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Re: Potential Battle Born Battery Issue
Yes, I agree there should be a followup to Will's video and official comment from BB. For those interested there is a lengthy ongoing discussion @ https://diysolarforum.com/threads/battle-born-battery-issue.110295/
Re: Potential Battle Born Battery Issue
The vid: Will Prowse opens the BB case to find an assembly process failure: the nuts attaching the positive "stud" were not tightened correctly. Instead of a nice low-resistance path for charging the battery, it has a loose connection turning it into a heater. If it is, e.g., ¼ ohm, when charging at 10 amps, that would be 25 watts heating up a small piece of metal. That could get pretty hot over sustained use.
It looks like the particular battery that he opened up was misassembled, as well as a few other reported failures.
I wish Will had included a manufacturing date code of some kind, to see whether there was a bad batch with wobbly terminals. If any of you have terminals which are loose, please reach out to BattleBorn for a response.
It looks like the particular battery that he opened up was misassembled, as well as a few other reported failures.
I wish Will had included a manufacturing date code of some kind, to see whether there was a bad batch with wobbly terminals. If any of you have terminals which are loose, please reach out to BattleBorn for a response.
PNW F@ll J@m 2026
It is time to revive the PNW F@ll J@m
This event will take place September 17th thru the 20th, 2026 in the forest loop at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, WA. If you have been there you know what a great state park this is. Come hang out with fellow T@bbers, T@ggers, and T@D@ers. Visit with old friends and make new ones. This is a casual gathering with coffee in the morning, a potluck style dinner, and a happy hour. Reservations for this date will open on the 17th of December.
If you are interested in joining us, follow these simple steps:
1) Make reservations on the WA State Parks website.
2) Add your name to this list so we know who is coming
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17f94_pprn0BP1aJA2KWrVODSnInqtfnpa95tOnx4I_U/edit?usp=sharing
3) Spread the word to your T@b friends!
Re: Do Snap Pads impact grounding?
Do such pads set under the stabilizer pads and hitch support eliminate any grounding when boon docking ? Without them, there is definite contact with the ground but perhaps not as effective as a ground rod. When plugged in, the RV is effectively grounded through the electrical distribution ground.
Sorry, this comment is changing the subject of the thread. Pls move it if necessary.
Sorry, this comment is changing the subject of the thread. Pls move it if necessary.
Re: T@B amber LED porch light. Free w/shipping.
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Re: Solar Panels poor performance
I remember posting the same concern on a forum and a "brand ambassador" responded that if a panel is partially in shade, the entire panel would produce no power. Not true at all.ckjs said:
…[snip]…Panels on a curved roof will never hit their peak power
…[snip]…
After getting in touch with a senior engineer at Sunflare, he told me:
Our flexible modules have bypass diodes on every cell (not the usual “3 diodes per panel” layout). That design means when a tiny area or a single cell is shaded, only that cell (or a very small portion of the panel) is taken out of production instead of taking down a whole string/third of the panel. In practice this gives much better partial-shade performance on RV roofs (vents, AC shadows, propane tanks, ladders, etc.).
Our flexible modules have bypass diodes on every cell (not the usual “3 diodes per panel” layout). That design means when a tiny area or a single cell is shaded, only that cell (or a very small portion of the panel) is taken out of production instead of taking down a whole string/third of the panel. In practice this gives much better partial-shade performance on RV roofs (vents, AC shadows, propane tanks, ladders, etc.).
In any case I bought a Rich Solar MEGA 200W briefcase panel and I stopped worrying about it. Connected to the SEA port in the Nautilus compartment, going through a Victron 100|30 MPPT, on a sunny day, with good alignment, I get 170W+ of power.
Re: 2025 320 BD - Cassette Flush Tank Volume
Yep, it turns out I have the 402C model and the flush tank (Thetford's term) holds 4 gallons. Interestingly enough the instructions say not to travel with any water in the flush tank (or half full or less if not empty). Now that I know that, I will drain the tank by flushing all of the water out of it before emptying the black tank (holding tank). Then fill it on site with about 3 gallons of water so that when the flush tank is empty I will know that the black/holding tank is near or less than 2/3 full.
Here is the link to the Thetford page for this model: https://www.thetford.com/us/thetford-support/c402c-cassette-toilet/
Re: 2025 320 BD - Cassette Flush Tank Volume
The model number is on the tag with the bar code. Use that model number and go to the Thetford website. They will have a manual for your toilet. The 402C has a freshwater tank. The 403L connects to the trailers water system. The website says 5.1 black water and 4.0 freshwater. There is a warning about overfilling, but it doesn't say why. A shortage of one model often causes a replacement with a similar model that fits.
As for the door, your are correct. The hinge normally goes in the front. I'm betting the installed it this way so closing the door may push the fill tube in. If the door was the other way and the fill tube not fully stowed, it would jam.
Parting thought: The trailer owners manual has to meet DOT requirements for certain subjects. For information of any component of an RV, consult the manufacturer of the component.
As for the door, your are correct. The hinge normally goes in the front. I'm betting the installed it this way so closing the door may push the fill tube in. If the door was the other way and the fill tube not fully stowed, it would jam.
Parting thought: The trailer owners manual has to meet DOT requirements for certain subjects. For information of any component of an RV, consult the manufacturer of the component.
Re: ALDE 3020 Pump Issues
I really wish it was plugged in to the wrong place. I don’t see anywhere it could be plugged in except maybe the 12v plug.
2024 Tab 400 Black Canyon Coupler Height is 21"
Hi Everyone!
I was trying to figure out the right hitch to show up with when I pick up my new 2024 Tab 400. I couldn't find this info anywhere so I contacted NuCamp and they responded right away. Excellent customer service.
In case anyone else needs this info: The measurement from the ground to the top of the coupler is 21" on the 2024 Tab 400 Black Canyon
I was trying to figure out the right hitch to show up with when I pick up my new 2024 Tab 400. I couldn't find this info anywhere so I contacted NuCamp and they responded right away. Excellent customer service.
In case anyone else needs this info: The measurement from the ground to the top of the coupler is 21" on the 2024 Tab 400 Black Canyon