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Forum: Our Favorite Places 03-24-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 31,423
Posted By Bill Baxter
Congrats of getting off the Interstates, much...

Congrats of getting off the Interstates, much more pleasant drive.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is fantastic. Recommended for everyone to visit.

Bill N1XRB
Forum: Gadgets 03-24-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 74,567
Posted By Bill Baxter
GPS Mistreatment

I didn't realize that we were so inconsiderate of little person living inside that small black box. They work hard trying to get us on the best quickest route. And then we don't comply. We have...
Forum: Junk Box 12-11-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,177
Posted By Bill Baxter
Merry Christmas to All. Presently in Maine...

Merry Christmas to All.
Presently in Maine until after Christmas. Then we will scurry south until we find shorts and sandals temperature.
Forum: RV Systems 12-03-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,507
Posted By Bill Baxter
Trimetrics is the only way to go for a battery...

Trimetrics is the only way to go for a battery monitor. I had an E Meter on the other coach but alas no longer made.

My max has been 26A at 28.2VDC. That's within less than half an amp from the...
Forum: RV Systems 11-22-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,507
Posted By Bill Baxter
Solar panels: 4 at 175 watts/24VDC, max voltage...

Solar panels: 4 at 175 watts/24VDC, max voltage 32.4VDC. Wired series parallel for 48V to controller. Controller is an MPPT and feeds the 24V house batteries. Six AGM's 8D at 250AH wired series...
Forum: RV Systems 11-22-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,312
Posted By Bill Baxter
When you replace the converter make sure you get...

When you replace the converter make sure you get a three stage charger, The older style, and cheap, units are ferroresonant design. As the voltage rises to fu;ll charge that unload the circuit and...
Forum: RV Systems 07-24-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,507
Posted By Bill Baxter
Solar

I have found solar to be great. We can go about three days without the generator with normal electrical usage. Each panel, of four, is 175 watts at 24V nominal. Battery bank is 750 AH at 24V.
No...
Forum: Motorhomes 11-29-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,891
Posted By Bill Baxter
A couple of thoughts on your questions: Join...

A couple of thoughts on your questions:
Join the Escapees RV Club and use their mail service. Rated one of the best. That leaves with a Texas address in Livingston, Polk County.Most full timers are...
Forum: Under the Awning 08-31-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,178
Posted By Bill Baxter
Lynn and Bill SKP #92317 Bill N1XRB

Lynn and Bill
SKP #92317


Bill N1XRB
Forum: Rag Chew 07-05-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,653
Posted By Bill Baxter
Last week, 30 June and 1 July. Low diesel price...

Last week, 30 June and 1 July. Low diesel price $2.37 on Us 202 in NJ outside Flemington. Typical price in NJ was 2.42 to 2.53. CT was 2.75. NH 2.58 (Seabrook). Maine 2.64 Randolph, Richmond. Gas...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 10-31-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,342
Posted By Bill Baxter
Thanks for the welcome. If I can figure out: 1...

Thanks for the welcome.
If I can figure out: 1 How to upload pictures 2 How to use/produce/add an avater I would be more than happy to post pictures and make a really neat signature block (had a...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 10-30-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,342
Posted By Bill Baxter
Didn't read the rules first

As usual I tried all the knobs and switches before opening the manual.
So introduction will proceed with location: Pittston, Maine or where ever the APRS says we are. North in the summer and...
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