Chuck & Katrina
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I wonder what happened – East Penn/Deka has a pretty good reputation for starting batteries.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
So what could be harmful to the Independent Front Suspension? I suppose you could make an argument it’s hard on the bushings, but if that’s all, then I’ll just change them more frequently. Anymore, I tend to think about things as the manufacturer designed/built them……If it is harmful, them why does Prevost allow it? Even seated coaches kneel, and they are driven much harder than my coach……
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
2007 Marathon H’s inherently have four rooftop a/c units
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Ralf, where did you get your front windshield upgrade?
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Leaving some LA and using BtoB chargers addresses three issues simply and easily.
The first is protecting your alternator from overheating while trying to charge Li batteries at the high amp rates Li batteries will draw if they can. The BtoB charger limits amp draw to their rated output.
‘the second is absorbing any voltage spike that might occur when the Li battery BMS shuts off at full charge while the engine is running.
the third is eliminating the need to alter anything about the existing alternator or voltage regulator. The BtoB charger takes care of that for you. You do need to alter the charge profile of your inverter/charger to the charge profile required by your Li batteries.
A side benefit is being able to greatly extend the life of your existing LA batteries. Once freed of trying to run 120vac appliances through an inverter they will last much longer. This also allows you to do the conversion with somewhat fewer Li batteries as they never see any of the 12vdc loads carried by the LA batteries.
so, you get many benefits with far less re-engineering than you need if you go all Li. Be very careful if you start changing your existing set up as you might do if you try to use a BtoB charger from your starting batteries to recharge your house Li bank. All kinds of other considerations may come into play.
jerry
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Cabinets at the top is not an issue, all the action starts and mostly takes place at the bottom, specifically the bottom outboard corner is where it pops loose first.
Read my post on replacing refrigerator, it has detailed instructions with hints on pulling this windshield.
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Things that help are if it is warm it will help a lot, it did it on an 80 degree day in Phoenix, use lotttttssss of dish soap and distilled water, bit by bit, pick out all the dirt grime, gunk out of the channel as you do it, a good pressure washer blasting before starting might be helpful.
Where are you? You say within 1000 miles, but from where?
Call me at 469-207-1362 if you would like.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Mikee, I plan on using mostly Victron products but they’re pretty proud of their batteries. My current plan is to go with the rack-mount batteries that are becoming popular. Roughly 1/3 the cost per Watt Hour. Here’s a video talking about them.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
I was just there a few months ago. I was towed into the site and they were able to fit me in even without any kind of appointment. I did have an appointment since I was in the area for the following week. I returned and had the air bags replaced and a wheel seal repaired along with some other basic maintenance done. The only downside it this is the 2nd Prevost shop I have asked to find a rapid air leak in the aux. system and both have failed to resolve the issue so I still lean to the right after less than 12 hours and the aux. compressor has to be shut off as it runs every 15-20 minutes for a minute or so.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Weatherunderground.com
10 day forecast anyplace, use zip code or city to find.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
You can use weather.com and then just enter the City you are interested in visiting. It will provide you with hourly, weekly, 10-day, monthly forecasts…including radar, winds, etc.
The winds feature is helpful in anticipating when to bring in your awnings!
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Hi Jeff & Sandy,
It really is particularly October – March when it is just Magical!
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, good food, family/friends and maybe football.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Thanks Doug
Glens:
Tried to tighten, wouldn’t budge. Assume it’s because of the PSI on the hose.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Thanks Al, To finish the installation, I added two Renogy 100 Watt panels to feed the batteries when the sun is shining.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
You could also contact http://www.rvcams.com and they will send you a monitor that will work with your current wiring. I did this in our ’88 coach back in early 2000’s and they provided wiring instructions and phone support. It was great.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Prevost supplied a defective slide air manifold to Jeff for our Marathon. The result was a locking pin firing through the side of the slide. Not funny. Luckily the pin did not go through a window. Prevost paid to repair the slide. The replacement manifold was also defective but Danny was able to rewire the second defective manifold and all was fine. Whew!
So, I was grateful for Jeff’s experience.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL