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    I'm using the converter, yes. I did replace that small white wire so I'm back to factory configuration. I wonder if a good...
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    codefoster replied to the thread Backup Camera Power.
    @RhumbleFish, thanks for the 7-way hack. That's fun to know. And also for the tips on running wire. I did say "cameras" because I got...
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    Okay, I installed a Victron BMV-712 battery monitor and conducted a battery test today. I ran about 30A from the battery and it drew...
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    codefoster replied to the thread Backup Camera Power.
    I thought about the parasitic load but I bet my solar panel would keep well ahead of those cameras even in the Pacific Northwest.
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    codefoster replied to the thread Backup Camera Power.
    Anyone successfully access the wiring behind that camera without taking apart the upper bunk? Is love to give it 12V by another means...
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    codefoster replied to the thread Trailersphere big sale.
    For the budget-minded, it seems a pretty easy thing to fashion. It wouldn't have to be the same material. You could use a PVC or...
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    codefoster reacted to Aussieguy's post in the thread Small Gauge Positive Battery Cable with Like Like.
    I don't believe there was much doubt it was after market.... if that abortion wast done by a dealer/tech they need shooting BUT any...
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    codefoster replied to the thread GoPower PWM upgrade question.
    I'm just learning about a lot of this, but as I understand it, the ideal scenario is to wire your panels up in series so the voltage is...
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    Here's one more follow-on question. I was planning to replace that wire with 4 AWG, but looking at my current tables, I may need a...
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    Yes, I have the WF-5110RS. Aha. Thanks. For some reason, I was thinking that the DC supply to the inverter was coming out of my panel...
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    codefoster reacted to jlankford's post in the thread Small Gauge Positive Battery Cable with Like Like.
    What is the model number of your WFCO inverter? Until you provide that my answers are estimates. Assuming the WF-5110RS model that was...
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    codefoster replied to the thread GoPower PWM upgrade question.
    I paid ~$60 for the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/10. It will handle more voltage than my one 190W solar panel will ever produce and it...
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    @jlankford, how do you figure the 91A draw? The inverter is on a DC circuit with a 15A fuse, so it can't possibly draw more than that...
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    Thanks, @jimmarako. I have yet to run either. I have run the water heater. I'm going to spend some time using my trailer before I invest...
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    I bought a 2021 Rockwood Geo Pro 16BH recently and have been tracing every wire on the rig to understand everything. UI started a...

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