Thanks Don, did you replace the omni(?) with the inverter? I like the
wiring route you took. Do you use the propane function on your fridge? I'm
a little paranoid about hydrogen gas from overcharging the batteries then
transferring the flammable gas to the area behind the fridge, then again
maybe thats not an issue. Anyhow, thanks for your reply, it's given me lots
of great ideas.
-----Original Message-----
From: Don McKelvay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, January 18, 2001 9:36 AM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Solar panels / controllers etc Dean Sale
>Patty & Chris,
>
>I have a 76 31 ' Sovereign and added two group 29 batteries opposite the
>sink in the cupboard to the aft of the fridge. This placed them over
>the axels. I put the batteries in Rubbermaid containers and vented them
>out the fridge area - a small rubber hose worked just fine. It is a
>little "tight" and I need a mirror and a flashlight to check the fluid
>levels.
>
>For wiring, instead of going under the trailer, I chose to go aft to the
>closet, up
>and over the walkway (in the bar at the ceiling) down the wall and below
>the sink to the battery box. I used 8 gauge wire. I also added a Heart
>Interface Link 100 electrical gauge near the access door to the water
>pump and fuse area near by the front door. This allows a quick check of
>voltage, amp-hrs consumed etc.
>
>I also put in another group 29 Inter-State in the normal outside battery
>box. And have two solar panels and last summer installed a 2500 watt
>inverter.
>
>Cheers,
>Don McKelvay, #19432 & VAC
>London, Ontario
>
>Patty & Chris Peters wrote:
>>
>> Dean-
>> Where did you put your batteries on your sovereign? I've got a pair of
>> 6volts and can barely fit them in the battery storage compartment. I've
>> heard of people mounting them on the front A frame. My propane tanks are
>> too close. Where did you put yours? Thanks
>> Chris 71 31' sovereign
>
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