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Forum: Class A Motor Coach 11-21-2016, 01:09 AM
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Posted By scrubjaysnest
I don't pay much attention the WFCO, if solar...

I don't pay much attention the WFCO, if solar isn't doing the job for us then I'll fire up the ginny for 2 hours and use my 30 amp automotive smart charger. That is usually enough with the solar...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-29-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,358
Posted By scrubjaysnest
solar rule of thumb

Currently the rule of thumb on solar is 100 watts per 100 Ah of battery.
Our experience is it takes closer to 140 watts.

For 120 volt ac devices divide the wattage by 120 and multiply by 10 to...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-28-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,358
Posted By scrubjaysnest
Only talked with one person that claimed to run...

Only talked with one person that claimed to run his A/C for 3 and 1/2 hours.
Didn't see his battery bank but his solar array was two 6 by 8 feet arrays that were tiltable. That much solar foot print...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-27-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 41
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Posted By scrubjaysnest
Tried to answer Chances' question on the high...

Tried to answer Chances' question on the high wattage items, keeps timing out on me. For a 1500 watt item for 15 minutes its 375 WH; typical GC-2 battery is 2700 WH. Keeping discharge to 50% is 1350...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-26-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 41
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Posted By scrubjaysnest
Glass fuses will fail from vibration, or heat...

Glass fuses will fail from vibration, or heat from volt drop in fuse holder/fuse interface connection. Happens everyday in RV's.
Midnight Solar breakers are also designed to be used as switches,...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-26-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,358
Posted By scrubjaysnest
The 2016 Axis we bought isn't prewired. The...

The 2016 Axis we bought isn't prewired.
The first thing that you need to do is an energy audit. This is a bit of a pain but is very important. There are several spread sheets on the internet that...
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