Dick
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George, that is really not how these forums work. If you are interested in a specific topic use the search function using keywords and it will bring up all the posts with those keywords. These topics take left turns, right turns, U turns and everything in between.
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Victron Victron Victron. Everything they have is second to none. Current connected is a great resource to buy and help you get everything. Victron components might be a few bucks more but they all integrate together and can do everything you can think of. I have 3 Quattro 5000’s, 2 48V and 1 12V.
The biggest difference is Victron inverters allow you to have a cerboGX and use VRM so for free I can access and manage my entire system from my phone as long as my coach has internet. This means if I want to plug into 15amp shore I can just change the input limit to 15amps on my phone and plug in, if I switch to 50amps, just change it again. Not only does it give me the input power but it’ll boost the input with the inverter as well as transfer power between sources without shutting anything off.
It communicates with my lithium batteries BMS so they set the charging rates for the inverter and solar and allow both chargers to work together. Also works with my 50DN alternator (using a wakespeed) so I can see the alt temp on the screen and how much power its making.
Everything is logged up to every minute for 6 months and can be more over SD card if needed. I know exactly how many watts are from solar, from shore, from generator and which are 12V or 120V. not only in nice pretty graphs but exportable into excel.
gen auto start/stop built in with all kinds of assistants and technology so I can setup when to do what and how. Gen system has a monthly test so if it doesn’t turn on for a month it’ll run for X minutes to make sure it works.
They support all kinds of 3rd party devices including Ruuvi BT sensors and tank sensors, haven’t done tanks yet but have temp sensors so I log my fridge temps, outside, inside, radiator, genny, and water bays. Have a bunch more relays and sensors I haven’t even explored.
The inverters and everything is the best period. They use LF inverters which use minimum power. very solid and stable as well as a 5 year warranty.
Its rare nowadays where you find a company that makes the best and doesn’t try pushing some subscription or overcharge. Seems they listen to their consumers and really set the bar.
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I will post some pictures with measurements showing the differences between manufacturers as soon as I can.
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I own at PSlW and can tell you it is top notch! We have been there three years and the group is fabulous. We actually own both a TIKI lot and a Casita lot and love them both.
My TIKI lot is currently for sale. Would love to have you come over and try it out if interested.
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local supply house carried a mars part 12240 motor run capacitor.
larger capacitor addes to much juice to the system and will cause premature failure
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Can you tell us why you decided to forgo replacing the reversing valve instead of removing it? The cost of a new valve isn’t all that expensive. It appears they last 20+ years in most cases. Then again, things made 20 years ago are much better than today’s products.
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I should note that I had all my Norgren valves replaced in February. Not sure if the coils were replaced at that time, or if the original parts were reused……either way, the fix is simple to perform.
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I think this is what you’re talking about. I have no experience with the product, but thought it pretty interesting when it came out several years ago…not sure about life expectancy…
Apparently PC no longer permits direct link copy insertion, but for a look at some installations/uses go to:
NIRVC.com/blog/thia-by-proteng-fire-protection
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I believe they are.
When we went to Liberty’s rally in Maine a few years ago, we also went to Liberty Harbor RV Park in New Jersey across the Hudson River from Manhattan. We stayed on the Interstates as much as possible. Remember that everything out east tends to be OLD, really old. Old often means narrow roads, low clearances, and other challenges that makes driving a coach exciting. The Interstate in my opinion is the safest bet. But I would not hesitate to venture into the hinterland with proper homework and eyes wide open.
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First test of the pump on a real trip went well. What did not go well was letting the black and gray tanks mix while having no p-trap on the clothes washer. Holy hell did it stink when driving. Not sure why there’s no trap on the washer. Later on the trip I discovered another problem with the washer, the water dump backed up and flooded the bathroom and bedroom. Once home I discovered a wadded up rag at the very end of its drain pipe, right where it connects to the gray tank. Finding that was not easy.
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That is what we have in our 97 CC. The original CC glass panel was replaced with a Silverleaf unit and works just fine. I think Martin Perlot (son of Safari motorhome founder and SMC CEO Matt Perlot) designed the one for CC but I am not sure of that. Martin then founded Silverleaf which was recently sold to one of the large RV manufacturers. The Silverleaf office was near Eugene, OR, so was convenient for us but not so for you on the right coast.
Jerry
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Replaced mine last October as tank itself was starting to leak at the bottom. NOT the coolant line thankfully!
FYI….Here is where I found the best price. Note it is available without the coolant heat exchange
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Yep, How could have i missed that?? What a dummy, thanks for the tip.
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Thanks Hidden,
I will check out the connections once I figure out how to get to them. Of course it has to be the unit that is near impossible to get any of the covers/panels off.
Alex
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“Rather than create a new topic each time I have a question that begins with “In a new coach, would you,” I thought I’d put them all in one place.”
If it were me … I would start a new topic each time you have a question. Otherwise some of us will get lost.
We’ve had our Liberty for nine years. We’ve parked overnight(s) it at our house, at race tracks, sketchy campgrounds, Wal-Marts, casino campgrounds and parking lots, rest areas, Hilger’s barnyard, really nice places, etc. I’ve never thought of having the need for the security system which I’m not sure I know how to work. When we turn the house power back on after its been off for a while, the siren goes off. No idea why. Once in a while the siren will go off and we don’t know why or how to turn it off or even where it is (probably next to the water system accumulater tank I can’t find either!).
I’d be more concerned about lights on the dash, visible from the salon, and in the stateroom showing me (1) that the pneumatic lock is locked, (2) the electric lock is locked, and (3) the bay doors and engine doors are locked.
Someone mentioned outside cameras along the side and back. I think those would be of value.
I’ll have more responses as you ask your questions. Keep them coming. I’ve really learned to enjoy helping other people spend their money. It’s very exhilarating!