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Re: Safe for my TV alternator?
@Sharon_is_SAM There are a lot of things that possibly could fail. In a recent video by Will he specifically mentioned that BMS failures are extremely rare. Regardless, the wiring in your tow vehicle will not be able to pull the type of draws to cause harm to your TV battery. And there will be a fuse protecting your battery along the wiring for your 7-pin.
Re: Tab 400 - Weight-Distribution Hitch Not Recommended Due To C-Channel Construction
Went with Equalizer Sway Control & Weight Distribution Hitch 90-00-0600 using 600# bars. Is is reliable, very simple and easy to use. Odd that I don't have photo laying around of the trailer with the bars attached but this way you can see where that fitting gets connected.
This interactive website does a good job of explaining how and why it works.
https://www.equalizerhitch.com/how-equalizer-works
In order to mount it to the TAB, the A-frame supports (oval red circle) need to be just under where the tub is. Miller Trailer had some square bar stock (red rectangle) cut and used it to shim the tub up just enough to get the equalizer support into place. I'm lead to believe this needs to be done on other weight distribution hitches as well.
Under the category of YMMV, I take the position that every dollar spent is a vote. When deciding on which WD hitch to put on this trailer, I just couldn’t support Anderson after the owner was caught vandalizing Arches National Park and then gave what I saw as a lame apology. This is a guy who sells products for the outdoor industry so if he doesn't know better, who does? I have no dog in the hunt and this is just my viewpoint.
Re: Tab 400 - Weight-Distribution Hitch Not Recommended Due To C-Channel Construction
After researching further and having my dealer speak with nuCamp, I’m going with the Equalizer 400 wt-distribution hitch. This will match Fords recommendation for my Explorer given the T@b 400 max loaded weight of 3500lb.
Re: Safe for my TV alternator?
https://youtu.be/KXG7-EegNV0?si=Ne8gv_099tSuxyiq
Interesting video that helps explain some of the issues regarding DC to DC chargers
Re: Safe for my TV alternator?
Today I tested as recommended, with the engine off. Using a tester connected to pin #4 (Aux 12V+ Charging) and pin #1 (Ground), and the tester lit up. So until I sort out whether to install a isolator relay or a DCtoDC, I will keep unplugging my Jeep when parked with the camper connected.
Not sure if I can install a second DCtoDC in my Jeep, since it has one as part of it's own off grid power kit, and then there's the additional cable to have to deal with when connecting and disconnecting the trailer.
Installed the KickAss brand awning on my 2023 320s Boondock
I looked at the bonnet style awnings that slide into the Keder rail and decided that just wasn’t for me. I prefer a simple traditional style awning. So I purchased this awning from KickAss Products USA. https://kickassproducts.com/products/kickass-2-0m-x-2-5m-heavy-duty-awning-with-led-light-strip It’s 6.5 x 8 feet and uses built in poles with a couple tent stakes. I like the way it looks and the ease of setting up. It has a LED light strip that plugs into USB as a bonus. It was tricky to install on the Keder rail but came out real well.
Re: New here, considering a 2022 T@B 320 CS-S BD
The lack of headroom was a non-starter for us (I'm 6'-1" also) when we looked at a 320 last year, and headroom in the bathroom was even less. I, too, liked how small it was but with a 45 pound dog aboard it was obvious it would be cramped. We do our outdoor cooking with a propane grille fired from the T@B's exterior gas connection on our 400.
Re: Beginner wire questions
Two things that were beneficial to me over several Victron controller installs:
1. It was easiest to have the controller free from the mounting surface when installing wires. Orient it face down. This will let gravity pull the lug down and provide the best opening to install a well-formed wire. Plus, you'll be in a less awkward position trying to complete the task.
2. After the install is completed and everything has some time to 'rest' go back and retighten the lugs (This is something I repeat on occasion in case road related vibration loosens things up- it happened to me).
1. It was easiest to have the controller free from the mounting surface when installing wires. Orient it face down. This will let gravity pull the lug down and provide the best opening to install a well-formed wire. Plus, you'll be in a less awkward position trying to complete the task.
2. After the install is completed and everything has some time to 'rest' go back and retighten the lugs (This is something I repeat on occasion in case road related vibration loosens things up- it happened to me).
Re: Alternate Aldi Fluid
Oh, not at all.....the trade issues could also be a part of it. Or, a business who sees a chance to raise prices because everyone thinks the prices are going up on everything else, so...why not?
Re: Changing out the Alde fluid.
I don't claim to be an engineer and have not watched these videos, but it looks like copper was uses. Was using copper in a system that includes aluminum brought up? I may be missing something. Is the quote below valid in our situation?
"While both copper and aluminum tubing can technically be used in a glycol system, mixing them together is generally not recommended due to the risk of galvanic corrosion; this occurs when dissimilar metals come into contact within a conductive fluid, causing the less noble metal (usually aluminum) to corrode rapidly."
"While both copper and aluminum tubing can technically be used in a glycol system, mixing them together is generally not recommended due to the risk of galvanic corrosion; this occurs when dissimilar metals come into contact within a conductive fluid, causing the less noble metal (usually aluminum) to corrode rapidly."
