Recent content by Jaydrvr

Two of the T105's weigh 122#; one of the J185's weighs 122#... you will pick up about 13 a/h with the 105's. Think more about the weight - the more lead you can squeeze in there, the more capacity you'll have.  When you go from one 6v battery to two (in series), the voltage doubles, the...

Apologies..  None of us want to see you in the news like that...  you know-fire, emts, mayhem...

http://www.genuinedealz.com/marine-wire This is my primary wire source; they'll make up your cables for you, if needed.

I use type 3 marine grade which is spun from many small strands, therefore,  extremely flexible.  Also, being fully tinned,  it will last forever in my application.  Price is not cheap,  but I'm unwilling to cut corners on this critical system.

Which is why I default to 4/0.... 

My default is to always just go to 4/0 awg, but she is already using the 4awg. Even with her 200 amp fuse, her max voltage drop is 5.11%; certainly still reasonable, but not optimal. Edit--- 2awg @ 200 amps = 3.22% voltage drop.

That typically suggests the contacts in the solenoid are fried - that would indicate a new starter.

I have two batteries on battery minders for about ten years, now.  That keeps them fresh and unsulfated until I need them.

True, but she has a small battery pack,  with limited output,  and the typical inverter can only supply surge current for a few seconds.  Having said that, I always prefer the largest cabling that is practical.

There are several remote kits available for the EU3000, such as.  http://www.speedwaysales.com/generators-accessories-eu3000is-wireless-remote-starter-p-2281.html#.UmsRLOW3PMI

If you're only going six feet, 150 amps, which represents the maximum draw of your inverter, will yield a voltage drop of 0.289, which is 2.41%.  You're fine at that length - under 3% voltage is excellent.

P.S.  This is far more serious than the tire issue.  The tire may or may not make it to the shop - you still have one left.  Just drive carefully.  Undersized inverter cables can burn you down and kill you.

Okay, that's definitely too small (the cable).  The 4 awg is too small, and 10 awg shouldn't even be considered.  This is one area you don't want to cut corners.  12 vdc doesn't travel well, and needs low resistance cabling, I.e. large, to avoid excess voltage drop, which makes heat, which burns...

I have enjoyed my EV 4010 for many years.  It is completely reliable, and smooth as silk.  Are there plans to bring out a new rv line of gensets suitable for permanent installation??

I'm of the "state of mind" school of thought.  Your two seats on two bikes with no roof makes our situation seem positively palatial.  The DW and I have lived in a 61" long truck sleeper while working the freight lanes for over ten years, and love it.  We see our S & B maybe 20 days a year. ...