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08-08-2022, 02:52 PM #31
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Thanks, Bill - I didn't even see that when I was looking. How about the Yamaha mentioned by @DennisLoriGD ? I placed the order for the batteries and a Victron monitor a little while ago... going to have to recover from that before we do anything else.
RobU.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
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08-08-2022, 02:55 PM #32
Help me think this through (solar/batteries/generator, etc.)
Hi Rob
I actually have the Yamaha generator, it is an awesome genny, but, just too dang heavy. It checks in at 154 pounds. If it will be in the back of your truck permanently, then it really doesn’t matter, but I am actually lookin at replacing my Yamaha for the Honda for the weight.
BillLast edited by Redapple63; 08-08-2022 at 03:21 PM.
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08-10-2022, 03:24 PM #33
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Rob,
Here is what I’m currently have in my unit.
(2) 206ah SOK batteries
(6) 170 watt Zamp solar panels
(2) Victron 30 amp MPPT solar controllers
(1) Victron multiplus II
(1) Victron 800 watt inverter (used before Multiplus installed)
(2) Honda eu2000 generators
I do have a residential fridge installed, after market and live full time in my unit.
Not to long ago I had a power outage at which time it automatically switched to battery power. Since I was home and wanted to test things out I ran one 15k air conditioner along with the fridge, tv, internet stuff and dish box. According to my battery monitor if the sun stayed out (this was around noon time) I could run a bit over 4 1/2 hours on the batteries with the solar dumping power back into them.
The power was out for over an hour and half and I was about to dig out one of the Hondas just in case it was out longer. The power did come back on before getting the generator out and the Multiplus and solar started dumping power back into the batteries. I had the Multiplus charger set at 70 amps and the solar was pushing 50 plus amps. My batteries are only good for 50 amps each when charging. I did have to turn one of my solar chargers off so I didn’t push to many amps in to fast.
So my suggestion would be add a inverter type generator to your toolbox, keep good gas with fuel stabilizer in the tank year round.2021 F350 CC LB
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08-10-2022, 06:02 PM #34
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Not sure if non-oxygenated gas is available everywhere but I buy that in MN for everything except the vehicles. That way it doesn't gum the carbs, doesn't go bad and doesn't require additives. Might be something to look for. Usually it's available in areas that are known for recreation such as boating, atv's, etc.
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08-10-2022, 06:13 PM #352021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
Two bathrooms, no waiting 155 fresh, 104 black, 104 grey 1860 watts solar.
800AH BattleBorn Batteries No campgrounds 100% boondocking
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08-10-2022, 07:19 PM #36
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Rob, My solitude didn't come with solar and only a 1000W inverter just to run the fridge. I do have a Champion 4500W generator which I carry on a platform attached to the hitch on back, which will run 1AC. If I go on a long trip I usually boonedock 1 night and the next night at a campground. The last big trip I did like that I had a 3400W Champion and it wouldn't run the AC while charging my 3 BB 100Ah batteries. We will see how the 4500W Champion works out. I usually just run the AC to cool the bedroom before bed and then shut it off. Why do I have 3 BB, because I originally bought 2, but on this last black Friday, I picked up another for $725 I just couldn't resist. Oh by the way the Champion 4500 was around $800 something on Amazon and I sold the 3400W for $450.
Last edited by Malco1; 08-10-2022 at 07:22 PM.
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08-10-2022, 07:46 PM #37
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08-10-2022, 08:10 PM #382021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
Two bathrooms, no waiting 155 fresh, 104 black, 104 grey 1860 watts solar.
800AH BattleBorn Batteries No campgrounds 100% boondocking
2020 Silverado High Country 3500 dually crewcab Duramax Allison
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08-11-2022, 12:59 AM #39
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So if it helps I have a residential refrigerator and a chest freezer. I used cheaper batteries but put in 600AH. Earlier this year I traveled and lot docked in parking lots 3 nights—never plugging in. Made coffee every morning too using an electric water pot and French press. No AC though. At the end I had a little less than 200AH left—edit: checked my shunt history and it was actually 117 AH left. If it were me, I’d add another battery or 2.
Oh, here’s a link to my setup:
https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...300#post389300Last edited by chemist308; 08-11-2022 at 01:03 AM.
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08-11-2022, 06:11 AM #40
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Yes - I ordered the BMV-712 Smart with Blu-tooth. The batteries and monitor will arrive on Monday and the weather forecast looks less brutal next week than it has been this past week (heat index between 106 and 113 the past five days), so I should be able to get everything installed next week.
To everyone else... just because I'm not commenting on every post doesn't mean I'm not reading them and taking information/suggestions into consideration. Since we have no plans at this time to leave the proving ground for more than a week or two at a time, we have at least this winter to test and evaluate how the additional battery capacity performs in actual or simulated power outages - especially this winter when we'll be using the furnace. Our needs specifications have not changed and still only include running the fridge, minimal lighting, and a few critical devices (phones, etc.) until the power comes back on. I have set up a YoLink system with power a failure module and smart power strips to turn off all non-critical outlets (Dyson charger, Echo devices, laptops, dehumidifier if it's running) when a power failure is detected.
Again - many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to respond.
RobU.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
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