bertschb
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Last Activity: Today, 08:29 PM
Joined: 06-05-2019
Location: Bend, OR and Palm Springs, CA
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Yes, the drone comes in handy for lots of shots like this. I used it the other day to check out a nest high in the Ponderosa Pine tree behind our house... -
Factory 300w Jaboni solar panel placement on 2020 Solitude 310GK
If any of you are curious about the placement of the factory 300w solar panel on a 2020 Solitude 310GK, here it is...
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Very good to know! Thanks again Rob!...Leave a comment:
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Hi Rob
Thanks for the tips. I finished installing the EMS today and as expected, I'm crippled right now. My knee, hip, back and elbow all...Leave a comment:
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Here is a close up of the fitting on the hot water line from the water heater. It also shows the black tank flush line above it.
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Good question. I'm going to take a closer look at that fitting today. My focus yesterday was really on replacing the converter/charger. I did order several...Leave a comment:
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K, thanks again Rob!...Leave a comment:
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Hi Rob
I will order some PEX tools and hose. Can you tell me what type of elbow I need for the water heater outlet?
I remember...Leave a comment:
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I didn't even notice that black tank flush line. I was actually in the basement to replace the factory converter/charger with a PD9160AL for my LiFePO4...Leave a comment:
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Cleanest basement yet but hot water line is pinched a bit
I removed the basement wall in our new 2020 Solitude 310GK-R and found the most organized and cleanest basement of the three Grand Design 5th wheels we've...
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I really appreciate the reply. I'll contact Jaboni and ask if their charger is doing something similar to your GoPower....Leave a comment:
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Hey Rob
I'm getting ready to add my Progressive Industries EMSHW50C to the 310GK-R. I did this on my last two 5th wheels and I'm NOT looking... -
Update on factory Jaboni solar charge controller Error 01 - High Bat Voltage:
After reading a bunch of Facebook posts, it appears the most common...Leave a comment:
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Thanks for the offer Howard but that's not necessary. I asked to join the Grand Design solar group on Facebook. Just waiting to be "accepted"....Leave a comment:
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Thanks for the Facebook info Howard. I VERY begrudgingly logged back into FB after being off that site for two years. I really need help with the Jaboni...Leave a comment:
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Thanks for confirming that Rob. Looks like I need to order more wire and lugs :-(
I had my dealer swap the lead acid batteries they installed...Last edited by bertschb; 03-31-2020, 09:47 PM.Leave a comment:
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Battery wire sizing for optional factory 300w solar system
We picked up our 2020 Solitude 310GK-R yesterday with the optional 300w factory solar system. I see two problems so far:
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This message on the front of the Nautilus panel always freaked me out. I never understood what it meant but I always relieved the pressure on the system...
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Good LiFePO4 batteries have BMS's (Battery Management Systems) that automatically prevent charging when the batteries are below freezing. You don't need...Leave a comment:
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LiFePO4 batteries shouldn't be charged when they are below freezing but you can discharge them when they are below freezing. The internal heaters allow...Leave a comment:
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