Recent content by EricR

Hi All, I have a small portable RV air compressor that you typically connect to a car battery as a power source. If possible, I would like to attach a small LiPo battery to the compressor an eliminate the need to string the power cord to my truck battery. In other words, to have the compressor...

My build was also space constrained, so I had to go with a two-layer configuration. Maybe something in this will be helpful, for the spring, if you decide to reconfigure your system...

12Volt, More of good information! Thank you! -Eric

The KISAE AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC chargers aren't nearly as programable as Growatt or Victron products. Maybe another way of saying it is this: a Victron or similar has programmability, while the KISAE units have flexible settings. However, they seem to have enough settings to get the basic job...

Thanks for the further input! The C-Head (that name cracks me up!) is very intriguing - I've bookmarked that link. Our grey tank would probably be the next limiting factor if we started onboarding more fresh water, and this would help in that regard. -Eric

Thanks for the complement, SJ. And thanks again for your help! -Eric

Yes, the Pro Power on Board feature is really well executed. Also, the 3.5L twin turbo and hybrid electric motor combine to deliver 430 horsepower and 570 lb.-ft. of torque. The difference between this and our 2008 Dodge Ram Laramie with the 5.7 Hemi is dramatic. Powerboost is Ford's name for...

Great question, Whinny. I meant to include this in the write-up. Originally, I was going to power the breakaway switch with the house batteries in the new build. However, both @smoothJoey & @12VoltInstalls ganged up on me helped me see the wisdom of having a dedicated breakaway battery (or...

Here with the two boards completely installed. So now the new batteries, charger, etc. are installed, but how is this power fed to the trailer's existing 12V system? Well, this was accomplished by running 4 AWG cables from the batteries in the rear to the existing DC fuse panel at mid-trailer...

Earlier this year the wife and I began dry camping (aka boondocking) and we now prefer this over RV parks. About this same time the lead acid batteries that came with the trailer were failing and it seemed like a good time to upgrade the power system. The initial idea was to just put a couple...

The Boise, Idaho area.

Thank you @FilterGuy! It seems you know more than I. :)

== SOLD == Here is a brand new Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-24P 120V/240V Solar Inverter Split Phase 3000VA / 3000W with 80A MPPT. This was purchased from Watts 247 for a solar build-out of our travel trailer. However, we subsequently purchased a Ford F150 Hybrid with the Pro Power on Board feature...

? Yes. And only the ken and barbie battery.

Here is what I installed. It's a small breakaway battery and case, with press-to-test feature. @smoothJoey convinced me a separate battery for the breakaway system was worth while and at $13 (as of 10/06/2021) this one is pretty much a no brainer! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011A0ZC7O...