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Ok upon further investigation it looks like my high voltages are likely just the battery in bulk charging vs float charging at a more reasonable 13.5V!

That is massively helpful, thanks for writing that all out Vic! Your knowledge spawns more questions of course haha. If my generator after being converted from 120V AC to 12V DC is putting out 135A, and only 30 of those amps are getting past the charge controller, I might as well put the thing...

Thanks Paul! I've definitely learned some "lessons" so far haha, hence my caution. So am I correct in saying the iota will take up to 30 amps but the 13.5 continuous amps my generator is putting out in AC will be converted to DC but not necessarily change in quantity? So wouldn't it still be...

Great to know the shore power system uses a separate charge controller! So it's unlikely I will have issues overloading the controller. I have AGM batteries, do these have issues with charging rate? I want to make sure I'm not pumping too much charge in there and damaging the batteries. (max...

I recently purchased a Honda 2000 watt generator as a backup to our solar charging system for longer trips and winter camping. Not sure if I'm being overly cautious with these questions, but having just installed a new solar panel this year and putting 200 amp hours worth of new batteries in...

Looks like the regulator in the video is on the opposite wall of the cabinet and the cylinder is shifted to the opposite wall as well, meaning I probably have it turned the wrong way? Although fuzzymarindave hasn't had trouble with that orientation. Any ideas on other issues that might cause...

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Very helpful, Thanks! Our problem may be simple as that. Any idea whether you have an 18" line?

Has anyone else had issues with the gas line between their propane tank and the regulator? The hose that came in our used hawk started to leak about a week after we got it and I replaced it with a good quality 18" hose (made in USA) and it started leaking in the same spot where the hose meets...

Has anyone else had issues with the gas line between their propane tank and the regulator? The hose that came in our used hawk started to leak about a week after we got it and I replaced it with a good quality 18" hose (made in USA) and it started leaking in the same spot where the hose meets...

Awesome idea on the heat wrap, once I install an inverter I will probably go that route. I have been using a radiant electric heater to keep the camper warm and avoid burning up all my propane, unfortunately this requires me to keep the camper on shore power overnight. I am concerned this may...

I might try antifreeze this winter in that case. Someone on another thread suggested cheap vodka as a slightly less chemically nasty option. Ill have to look into whether that's safe for the pump some more. I do have the quick disconnect shower, do they typically have issues since the knobs...

This is great stuff. I think we will end up doing jugs for winter camping to play it safe, we will probably just be going out for a few truly cold weekends per year skiing/hunting. I will probably end up plumbing in releases to remove the water pump as it definitely does not look cheap to...

Good tip on the pex/anti freeze for longer term storage. What overnight lows do you look for before you start turning the heat on at night? It's supposed to be 26 here on Thursday night. Do you typically just set the thermostat to 50 or so and leave it on all night or just run it a while before...

What is the best way to keep your water lines and pump safe in cold temps? I am the new owner of a 2014 Hawk and want to make sure to avoid any burst lines or damage to my water pump when the camper is in the driveway overnight in the spring here in Montana (no water heater). Researching this it...