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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-14-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
I grew up on a farm and went to Engineering in...

I grew up on a farm and went to Engineering in college. I spent many years doing hardware and software integration along with all sorts of analysis and related tasks.

Your voltage drop suggests a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-14-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
You likely have 'skinned' the wire insulation in...

You likely have 'skinned' the wire insulation in a place or two. Also, be careful with running wires like that without any sharp edge protection.

Road vibration is apt to bite you over time. ...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-27-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
If you up the voltage, the current drops...

If you up the voltage, the current drops proportionally assuming the power remains constant.

The number of watts is equal to amps multiplied by volts. In other words, watt=amp X volt.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-24-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
My LiFeP04 batteries are 3.65V so 4 of them in...

My LiFeP04 batteries are 3.65V so 4 of them in series will be 14.6V.

3.3V is generally considered a 70% state of charge for the cell so, your 13.2V charge current will only get you to 70%. A...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-23-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
Oh, your issue is just going down the road and...

Oh, your issue is just going down the road and plugged into the electrical grid.

Have you checked for any high resistance or voltage sag? What voltage is being sent to your batteries while...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-22-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,715
Posted By sidpost
Yes, you want some speed rating overhead for your...

Yes, you want some speed rating overhead for your tires so, I would say 87mph is plenty for the vast majority of people. If you are traveling at 75, 80, or 85mph routinely I would look for a higher...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-22-2022, 09:31 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
You really need a better quality Charge...

You really need a better quality Charge Controller to start. Midnite Solar and Victron are two manufacturers to consider. I find the Midnite Solar KID to be a very flexible and easy-to-use option. ...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-21-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
Yes, I verify the settings against the battery...

Yes, I verify the settings against the battery manufacturer ratings as a single battery type often has a 'range' of differences for optimal battery maintenance. I verify with a DMM, not the charge...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-21-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,715
Posted By sidpost
It is possible that a supply chain problem caused...

It is possible that a supply chain problem caused this. If you are running less than the tires load capacity, it should be safe for that trailer assuming you don't overload it. In my personal...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-21-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
I run Flooded, AGM, and LiFePo4 batteries. My...

I run Flooded, AGM, and LiFePo4 batteries. My Charge controllers have recognized them all and preselected appropriate charge/discharge parameters.

Would I trust cheap controllers off eBay or out...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-21-2022, 01:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,426
Posted By sidpost
I'm a big fan of the Samlex PST series of...

I'm a big fan of the Samlex PST series of inverters. The 400W versions are fairly small and give you some 'headroom' for startup surges. Those are pure sine wave and very robust for ~$140. They...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-21-2022, 01:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,715
Posted By sidpost
Trailer tires are for trailers! Light Truck...

Trailer tires are for trailers! Light Truck tires are for pickups and similar vehicles. DON'T RUN car tires on trailers! A higher speed rating or" DOT car label" doesn't mean it is a "better" tire...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-21-2022, 12:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,966
Posted By sidpost
Even cheap modern Charge Controllers and Battery...

Even cheap modern Charge Controllers and Battery Maintenance Systems will recognize the major battery types and default to reasonable charge parameters. It is still best to 'adjust them' to the...
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