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so I picked this up a while back thinking I'd add a second to my van but choose not to in the end. So this is a new in box, only opened for inspection.  It has a smoked top and is the manual operated unit. Reversible and multispeed.  Here is a link to them as listed on the manufactures site who...

I'm going to be offering my Tristar TS-45 Solar Charge controller for $75.00 soon. It is not the metered version. You can see it and get any info here...https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/tristar/ This is an excellent PWM controller with both built in charge profiles for many batteries or...

Hey folks, I have two 4.5 year old Trojan T-105 batteries that are still in damn good shape.  I just removed them from my van two days ago fully charged and they are still sitting at 12.97 volts. Thy have never ever been run dry and I have always kept them topped off, charged fully. They are...

I must be doing something right lol. I bought 2 brand new 105s in 2006 and i'm replacing them with a 100ah LiFePo4. They were topped by solar early in the morning,  just pulled them out in 70 degree weather and SG read 1285 corrected. Water had just a slight foggy look yet easily still see...

I don't have any links right now but I'm sure a search on the net will provide plenty. Super Shuttle is shutting down operations at the end of the year and I suspect that may bring a lot of those blue vans on to the used market.  I do believe most are Ford Econolines and extended length with...

Thought I'd post this just to let newcomers know what I experienced using a MSW(modified sine wave) inverter.  PSW (which is Pure sine wave) provides a power that is much closer if not as good as your wall outlet from standard utility service.  I recently took a cross country trip and just...

So just for kicks I have a 1200Watt small MW and I plugged it into my HF 1500/3000 Watt inverter and it worked great although I did support it by having the engine running and the alternator feeding back to the house batteries. Never dropped below 12.4 volts.  I have a fridge as well but it has...

I know this isn't exactly related to us in our vans but... I know how to measure a 120V single phase line for current draw and convert to watts. But what happens when our source is 220 Volt?  You now have two hot lines that are both pulling current. Do we measure both and add? or do we just go...

didn't really see a thread so.... Wishing all on the forum a very Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful day.  Mike R from Tarzana, Ca.

Gonna take a break for a few days so I wanted to take a moment and wish Bob and all of the fine folks on CRLV a merry Christmas.  Really do enjoy being a member of this forum.  Take care and Happy Holidays to all :) Mike R

Had an issue that I wanted to share this past weekend.  I have had this heater about a year and frankly I don't think I have 3 can's through it yet. It has worked as it should.  so I had a bottle in it that was getting low, it emptied and I put a new bottle on, everything was good. I stored the...

Hey folks for those of you who are not in a fully self contained vehicle like a class C or Class A and some B's How are you dealing with foul weather when you are trying to cook?  This past weekend I had a rude awaking by the wind, I was in the north desert of Las Vegas having a good old time...

this might be a webinar worth checking out considering it is a joint presentation by both Morningstar and Trojan battery company. The link takes you to the sign up page. the webinar is on 12 / 7/ 2016 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8519086839413499905 Mike R Trojan Battery and...

https://pearlauto.com/ Incredible, Retail price is $499.00 If they sell these well someones pockets are getting lined really well.  Mike R

Good day folks, I'm doing a little experimenting and thought I'd post up here for others to see.  I was tooling around Walmart yesterday and came across a small compressor fridge that was dirt cheap.  Here is a link Arctic King 2.6 cu ft 1-Door Compact Refrigerator, Black @ $ 79.00 The door...

hey folks, I thought I'd start here as the Ford forums seem to be hit and miss on responses.  I have a 2007 E-150 bought new with about 60K + miles on it and in excellent condition.  Problem I'm concerned about is I'm starting to notice more heat transfer through the engine cover(bonnet, dog...

Hey there folks and specifically Jim In Denver and Stern Wake.  The weather of course has turned cold and I had noticed for the first time recently that my CC is holding the batteries at 15.1 and sometimes more with temp comp.  This is a bit of an issue for me as in the past i lost a Inverter...

WOW it's October 9th and the temp is soaring up.  If you are in and around Los Angeles and surrounding ares look for shade! Were looking at triple digits today tomorrow and maybe Sunday.  Not happy

This is an interesting article of things to come.  Using the heat from the exhaust system, converting it to electricity.  http://articles.sae.org/14251/

Didn't ever think I would say this about sunny Southern California..Where's the sun? My batteries are down to 12.4 and dropping.  Actually enjoying this unusual tropics like weather.