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Forum: General Chat 05-06-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,515
Posted By Sparky0
pic of the wiring with the new charge controller...

pic of the wiring with the new charge controller . The Lithium cells are underneath the wiring.
Forum: General Chat 05-06-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,515
Posted By Sparky0
I built a 24 volt Lithium suitcase that plugs...

I built a 24 volt Lithium suitcase that plugs into my trailer.... or runs things in my house during a power outage. It has a built in step-up converter/charger and a step down 30 amp 12 volt...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,293
Posted By Sparky0
Mine are ST205/75 D15

Mine are ST205/75 D15
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-11-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,075
Posted By Sparky0
Home made option... ...

Home made option...
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/2-4-kwh-lithium-battery-pack-89711.html
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-09-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,139
Posted By Sparky0
this one works great for me. Clamps right onto...

this one works great for me. Clamps right onto the ball mount. Carries two bikes. Really solid.



https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0002Z9KH2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: General Chat 09-03-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,860
Posted By Sparky0
Not for everyone, but this would give you 3 spots...

Not for everyone, but this would give you 3 spots @ 6ft long and one spot at 4 ft long (toddler size). Bathroom in this one is in the front.

...
Forum: General Chat 07-14-2020, 12:54 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,337
Posted By Sparky0
Dutch Creek

Spent some time by Dutch Creek in Alberta. 4.5km west from the Forestry Trunk Road. Beautiful site but had to drive through some water to get to the spot.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By Sparky0
Update

First weekend out with the new bunks worked great. The 10 year old loved having a loft to sleep in. The baby slept great (her mattress is made of sponge from Pelican Cases). The wife loved our newly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-31-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By Sparky0
Thanks, I will.

Thanks, I will.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-30-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By Sparky0
New bunk in the back. 2004 Trillium.

Finally got finished with the suspended bunk above the main bed.

Rear of the bunk is hung on hinges and the front of the bunk is suspended by 7/16 threaded rod through the roof. The weight is...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-05-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,563
Posted By Sparky0
Trillium with 2 inch frame lift, 15 inch tires,...

Trillium with 2 inch frame lift, 15 inch tires, and flexride set to 3 degrees down under load.





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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-18-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,554
Posted By Sparky0
No. I wield it like a glorious sword over my head...

No. I wield it like a glorious sword over my head and swing it untill it's dry

:-)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,890
Posted By Sparky0
Maybe this? ...

Maybe this?



https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/introducing-the-bucket-sucker-81880.html
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-26-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
I haven't been able to find anything. A temp...

I haven't been able to find anything. A temp probe with a switch, hooked to a relay that controls input from the charger might work fine.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
Balancers: All parallel cells (30) balance with...

Balancers: All parallel cells (30) balance with each other. You just need to balance the 7 groups of 30... so 7s balancer. The balancer keeps the 7 packs close to balanced, the bms will cut off...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-24-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
If you followed the same config as mine... 30...

If you followed the same config as mine... 30 parallel and 7 series using 2000mah cells you would still get slightly more than the equivalent of 2 trojan t-105's and come in at 40 lbs.


I used...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-23-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
Those are a good deal, Only a few hundred more...

Those are a good deal, Only a few hundred more than I paid (for two of them) and no inventing or work involved. Just drop in and go. Not a portable pack, but certainly easier to set up on the trailer.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-23-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
The cost was 2,000 for parts, and 2 weeks of...

The cost was 2,000 for parts, and 2 weeks of evenings for assembly. I don't think you'd want to pay what I'd need to charge. I will however give you a list of parts and guide you through assembly.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-15-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
Good points you brought up. Re:...

Good points you brought up.


Re: balancing.
Yes you do. There are 7 packs of 30 cells. The 7 packs are balance with a 3 amp active balancer. You can see it in the pic showing the inside of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
DougOlson...

DougOlson (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/dougolson-43371.html),


That pack is great! A thing of beauty! Nice work. I like the cooling fan, I'll have to monitor my temps during use to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
Also it would take 2 of those prismatics to equal...

Also it would take 2 of those prismatics to equal the WH of my pack. the 100 ah 12v prismatic is 1200 WH. My pack full to empty is 2600 WH (100 ah x 26 volts). So the cost would be higher and the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
Well 210 18650s did make it interesting for sure....

Well 210 18650s did make it interesting for sure. I thought about LiFePo4 but I was concerned about size and weight. LiFePo4 is 110 WH/Kg. Lithium Cobalt is 170 WH/kg. More power, less weight-size. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
DougOlson...

DougOlson (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/dougolson-43371.html),


That sounds like an awesome power pack. Would love to see a pic if you wouldn't mind.


For me the box and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
You are correct. It felt pretty good to build...

You are correct. It felt pretty good to build this. My wife, however, was very happy when it was done.


I get pretty unreachable when i dive into a project like that.


She does like the extra...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
Advantages 1. Portable so we can use it...

Advantages


1. Portable so we can use it to power devices next time the power goes out
2. my two trojan 6 volts (125 pounds) power pack (38 pounds)
3. Charging is so much faster. Will take full...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-13-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
forgot to show the pack assembled. 6 amp fuse...

forgot to show the pack assembled. 6 amp fuse from each cell to the bus bars.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-13-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sparky0
2.4 Kwh Lithium Battery pack

Got a little tired of the two golf cart batteries in the trillium, and got the bug for a new project. So I built a 2.4 Kwh battery pack out of 18650 LG batteries.
-7 series, 26 volt nominal
- step...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-04-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By Sparky0
I think about 14 inches. I haven't...

I think about 14 inches.



I haven't measured my clearance.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-03-2018, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By Sparky0
ive done the suspension mod with 6 degrees down,...

ive done the suspension mod with 6 degrees down, 15 inch wheels. I love it. The ride is so much smoother. Under load the arms of the torflex are horizontal.


Here's a thread regarding that mod.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,589
Posted By Sparky0
sorry about the sideways pics. One bed on the...

sorry about the sideways pics. One bed on the counter, one at the foot of the main bed.

...
Forum: General Chat 07-30-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,337
Posted By Sparky0
...

...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By Sparky0
or..... ...

or.....



https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/introducing-the-bucket-sucker-81880.html
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-22-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,398
Posted By Sparky0
Those are all good points and concerns. The...

Those are all good points and concerns.
The cabinet bed rarely moves as we don't cook inside. If we need the counter, we lean the bed vertically against the counter toward the front.



The...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,398
Posted By Sparky0
Trillium, Bathroom, extended cabinets, and sleeps 4

After much pacing over how I can keep the Trillium after our second child showed Up, I came up with a solution.


1. Create a bed that sits atop the stove/cabinet that can be removed during the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-13-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By Sparky0
finally got the Trillium on the road for the...

finally got the Trillium on the road for the first time after changing the suspension angle and adding 15s

Here's the new profile.the nose is a little low, but I've got some room on the hitch to...
Forum: General Chat 05-09-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,582
Posted By Sparky0
My answer to extra people. ...

My answer to extra people.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XX3H5XL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Put a mattress in the suv and plop two kids in there.

I have a baby on a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-14-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,293
Posted By Sparky0
Here's a thread about my conversion from 13" to...

Here's a thread about my conversion from 13" to 15" on a 2005 Trillium.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f72/15-inch-wheels-82440.html

So glad i did it.

Cheers
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,001
Posted By Sparky0
I love that drill pump!!!!

I love that drill pump!!!!
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,001
Posted By Sparky0
or the Bucket Sucker!!! ...

or the Bucket Sucker!!!

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/introducing-the-bucket-sucker-81880.html
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-24-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 36,159
Posted By Sparky0
here's the results i get with a 2 inch spacer, 6...

here's the results i get with a 2 inch spacer, 6 degree down on a flexride, and 15 inch wheels. The nice thing is that with the 6 degree down angle, the arc of travel is through the horizontal plane...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-11-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By Sparky0
nice! that's quite an improvement! thanks...

nice! that's quite an improvement!

thanks for the pics.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-11-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By Sparky0
Hey, Joe. Do you have a pic of your egg? I'd like...

Hey, Joe. Do you have a pic of your egg? I'd like to see the stance of your setup.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-11-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By Sparky0
My tires are ST205/75 D15, Arisun Belted Bias,...

My tires are ST205/75 D15, Arisun Belted Bias, 1820 lb load rating (x2 = 3640 lb... my trailer loaded is 1890) , 74 mph speed rating. It's a rare moment that I get to 74... maybe to pass someone...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-11-2017, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By Sparky0
Thanks. The real test will be next summer when I...

Thanks. The real test will be next summer when I take it on a longer trip. We'll see how it tows long range with the higher stance.

More wind moving freely under the trailer, more wind catching...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-05-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By Sparky0
the 15s were a comfortable fit. not as tight in...

the 15s were a comfortable fit. not as tight in the wheel well as I thought they'd be.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-05-2017, 12:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By Sparky0
15 inch wheels

When I bought my trillium it had a 2 inch lift on the frame, 20 degree up under load on the axle, and 13 inch wheels
I wasn't sure about putting 15s on it, but with 6 degrees down under load and 15s...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2017, 11:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,554
Posted By Sparky0
HA! maybe I can hire the ShamWow/SlapChop guy to...

HA! maybe I can hire the ShamWow/SlapChop guy to do the infomercial.:loltu
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,554
Posted By Sparky0
But i don't need to siphon it. I built a solar...

But i don't need to siphon it. I built a solar powered Bucket Sucker! :okra
for 40 bucks!

Honestly I thought about siphoning but my tank intake is 4 feet off the ground.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,554
Posted By Sparky0
I can relate to the wet pants issue. It's part of...

I can relate to the wet pants issue. It's part of the reason I built a transfer pump.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,554
Posted By Sparky0
It says diesel, water, oil. I've looked at...

It says diesel, water, oil.

I've looked at the build and components. The shell is aluminum alloy, and the impeller and pressure chamber are made of hard PVC plastic.

For the short time the...
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