Rick & Denise
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On two of my coaches the monitor was on the forward bulkhead above the chassis batteries. But it looks like what Tom showed.
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Sorry Goerges, it’s part of the
security system in place to keep out the rif raf. Jon and I also have
to log in just like you do, but we feel it’s a minor inconvenience to
assure your information is not compromised. Being a public site, we
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Thank you, reading that thread more than answered my question.
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An important issue that should be addressed in any solar energy discussion is the “feel good” factor. I have a friend who has 30 large solar panels installed on his Arizona home. He takes great delight in showing me the real time graph on his smartphone depicting the fact that his solar array output is greatly exceeding the total requirements of his home. The fact that in his lifetime, he will never come close to receiving enough payments from the local power company to offset his large initial investment does in no way reduce his excitement over getting “free” power from the sun. I too succumbed to this “feel good” addiction when I attained hero status by plugging my not-nearly-as-smart-as-I-am neighbor’s coach into my solar powerhouse to provide his lovely wife the pleasure of watching her favorite TV program at a no-generators-allowed rally.
Fred, go for it! Google “RV solar books” to begin your education. I remember reading an early guide ( http://www.amazon.com/Rvers-Guide-Solar-Battery-Charging/dp/093794808X ) before starting to build my first solar system. Go ahead, get a few panels that will fit in the open spaces on your roof, wire them up and enjoy the warm feeling that comes from being able to enjoy the sound of chirping birds a little longer before drowning them out with that noisy smelly generator. But beware of opening Pandora’s feel good box because you’ll soon be as addicted as I am.
One more caution: Those half dozen rooftop air conditioners on your beautiful store-bought coach all cast shadows. Many solar panel outputs go to zero as soon as the smallest shadow creeps onto the collecting surface. Build an ugly platform to raise the panels above the air conditioners or, taking note of the lack of shadow free roof space, realize that you just may not have the best vehicle to take advantage of the joys that solar living can bring. My roof is flat with nothing but solar panels on it, but I’ll die still dreaming of the day my coach is as nicely trimmed out as yours. Trying to build your own solar powered Liberty ain’t for sissies.
Rodger: Solar and wind power compliment each other perfectly. Often, at night and in bad weather, the wind is blowing briskly. Wind turbine technology is just beginning to reach the level I’m seeking. I’ll have one before long. Then I’ll be looking for the perfect hydro “RAT” to put out in that trout stream. We fighter pilots are always thinking outside the box.
Megan & Gary: I thought Coleman’s fuel cell was the answer to our dreams, but the outlook is not good as Dan’s Data http://www.dansdata.com/gz066.htm shows. ‘Sad because the outputs of fuel cells are electricity and pure hot water. Of course, pure hydrogen fill-up stations are still rather scarce. I won’t even ask the price per gallon. -
figured you guys were smart enough to figure it out….actually my Ipad wont let me enter text into body of message,anyway my charger died and I need to replace it and was wondering what folks recommend and where to buy.
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Fred, Jon’s comments are right on. Imagine plugging your house into a little Honda 1000 watt generator during the daylight hours only and attempting to live on what it gives you. On the other hand, my fourteen panels let me live quite comfortably, but there’s a big difference between your coach and mine. I’ve got to hit the road right now to go pick up my new engine air compressor (a two hour drive), but I’ll try to add some more perspective to this thread this evening.
Tom, I bought the panels for your coach and installed them with the help of my good friend, Art Broadsky, its owner at the time. I’m sure I have some answers to your questions.
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Tell me about it!! I just put new shoes on last June and the last thing I would want to deal with is a recall.
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We have been buying our R-12 from sellers on Craigslist locally at about $10/pound. So, a 30# can is $3000 in its original box with tags from the maker/ not relaimed R-12.. We use our local Stewart and Stevenson shop for install. Works out great!
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Tom,
There are two basic types of sensors. One is a thermistor and can not be calibrated unless the logic is built into the controller. Lower cost controllers seldom have this function. The second type is an RTD that changes resistance with temperature. Calibration is by adding a resistor in series or parralel to change the resistance seen by the controller.
Controllers in this price range are seldom accurat. What you should consider is rapetability. Does each zone temperature repeate it’s display temperature as the temp changes then returns regardless of the difference with other zones?
If it does just accept that the difference between the zones will always be a little off.
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That’s on the list Brian.
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While “thumbing thru” the coaches for sale section, several of them caught my eye. I was a bit dismayed to find that when I opened the pictures the box didn’t seem large enough to see the entire picture without scanning around a bit. For instance, it is difficult to see the effect of the lovely green sofa AND the hardwood floor all at the same time.
I may be doing something wrong. If not, a larger field would be nice.
BTW; how long after a coach is sold does it stay on this list before being taken down?
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Just today while getting a part replaced on our GMC I took advantage of the toad on the service rack taking a look at base plate and safety cables. Everything was tight.
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Two H3-40’s in the same place, now that’s special…
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Rodger,
If the last 8 digits of your VIN are as you note then the chassis is a 1990. The “L” denotes that in the VIN.
If yoiu have n auxilary tank mounted in this shell it will be in the midle of the bay to the front fot he fuel tank bay. If yo can get under the vehicle you will see the hose connection between the main tank and the auxilary. If not then you should have the standard 160 gallon tank. -
The Hittman is with Prevost in case you were wondering.