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02-19-2014, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Redridge
Is your engine block heater on? Hot water heater etc?... 52amps is alot.
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I agree... both of those could contribute. OP said inverter so I assume we're talking the AC and not DC draws. But like on other person said... it has got to be watts. That makes a hole lot more sense. that would only mean a 433mA draw at 120 Volt AC and 276 ohms. I'd like to see a picture of the readout the OP is looking at. Unless they got it figured out. Bet u flip off that water heater... u going to see a huge improvement.
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02-19-2014, 03:19 PM
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#86
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Originally Posted by StevieD
Anyone having trouble with the slide topper making noise when it is very windy?
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you mean flapping noise when the slide is out? I would count this as being normal, especially if it is the big slide....
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02-19-2014, 04:08 PM
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Here is mine just a minute ago
This is with the refrig, TV, three computers, and a large Roland printer/cutter plugged in and running. 5 minutes after this picture was snapped the AGS started the gen when the voltage dropped to 12V. It will run for three hours and shut down, then start again when it drops to 12V. It looks like I was pulling 27 amps at this time.
Bill
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02-19-2014, 04:23 PM
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Guess I need to get the ags working. We generally do not leave the coach that long without a hook-up, but we might.
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02-19-2014, 04:39 PM
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FYI, I had my MH unplugged for 7 days now.... before I unplugged it, the battery monitor read the state of charge being 100% (12.7v). Today, 7 days later it reads 93% (12.6v). The only thing that Ive done is to put it in store mode (switch by the stairs).... so Im thinking this coach can prob go 2-3 weeks before the AGS kicks in (ags set 50% SOC 12.1v).
12.0v is 40% SOC... it is recommended not to go below 50% SOC.
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02-19-2014, 06:18 PM
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How many hours should the inverter last with just the refrigerator running ?
I have only used mine once and it ran about 6 hour's and I thought it should run a lot longer
Thank's
mike
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02-19-2014, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by StevieD
Anyone having trouble with the slide topper making noise when it is very windy?
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Yep.... It stops when the wind quits.... Seriously, I thought about pulling the slide in, but did'nt.... no problems observed.
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02-19-2014, 07:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OC Bill
Here is mine just a minute ago
This is with the refrig, TV, three computers, and a large Roland printer/cutter plugged in and running. 5 minutes after this picture was snapped the AGS started the gen when the voltage dropped to 12V. It will run for three hours and shut down, then start again when it drops to 12V. It looks like I was pulling 27 amps at this time.
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My engine heater and water heater was off.
I do not know what the fridge AC draw converts to inverter DC draw... plus there is an inefficiency in the inverter conversion......maybe that is the issue but 52 amps just seems high. Really confusing..
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02-19-2014, 08:06 PM
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52A at 12V is not much inverter draw. That's about 5A at 120V. Your inverter is very efficient, you simple have some loads. These could be 120V or 12V loads. If you want to know which, just shut off the inverter or turn off the main AC breaker.
Having your batteries drained to 12V is not good. You might want to extend battery life and go to 12.2V minimum. This change will make the AGS cycle more often. During the day I'd run their generator until the batteries are fully charged and do so again early enough that the batteries are fully charged just before quiet hours, of they have quiet hours.
I hope the weather is good for the race. We went 2 years ago when it got postponed due to really heavy rain.
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02-19-2014, 08:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikebrls
How many hours should the inverter last with just the refrigerator running ?
I have only used mine once and it ran about 6 hour's and I thought it should run a lot longer
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Mine goes much longer.
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02-19-2014, 08:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Butte64
Mine goes much longer.
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thats what i was thinking , how much longer would you guesstimate
thank's
mike
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02-19-2014, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TK IV
My engine heater and water heater was off.
I do not know what the fridge AC draw converts to inverter DC draw... plus there is an inefficiency in the inverter conversion......maybe that is the issue but 52 amps just seems high. Really confusing..
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You could turn off the refrigerator and see what difference that makes in current draw. Make sure to do it while refrigerator compressor is running. Are you using the ice maker? That will cause more load on the refrigerator.
Got any chargers or any other devices plugged into the AC outlets?
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02-19-2014, 10:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StevieD
Anyone having trouble with the slide topper making noise when it is very windy?
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Yes, mine did the same on windy day. I had the dealer tighten it a little and worked for mine. Was at a site and found another MH with a PVC brace.
2013 Palazzo 33.3
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02-20-2014, 07:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HVAC Bill
Yes, mine did the same on windy day. I had the dealer tighten it a little and worked for mine. Was at a site and found another MH with a PVC brace. 2013 Palazzo 33.3
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Looks like a simple but productive answer
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