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Re: Battery/ Fridge/Towing
The 3way we have definitely cannot be maintained by solar alone - it draws a LOT on DC.. though works great on propane, so we love it! It allows us to boondock more often than not, which we prefer as you tend to get nicer / more private sites when they're not catering to some of the monster RVs out there.
Re: Trailer Phone?
We use an old SE without service to stream video, news and music using either local Wi-Fi or a hotspot. Also handy to have a backup for Victron devices.
Re: Ultimate Toys vs T@B CS-S?
The Tabs have an Alde setup with a 2.5 gallon tank (approximately). The idea in the Tabs is the hot water from the hot water heater is fed through a "mixing valve" that drops the very hot water with cold water, preventing any scalding problems. The mixing valve helps extend the amount of "warm" water available for showers. You still won't be able to hang out in the shower for very long, in any case. There are limits on how much water is available if you are not camping "with hookups". The fresh water tank only holds so much water, and the gray water tank has to be managed, also.
If you are not familiar with this, most owners are good with a "Navy shower", where you spray your self down , turn off the shower nozzle, soap up, then turn the nozzle back on to rinse off. This saves a lot of water from the fresh tank and helps keep the gray tank levels reasonable over time.
This "mixing valve" is in the Tabs, but I honestly am guessing whether the Ultimate has the same sort of "mixer". I can't imagine it doesn't though.
Re: Ultimate Toys vs T@B CS-S?
Yes, UT has the same mixing valve. I kept our water heater turned up 3/4 do there is plenty of hot water for shower. Do note that you need to be on electric hook up for the Bosch to operate
Re: Battery/ Fridge/Towing
Don't you have a 2way fridge? That's a completely different situation than the 3way fridge running on DC power.jbajor said:I never turn fridge off! get everything cooled down on shore power before you leave,,, it will 'cycle' so not pulling full power all the time. Do you have solar? That will more than make up for the fridge draw while towing too
Re: Washing the camper, what to do, what to do?
I am on the road about 6 months per year so I frequently use coin car washes. After it's wet I use a telescoping pole to wash and then dry my T@B. I use both microfiber and an old bath towel to always dry my T@B. I switched to ceramic wash fluid and it improved water beading. I wash my T@B approximately every ten days.
Re: Battery/ Fridge/Towing
Historically the small 3 way fridges were intended to go into small camper vans where a ~11 amps power draw can easily be covered by the alternator. Most tow vehicles have a 20A fused 12V connection to the trailer and theoretically can run a fridge in the trailer. However the dreaded voltage drop rears its ugly head again. As long as the trailer battery has a higher voltage than what comes from the tow vehicle the battery is the primary energy source. Once the battery gets drained down enough (or is removed from the equation) the tow vehicle keeps the fridge running.
A DC-DC converter can "cover up" the voltage drop from the tow vehicle to the trailer battery but it opens another can of worms because it increases the current draw from the TV, often to the point that the fuse blows.
A DC-DC converter can "cover up" the voltage drop from the tow vehicle to the trailer battery but it opens another can of worms because it increases the current draw from the TV, often to the point that the fuse blows.
Re: Life of Tab 400 battery?
As pthomas said above, you may be able to just use your old converter. I have an older converter in my 2021 Tab 400, and when the AGMs died, I replaced with lithium. While I can only charge to ~85%, since I have solar, the solar can 'top up' the battery all the way to 100% from there, so I never felt the need to go upgrade the converter.
Re: PahaQue Side Tent roof poles ?
Why would you buy a tent without the support poles ? I’ve tried to help you with the number of poles you need for the Pahaque side tent. You need 4. Completely flummoxed by your problem. Never heard of someone ordering a tent without poles ?
Re: Alde Fluid
Considering the location of the glycol pump and the backflow valve, I would not be surprised if the glycol side could build a slight pressure when in use--particularlyin the boiler's glycol chamber.
Regardless, the pressure argument is probably academic. In a depressuzed state--which is most of the time when the unit and the FW supply are both off--any breach between the glycol and HW chambers is bound to result in some comingling of fluids.
Regardless, the pressure argument is probably academic. In a depressuzed state--which is most of the time when the unit and the FW supply are both off--any breach between the glycol and HW chambers is bound to result in some comingling of fluids.
