Recent content by evldave

hmmm, I still have the H3, and pulled the dual-battery setup a few years back. Dusting things off for a complete overhaul this winter, maybe it's time to make a new thread with some great updated technology....

I'm still on good old sealed lead-acid batteries. Have obviously replaced the original Diehard batteries I had when I started this thread, but I kept them in the garage and they still hold a charge (they are 13 years old!)

And then use collapsible easel to hold them upright and angled correctly. I have a few large art easels and have used them for my rigid 100w panel. They are about 5' long, but will easily fit into a 4" pvc tube. Or you can build your own out of 3/8 square stock and a drill/screws Sent from my...

Sure. I rarely use it, but it still works great. Far as I'm aware it still uses the same sat tech, so it wouldn't be worse from a connection standpoint. Mostly you'd just get tracking a pre-defined messages, but that's fine for me Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Good point on up front cost. I keep an eye out for last-year products. They tend to be about the same as this-year stuff, but you get to add cellular Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Up until the last couple months I always used my phone as a Hotspot and never considered getting cellular built in. At $10/month for each device I thought it was a luxury I didn't need. After buying my daughter a cell phone enabled Apply watch, and getting a galaxy cell watch on discount, I...

I had a rtt on m416 for a long time, hauled it all over PNW, Cali, Moab, etc. Had kids, zero chance of them being in rtt in the pouring rain, too much work to get set up, etc. I'm also 48 and my back is starting to remind me I'm not 20 anymore. I kept the m416 and sold the tent and haven't...

I leave factory wiring alone, with very minimal accessories added outside the factory wiring harness. I do this to make sure I don't mess with the core reliability from the factory. I use the factory connections and a dedicated battery. For any of my bolt-ons (winch, inverters, compressor...

For reference I used a set of 4ga 16+' Jumper cables mated to my trailer that had another 6+' of 4ga welding cable to charge my trailer battery. Total length a little over 25' with a solenoid and Anderson connector between the 2 batteries. Haven't had an issue in 10+ years Sent from my...

Glad it worked out for you. Hopefully you drank plenty of beer :) Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Use the link I provided to set up an isolated battery setup the will charge your house battery while driving as best as possible. You can certainly buy a kit to make it easier or build your own (per instructions in the thread).

A few thoughts: Separators typically use a diode, which has a 0.7v drop, meaning you are actually not charging at full voltage. Using the details in the linked thread to set up an isolator, you will get full voltage using an isolator. If you are storing the battery in an enclosed space...

I think a total of 40a if everything was on at the same time. 10x50w lights, but I literally never turned them all on at the same time. And with LED there's not as much of a current risk. Each post is a circuit, controlled via trailer plug, with a 30a auto relay in the box. Main power done via...

Most local hospitals will have a seat check station. You sign up for a time, drive in and they give you pointers on how to improve your setup. Glad to say I was perfect on 3 of 4 carseats. I had forgotten that we added a pad under the first seats to 'protect the seat'. This isn't rocket science...

Ancor Marine Grade Primary Wire and Battery Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NUXDR4/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_Wv4MEbFWTXADA Perfect choice