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I like the Bluefire while driving, though it doesn't pickup a lot of information that could turn an iPad or Surface into a glass dash. No air pressures, voltages, CEL, for example. A lot of potential, though with limited information shared on the J1708/1939 from the CTIS, chassis, CAT ECU and...
I was trying to be sarcastic toward coachgeo's pulverization comment and missed the mark. I quoted @Gunny 0369 suggestion of SS beads. They are in my shop awaiting installation—
1— depends upon the panels them selves;
2— with panels properly spaced above the roof shading does little to aid cooling the habitat and panels, the panels act as a radiator absorbing and emitting the heat. Leaving the habitat cool, bi-facials are better;
3— in series requires an MPPT, not a...
@Ronmar has a good video on youtube (rronmar) showing how he 'upgraded' his 90's truck which is more similar, than @MatthewWBailey and my truck, to yours—
Good advice above. These units started with a dual 12/24v 100a alternator that as folks have mentioned was overloaded trying to maintain the four batteries in 2 in series-24v banks. Over the years they tried several different configurations. I believe the mid 90's units had a polarity unit...
I agree with using related threads rather than starting anew. Will add that often folks, myself included, do not realize a thread is old and stale and direct questions toward those whom have long ago left. DriverDarrell was last seen in fall 2022. Hope springs eternal. He verified the...