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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-07-2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
My concern wasn't for the battery so much as the...

My concern wasn't for the battery so much as the converter since, as you pointed out, it is connected to the battery. The only reference I could find to voltage transients and mobile electronics was...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-06-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
Thanks Byron. I was thinking of Parker's example...

Thanks Byron. I was thinking of Parker's example of running a line from the tow vehicle directly to the converter (I assume to the distribution panel that is combined with the converter) and from...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-03-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
Does this apply if there is a 12 volt (and 120...

Does this apply if there is a 12 volt (and 120 volt) distribution panel separate from the converter?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-30-2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
A relay which delays the connection of the house...

A relay which delays the connection of the house battery to the charging circuit seems to be a pretty good idea. The highest demand of the TV battery on the alternator is just after starting the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-07-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,237
Posted By ecasey
I am curious why you would make that...

I am curious why you would make that recommendation. The Intelipower converter that the original poster is considering is a multi-stage smart charger in addition to being a 12 volt power supply. It...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,237
Posted By ecasey
There are circumstances where you may want a...

There are circumstances where you may want a converter bigger than 30 Amps. It depends on the size of the battery you have on your trailer and how quickly you need to charge them. The PD9200 series...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,022
Posted By ecasey
Many early Bolers also used Wagon-Master...

Many early Bolers also used Wagon-Master furnaces. They may have switched to the Suburban's by 1975. Here is a link to a site with Wagon-Master and Suburban manuals.
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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-27-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
Oops. I responded to Byron's message before I...

Oops. I responded to Byron's message before I read yours and I basically covered the same topic. The marine method of charging with a multi-stage regulator would probably be the perfect method for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-27-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
I agree this is a concern. I know some smart...

I agree this is a concern. I know some smart solenoids designed for charging batteries will lock out the auxiliary battery circuit until the vehicle battery has recovered its full charge. Failing...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-23-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
Never thought of that. Good point. As you wrote,...

Never thought of that. Good point. As you wrote, the relay in the tail light circuit (or even remembering to shut off the fridge when stopped) will solve the problem of the fridge draining the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-19-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
I would also prefer to keep a standard trailer...

I would also prefer to keep a standard trailer connection in case I may be called upon to pull another trailer or require the trailer to be towed by another vehicle. I like your idea of using a relay...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-19-2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
I haven't heard of the Pollak connector. I will...

I haven't heard of the Pollak connector. I will have to look into that. I just checked the manual for the fridge and it has a 95 watt/12 volt element. I don't have AC but the AC version is the same.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-18-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By ecasey
I am looking at some of the options for powering...

I am looking at some of the options for powering my Dometic 12 volt DC/Propane fridge on the road. I have a 71 Boler which has no house battery, converter or 12 volt wiring inside the trailer. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-14-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,611
Posted By ecasey
I don't think Chris C. was quoting the battery...

I don't think Chris C. was quoting the battery expert as saying that the group 27 batteries would be better than any other battery type. I believe he was saying that the group 27 batteries would last...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-26-2007, 02:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,818
Posted By ecasey
The mechanical hardware on my jalousie window is...

The mechanical hardware on my jalousie window is broken and unfixable. I will pay shipping.
Eamon
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