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Forum: Going Green 06-04-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
Well, here we are well over a year on this system...

Well, here we are well over a year on this system and aside from a couple human errors this thing has worked flawlessly. I'm on the thousand trails elite program so approx. one week out of every four...
Forum: Going Green 04-04-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
how the system is doing now that it's had a chance to settle in

well Ive added a few things like a couple contactors so the whole system is automatic, like when I plug in to shore power or turn the generator on everything switches to the appropriate state and I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2017, 01:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,268
Posted By zman7458
I did a search for your post Gary, but it didn't...

I did a search for your post Gary, but it didn't show?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2017, 01:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,268
Posted By zman7458
Thanks for the response all of you, it's good to...

Thanks for the response all of you, it's good to have you all on my side. Thanks for the info also, I'll look into some of that before I pull the trigger. Phil Z.
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 12-31-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 775
Sticky: iRV2 Supporters
Views: 684,293
Posted By zman7458
I just saved a bundle

by being a member. Yesterday I was getting ready to hit the send button for buying a 5star tuner and I decided to see if there was any coupons or deals out there to be had and sure enough I ran...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-31-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,268
Posted By zman7458
Campground membership outlet

I'm not sure that this is the appropriate sub forum for this question, if not feel free to redirect me and thanks ahead of time for the help. So this isn't so much a question of should I, but rather...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 12-30-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 185,134
Posted By zman7458
Thanks 5star! I just pulled the trigger and that...

Thanks 5star! I just pulled the trigger and that was a very nice Holiday gift. Most appreciated. I'll keep the forum posted on progress.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-20-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By zman7458
Thats a great idea! Thanks bigBadDad.

Thats a great idea! Thanks bigBadDad.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-19-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By zman7458
Great, right now she's just parked in the...

Great, right now she's just parked in the driveway but the white dog and I sleep up there. the only thing I have hooked up is the electric. since the only thing I have running on propane is the heat...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 11-18-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,861
Posted By zman7458
I feel ya brother. my 10' 3" garage is measured...

I feel ya brother. my 10' 3" garage is measured to the door, but the railing for the porch takes 3" of that away. luckily it only takes pulling a few pins to remove or I would have to pull part way...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By zman7458
Is the 37MD warm enough?

Does anyone here know if my 2014 outlaw will keep my fluids from giving me grief if I keep my heat on low throughout the winter or is there something else I should do to prevent problems ?
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 11-16-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,861
Posted By zman7458
Too late, they already have my Harley for the...

Too late, they already have my Harley for the down payment.
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 11-16-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,861
Posted By zman7458
Thanks, I can't wait to go pick it up. I've...

Thanks, I can't wait to go pick it up. I've already spoke to my brother about welding the cage back together and watched several vids on how to cut it down to size. So now it's just a waiting game,...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 11-07-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,861
Posted By zman7458
yup, I'm going to put moving blanket on the nose...

yup, I'm going to put moving blanket on the nose and pull as far forward as I can, then with a blanket on the rear have them slowly close the back while I watch to make sure everything clears, then...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 11-07-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,861
Posted By zman7458
Brand new toy for my hauler

okay now I realize that my toy hauler is a class A and this section is for tt's, 5w's and tc's , but there doesn't seem to be a sub suction in class A's for toy haulers and since this thread is...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 10-20-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By zman7458
Bad Boy is out Kawasaki is in

Found a 2015 Kawasaki Teryx4 LE. It's 10' 4" long and made in America so say no more. now I'm working a trade for my Harley. Wish me luck
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 10-17-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By zman7458
either one of those fittin' in my rig or are you...

either one of those fittin' in my rig or are you just slick leggin' me?:cool:
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 10-16-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By zman7458
Who knows anything about the Bad Boys Ambush

I'm having trouble finding a UTV that will haul my prospecting equipment to and from across the desert and in the woods, but will also convert to haul my son, my wife and I plus our 3 huskies for...
Forum: Going Green 10-15-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
cool, I'll go over there and check it out. Thanks...

cool, I'll go over there and check it out. Thanks 85WinChief31
Forum: Going Green 10-13-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
Inverter held to 330 amps

I ran all my lights, the fridge, the garage A/C on high, the front A/C on high, the microwave on high with the light and fan on and all my vent fans on. the solar charger was kicking in 40 amps and...
Forum: Going Green 10-12-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
VMAX 6V 225Ah AGM Battery High Capacity 6 Volt...

VMAX 6V 225Ah AGM Battery High Capacity 6 Volt golf cart solar commercial golfcart maintenance free Deep Cycle SLA AGM 6volt batteries.
...
Forum: Going Green 10-12-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
As I said, I was very happy with how cool...

As I said, I was very happy with how cool everything ran. Aside from the cheapo 400 amp breaker/disconnects which tripped out at 150 amps, so those will be replaced with more robust 500 amp fuses....
Forum: Going Green 10-12-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
Excellent, thanx jharrell. A rainy day here in...

Excellent, thanx jharrell.
A rainy day here in Mo., so I will have to wait till tomorrow for more testing. Its supposed to be sunny all day tomorrow I believe.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-11-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,341
Posted By zman7458
Is true, I find that the white night shade holds...

Is true, I find that the white night shade holds the heat out better than the black sun shade.
Forum: Going Green 10-11-2016, 08:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
First tests turned out great

I ran my first full load tests this evening and everything ran just as expected.
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The ducted fan kept the inverter relatively cool. I'll try a run without the fan to get a baseline...
Forum: Going Green 10-08-2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
so as long as my breakers are operational I...

so as long as my breakers are operational I shouldn't have to worry about the shunts causing a fire in my bay. Cool, I still might sacrifice a soldering shield to make a few heat buffers though. just...
Forum: Going Green 10-07-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
another quickie question

does anyone know how hot these shunts get if at all ?
Forum: Going Green 10-06-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
almost done

still have to get the thermostats wired and a few more meters then I'll work on ducting the air and be ready to tie everything in.
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Forum: Going Green 10-05-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
Got everything up top installed and buttoned up....

Got everything up top installed and buttoned up. Will get the bay finished wiring tomorrow since the last of my breakers came in today.
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Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-05-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By zman7458
got them and installed

and wow what a difference. I did the right side first and it was around 3pm I went and turned the parking and flashers on so I could make sure I got the wiring right but when I went back to look I...
Forum: Going Green 10-04-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
okay back on topic

This 400 amp breaker/disconnect looks a little cheesy, so I went looking for a beefier one in case this one wont hold and can't find any. I found a few fuses and holders that claim to be rated for...
Forum: Going Green 10-04-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
I hate to hijack my own thread, but just a...

I hate to hijack my own thread, but just a quickie. how hard is it to get a tech license (I think thats the 1st level right?) I don't mean knowledge hard I do great on tests (no brag, just fact...
Forum: Going Green 10-03-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
True, and it's another $1000 bucks of gas money...

True, and it's another $1000 bucks of gas money too. You're right, it was just a mental fart on my part. I get those from time to time.:D
Forum: Going Green 10-03-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
I was looking while I was up there and I think I...

I was looking while I was up there and I think I can squeeze 4 more panels in. I'll have to sit down with a pad and pencil to see if my present system will take 4 more. I do know my battery bank is...
Forum: Going Green 10-03-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
the entire system will be thoroughly tested and...

the entire system will be thoroughly tested and will be running on minimum load before I ever trust my pups to it over just a couple hours. I did get 4 of my panels set today, and will get the other...
Forum: Going Green 10-03-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
yes definitely getting soft starts, and that's an...

yes definitely getting soft starts, and that's an interesting notion to stagger the starts/run cycles. I like that alot. I've gone all low power consumption throughout, including an induction stove...
Forum: Going Green 10-03-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
It was a hypothetical part of the discussion, I...

It was a hypothetical part of the discussion, I went with 12vdc @ 3000w, but I also went with 4/0 wire and a total length from battery to inverter of 4', not to mention two thermostatically...
Forum: Going Green 10-03-2016, 04:16 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
sorry thats an afterthought and not on the...

sorry thats an afterthought and not on the drawing. It's actually both, I've got breakers in the panels and the PV to charger wire lol no fires in walls or roof please. No combiner boxes, just y's....
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
it's a good thing

I decided to put the breakers in the panels j-box or I wouldn't have found this until I already had it on the roof, which would've been a pain.
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Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
yup, I've purchased several items from them...

yup, I've purchased several items from them always top quality, but not afraid to charge for it. which I don't mind if the quality is there.
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
I really don't know about the isolator lol I've...

I really don't know about the isolator lol I've never seen one or really even knew they existed. Any idea where I would look for it? I'll look it up on the net to see what it looks like. but the...
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
I'm sure you know better than I, but....

I think my alternator is connected to my existing house batteries because I was trying to raise my overhead bed the other day and the panel light started blinking next to a sticker that said "if the...
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
edit

edit
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
Yeah I read that about the hybrid. I wish I...

Yeah I read that about the hybrid. I wish I could've squeezed that into my budget. perhaps in a year or two I'll upgrade a few things, that being one of them.
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
ahha, yes that makes sense. But actually pretty...

ahha, yes that makes sense. But actually pretty clever. necessity being the mother of invention. I do appreciate clever things.
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
yup

Thats the one. Is it something you're familiar with? and is it any good or should I just leave it off?
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
So would it make better sense if I would go in...

So would it make better sense if I would go in and swap some circuits around in the 110 vac panel to make running just one leg of the panel more doable? And yes I will definitely go check that site...
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
Yes it had (2) 6 volt Duracell golf cart...

Yes it had (2) 6 volt Duracell golf cart batteries in series, and a 30 amp battery charger. it also had something that I thought was both clever and strange. theres a panel in my electrical shore...
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
OMG!

You all actually did it! I actually got my one question answered with hardly any recommendations of how my system would be better if I would just spend another thousand dollars and hook it up...
Forum: Going Green 10-02-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
Posted By zman7458
sorry this is my electrical. Do you really think...

sorry this is my electrical. Do you really think it's necessary to add another panel. I've gone all led inside and out on the coach, and the only time the small A/C unit will be run is when the dogs...
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