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    Chevy van is it a good buy?

    Agreed, in regards to getting high tops cheaper.... or if low-budget like me and others DIY PMF high top for a couple hundred. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Nissan Cube conversion

    Apicool fridge. Same comment as the others. I thought getting a cooler would be cheaper but it wasted food,, time and electric. I did find an Apicool fridge that was incredibly cheaper than other fridges and works great and doesnt kill my batteries. And althought not as cheap as a cooler, only...
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Thanks, Loving the stove. Made chicken and rice night before last. Didnt cook last night cause my chicken froze while sitting in the van so just said eff it... ate out... I got a hotel for tonight and tomorrow until this snowstorm is done. Then we should have better temps from Sunday on. Sent...
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    I was able to pop in this afternoon, it got up to 13.6.. or 13.9.. I dont remember, I didnt allow it go further cause my phone was dying and I had to plug it in... After a few minutes, dropped all the way back down to 12.0... I truned it off, let it climb back up, climbed quickly, then stopped...
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Ohhhhh hadnt considered a warranty or replacement.... hmmmmm.... Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    This is why I went to Walmart. Those deep cycles they sell, 100ah for $100, have been spoken about often in the forums regarding affordable batteries... Maybe when Im through my learning phase, Ill cough up the $$$ for the bigger brands, But I think they didnt do too bad for the price this...
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    I dont know if it got that high. But... I caved and bought a butane stove. I got butane instead of propane because I liked the model. Looked flat and sturdy.. over the propane that had me afraid of tipping... Im gonna try it tonight with some.hot cocoa... problem is.. all my water is frozen.. so...
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    No sun.. but before I jumped out for my shower it was up to 12.7 or 12.8 Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Ok, will check this (for bulges and cracks) as soon as I hope back there.. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Checking directly on the terminals. Positive one battery, negative the other. Two batteries in my system. Now that I type that.. wondering about doing each side... Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    theyre in a FREEZING area.. theyre inside but it gets so cold in here my water freezes... no way to keep them warm... Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Yes.. this... My thought was that if 200 was coming in, 80 to the water, the rest to the batteries... or at least filling in the batteries faster as I boil the water... Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    LOL Time crunch is on.. [emoji14] Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Yeah... I can barely use my electric now... Next year, Ill have experienced all the mess ups and should run a bit smoother.. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    I believe AGM. Im in the front now. Killed my starter battery. Waiting for Roadside assistance to give me a jump. The two arent connected. I just killed it last night by leaving stuff plugged into the cigarette lighter. .. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Less than a year.. actually, Feb 3rd marks my one year Vanniversary and I didnt get electric.til later... Lets go with six months old...? Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    One is a Walmart the other is Windy Nation. About a year old...? I have overdischarged them a bit, especially when I first started. Thing is, I have no idea if its 'normal' or Im just panicking because I can now actually see my vokts.. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    Theyre sealed... no maintenance from what I understand... would I still need to check water levels? Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Is my math wrong?? My 200 watt panels are not even close to 200 watts..

    or.... are my batteries shot...?? Or... is my math wrong?? Or am I just not understanding the electric correctly...? I finally got a digital meter for my battery bank... and now Im more.confused... So here I am... Waking up to 14* temps, put the heat on, bout to make some coffee. Battery...
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    Unorthodox freshwater acquisiton ideas I have (serious discussion)

    Agreed... regarding the little fellas... Ive had dysentery.... it would be impossibly disgusting to go through that while vandwelling.. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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