| Re: [GMCnet] battery monitors [message #69385] |
Sat, 02 January 2010 19:13 |
rallymaster
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Registered: February 2004
Location: North Plains, ORYGUN
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It's been suggested by some knowledgeable folks that anyone considering
solar get the monitor first, and keep an eye on it to get a better idea
of what you're actually using, so you have a better idea of how much
solar and battery you need. Jay said solar panels are a possibility
(when funding is available), so I think it's a good idea to do it that
way. You can keep track of what you're using and know when you've
drawing your batteries down to your comfort level.
It doesn't take a large amount of dry camping to suck your batteries down
below a safe level.
As others have said, "Don't ask me how I know."
ronc
On Sat, 2 Jan 2010 16:52:00 -0500 John Wright <powwerjon@gmail.com>
writes:
> I am going to say so things here that may not be popular. My first
> question
> is WHY! Are you going to do large amounts of Dry camping off the
> grid, and
> there are some of you that do and that is great? If yes and you do
> have a
> solar panel setup then yes it makes sense to have a battery monitor
> attached
> to your system to manage it. But if your a GMC motorhome user that
> is
> plugged into shore power each night when you stop and dry camp
> rarely then
> neither solar panels or monitoring equipment is a need to have for
> your
> coach. IMHO spend the money on something else that more fits your
> usage and
> needs of your coach. I will now get off soapbox and duck!!!!!
>
> As a comment I do like the features of the Xantrex better that the
> 2020 and
> it does cost somewhat more.
>
> J.R. Wright
>
> On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Sometime when time and budget allow, and other, higher-priority
> things get
> > done, I'm planning some solar panels. I've been convinced by Handy
> Bob and
> > other experienced voices that a good battery monitor is essential,
> and I'm
> > thinking I might benefit from doing the monitor sooner rather than
> later,
> > that is, before I get the solar panel.
> >
> > I'm looking at the TriMetric 2020 and the Xantrex linkLITE models.
> Any
> > experience and advice on comparing the two? Any tips or gotchas to
> be aware
> > of?
> >
> > J "spending more money" Rabe
> >
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Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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