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  1. rotus8

    Battery When Storing In Garage

    Hi John, welcome to the club. I am quite sure that your battery is toast. The arrival voltage is likely because the battery was being charged by your tow vehicle while towing and it managed to get the voltage up, the voltage then drooped from self discharge over the next few days. The 14.3 Volts...
  2. rotus8

    Trailer Tongue Break

    Oh my, I am glad you are safe. That's not supposed to happen, it looks like Camp in is going to make it right. I have never heard of something like that, we have towed on some pretty rough roads in the back country. Good luck and keep us updated with the progress of the repair.
  3. rotus8

    Lost Nut on Leveling Jack

    I agree that using a power driver may shorten the life of the pin, but that won't keep me from doing it. I just keep spare pins and a spare cap in the trailer for when it fails. Not having to crank the jack by hand is worth the trouble of replacing the pin now and then.
  4. rotus8

    Lost Nut on Leveling Jack

    I used a "roll pin", basically a rolled up piece of spring steel, unfortunately I don't remember the size. Take the cap to a hardware store that has those bins of small hardware and find the right size; it should be tight so that you have to use a hammer to push it in. Get more than one and keep...
  5. rotus8

    Charging Ebike From Teardrop Battery

    Hmm, let me modify my answer a bit. Your ebike battery is 48V and 13 Ah, perfectly converted with no efficiency losses, would take 52 Ah from a 12V battery. The battery in your teardrop is something like 70 Ah all in, with actually more like 50 Ah usable without damaging the battery. The best...
  6. rotus8

    Charging Ebike From Teardrop Battery

    What you need is a DC to DC Converter Battery Charger. I did a quick google for "DC to DC Converter Battery Charger 48v" and there are some possibilities. Be sure the charger you get is appropriate for the battery chemistry in you bike.
  7. rotus8

    New Td Battery On Its Way

    Well, I mis-spoke the BAT412110081 is not discontinued, just out of stock everywhere I look and not easy to find on their website; you gave me the clue to look for SuperCycle and I found it. I'll keep trying to find stock, but may opt for the Odyssey if I can't get one soon.
  8. rotus8

    New Td Battery On Its Way

    Our battery died and I am looking for a replacement. It looks like the Victron BAT412110081 is obsolete, the only Victron batteries that come close to fitting are only 66 Ah. I am bummed as this seems like an excellent technology. Does anyone have a source for the BAT412110081; every place I...
  9. rotus8

    Battery When Storing In Garage

    As CampDude said, you should leave it plugged in all the time when not on the road. The built in charger will keep it in condition. Unfortunately, if the battery has been completely discharged, it is probably damaged. You can plug it in and it will probably charge up and seem to be OK, but its...
  10. rotus8

    Not To Start An Argument But....new Tires Which One?

    Mine are load range C, and ride fine. The difference between C and D is very little and if the D is all you can get, they should be OK.
  11. rotus8

    Not To Start An Argument But....new Tires Which One?

    I usually set to 32 at the beginning of an outing. The label on the trailer tongue says 30, but I prefer a little (but only a little) more.
  12. rotus8

    Not To Start An Argument But....new Tires Which One?

    I am a fan of Maxxis tires for trailers. I have them on my Camp-Inn as well as my car hauler. They can be hard to find sometimes.
  13. rotus8

    Favorite Leveling Blocks?

    Both wheels off the ground is a bad idea. The leveling jacks are not designed to be stable in the side to side direction. At least one tire should be firmly on the ground to prevent sideways motion or the jacks could collapse.
  14. rotus8

    Furnace Questions About The Furnace

    The compartment is 6" deep, 9" tall and 11" wide. Propane cylinders will fit, levelers probably not. Also note that there are a couple of reinforcing members in the corners that use a bit of space.
  15. rotus8

    Tesla

    Here's an interesting solution. It's not a Camp-Inn but solves the range problem. Basically surge brakes plus. Towing with an EV: Are electric trailers the future?
  16. rotus8

    Auto Battery Load Disconnect

    I have a similar device on the main battery in my tow. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030A10V0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_M7BSFYR78JSGK0BA9KXE It disconnects the battery from everything if the voltage is too low, preserving enough to restart the engine. It has saved us several times, especially...
  17. rotus8

    Tesla

    Another factor is how you charge when you get where you are going. If you camp in a spot with a hookup, the Tesla has adapters to charge from the standard RV plugs, no problem. If you are dry camping you need to plan ahead to get charged up before hitting camp, and still have enough to get back...
  18. rotus8

    Fridge / Cooler Fridge Cycle Times/watts Used Per 24 Hours?

    I carry an extra 50 Ah battery when we take the Dometic. It is in a closed box with a coulometer and volt meter, and I set it up to charge from the tow vehicle with a battery isolator when we are driving (also strapped down). I have put the fridge and the battery in a bear box and it keeps...
  19. rotus8

    Getting Buff!

    It does have a V8, that's all you need, isn't it?
  20. rotus8

    Getting Buff!

    I am a fan of the Nuvite Nushine products. They are available at Aircraft Spruce and other vendors, NUVITE NUSHINE II METAL POLISH | Aircraft Spruce I got a dual action polisher at Harbor Freight with a number of foam pads. I used a large piece of flannel material wrapped around the pad and...
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