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Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 11-08-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,611
Posted By vman4639
I'm thinking of going with BigFoot also - is this...

I'm thinking of going with BigFoot also - is this something you can install yourself, or would I need to find a shop to do it?

Anyone have experience with this brand? Is there a preferred brand...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-14-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
Interesting - in my setup the Input Voltage...

Interesting - in my setup the Input Voltage dropped to 12.3 while making coffee, then returned to 13.1 also.

Thanks for the inverter setting tip - is there a downside to choosing the lowest...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
SUCCESS! I wired up the 2/0 cables for the...

SUCCESS!

I wired up the 2/0 cables for the batteries, cut to length so no unnecessary length, and replaced the fuse. I know the cables may be overkill but what the hell.

Kureg worked perfectly...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-10-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
So yes - I just found out there may be something...

So yes - I just found out there may be something else going on. When I was looking at it again yesterday the cable running from battery 1 POS to battery 2 POS had an issue. I barely touched the cable...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
I am replacing the cables with 2/0. Cables to...

I am replacing the cables with 2/0. Cables to inverter as well as parallel connections. Going to buy them to length.

I'll report back when complete.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
OK - cool. Do I need to replace the cables going...

OK - cool. Do I need to replace the cables going to the Inverter only, or do I also need to replace parallel connections between the batteries?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
Batteries and Inverter are really close. Like...

Batteries and Inverter are really close. Like next to each other - not sure of the exact length 4 feet? 4 AWG cables all the way around.

I will say that the POS to POS and NEG to NEG connections I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
Update - and frustrations

So, I installed the charger, inverter, and batteries.

First - the batteries really do not fit in the space provided - I got them in there, barely, but they are not sitting flat - the ends sit on...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-30-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
Yes - that is what I saw. Thanks for the...

Yes - that is what I saw. Thanks for the correction. Curious why they did not work for you? Was it a pain to set up, or did they not work well, or some other reason?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
I want to wait on solar. With my current usage I...

I want to wait on solar. With my current usage I should be good with the Lithium batteries and occasional generator. If not, I will add solar later.

And yes - the 2020 View is tempting. Especially...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
yes - 200ah. If you run the microwave for 5...

yes - 200ah. If you run the microwave for 5 minutes that roughly equates to 6% of that capacity. So you wouldn't want to run it often if you are dry docking, but it would certainly be nice to run the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,641
Posted By vman4639
Winnebago View electrical upgrades / questions

Hello All -

I have a 2016 Winnebago View 24J and am performing the following upgrades.

Battery 2 Group 24 batteries -> 2 Battle Born Lithium batteries
Converter Progressive Dynamics...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-11-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 643
Posted By vman4639
Thanks. I had the RV Dealership do the work. It's...

Thanks. I had the RV Dealership do the work. It's about 40 minutes each way, plus they always seem pretty booked up.

I'm sure I could call and complain nad have someone look at it same day.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-11-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 643
Posted By vman4639
Help with small (hopefully) fixes

2015 Winnebago View 24J (Mercedes Sprinter)

I brought my View in for Service and it came back with a couple issues I was hoping to solve myself.

1. I had them look at the connection to the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-15-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By vman4639
Fixed it. There was a second ground fault...

Fixed it.

There was a second ground fault outlet underneath where the external TV hookups are located - the manual made it sound like there was only one.

Good to go!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-15-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By vman4639
Power issue - receptacle 2

Taking the family on a long trip tomorrow and picked up the RV from storage today. 2016 View 24J

I noticed the TV's and all other outlets on "receptacle 2" (labeled as such on the circuit breaker)...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-07-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By vman4639
Wow - you're not kidding - I checked out our...

Wow - you're not kidding - I checked out our Keurig - 1500 watts! I guess anything with a heating element is going to pull some power.

Can I use things like a Mr. Coffee / Keurig while on shore...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-06-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By vman4639
You are correct re: my confusion :blink: I think...

You are correct re: my confusion :blink: I think my inverter is performing both duties. I'll make sure.

Can I plug something more powerful into the power strip - say a PS4 (135 watts)? Basically,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-06-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By vman4639
Inverter / Outlet Question

I have a new 2016 View 24J (much more on that in the new member area).

I understand shore power / house batteries / generator / etc. and what is used when.

I would like to be able to use at...
Forum: New Member Check-In 12-06-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By vman4639
New 2016 Winnebago View

Our family shared an older and dying SunSeeker for a couple of years with another family. Was really theres, but we 'bought in' and helped with maintenance and such. Just sold it to a fixer upper...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-06-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By vman4639
Well - we pulled the trigger on Saturday - got a...

Well - we pulled the trigger on Saturday - got a new 2016 View 24J. Loving it so far. We did a tacky Christmas light tour last night for an easy first trip - going out to a State Park today.

Lots...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-11-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By vman4639
Yeah, we are looking to go with the J as well. My...

Yeah, we are looking to go with the J as well. My youngest son likes to sleep in the top bunk area. The bunk area is a lot smaller than on my SunSeeker - sometimes my wife will sleep up there with...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-10-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By vman4639
2016 View Upgrades

I am strongly considering a 2016 View (just sold a 2007 SunSeeker). Love the size, quality, and gas mileage of the View.

Dealer options - pretty much everything except the generator - sticking...
Forum: Boondocking 08-30-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,975
Posted By vman4639
Good point on local thieves - thanks. w/r/t...

Good point on local thieves - thanks.

w/r/t State Parks, I would not try to avoid camping fees. There are a couple parks I hike / mountain bike that do not have any campgrounds. But your point on...
Forum: Boondocking 08-30-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,975
Posted By vman4639
Appalachian Trail trail head

Sorry if this has been covered...

I often hike sections of the AT in Virginia and am wondering if I can park my RV at the trail head overnight. Also Virginia State Parks.

Info / links / etc....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-24-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By vman4639
Above is why I started the thread. BMW and...

Above is why I started the thread. BMW and trailer place both said I should be fine. But it feels a little too close for me - many of the responses on this thread seem to think it's a bad idea too.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-24-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By vman4639
Mostly weekend trips. 2-5 hour drive each way,...

Mostly weekend trips. 2-5 hour drive each way, 1-2 nights out. Locations will have hookups so I don't need to haul a lot of water.

A couple of time a year we go to Florida, long drives but only 1...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-22-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By vman4639
Thanks. I'd like to pull with an SUV and was...

Thanks. I'd like to pull with an SUV and was considering a 2016 Range Rover, RR Sport, or RR LR4. The 2016's increased the tongue weight to 776.

So is 7760 / 776 good enough to pull this trailer...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-18-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By vman4639
Pull Winnebago Minnie with BMW X5d?

Newbie question.

I have been enjoying an RV (Sunseeker) for years but it's time to move on - too long in the tooth. Most of our trips are weekenders and I am looking for more of a TT for camping....
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