Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?

[Flounder]

I've got a battery question for you. Can I simply use a 3-way isolator to switch all the van's power over to a deep cycle battery when I'm camped?

Yes you can use an isolator, look at Blue Sea marine products. I did this for a dual battery set up in my 4runner. Not exactly simple, you need to add fuses at each end for safety and as mentioned earlier in the thread make sure you’re getting the correct charging voltage from the alternator.

https://www.bluesea.com/resources/17...l_Applications

[Falcon3]

I’ve got a Stinger 200a battery isolator if anyone can use it. I’ll make you a deal. I decided to go with a CTEK Dc-Dc instead.

[DanoT]

That was my understanding. But my AGM is not vented and I am assuming the risk that enough H2 can accumulate to create a fire hazard from a spark. My shell pop up camper (all terrain camper) came with a non-vented AGM so lots of manufacturers are not venting them, even though it is not 100% risk free (don't think they are vented from FWC). I wonder if that violates some kind of RV code? The manufacturer was otherwise code compliant (it came with a hard wired LP/CO monitor).

My take is that if you are using a smart charger to charge the AGM house battery then it shouldn't overcharge or fast charge, so the battery shouldn't need ventilation.

[Pinned]

Pinned, a BMS should have a temperature gauge so the battery starts charging the moment it is warm enough , and stops charging the moment it gets too cold. They also have BMS with built in battery monitors, so possible to kill two birds with one stone. Can you wrap the battery in foam/neoprene to help keep it warm? Put it in a battery box with closed cell foam installation? They also make combined dc to dc charger/solar charge controller. In the future, all this crap will be in a single component.

If I go the LiFePo route I'd install the batteries into a Pelican case or something similar so it's portable - foam lined, could definitely add more insulation to it. Basically like a DIY Goal Zero with the inverter, charge controller, and batteries all in the same case. Saw some cool setups that people have done that way.

The BMS I'm looking at has temp probes and monitoring for 4 cells and bluetooth connectivity - super cool. I don't think I'll exceed the operating temp ranges - charge temp minimum is 23*F and the withdraw temp min is -22*F. Since my main use is powering the little heater I think I'd be well above charge temp pretty quick.

Need to do a bit more research on the battery cells themselves and on the DC to DC charger. Pretty sure this is going to be the ticket for me though - small-ish, modular, can take it inside when not in use.

[doebedoe]

If I go the LiFePo route I'd install the batteries into a Pelican case or something similar so it's portable - foam lined, could definitely add more insulation to it. Basically like a DIY Goal Zero with the inverter, charge controller, and batteries all in the same case. Saw some cool setups that people have done that way.

The BMS I'm looking at has temp probes and monitoring for 4 cells and bluetooth connectivity - super cool. I don't think I'll exceed the operating temp ranges - charge temp minimum is 23*F and the withdraw temp min is -22*F. Since my main use is powering the little heater I think I'd be well above charge temp pretty quick.

Need to do a bit more research on the battery cells themselves and on the DC to DC charger. Pretty sure this is going to be the ticket for me though - small-ish, modular, can take it inside when not in use.

FWIW, this keeps poping up in my IG feed. Sorta 1/2 way between DIY and prebuilt: https://vanomize.com/

Didn't make sense for my needs (just water pump, charging laptop/phones, running some LEDs -- so I went with a knock off GoalZero for <$250).

[Pinned]

FWIW, this keeps poping up in my IG feed. Sorta 1/2 way between DIY and prebuilt: https://vanomize.com/

Didn't make sense for my needs (just water pump, charging laptop/phones, running some LEDs -- so I went with a knock off GoalZero for <$250).

Very cool - thanks for sharing it.

Thinking I want to basically build my own version of this - but that's a really nice package.

[Vt-Freeheel]

This one looks cool, spotted in the Mad River Valley

[climberevan]

This one looks cool, spotted in the Mad River Valley

Damn, and I thought rolling around with 5 bicycles on/in the WinningBago was a bit much...

[alpinevibes]

This one looks cool, spotted in the Mad River Valley

Magnum PI style, ok ok

[frorider]

Makes the grocery run from camp for another six pack that much quicker

[mcphee]

https://rockford.craigslist.org/rvs/...375409417.html

Midwest mags PSA. Not mine. looks to be in good shape.


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[mcphee]

Also, ICECO is having a Labor Day only sale on their 12v fridges. I’ve got their JP series, has a danfoss compressor, it’s quiet. Doesn’t use a lot of power and is comparable to a dometic for hundreds less. Not familiar with the dometic but I’m betting it’s better insulated


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[frorider]

Be interesting to see how much the $529 model gets reduced. I’m not in the market but friends are. Thx fir the heads up

[frorider]

Also, ICECO is having a Labor Day only sale on their 12v fridges. I’ve got their JP series, has a danfoss compressor, it’s quiet. Doesn’t use a lot of power and is comparable to a dometic for hundreds less. Not familiar with the dometic but I’m betting it’s better insulated


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I checked their site today. No Labor Day sale.

[goldenboy]

Wonder if the heli is the same guy I met in Pemberton when I lived there. He had a small heli that he was cruising around with, he'd land up in some high remote basins and ski tour from there. It was a small heli just like this one so it was somewhat limited by elevation with a passenger and some gear.

[Huskier]

Wonder if the heli is the same guy I met in Pemberton when I lived there. He had a small heli that he was cruising around with, he'd land up in some high remote basins and ski tour from there. It was a small heli just like this one so it was somewhat limited by elevation with a passenger and some gear.

Robinson R22? Ceiling 14k, usable load ~400lbs. Gotta hope your buddy isn't fat.

[up an down]

https://rockford.craigslist.org/rvs/...375409417.html

Midwest mags PSA. Not mine. looks to be in good shape.


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That's close to where I live , but I am not in the market for a rig like that.

[goldenboy]

Robinson R22? Ceiling 14k, usable load ~400lbs. Gotta hope your buddy isn't fat.

Yeah, no idea. Just met him once like 20 years ago and he was dirtbagging it with his heli on a trailer, a lot like the photo.

I probably should have lobbied for myself a little harder, even with all my ski gear I'd be under 170, so I would be a great partner.

[mcphee]

I checked their site today. No Labor Day sale.

Maaaaan, wtf? My bad. Just checked their confusing-ass email they sent me. Subject line says Labor Day Only Sale. Further inspection says offer valid september 3rd. SMH


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[heckacali]

This one looks cool, spotted in the Mad River Valley

GOTOS thread is down there VV

[Huskier]

Here's a question to anyone with fiama awnings: How did you install the thing? 60 lbs of awkward AF

[simple]

Not solo that is for sure. Two people on ladders

[Cocximus]

Not sure if it's brought up, but what's up with the e-350 with 7.3 diesel engines? How horrendous are they on fuel?

[ghosthop]

Not sure if it's brought up, but what's up with the e-350 with 7.3 diesel engines? How horrendous are they on fuel?

mid-teens. It also depends where you get your diesel, some states are better about regulating it than others.

The bigger issue is getting the thing to start in the winter without plugging it in

[simple]

Not sure if it's brought up, but what's up with the e-350 with 7.3 diesel engines? How horrendous are they on fuel?

If you thought the 7.3 diesel was horrendous what word would you use to describe the 7.5 gasser? Lol