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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-19-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,533
Posted By JonBertsch
I did it myself.

I did it myself.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-18-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,533
Posted By JonBertsch
After replacing an AGM battery in 2019 I faced...

After replacing an AGM battery in 2019 I faced having to do the same thing again last year. A year of two after the replacement I found that the battery would discharge way faster than seemed ...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-17-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Absolutely right, there are many options and...

Absolutely right, there are many options and configurations to work with - not a simgle solution for making a conversion.


Jon B
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-16-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Hi Ichukar, Yes the battery tray is...

Hi Ichukar,


Yes the battery tray is behind the rear axle.


Jon
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-16-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Hi All, I finally finished my conversion...

Hi All,

I finally finished my conversion from AGM to Lithium batteries. I had a month long break due to a severe knee injury but things are healing and I was able to get the conversion done over...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-04-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Hi Klein I am going to use a Sterling 70A...

Hi Klein


I am going to use a Sterling 70A DC-DC converter that I got from 1der so I figure 2-3hrs of driving will be sufficient most of the time to get my 200A of battery back up (plus the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-02-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Thank you everyone for your input. I am doing a...

Thank you everyone for your input. I am doing a little more reading around. The Sterling option may work better than the Victron. I need to get my head around the new info a little more before I make...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-02-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Scalf77...

Scalf77 (https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/scalf77-65.html) thank you for the extra info and suggestions.


Overall I think I will look at swapping the Blue Sea for the Victron...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-01-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Hi boywonder, thank you for the info on the...

Hi boywonder, thank you for the info on the settings, I'll make a note of those numbers and check the Zamp manual as well.


Plus another vote for the DC-DC converter to replace the Blue Sea one....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-01-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Hi 86Scotty thanks for the note on the DC-DC. It...

Hi 86Scotty thanks for the note on the DC-DC. It looks like a lot of folks recommend the Victron brand. I'll check it out.


Thanks


Jon
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-01-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Hi 1der, thank you for the extra info on the DC...

Hi 1der, thank you for the extra info on the DC to DC setup. It looks like I'll need to add in an new unit to manage the alternator charging for the battery. Plus I need to look at some features in...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-31-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
@bigriver Thanks for the info on the battery...

@bigriver Thanks for the info on the battery compartment, I was hoping it might just fit straight in but a little cutting and trimming should be ok.


jon
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-31-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,081
Posted By JonBertsch
Unclear on doing AGM to Lithium battery replacement

Hi all,


I've read a number of posts on the topic of converting to Lithium batteries, but I am still slightly unclear on all the steps needed to replace an old AGM battery with a new Lithium one....
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-10-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,449
Posted By JonBertsch
microwave didn't make it

I trashed the microwave unit. Bouncing along some washboard road, big crash in the back - the microwave had committed suicide by jumping to the floor. Discovered that it was held in place by a thin...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-19-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By JonBertsch
Awesome, glad to hear it worked out. I've been...

Awesome, glad to hear it worked out. I've been taking my van there for several years and I'm totally happy with the work they do.


Jon B
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-14-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By JonBertsch
Good luck with Top Shop. They moved to Walnut...

Good luck with Top Shop. They moved to Walnut Creek a couple of weeks ago.


Jon B
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-09-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,217
Posted By JonBertsch
Great news

Great news
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 12-02-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,522
Posted By JonBertsch
Just sign up to gaiagps.com and get the phone...

Just sign up to gaiagps.com and get the phone app. It works, it's reliable. You can download maps of specific regions to your phone/pad. Never had an issue with it.


Jon
Forum: 4x4 09-30-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,741
Posted By JonBertsch
A hidden GPS unit that pings the location every x...

A hidden GPS unit that pings the location every x minutes is also an option. Downside is there's a cost for the services and the batteries don't seem to last very long. I saw posts sometime ago about...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-30-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 35,707
Posted By JonBertsch
I had a Revelco installed installed on my van. It...

I had a Revelco installed installed on my van. It cost $650 for the unit and installation. The tech took about an hour to install it. It definitely makes me a lot more comfortable knowing that...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,555
Posted By JonBertsch
If I I get to the pivot bolts I''ll do that....

If I I get to the pivot bolts I''ll do that. Thanks


Jon
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-23-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,217
Posted By JonBertsch
Damn. Sorry for you. Good luck with recovering...

Damn. Sorry for you. Good luck with recovering it. As shenrie said - post it on any social media places you can. People will notice the cool colour job and the van.


Jon B
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-23-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,555
Posted By JonBertsch
They look good (so far). :d8:

They look good (so far).
:d8:
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-23-2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,555
Posted By JonBertsch
Thanks for pointing those out. They seem fine but...

Thanks for pointing those out. They seem fine but I see some posts about folks replacing them. That seems like a bear dealing with the springs...though making a stronger joint at the cross point is a...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-20-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,555
Posted By JonBertsch
Twoxentrix: Thanks for the open and close info to...

Twoxentrix: Thanks for the open and close info to reset the mechanism. That's good to know. There wasn't anything obvious that was caught/stuck inside the area.



gahamby: yeah is was pretty...
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