his spare to the tongue.

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f267/spare-tire-relocation-to-tongue-360779.html

In the bed, I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-18-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,851
Posted By Old Navy
And battery too. The furnace draws 7.6 amps. The...

And battery too. The furnace draws 7.6 amps. The OP hasn't mentioned battery type yet, but I found the cheap marine battery dealers usually install wholly unsuitable for dry camping.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-18-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,851
Posted By Old Navy
Most leave it on, but some people turn off the...

Most leave it on, but some people turn off the propane when driving, and there are a few places where it is mandatory, like tunnels and ferries. As mentioned earlier, running an adsorption fridge on...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-17-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,100
Posted By Old Navy
Generators really are a great solution. And I...

Generators really are a great solution. And I really do like camping where shade is plentiful. On my last trip, there was no unshaded ground for at least 30 feet around my trailer for a ground array...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By Old Navy
Unless the battery box is sealed, I wouldn't...

Unless the battery box is sealed, I wouldn't expect problems, as long as it's out of the weather. Of course, I live in San Diego, and it's warm and dry here. I put mine (BMV-712) in one of 2 battery...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-07-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,437
Posted By Old Navy
Like Jim said, normally you connect your loads to...

Like Jim said, normally you connect your loads to the battery through proper fuses/distribution system. The load output on my Victron controller can disconnect at a set voltage to avoid...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-04-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,100
Posted By Old Navy
The wire from the disconnect switch to the Power...

The wire from the disconnect switch to the Power Center is a good bit longer on my trailer than yours. Was yours up above the chloroplast, and if so, how easy to pull through? I assume the existing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-02-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,068
Posted By Old Navy
Here's a link that provides a very basic...

Here's a link that provides a very basic description of what happens when you mix panels of different voltage and current ratings in parallel or series.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,068
Posted By Old Navy
That's the way to do it. I've seen a few posts...

That's the way to do it. I've seen a few posts here where people were told by their dealer that they could connect "any panel" to the solar on the side. But they really need to be at least similar...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2023, 01:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,068
Posted By Old Navy
It depends. If you currently have 2 190W or 200W...

It depends. If you currently have 2 190W or 200W panels wired in series, adding panels with much lower voltage could actually reduce your power. What do you currently have?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,611
Posted By Old Navy
The picture of your SCC remote shows you're...

The picture of your SCC remote shows you're putting 18 amps into your battery. If you have 4 hours of peak sun a day, that's about 70 amp hours of charge per day. Assuming you are starting with a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,611
Posted By Old Navy
Looks like you are getting about 285W from your...

Looks like you are getting about 285W from your panels. That's not bad. The MPPT continually adjusts the PV voltage to look for the maximum power point, so being a little low is OK. If you were to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,611
Posted By Old Navy
SOV meaning "Solar Voltage"? Yes, assuming you...

SOV meaning "Solar Voltage"? Yes, assuming you have the remote monitor shown above, you can check Array (solar) voltage, Battery voltage, Array current, Battery charge current (from the SCC)....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-18-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,611
Posted By Old Navy
Just going by memory of what I've read here. I...

Just going by memory of what I've read here. I don't have an FLX, so no first hand knowledge. All the online pics of Winnie FLX SCC remotes seem to show 40ish volts PV voltage. Here's a pic from an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-18-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,611
Posted By Old Navy
From what I gather, the FLX comes with the RV-C...

From what I gather, the FLX comes with the RV-C Remote Display (https://gopowersolar.com/products/gp-rvc-r/), which can display a range of values including PV voltage, PV current, Battery voltage and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-18-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,611
Posted By Old Navy
I don't have an FLX, but from pictures I've seen,...

I don't have an FLX, but from pictures I've seen, the GoPower charge controller remote displays SCC voltage in. I've also read here that the FLX "solar on the side" input is connected to the SCC...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-16-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By Old Navy
Yes. B- to Battery Negative, P- for all other...

Yes. B- to Battery Negative, P- for all other negative connections. This ensures all current flows through the shunt.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-01-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By Old Navy
On my TT, removing the cover reveals a plastic...

On my TT, removing the cover reveals a plastic junction box with about 2 feet of coiled coax terminated with an RP-SMA male connector. This junction box is almost directly beneath the TV antenna. The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-31-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,834
Posted By Old Navy
Sorry, not trying to be critical, just providing...

Sorry, not trying to be critical, just providing some info I hoped would be helpful. As for the ground deployed panels, I have a similar 200W "suitcase" that I'm also getting really tired of lugging...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-31-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,834
Posted By Old Navy
Where did you get the 18V and 5.6A figure for...

Where did you get the 18V and 5.6A figure for your panels? I looked at 100W BougeRV CIGS adhesive panels on the MFR website and they were listed at Vmp=25V and Imp=4A. With your PWM SCC, 21.5A at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-30-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,834
Posted By Old Navy
Because of the way PWM SCC's work, panel voltage...

Because of the way PWM SCC's work, panel voltage (Vmp) should be just a few volts over battery voltage. This is why "12V panels" operate at a Vmp of 17V-19V, so the PWM controller can operate at...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-27-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By Old Navy
https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f268/1984-chie...

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f268/1984-chieftain-22-gas-mileage-354415.html
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-27-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By Old Navy
I have had this same issue. Once the tank is half...

I have had this same issue. Once the tank is half full, it starts overflowing out the gravity fill inlet port. For me, the cause was a poorly routed hose from the inlet to the top of the water tank....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-26-2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,572
Posted By Old Navy
Your 30A charge controller is close to maxed out...

Your 30A charge controller is close to maxed out with the 380W of roof panels. Charge Controllers will only output their rated AMPs TO the battery. Your Charge Controller might be able to handle the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-20-2023, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By Old Navy
On my trailer, one is the awning led strip, the...

On my trailer, one is the awning led strip, the other is a couple interior lights. The interior lights controlled by the switch look the same as the touch lights but only operate by switch.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By Old Navy
Along with the loads creative mentioned, is it...

Along with the loads creative mentioned, is it possible you have the water heater AC switch on?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-09-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By Old Navy
Unless you are going to watch TV only at night,...

Unless you are going to watch TV only at night, the most important feature of an outdoor TV is a very bright screen. The TV on my back patio is under a patio cover that extends 14', so deep in the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-03-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,116
Posted By Old Navy
I've had mine for almost 3 years, so warranty is...

I've had mine for almost 3 years, so warranty is much of a consideration at this point.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-03-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,116
Posted By Old Navy
Sorry, my fault for adding a somewhat off-topic...

Sorry, my fault for adding a somewhat off-topic comment about SOME Renogy suitcases. Mine are 12V panels wired parallel, and it looks like yours are too. These certainly can be changed to series by...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-03-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,116
Posted By Old Navy
That's correct. Mine is like the one pictured....

That's correct. Mine is like the one pictured. Opening the left side junction/diode box, the wire pairs are paralleled.

Here's a link to another forum where a user posts about his 200W Renogy...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-03-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,116
Posted By Old Navy
Ideally, I would re-wire the suitcase panels in...

Ideally, I would re-wire the suitcase panels in series and connect them via an SAE connector in parallel with the rooftop string to an MPPT SCC. The Vmpp of the 2 strings is within 3%, so they are...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-03-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Old Navy
On my trailer (completely different set up), the...

On my trailer (completely different set up), the AC Fan will blow even if set to heat if the fan is set to High or Low. Setting it to Auto, only the heater fan runs in heat mode.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-03-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,116
Posted By Old Navy
By "they now let you bypass the charge...

By "they now let you bypass the charge controller", do mean they don't void the warranty when you rewire it yourself, or they changed the charge controller to include a bypass function?

I have...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-01-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,799
Posted By Old Navy
I have the dual 220A alternators, so the TR Smart...

I have the dual 220A alternators, so the TR Smart with a wiring upgrade could provide a nice alternative charging path.

Nice having heat in your pass through (if you put your batteries there). My...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-01-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 727
Posted By Old Navy
Mine are in the pass-through storage area. There...

Mine are in the pass-through storage area. There is a cover plate (a piece of 1/8" luan) with a sticker on it. Removing the plate reveals 10 gauge wires going to the roof and batteries.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-01-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,799
Posted By Old Navy
Looking good. I don't think my wife would buy...

Looking good. I don't think my wife would buy into giving up that storage area at the foot of the bed. At least, not ALL of it. Your trailer is the model that replaced mine, and is almost the same...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By Old Navy
Most of the "COVID issues" I recall were supply...

Most of the "COVID issues" I recall were supply chain related. Lot's of delays and some accessories/parts procured from alternative sources. Researching the specific year/model he's looking at should...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-26-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By Old Navy
220ah is pretty common for 6V GC batteries. Also,...

220ah is pretty common for 6V GC batteries. Also, I'm a retired ET, so understand the technical side pretty well. Not that I'm beyond learning or helpful suggestions, and I appreciate yours.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-25-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By Old Navy
The WFCO converter might be "fine", it just...

The WFCO converter might be "fine", it just performs poorly in my system. When I plug in or run the genny with a low battery, I get less than an hour of good charging before it drops from BULK to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-25-2023, 02:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By Old Navy
I currently have a similar setup, but have 2X 6V...

I currently have a similar setup, but have 2X 6V 220ah golf cart batteries. It works for now, but we don't use a lot of power. One of the problems with our rigs is the crappy WFCO power converter....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-24-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,834
Posted By Old Navy
It's probably fine, and leaving them in place if...

It's probably fine, and leaving them in place if they fail might be the only option, short of a large patch. They certainly have some positive traits.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-24-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,834
Posted By Old Navy
Jim, no concerns with heat damage to the rubber...

Jim, no concerns with heat damage to the rubber roof under the panels? I know I've read of damage to fiberglass roofs from flex panels. Also, that's a lot of VHB. I'd think ahead about a plan to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-29-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,887
Posted By Old Navy
so, your MC4 connectors were positioned similar...

so, your MC4 connectors were positioned similar to this?

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/members/227373-albums326-picture1980.jpg
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 952
Posted By Old Navy
Only for those who live in CA. Sounds like it...

Only for those who live in CA. Sounds like it will be required as part of the annual registration process. We already do this for passenger vehicles every two years. It's an easy process, and smog...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-24-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 952
Posted By Old Navy
I think owners of Class A Diesel Pushers and...

I think owners of Class A Diesel Pushers and Super C Diesels tend to be more affluent, stay longer and bring in more money. Exactly the people you want to draw, rather than drive away.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-23-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,541
Posted By Old Navy
That's nice. Had I found that product, I would...

That's nice. Had I found that product, I would have chosen the combo kit. Looks like it was just added in March 2021.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-23-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,392
Posted By Old Navy
Does the blower fan start at all?

Does the blower fan start at all?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-22-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,789
Posted By Old Navy
Impressive efficiency. I wonder if a company like...

Impressive efficiency. I wonder if a company like Dometic will ever make a super efficient RV specific system.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-22-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
Posted By Old Navy
So, I assume you access the winch by moving the...

So, I assume you access the winch by moving the toolbox out of the way to reveal an access hole in the diamond plate? I might have to do something similar when I upgrade from GC2 to lifepo4 batteries.
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