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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-07-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By trinitysj
I have the Progeressive Dynamics PD4560 Panel to...

I have the Progeressive Dynamics PD4560 Panel to be specific.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-06-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By trinitysj
That is correct. It is a 50A Progressive Dynamics...

That is correct. It is a 50A Progressive Dynamics panel which has a two pole 50A breaker in the middle that powers both halves of the panel. Then there is a a 12v panel on the right side for all of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-06-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By trinitysj
Im still not sure i got an actual answer. ...

Im still not sure i got an actual answer.

specifically, if I have four batteries, do i connect the positive from the first one and the negative from the last one to the inverter.. or do i connect...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-06-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By trinitysj
That is the bottom breaker in my panel and it can...

That is the bottom breaker in my panel and it can be switched off when on the inverter.. that's how we do it
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-06-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By trinitysj
Here is an updated diagram

Here is an updated diagram
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-06-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By trinitysj
My panel and Transfer switch have 2 hot legs on...

My panel and Transfer switch have 2 hot legs on them. 1-Red, 1-Black

The inverter powers the generator side of the transfer switch and then jumpers to the other side to provide power to both sides...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-05-2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By trinitysj
Question about battery hookup

I think I did this right.. The primary question is the battery config?

It is all working as expected however I just want to make sure that the battery connections are correct for the panel and the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-25-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By trinitysj
Thanks for the answer.. I was thinking of...

Thanks for the answer.. I was thinking of actually splitting the black wire by soldering a red wire to it in a y shape to allow the black to be hooked up to the red and black side of the transfer...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-25-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By trinitysj
Question about my transfer switch

So the question is:

I have a 50A go power transfer switch and i have a 50a service connected to the shore power side of it with the green to ground, white to neutral, black to hot and red to hot....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-23-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By trinitysj
So to update: I changed the 40A charge...

So to update:

I changed the 40A charge controller to an 80A charge controller after doing a little research on what JDOnTheGo suggested and he was completly correct.

the Math: 800w of solar...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-18-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By trinitysj
Thanks for responding. Yes the 12 is 12v in the...

Thanks for responding. Yes the 12 is 12v in the panels. So for battery. I currently have 6-140ah batteries. Total 840ah. I was gifted them. So I’m not going to complain much. Also you said that the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-18-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By trinitysj
Question about my setup

Hello and thanks for taking a moment to look.

1st: The list of what I have.

8 100w 12 solar panel (poly)
40a MPPT Charge Controller
6 140Ah Group type 24 Deep Cycle batteries (12v)
3500/7000...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-26-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By trinitysj
Thermostat on Rooftop AC

Hello gurus.

I have a question. I have seen the Coleman Mach(?) system working with a regular wall mount thermostat.

I have been researching and wanted to know of the collective heads here if...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-03-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,078
Posted By trinitysj
I have the same setup. 5.9 Cummings with an...

I have the same setup. 5.9 Cummings with an Allison 545. It is great in town. And the highway isn't that bad. However. Be prepared for a 65mph ride for the most part. No real power on the freeway.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-29-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By trinitysj
I also see that your batteries are in the same...

I also see that your batteries are in the same location as the generator. is that right?

I was thinking of doing the same, since i have the storage under the bus at the back.

I have the same...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-29-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By trinitysj
thanks. that is what i was wondering the most.....

thanks. that is what i was wondering the most.. would the foam inside a fuel cell tank cause any issues with how the fuel pump pulls the fuel from the tank. didnt want to burn out the fuel pump on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-29-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By trinitysj
So it is an Onan Cummins Power Generator 5.5Kw...

So it is an Onan Cummins Power Generator 5.5Kw 5.5HGJAB-1038c 120V RV 45.8 AMPS generator and does not have its own fuel tank.

It needs one added to the system. It does have its own fuel pump.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-29-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By trinitysj
Generator and Tank Question

I have an Onan 5.5kw generator that i just got for a steal and need to install a gas tank for it.

This is the one I was thinking about. Question is: will a fuel cell work with an Onan generator?
...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-11-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,851
Posted By trinitysj
I am wondering as well how this is working for...

I am wondering as well how this is working for you still. Do you still have your schoolie and is it still working as expected?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-10-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,819
Posted By trinitysj
Excited about the progress

Excited about the progress
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-02-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,819
Posted By trinitysj
Got some more of the front of the bus done.

Got some more of the front of the bus done.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-25-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,059
Posted By trinitysj
is this still an offer? I might have to take you...

is this still an offer? I might have to take you up on that.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-22-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,819
Posted By trinitysj
I have another question? With the water...

I have another question?

With the water system. should you do the freshwater check valve after the water pump or before the water pump?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-21-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,819
Posted By trinitysj
Ok, I have a question on inverters. I have...

Ok, I have a question on inverters.

I have the PD4650 Panel and the Power Max Transfer Switch. What I am interested in doing is installing an inverter in the bus and am not sure how to do it the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-19-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,819
Posted By trinitysj
Thanks, We are plodding along.

Thanks,

We are plodding along.
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