tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post289955288067009575..comments2024-03-07T00:23:26.870-08:00Comments on Croft's Wanderings: It's A Long StoryCrofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-66007899699718504712016-11-18T14:49:37.589-08:002016-11-18T14:49:37.589-08:00The Iota DLS 55 I just bought has an optional &quo...The Iota DLS 55 I just bought has an optional "smart" module I can add later. It converts the charger section to a four stage charger. It is fairly cheap and just plugs in. They didn't have one but I may pick one up and try it.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-65293725135557288552016-11-18T08:46:03.026-08:002016-11-18T08:46:03.026-08:00Cute! What a tangle. Sounds like things just got...Cute! What a tangle. Sounds like things just got totally fouled up. It happens sometimes even with the best of intentions. Glad to hear you got it sorted out even with the added cost.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091933429533102339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-26323548605495804082016-11-17T08:02:09.937-08:002016-11-17T08:02:09.937-08:00The typical power converters in RV's are desig...The typical power converters in RV's are designed to provide DC for the lights, water pump, etc, and are not intended to be battery chargers, as they put out very limited amperage. Deeply discharged batteries would take many days to be recharged. I always carry a serious battery charger (at least 10 amps) when traveling.Tom Bourrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503985525514759832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-68436402536000237672016-11-16T12:03:39.855-08:002016-11-16T12:03:39.855-08:00Also, we had literally no sun for the last month s...Also, we had literally no sun for the last month so the solar panels were not providing much.<br />Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-72930849628241358852016-11-16T08:43:05.115-08:002016-11-16T08:43:05.115-08:00George, see the answer I gave Kevin. I am getting ...George, see the answer I gave Kevin. I am getting more confused all the time. Also, I can't really remember how long before we left I checked the voltage (AC or 12V). I did run the generator about two weeks before and it started fine which I don't think it would do with only 11.5 volts in the batteries. I just can't help but think the small extension cord was somehow to blame.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-30251151789523197202016-11-16T08:38:06.452-08:002016-11-16T08:38:06.452-08:00We have a small 120 volt bar fridge in the overhea...We have a small 120 volt bar fridge in the overhead that we run all summer so I used a small gauge extension cord to plug in the motorhome. Adding the 1500 watt heater to this cord caused a huge voltage drop to around 95 volts going into the converter. So yes, I see that you are right, even if the converter was unable to charge the batteries, the two solar panels should have kept them topped up. I had the inverter turned on to power the two StarChoice receivers and TV's which draw power even though they are not turned on. I wonder if this was enough to drag the batteries down over the few days or a week that she had the heater plugged in?Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-11070148742766303712016-11-16T04:15:34.365-08:002016-11-16T04:15:34.365-08:00Yes how did the Batteries get fried like Kevin sai...Yes how did the Batteries get fried like Kevin said.<br />Shoulda had a few beers...our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-40331284153253384772016-11-15T21:48:09.553-08:002016-11-15T21:48:09.553-08:00But how did the new batteries get fried? I thought...But how did the new batteries get fried? I thought you had a solar panel, no? Wouldn't that have kept them topped up when you're not using the RV?Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-22357700731561203502016-11-15T21:18:34.874-08:002016-11-15T21:18:34.874-08:00You and Norma have to be the unluckiest RV'ers...You and Norma have to be the unluckiest RV'ers I have ever known..come down to get some Mexican sunshine cheers Lesmexicokidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365927090674510276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-65466123110371129662016-11-15T17:04:09.454-08:002016-11-15T17:04:09.454-08:00It was the pizza that raised the total cost. In N...It was the pizza that raised the total cost. In Norma's defense, why were you using an inadequate extension cord? We women have to stick together. Also, I'm saving my wine allowance for when we get together. Let me know.Shadowmosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302898633500446571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-63140460855672824832016-11-15T16:56:15.676-08:002016-11-15T16:56:15.676-08:00I am saving my beer for when we get to Hope. AZ to...I am saving my beer for when we get to Hope. AZ to visit you and Dee!Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-79494376165933871942016-11-15T16:51:23.874-08:002016-11-15T16:51:23.874-08:00Well... at least you had pizza (and presumably a f...Well... at least you had pizza (and presumably a few beers) after all that.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426646958382800630noreply@blogger.com