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Re: Jump starting battery
Paula Hyman wrote: Could it be that your battery is connected backwards? It is possible (though definitely bad practice!) to connect a lead-acid battery backwards. The alternator will charge it
By Lee Hart · #162803 ·
Jump starting battery
A few months ago I replaced the alternator and battery in my 2001 EVC. Today I had to jump start my van. I used a TACKLIFE jump starter and connected the jump starter black connector to the negative
By Paula Hyman · #162802 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
It might be a bad solar controller.? When on shore power, long term, the converter output drifts up to 13.8V That is a safe charging voltage. Understand that the converter is regulated at 13.8 (at
By Burton Trattner · #162801 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
I have my BMV relay set to activate a Cyrix LI-CT (not the LI-charge) based on leisure battery charge level.??It is only able to charge once the battery drops below a certain point and then cuts off
By jim stewart · #162800 ·
Re: Mechanic for 01 EV WK in Chicago?
Hi all. I brought my van to Import Services in Glenview and met with Dan the owner. Both he and his partner Austin looked over the van. First, a bit of background: I bought this van new in 2001 from
By Jonathan <oilpainter.jonathan@...> · #162799 ·
Re: Objet : Objet : [eurovanupdate] EVC Solar Power 2021
Yves Desilets via groups.io wrote: Yes, I can send you some photos; but they are big. Send your email address to me at leeahart@... and I can email them to you. Lee -- We aren't devoting
By Lee Hart · #162798 ·
Objet : Objet : [eurovanupdate] EVC Solar Power 2021
Hi Lee, Interesting your idea ! Have you got a picture (photo) of your setup to show me ? YVes Provenance?: Courrier pour Windows 10 Envoy¨¦ le?:8 ao?t 2021 13:54 ??: [email protected]
By Yves Desilets <ydesilets@...> · #162797 ·
Re: Objet : [eurovanupdate] EVC Solar Power 2021
Yves Desilets via groups.io wrote: Sounds good, Yves! If height and weight are an issue, there are some flexible PV panels that are very flat and light. I bought a roll of Unisolar PVL144 "solar
By Lee Hart · #162796 ·
Objet : [eurovanupdate] EVC Solar Power 2021
That¡¯s me (the someone) who has a flexible panel made by www.eco-worthy.com. It folds like a suitcase and has 120 W output. I like it so much. My house battery is Always topped off with that setup.
By Yves Desilets <ydesilets@...> · #162795 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
Kudos to Bill Watterson.
By Mark Conner · #162794 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
I'm back in my van and now I see the issue I have with my setup.? ?I use the BMV 702 relay programming to manage the Cyrix. Li-charge.? ? I like having control from my phone and the ability to
By Steve · #162793 ·
Re: No start: 2001 GLS.
****Update**** I cleaned the ¡°thingy¡± located near the whosiwhats¡­.as per Duane¡¯s good guidance.? It started right up!!! Multiple times so far but will check again before putting the belly
By sascph · #162791 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
Mike Stroobandt wrote: There are significant voltage drops in the wiring. The alternator could be outputting 13.4v while driving, but only 13.0v of that gets to the battery. Voltage is actually a
By Lee Hart · #162790 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
Hey Mike, A question on the comment about the battery being only at ~85% SOC following a day of driving. The alternator output at $13.4V is equivalent to the float charge voltage provided by either
By Mike Stroobandt · #162789 ·
Objet : [eurovanupdate] EVC Solar Power 2021
Hi, I have a portable suitcase solar panel (120W) and I Always disconnect the alligator clips from my house battery when not in use. Since being connected to shore will automatically charge the house
By Yves Desilets <ydesilets@...> · #162788 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
The basic answer is "yes" - solar charge controllers (SCCs), and other chargers, including ones that run off 120VAC (such as the Magnetek, or a newer charger) as well as just the van's 12VDC
By Michael Diehr · #162787 ·
Re: EVC Solar Power 2021
Mike: Can a solar controller be left connected to the coach battery when the house AC charger is active? My plan is to have a portable solar panel for occasional use when away from AC, which I would
By W. Li <wli98122@...> · #162786 ·
Wanted: lower timing cover for ACU engine #partswanted
Anyone have a lower timing cover for an ACU engine to sell? I could actually use the metal rear cover as well. The lower timing cover is part number 074109127J, and the inner metal cover is
By Joshua Van Tol · #162785 ·
Re: No start: 2001 GLS.
Yes.? It's called the Multifunction Switch, Neutral Safety Switch, and F125.? It's at the left, rear corner of the transmission, just above the pan gasket.?? When I take them off, I use a probe to
By Duane · #162784 ·
Re: No start: 2001 GLS.
Thanks Duane.? I think I¡¯m going to take a look at this¡­.and try to find it! I did notice last year that the PRNDL digital indicator ¡°reversed¡± color from black to white background. ?It¡¯s
By sascph · #162783 ·