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You can't just go by amp-hours: https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2015/03/30/batteries-lithium-ion-vs-agm/ The cost of all the ancillary electronics is no more for LFP batteries, which also weigh 80% less, are non-toxic, and won't ever explode or catch on fire, or need replacing after five...

6T "drop-in-replacement" LFP batteries all have integrated circuit boards, right there in plain sight and obviously not waterproof, unlike the Navitas products. They're all marketed to airplane, boat, and RV owners, but I only found the one submersible milspec option. Optimas are AGM so they're...

I've been speaking with the folks at Navitas... what I did not realize, is that LFP batteries with integrated electronics cannot be hooked up in series, as there would be no way to equalize between batteries without external chargers/monitors. So I'll be getting one 24V battery for each FLU...

I'm still designing the electrical upgrades for the GMC, researching like a madman until the wee hours... Question is, do the whole system with a brand like Victron, or just use one or two of their products and go small-company for the rest? At the moment, I'm considering this unit...

The navitas batteries for my FLUs have a key selling point vs. other 6T LFP batteries I found -- milspec throughout, not just case size, meaning they're submersible. The temporary batteries in my FLUs right now, will short right out if submerged. I'd hate to not be able to ford a stream in a...

Trying to order up four of these batteries for my FLUs: http://www.navitassys.com/products-systems/drop-in-lithium-batteries-to-replace-lead-acid/ Those are LFP when I want LYP for improved cold-rating, but they do have built-in heaters to allow charging down to -22*F and can discharge down to...

Nope, it's non-toxic, not saying you want to breathe the fumes but I used it outside: http://mileschemicalsolutions.com/Remove_Powder_Coat_Remover.html I dipped a paintbrush in their gel, brushed it onto the part, came back later to wipe it off using a sponge with no effort (rinsed the sponge...

You're right, prolonged idling isn't the best thing to do, but everyone does it in winter hereabouts because it's less damaging than more cold-starts over time, goes the thinking, and always change your oil when the snowpack breaks. I only ever leave diesels idling, they don't have pumping...

I'll eventually get around to fixing the heater in my SEE. I'm delving into the wiring diagrams for both the SEE and the Dodge to find where to wire a spoof "key on" signal when the Webastos are running. By leaving the heat controls set where I'd like and the fan on low when I shut down the...

I keep checking this website, but have yet to purchase anything because it's close-but-no-cigar on what I'm after: http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G20729 Like, I need a 24VDC on-delay with a 1 to 8-12hr range, that one's 120VAC. For plugging in a truck at the end of...

I'm assuming the new iPhone 7 Plus has LiFePO4 battery chemistry of some sort... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/24/apple-looking-into-video-of-exploding-iphone-7-plus ...because that phone doesn't explode, but it does go *poof*! The standard iPhone 7 catches fire, like any...

I'm going to have to change my timer order first thing Monday... http://www.intermatic.com/-/media/inriver/7085-8529.ashx/MIL72-Specifications-EN Now we're talkin', rated for -40*. I'm looking at the QWuZH-24, even though I can do without the non-optional battery, because only the Quartz...

The final touch on my service body will be a series/parallel switch between the under-hood batteries and the service-body battery. That's a $975 relay plus a $125 solenoid controller: http://www.gonefcon.com/trucktcom/parallel_sw.htm...

I edited my last post, because I didn't see patracy's until *after* I posted. Sorry for the disruption.

Spare wall chart goes to jstark45xd, I'll get that sent out to you next week.

The tire had a big, radial split in the sidewall -- not that you can tell by looking at it off the truck, but it was obvious when it was squished down. It was hard enough maintaining control of the truck at 15mph with a flat steer wheel, and get it parked instead of ditched (for a 2nd time that...

Thanks! I find that manual to be compelling reading. I'm even more motivated to do something with the on-board diagnostics, now. The most intriguing aspect of the system, is the ability to dyno-test the motor without a dyno.

My issue regarding videos of how easy it is to raise the SEE's front wheels off the ground... You're all on the level. ;) But my SEE let me down in that regard at 30 below zero , tilted over on the side of a crowned road. Where it's parked right now and with the temps we've been having, yeah I...

I bought two, one was intended as a gift for a certain vendor who let me down big-time since; I'd rather give it away than sell it, to anyone who needs one and has/made a contribution to this community, PM me. I wasn't aware the General sold out until a few minutes ago, I'd prefer not to hoard!

Exactly what I was doing, just every time I got "almost" high enough, the bucket settled back down several inches. I don't think that's working right? I also don't know how to fix it.