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I know this is an older post, but you should really read the battery faq page located as a sticky in this section, your info is not particularly accurate.

If you charge slow and discharge slow then venting isn't a big concern which is where the "venting is unnecessary" comes from.  So examples of this would be using a small to medium solar array as your main charge source, and you are just powering lights, cellphone, laptop, fan and other...

You are partially correct.  Most people use 2.4ghz bandwith.  If they broadcast in 5ghz then you could take advantage of that with the right hardware, but first you would have to find out if they even use 5ghz frequency.  You should also find out if they broadcast b, g  or if...

My samsclub has AGM 6v golf cart batteries. &nbsp;You should be able to check inventory online. It is possible to purchase from samsclub without membership, but you have to pay a little extra. &nbsp;Might be worth checking out.<br><br>Like already stated, buy all your batteries at once. &nbsp;I...

I use an iota with the iq4 module. The IQ4 module turns it into a smart charger so you just plug it in and forget about it. &nbsp;You can buy the module separate or they come built in. &nbsp;The 3 brands for best bang for the buck are iota, progressive dynamics and powermax. &nbsp; Powermax is...

The solar charge controller will just think the batteries are fully charged whether they are or aren't when you are plugged into shore power and will go into float. &nbsp;You do not need to unhook.<br><br>Wrcxeight has some really nice pictures somewhere on this forum of his tilting system...

Are you saying that as soon as the generator shuts off the lights go out?<br><br>Well to deal with the dead battery issue,<br>First start at the batteries.&nbsp; Get a Volt meter and with the engine off and electrical loads off get a voltage reading.&nbsp; Then start the motor and get a voltage...

Yep I recommend catastrophe fuses at both power sources, one source being the alternator and the second source being your batteries.&nbsp; Like Wrxceight already stated catastrophe fuses are to protect in case of a short to ground that could start a fire.&nbsp; Because of this you want it fused...

Yep looks like I was right, just did a little digging and read the review of the new bullz wire http://www.vminnovations.com/Product_7068/Bullz-Audio-Speaker-Wire-1-0-Gauge-50FT-Cable.html

Yep good job finding the calculator.&nbsp; The smaller the wire the lower the voltage your batteries actually see so the slower they charge.&nbsp; If you shop online or at stereo stores for battery cable watch out for (CCA) which is copper clad aluminum.&nbsp; It is cheaper then pure copper but...

3m 5200 is king, can be found at some homedepot and lowes stores.&nbsp; It can be ordered from lowes website. PL is probably good enough and cheaper.&nbsp; Make sure you follow the directions on all adhesives.&nbsp; For example many can't handle uv rays and would be a bad candidate when exposed...

I know if you look on electric car forums, they don't generally recommend load testers for deep cycle batteries.&nbsp; I have used them at work, and while the smoke and glowing is impressive, it makes me nervous.&nbsp; <br>Wouldn't a hydrometer cover all the basis by itself or no?

Identical to yesican lol.&nbsp; Engines great, rest of the truck not so much.

You will need a pdf reader, here are the manuals<br><br>Honda&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://powerequipment.honda.com/pdf/manuals/31ZT3610.pdf<br><br><br>Yamaha&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/service/manuals/0/lit-19626-01-19_1109.pdf

Don't get hung up on canned fuel.&nbsp; So it doesn't contain alcohol.... Yes alcohol is a pain, but you can deal with it without spending a fortune.&nbsp; This is how I would deal with it.<br><br>Personally I would look at the yamaha because it has a fuel shutoff going to the carb.&nbsp; When...

I am going with low profile trailer vents that can be mounted on the roof or on the side of the vehicle. &nbsp;They fit two 92mm computer fans each vent. &nbsp;I went with version A on the side of the vehicle, but there are a couple of choices.<br><br><a...

Looks like a ordinary trailer with a topper? &nbsp;I don't see the attraction. &nbsp;Why not go with a small enclosed trailer, then you could stand up inside, or get pretty close to standing.

Depending on what you want to do you don't necessarily need to switch. &nbsp;For example when I plug into shore power/generator. &nbsp;My iota 3 stage charger will power up and begin charging the batteries as necessary. &nbsp;Everything that I normally run off of batteries can still be run off...

If you are talking about short time period as in 2 months or less then I would recommend.<br>&nbsp;<br>A small propane stove like this&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sierratradingpost.com/primus-profile-stove~p~5891t/?filterString=s~stove%2F&amp;colorFamily=01" target="_blank"...

Yes directional antennas are a pain to aim, BUT if you are trying to lets say use internet from lowes while in their parking lot and you are not handicap and aren't able to park right next to the building a omni directional just won't cut it most of the time. &nbsp;It can't cover the distance...