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Re: Post up some shots of your T@B set-up at the camp site! #3
Gualala, California
Re: Glycol questions
As mentioned elsewhere, this seems a bit clumsy compared to a simple shutoff located between the two drains. I diagrammed my system and concluded the new glycol should be pumped into the innermost drain, while the old glycol comes out of the outermost one. There is only about 1 1/2” of space between the two drains, but I experimented with a pair of needle nose vice grips that seem to squeeze the tubing tight enough to keep the glycols from mixing.Robermcm said:Score! I wrote to Truma Elkhart about the bottom fill glycol replacement process and received the important (and oh so obviously easy) tip on how they do it…..ScottG said:Good morning Rob,
For that double drain, they put a clamp in the top middle in between the two drains. One side is where the new glycol is run in and the other side is where it comes out. It is still a good idea to keep an eye on the reservoir while this process is being done to make sure that there is not a blockage and the reservoir is overflowing.
Hope this helps, have a wonderful day!
Best Regards,
Matalyn Prusinski
Sr. Customer Care Associate
As far as I can tell no one here or on the Airstream forum has tried a DIY glycol replacement using the two drain system. I imagine interest will grow as owners of newer models deal with this. I may give it a try following Scott’s DIY instructions, but using the hand pump attached to the drain and not the adaptors in the expansion tank. Just mulling over whether there might be problems I haven’t thought of.
Re: nuCamp Newsletter
I'd be interested in it but not for $40. Or I guess I'd like to see one first to see if it is worth that. For $40 it ought to be a full blown magazine.
Re: 2023 400 with the 400 ah Lithium mod. Victron Inverter.
Making some progress , not finished but up and running !
I went with 4 Renogy , smart heated 100ah batteries x 4 = 400ah . I already had 2 of them from my previous camper , so instead of buying 3 more battleborns , I bought 2 more Renogys . Also installed a Renogy 3000w inverter / charger . Just waiting for the new Renogy ONE core monitor panel to show up , and have to mount the Renogy inverter remote . Will be installing the Renogy One, and Renogy inverter remote in the panel next to the Jensen audio system .
I uses 4/0 gauge wire , with 300amp ANL fuses . Not sure if I need to upgrade to 400 , but 300 is working fine so far.
I wish I trusted 2/0 gauge wire , because ........holy cow is that 4/0 HARD to work with for short runs. I suspect 2/0 would have been fine , but the factory uses 4/0 , so ........
Oh, the blue wires are CAT6 data cables for the smart battery function, so the batteries can "talk to each other" , then through the bluetooth BT-2 module , it will show me all the data through the Renogy App . Because they are "smart", no external shunt is needed . Its all done through the BMS's .
Will take some pictures of the monitor / inverter remote install when I get that done too .
I went with 4 Renogy , smart heated 100ah batteries x 4 = 400ah . I already had 2 of them from my previous camper , so instead of buying 3 more battleborns , I bought 2 more Renogys . Also installed a Renogy 3000w inverter / charger . Just waiting for the new Renogy ONE core monitor panel to show up , and have to mount the Renogy inverter remote . Will be installing the Renogy One, and Renogy inverter remote in the panel next to the Jensen audio system .
I uses 4/0 gauge wire , with 300amp ANL fuses . Not sure if I need to upgrade to 400 , but 300 is working fine so far.
I wish I trusted 2/0 gauge wire , because ........holy cow is that 4/0 HARD to work with for short runs. I suspect 2/0 would have been fine , but the factory uses 4/0 , so ........
Oh, the blue wires are CAT6 data cables for the smart battery function, so the batteries can "talk to each other" , then through the bluetooth BT-2 module , it will show me all the data through the Renogy App . Because they are "smart", no external shunt is needed . Its all done through the BMS's .
Will take some pictures of the monitor / inverter remote install when I get that done too .
Re: 2023 400 with the 400 ah Lithium mod. Victron Inverter.
Nice Install @B0atguy
I just started on our 2022, still have a bit of woodwork to do and then onto the wiring. The 2022 didn't come with the nice battery compartment or the flat rear section for the Victron. Going with two 460AH batteries, yes I know we loose the storage but we didn't really use it anyway since it was difficult to get to with the bed being made.
Re: Undersize charging wire, WFCO to batteries, Upgrading to lithium in 2019 T@B 400
I removed the lower third of the bed platform. Then unscrewed about 10 screws holding the cover in place. I lifted the cover on the outbound side, disconnected the battery cables and feed them through the hole on the side of the cover. Then the cover lifted off. The AGM batteries weigh about 60 lb each. I flipped them on their side and pushed them out the cargo access door. The roughly 11 X 8 inch space of one AGM battery was used for the new charger, shunt and fuse. I gained no space but lost about 90 pounds. I'll have to see how much the tongue weight changed.
Re: Black dripping Porch light gasket?
@manyman297
I ordered it from nuCamp via Princess Craft. It was an exact replacement.
They ask for your model/year info, but also a photo to make sure it's the same part.
I ordered it from nuCamp via Princess Craft. It was an exact replacement.
They ask for your model/year info, but also a photo to make sure it's the same part.
Re: Black dripping Porch light gasket?
Fixed mine from running with my wife's clear nail polish, 2 coats
Re: nuCamp Newsletter
Well, I signed up a couple of months ago and have received 3 email versions of the newsletter. It's ok. Nothing that exciting. A brief description of a product line, story about a dealer, recognition of an employee and maybe a link or two to some tech info. This forum is much more informative and engaging. I'm waiting for more details regarding the 360.
Re: 100% waterless coolant for my Alde no water no corrosion non toxic life time never needs changing
Thanks @Dalehelman, for keeping this on track... I'm very interested in what you learn.
Yeah @Tabaz , what he said! funny ha-ha!
Yeah @Tabaz , what he said! funny ha-ha!
ScottG said:Ahhh, @Tabaz, but you're the funny one--and we know what that means... ;-)
