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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-08-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By dleverton
About a decade ago LED efficiency was around 12...

About a decade ago LED efficiency was around 12 lumens/ watt which is what incandescent efficiency is. Nowadays LED efficiency on high tech LEDs is over 100 lm/W, but low tech “indicators” are still...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-08-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,032
Posted By dleverton
Hi Carl, we have some of our products in Northern...

Hi Carl, we have some of our products in Northern Alberta and for standards compliance, we had to go back to the battery manufacturer for their recommendation. C/10 is what they said. We are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-08-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,032
Posted By dleverton
All true. Keep in mind that the alternator...

All true.
Keep in mind that the alternator likely has 40mohm to 80mohm and the MOSFETs in the BMS have likely 20mohm to 30 mohm.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-08-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,032
Posted By dleverton
My day job is designing charge controllers for...

My day job is designing charge controllers for lifepo4. I think this post is excellent and well covered. A couple comments, lifepo4 can be charged well below freezing, but only if the charge rate...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,253
Posted By dleverton
At one point I pulled all my windows and replaced...

At one point I pulled all my windows and replaced the wood behind them. Time consuming job but not difficult.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-27-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,887
Posted By dleverton
The thermocouple when heated by the flame...

The thermocouple when heated by the flame generates enough power to hold the solenoid in place so that you can release the solonoid bypass gas valve. Could be thermocouple needs replacing or it is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,642
Posted By dleverton
Actually it doesn’t much matter because...

Actually it doesn’t much matter because ultimately it all becomes heat anyway, so a 7 to 10W bulb, or a resistor or heating element. I used a 25ohm 10W resistor available from Digikey or any...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,642
Posted By dleverton
I keep a 25ohm load on inside the trailer during...

I keep a 25ohm load on inside the trailer during the winter. It’s a very small cycle, but keeps the inside temperature a degree or so above ambient to reduce condensation. It’s only 7W or so and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-16-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,477
Posted By dleverton
Hi Sylvie I eventually gave up on it and found...

Hi Sylvie
I eventually gave up on it and found another furnace. I don’t easily give up on this sort of thing, but after 30 trips under the bed to study it , I gave up. It did latch after I rotated...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-21-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,300
Posted By dleverton
I put a 48W panel on the front window cover. ...

I put a 48W panel on the front window cover.
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Forum: General Chat 10-10-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 21,883
Posted By dleverton
I was sure I was done buying Trilliums for Now

What an incredible story.
David T, I admire your tenacity and can totally relate to your comments regarding your own methods and motivations. I also read “the worst holiday” and it brought back...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-23-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Hey, no worries Tom, thanks for your comments.

Hey, no worries Tom, thanks for your comments.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-23-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Toma, not sure what you don’t want me to do? I...

Toma, not sure what you don’t want me to do? I abandoned the idea of the boat on the back of the trailer, and now the boat is carried inside the van, see previous pictures.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-18-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,334
Posted By dleverton
Setting up a System

Well you certainly had me amused! I’ve been looking for a reciprocation dinglearm ever since.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-18-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,334
Posted By dleverton
Do you have it connected to the turbo-encabulator?

Do you have it connected to the turbo-encabulator?
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 08-18-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,531
Posted By dleverton
We are setting off next week with our Trillium 13...

We are setting off next week with our Trillium 13 with telescopes packed. We live on Vancouver Island south which has 3 major cities around the gulf so lots of light pollution. However we are going...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-15-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Nice rig, looks very seaworthy.

Nice rig, looks very seaworthy.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-14-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
So, after I did the Acad drawing and convinced...

So, after I did the Acad drawing and convinced myself it was a bad idea I started looking for an alternate way of transporting the boat...and I found one.
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Forum: General Chat 08-05-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 608,880
Posted By dleverton
Don’t know why the pictures doubled??

Don’t know why the pictures doubled??
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 608,880
Posted By dleverton
We purchased our 13’ Trillium as a derelict in...

We purchased our 13’ Trillium as a derelict in 2015. Put in a queen bed and shortened the kitchen
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We of course just love it. We flew to Germany in 2018, bought a VW T4 diesel...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-29-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,544
Posted By dleverton
Storage bin on hitch...

I really like it, but need the propane for the fridge. Would a 25# propane tank fit inside it? I would also consider putting the battery inside it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-29-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,459
Posted By dleverton
Hey Boyd, yes, with your experience you can...

Hey Boyd, yes, with your experience you can handle it. Just start and when your done it will be perfect.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-28-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Yea Raz I hear you. It didn’t look so large...

Yea Raz I hear you. It didn’t look so large until I saw the drawing. I decided last night to give the idea a pass. Fun though.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-27-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Boat on back of Trillium

Funny how going from AutoCAD to jpg to a posted photo the pole moved into the middle of the trailer on the side view.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-27-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Boat on back of Trillium

So I haven’t made a decision to do this yet, but here is the thinking:
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The authority for what is considered a safe load around here is apparently the inspectors at the weigh station on the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-25-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Hey Chris, yes, but my tug is a VW van, it’s...

Hey Chris, yes, but my tug is a VW van, it’s tall. I’m still thinking about it as an option, but I would have to devise a way to get it up and down.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-25-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,723
Posted By dleverton
1977 Trillium 1300 Key

It was a few years back, but I searched the key number on EBay and they were available. Mine are Cole BN7, but look slightly different from yours.136291
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-24-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Thank you Bill. I think year right about the...

Thank you Bill. I think year right about the frame, I was under having a look today.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-24-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
gtblue. I have no problem with you having a...

gtblue. I have no problem with you having a strong opinion, I welcome it. The flaming and name calling I find inappropriate.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-24-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Joe, there is a height restriction on the main...

Joe, there is a height restriction on the main ferry routes, but the secondary routes no. I called BC Ferries and they are OK with it on the secondary routes
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-24-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Thanks Bill Yes the rear tire would go in the...

Thanks Bill Yes the rear tire would go in the tug. We generally carry our gear in the tug, so even with the boat we are not exceeding loaded weight. I called BC Ferries as we like to camp on a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-24-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Thanks Joe. I would prefer the Btrain idea, but...

Thanks Joe. I would prefer the Btrain idea, but it is not legal here.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Boat on back of Trillium

I’m not proposing anything sketchy or dangerous or illegal, just bazaar. It is an unusual configuration. I’m asking in the spirit of; does anyone know if this has been done, does anyone see any...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Well sort of. It’s an 8’er so would clear the...

Well sort of. It’s an 8’er so would clear the roofline by about 20”. The plan was to carry it keel forward so it would be aerodynamic.
I know this is a bazaar idea. It is 106 lb and the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Thanks for that and if course your right, rear...

Thanks for that and if course your right, rear load means less tongue weight means possible instability.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By dleverton
Boat on back of Trillium

I have a Trillium 1300 and an 8’ Livingston dingy. We just go up island for our holidays (Vancouver Island), but the problem is we can take either the Trillium or the Livingston. I am thinking of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By dleverton
Thank you all for your comments. The fridge is...

Thank you all for your comments. The fridge is reinstalled and is working really well.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By dleverton
Hey Bill, where is the “Document Center”?

Hey Bill, where is the “Document Center”?
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 07-22-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
For Sale: Fantastic Fan
Views: 583
Posted By dleverton
Hi, I am interested. Could you elaborate on the...

Hi, I am interested. Could you elaborate on the crack?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-19-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By dleverton
Thanks Steve. Yes I had heard a similar story. ...

Thanks Steve. Yes I had heard a similar story. I had it stripped down so the pressure vessel was free of the rest of the fridge and I rolled it and tapped it and shook it. I suspect that is why it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-19-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By dleverton
Aging absorption fridges

I have decided to referb my old Dometic which came in my Trillium circa 1972. It is now working quite well on the bench, but I was wondering if there is any degradation of the basic pressure vessel...
Forum: General Chat 07-05-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 734
Posted By dleverton
Just my 2 cents, I put in 1/4” hardwood, It was...

Just my 2 cents, I put in 1/4” hardwood, It was easy and cheap as it is so small. It’s been in for 5 years and we love it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,400
Posted By dleverton
Here is the one I’ve been using. 135178 You...

Here is the one I’ve been using.
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You might be put off by the low price, but this module is on a proper fr4 circuit board and uses the industry standard components. I cannot source the parts...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,400
Posted By dleverton
Opps, the ebay add I included was the wrong...

Opps, the ebay add I included was the wrong module. Let me look to see if I can find the one I used.
By the way, you don’t need a buck boost because it will always operate in boost mode, so a 5A...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,400
Posted By dleverton
Charging trailer battery while driving

For some years I have been using a module available on ebay to charge the house battery on my Trillium. The well thought out posts above reveal the problem that your alternator is a voltage...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-03-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,948
Posted By dleverton
Roll and tip worked very well.

Roll and tip worked very well.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-22-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,580
Posted By dleverton
Your right that if the short circuit current of...

Your right that if the short circuit current of the panel is less than the fuse value...what’s the point? Two points: fuses are to protect the wire and the amp rating is chosen accordingly, and the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-20-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By dleverton
There is an instructional video on just this sort...

There is an instructional video on just this sort of issue called “RV” with Robin Williams.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,190
Posted By dleverton
Hey Lisle The good news is that your gels are...

Hey Lisle
The good news is that your gels are less susceptible to sulfating when fully discharged than conventional flooded lead acid, and that you did not leave them fully discharged for long, so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,190
Posted By dleverton
How far or how long to drive to recharge a Casita 16' battery?

Yes, 8V in will still give you 14.2V out if that is what you set it to..boost switchers.
I agree about the booster cables.
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