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  1. RandyP

    Any suggestions for a single solar panel, 12v system, 100+ watts

    PM sent for grape solar contact info. The 190w panel above has a Vmpp of 38 volts. I figure Ishould use one of the panels rated at 17-18 volts for the 12v system I have. I do not know if the 38 volt unt will work thru the MPPT controller that's in the Redarc battery charger I have. I determined...
  2. RandyP

    Any suggestions for a single solar panel, 12v system, 100+ watts

    Thank you for the reply. I did find their presence here and a grape solar thread. Positive comments. I wonder if there might be a greate than 160W single panel that's for a 12v system out there somewhere ? Hope to get a basic ham license soon, but no radio to worry about presently.
  3. RandyP

    Which shore charger for one Lifeline GPL-31XT 12v battery

    Thank you for the reply. Lifeline 31 weight is 74#, heaviest battery that I have lifted into a vehicle. I see that the 2150 Odyssey battery weighs in at 78#. I have an Odyssey Ultimizer 40 three battery charger to bring the Sears Platinum P1 34150034 and P2 65-50065 batteries back to full...
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    Which shore charger for one Lifeline GPL-31XT 12v battery

    Called Lifeline battery tech support and talked with Jim. He did not seem to be aware of the very minor differences between the Ctek multi us 7000 and the 7002 model. He indicated that an optimum float voltage should be 13.2 volts. Jim ask what the battery open circuit voltage is after sitting...
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    Which shore charger for one Lifeline GPL-31XT 12v battery

    The CTEK multi us 7000 manual is at http://smartercharger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Multi-US-7000_us.pdf And includes the info below: 7000 The CTEK multi 7002 manual Is at http://smartercharger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Multi-US-7002_us.pdf And includes the info below: 7002 The...
  6. RandyP

    Any suggestions for a single solar panel, 12v system, 100+ watts

    Thank you for the reply. I have a Redarc battery charger with a MPPT solar controller, 25A three stage in place. Battery is a Liffeline 125 ah single 12v battery. I was looking at the Kyocerasolar panel and thought it might be a good choice (140W). A hard panel will work just fine on top of...
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    Any suggestions for a single solar panel, 12v system, 100+ watts

    I have space for a 36"x80" solar panel on top of my 4WC camper. Would like to Increase wattage greater than the 80w panel I use now. Any suggestions? The more watts, the better.
  8. RandyP

    Which shore charger for one Lifeline GPL-31XT 12v battery

    I have a 125 AH Lifeline GPL-31XL battery in the 4WD camper, 80 W solar cell, Redarc BCDC 1225 25A in vehicle 3-stage 12v charger. The Redarc includes a MPPT solar controler. There is a relay to select solar cell or vehicle battery as the Redarc power supply. I am satisfied with the off-shore...
  9. RandyP

    Dual Battery Shore Power Charging Question

    Is the northstar battery the only battery in the tundra, does it function as th vehicle battery (SLI) ? Its quite a high capacity battery.
  10. RandyP

    Dual Battery Shore Power Charging Question

    Could it be that Sears may sell some Northstar Batteries ?
  11. RandyP

    Idaho Fall Trip (Pictures)

    Another beautiful trip. Thanks for sharing.
  12. RandyP

    DE V - Parashant Trip Report

    Excellent adventure account. Thank you. Can't wait to go to the Arizona Strip / Parashant / Northwest side of the Grand Canyon next spring.
  13. RandyP

    An ARB Air Locker Is Born

    Awesome video. I have two Dana 60 ARB Air Lockers. Now if I could just keep the rear 5.38 reverse cut ring and pinion from failing, I'd feel much better.
  14. RandyP

    Arizona Strip - 64 gallons later

    I want to do this adventure Spring of '16.
  15. RandyP

    Savanic mine

    The Savanic Mine trip pics seem to be gone. Any chance of refreshing them? Thanks.
  16. RandyP

    OREIDAVADAH Adventure 2015

    Good to hear that the vehicle recovery effort was successful and is complete. If you don't mind me asking, did you take the Dozer in from the south or east ?
  17. RandyP

    OREIDAVADAH Adventure 2015

    Sorry to hear that. There are definatly places along the route into and out of Robinson hole where there is '0' margin for driving error. Mechanical failure or malfunction could also result in fatal consequence. Is there an effort to help his family in some way that might allow my support?
  18. RandyP

    What batteries do you recommend?

    Interesting thread.
  19. RandyP

    OREIDAVADAH Adventure 2015

    Similar thing happened to my rear air locker about a year ago. But I had to pull the rear axle shafts and rear drive shaft and continue on the front axle because the rear r-p teeth were so chewed up that the pieces jammed between the diff housing and air locker third member locking it in place...
  20. RandyP

    OREIDAVADAH Adventure 2015

    Day 7 maps Bread Loaves to Oakley Oakley to Lower Goose Creek Reservoir Lower Goose Creek Reservoir to Badger Gulch Badger Gulch to Bostettler Bostettler to pavement Pavement to Jerome Day 7 was about a 122 mile adventure.
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