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DaveInDenver reacted to Verkstad's post in the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try? with
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Fwiw, Your last pictures show the name "Voodoo" on the 8AWG wire. I suspect that stuff is copper plated aluminum. (Purchased thru Amazon... -
DaveInDenver replied to the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try?.Why do you think that is so? There are reasons why what you say is absolutely correct and, if true here, would help explain Martin's...
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DaveInDenver reacted to Martinjmpr's post in the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try? with Like.
OK folks (Especially Dave and Verkstad): THANK YOU! Problem has been identified (damaged wire on the negative battery cable.)...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try?.Glad you figured it out. Nothing wrong with a fuse in the negative. Like I say some accessory harnesses come with them and it's an...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try?.Yes! That's exactly the sort of thing you're looking for, it make sense. I'd guess the way and length of insulation that melted that...
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DaveInDenver reacted to Martinjmpr's post in the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try? with Like.
OK, I think I may have isolated the problem. I thought I'd try checking resistance to the whole cable from the battery to the cab...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try?.No, it doesn't necessarily indicate the charger. I did a poor job of explaining. What I'm suggesting is that the voltage drop could...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread Planning to Camp at Any Federal Recreational Properties? Let the Fun begin!.recreation.gov is run by Booz-Allen-Hamilton. https://pmags.com/the-scourge-of-rec-dot-gov Who, I'm not sure incidentally, was sued...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread Troubleshooting Renogy DC-DC charger. Is there anything else I can try?.Try measuring the resistance of the input on the DC-DC, both polarities. If your meter does it I'd also check the input using the diode...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread GMRS recommendations.Regards to made in USA or perhaps just not made in China. There have been such radios in the past but current production isn't really...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread DC-DC charger as an alternative to generator?.An alternator will have a continuous rating and a peak or absolute maximum. I don't know yours specifically but typically medium, heavy...
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DaveInDenver reacted to Martinjmpr's post in the thread DC-DC charger as an alternative to generator? with Like.
UPDATE 6/5/2025: Field tested! We took a trip to Flaming Gorge in Utah last weekend. No electrical hookups at all and we were camped...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread What component do I need to charge power station from a 12v source?.It's not a simple yes/no. You're right that multiple chargers can and often do run in parallel. The problem is coordination. You have...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread What component do I need to charge power station from a 12v source?.Not an influencer but I run a DIY battery box. I had some of the components already so if starting from scratch I might have made a few...
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DaveInDenver replied to the thread DCDC charger and wire size?.This piece of advice needs to be clarified. If you're fusing for a 50A circuit you use a 50A. Fuses are sized based on the current...
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