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So sorry to hear of your accident - Luckily your safe - Travel Safely - Mike

Oh my Gosh - at least t he car is safe- Travel Safely - Mike

Hello Escapees, I just completed my latest (Independent Non-Sponcered) Lithium RV upgrade video named “5112 Dual Voltage - Dual Inverter - RV Lithium System”. The 5112 system is unique and different than any other lithium system in operation today. I designed the 5112 System for larger Class A, Super C and Bus Conversions and for owners who require extended 50 amp off the grid service.

What makes the 5112 system unique, is instead of the standard two “House & Chassis” battery groups, the 5112 system incorporates the use of a high capacity ”Third Lithium Battery Group” used exclusively for 120 volt inversion. Powering the inversion system is four Lithionics 51 volt battery modules which output 30,720 watt hours, comparable to twenty five 100ah lithium batteries or fifty AGM batteries.

Using a Victron Quattro 5000 watt 48 volt Inverter, the system can easily power two air conditioners, a cook top and refrigerator at the same time and still have reserve power. A single charge can power an A/C unit for 4-5 nights, or for even weeks with its solar system.

Through the use of high voltage 51 volt lithium batteries, the system uses 75% less amperage than 12 volt inverter system which eliminates past heat related losses, associated with 12 volt lithium inverter systems.

The 5112 system also included upgrading the AGM house batteries to lithium as well, outputting 4,032 watt hours used solely for the RV’s slides, jacks, pumps and lights without the draw of an inverter. This 12 volt group is also capable of starting the Cummins diesel engine. This 5112 system was installed in a Canyon Star 3927 front engine Diesel toy hauler.

This review also include my fully automatic “Anti-Winterizing Heater System” which eliminates the need to winterize the RV. The system heats the entire coach, water tanks, pumps and batteries. The electric heater system is powered by the 5112's 51 volt lithium system and capable of extended heating even during power failures.

I hope you find the film both enjoyable and informative.

Stay Safe - Mike Mas

5112 Dual Voltage Dual Inverter System Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxSS44przNs

Not Bad - but make sure you don't want to camp any longer - because you'll pay considerably more tto buy the same RV.

Mike

1 hour ago, Wrknrvr said:

Last week I was on a service call to a island on Flathead lake in Montana. I did a filter change, spark plugs and oil on a Onan generator.

  The generator is not on auto start for the system. And no power lines to the island.

 

  Now I am wondering if there is snow cover on the solar. Home will be shut up at the end of October till April. With cold temperatures possible could these batteries have a problem.

 

  Trying to learn about such subject as some people store there rv’s over winter in really cold weather. So could this be a concern.

 

  Trying to learn,    Vern 

Hello Guys - The self-discharge rate for lithium batteries is very low compared to AGM's.  Depending on the quality of the lithium cells, self-discharge can range anywhere from .5 - 2.5 % per month. Never store a lithium battery at 100%, since it may cause stress which is a chemical reaction involving the electrode. For this reason lithium batteries should be discharged to 75-80% for storage. A battery stored at 75% in six months will only discharge to around 60%. Avoid leaving any lithium battery fully charged or fully discharged. Most batteries have a primary buffer at roughly 10% and another at 90%, this protects the battery from full discharge or over-charge and extends its longevity. Therefore a fully discharged lithium battery still retains this 10% buffer even though the BCM shows 0 %.

Regards - Mike

Hello Guys - Generally speaking if the coach came with flooded or AGM batteries which most all do, the compartment is always vented to release any possible fumes especially during charging. On my Renegade lithium installation, even though the batteries have a built in heater, I relocated the new lithium (house) batteries in a separate compartment which is heated for winter use. This design also avoids dust, dirt and salt spray during winter.  Here's an image of my latest installation which allows the roof A/C unit to run 24 hrs or more at 50% cycle just off the lithium batteries one charge.

Stay Safe - Mike

If you're planning on doing any winter travel you'll need a heated compartment or a internal or external blanket on your lithium batteries. As soon they reach freezing temperatures, any usage or charging will causes in-repairable damage to the cells. Here's a short video I produced on my Lithium battery set in my Renegade.  Lithionics batteries were the first company to use internal heaters. The video shows the advantages of an internal heater verses an external blanket.

Enjoy - Mike

Years ago you could get the best Diesel price at truck stops - I used fuel up going and coming back at the Fla - Ga line. Now they all rip off their customers, you'll pay up to 20-30 cents more per gallon because they now figure its worth it since your spending the night at their facility.  I generally look for Raceway's on the road nice clean facility and many diesel pumps.

Regards - Mike

Insurance rates are all over the place - generally speaking, the best rates is with your home owners insurance carrier. What others pay is really in material each person with their policy and driving record is going to be different. I heard many insurance companies will no longer insure RV's over 36 feet. You know how it goes they just want you to pay them they never want to pay out. Also check with companies like Good Sam and others.

Good luck on you venture!

Mike

Hello few of the RV ac manufacturers make their own hoses the job out their hoses. Your best bet is to remove  the hose and take it with you. 
Was the hose ruptured or still holding pressure.

regards Mike

I hate to say it but there is a 90% chance you're not operating it correctly - it took us nearly a day to figure out the goofy sequence to get our Micro to work properly - there is usually an 800 number - call them while the micro is in front of you good chance they can get you going!

Regards - Mike

Hello Looks like it’s just another travel trailer with solar panels and a lithium battery system you can easily convert any trailer for this off the grid living.

regards

Some times the reason a generator won’t start is there could be a fault with the generator preventing it from starting normally. Not sure if there’s an oil level sensor but if it did that could be the problem. 
 

Hello guys since the largest inverter is 3000 watts when the second unit powered up it would dInfinity  overload the circuit since starting current combined with the unit running would exceed 3000 watts. Anyhow it should have only opened the breakers on the inverter they will trip before damaging the inverter

mike