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  1. Sunrise on BLM land near Congress, AZ Charlie.
    7 points
  2. Sea Rim State Park, Texas this past weekend. The beach with lows in the high 20's - trying to learn how much propane we use to keep warm! Great facilities and rangers. Short walk to beach on which camping is also allowed (we're not there yet!).
    7 points
  3. We are now taking delivery of our Ollie II on March 4. After 40 some years in business, Linda and I retired or so we thought. We spent the first few months traveling abroad and enjoying the time off and doing things we wanted to do. Then 2020 came along and everything changed overnight. Early on I decided to remodel our country home and I remodeled it to death. Then came the burn- out syndrome. We suffered long isolations and numerous days and nights, thinking and deciding if this was the life we wanted to live. Because of my business, we often traveled abroad and we have seen Europe and other countries more than we have seen our own beautiful country and state, and I am not saying that we have not been anywhere but all we knew was large cities and airports, taxis from the airport to a hotel, meetings, and then, back to the airport. Regretfully, we did not stop and smell the roses, mainly because of me. Our first trip will start from Tennessee, NC, SC, FL and return back home driving and stopping in small towns along the Gulf Coast, visiting friends and relatives that we have not seen in many years. We did discover HH and became members. What better way is there to visit meet and talk to every day hard-working people and businesses such as farms, wineries, breweries, etc. We will gladly support them - one overnight stay should be enough. After the first trip we will concentrate seeing and visiting our state and neighboring states. If we can, and there is availability to national parks, it will be a bonus. There is so much to do and see. Hope we will live long enough.
    6 points
  4. I remember sitting in a café in Oakley, KS a few years ago having breakfast. I was thinking about why in the world would someone have decided to found a town right out here in the middle of nowhere. When my very young waitress came over to refill my coffee cup I asked her what there was to do and/or see in this town and her reply was reasonably predictable, " Nothing! I'm getting out of here just as soon as I can!", she replied. So, instead of walking back to my truck and continuing on down the Interstate I headed into town just to see what was there. Well, just outside of the main town is a wonderful bronze statue of Buffalo Bill ( https://www.visitoakleyks.com/buffalo-billcultural-center ) and in town is a rustic (but free) fossil museum (the Fick Fossil and History Museum). A short drive south of town will get you to a very strange area (at least for the prairie) where there are these "towers" of rock in which fossils can be found - My point is that I too have seen a bunch of this world but there is certainly a bunch to see right here in the USofA - if only we look for it. Good luck on your journey.
    5 points
  5. "Mike Jones, the chief of police in the small Alabama town of Brookside, resigned today in the wake of revelations by AL.com that he turned the department into an aggressive traffic trap that by 2020 received half its revenue from fines and forfeitures, many on minor offenses from those who drive by the town on Interstate 22." -AL.com
    5 points
  6. J & F - Be sure to send that shot to Matt Duncan as he might use it in some Oliver advertising. Very nice capture of the sunset reflection. Did that stop sign help in slowing the sunset?🙂
    4 points
  7. Our Clam traveled on top of our Sequoia from our home in South Carolina to Hohenwald & back. I really think it looks like a body is tied up in a brown bag, but maybe my dark sense of humor has colored my perception. From a low point of view you can’t see “Clam” on the bag, so maybe I’m lucky I wasn’t pulled by law enforcement during my trip(lol).
    4 points
  8. There are times when 4wd will save your @ss, pardon my language, the alternative being getting a tow. Would you rather engage 4 Low and drive out, or have your day ruined by having to wait for a recovery? (Assuming you even have a cell signal to call for help.) And obviously, if you get caught in inclement weather, it means being able to drive over a mountain pass without having to chain up. John Davies Spokane WA
    3 points
  9. I loved my diesel, until I didn't. Towed my fifth wheel like a monster. Up long grades, leaving the big trucks in my wake. That cool diesel sound. But then, sitting on the side of I-80 at 5:00 PM with the entire contents of my oil pan all over my truck and fiver thanks to a failed high pressure oil sensor put a real bad taste in my mouth. When the third turbo started to fail on the trip home, that did it. Traded it in for my gasser. Don't get me wrong, diesels are great when you need them, but I don't see another in my future.
    3 points
  10. Hi, Nick and Linda. Sounds like a great plan! I take it this is your first RV. Welcome to the lifestyle. We've had the good fortune to have traveled most of this country in the past 23 years. It's not just the places, it's the people, too. We've met some wonderful people because of RVing. Some became lifelong friends, others just happy memories, but we're so happy to have met all of them. Although we've been doing this for a while, things are changing out there and we've spent a lot of time this past year learning new lessons and re-learning some old ones. For RVing in general, there are lots of online resources, including some really good YouTube channels. There are a few RV content creators that we've been following lately. Not too many Oliver owners, but we've found some of the Airstream and Casita owners have good tips for traveling in smaller trailers. FYI (and forgive me if you already know this), there are some accepted RVing behaviors that have been standardized over the years. RV etiquette, if you will. A few that come to mind: Don't walk through other people's campsites, even if they're not there. Dim your headlights in the campground after dark. Don't leave your outside lights on all night. Don't let your dog bark excessively. Little things like that make campgrounds nicer for everyone and are appreciated by all. March will be here before you know it. Hope to meet you on the road someday!
    3 points
  11. I think your outlook for Oliver traveling is great. Traveling abroad right now is a bit iffy and there is so much to see right here in the US. We also spent a lot of time in Europe, lived in 3 different countries for years and feel we had seen a lot. The US, not so much. So, we’re seeing it in our Oliver, state by state, park by park! Good luck - Mike
    3 points
  12. On my RAM Rebel 1500 5.7 gas engine, I have air suspension, which has 3 settings for different heights of the body off the ground. The lower settings is supposed to allow for the best gas mileage. With the air suspension, the ride is as good as past cars I have owned. One of the RAM service persons told me that he had the same RAM Rebel without the air suspension and the ride was awful so I am glad I have the air suspension.
    3 points
  13. If your making a list. RidgeWay, South Carolina. Don’t blink you be through the town. Speed 25mph zone they will stop you at 26mph I was told its the only revenue for the town.
    3 points
  14. ShallowGal - I know that you can obtain new CLAM covers (and other replacement parts) directly from CLAM - try THIS. Bill p.s. shortly after purchasing my CLAM I lost my storage bag in a wind storm. I sent an email to CLAM's customer support telling them what happened and they promptly sent me a replacement bag that was even better than the original - FREE!
    3 points
  15. Thanks all for the feed back. I am considering all points made here. Given the outrageous asking prices and lack of availability of new trucks maybe I should just get my current F250 6.7L (that I already own that easily pulls the trailer without an Anderson hitch) own cleaned and detailed so its like a new truck. I am going to think on this some more. Imelda
    3 points
  16. The only photo that might help in the least would be that of my Battle Born batteries (see mention of their installation below). Here are the components that I had my RV tech install: 1. 4 BBGC2 Battle Born batteries, 100Ah GC2 2. 1 BAM030712000 Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor 3. 1 PD4045LICSV Progressive Dynamics Replacements 4000 Series 45 Amp Lithium (converter/charger) 4. 1 Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 Soft Starter with install kit (inside of the Dometic air conditioner) After this installation, I discovered that—since my AC was wired to function only when connected to shore power—the AC would not run off of the new batteries. With the Battle Born lithiums, I’m hoping to eventually be able to run an AC without shore power, and with great advice from a few smart folks on the forum (check out discussions of the Houghton by RecPro), I think that I have come up with a way to do just that. It involves switching out my Dometic AC for a Houghton, which is much quieter and uses less power. I have purchased the following components which my RV tech has agreed to install in early February: From RecPro (9.5K AC): https://www.recpro.com/rv-air-conditioner-low-profile-9-5k-quiet-ac-with-remote-control-non-ducted/ From Amazon (Transfer Switch): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IKVHA9K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 From Amazon (Heat-Only Thermostat): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00204WWGE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Here is part of the instructions I will be giving to my tech: 1. Install Houghton using best foam for noise reduction. 2. Reinstall soft start from Dometic to Houghton. 3. Install Zamp solar port in battery compartment door and to battery bank (some say to the busses, whatever they are) 4. Install transfer switch to allow AC to run off of inverter. 5. Wire system so new thermostat controls furnace. 6. Test to make sure batteries and inverter can now run AC I have also recently purchased a 180-watt portable solar system from Zamp. I wanted this because now that I have a larger battery bank, I want to be able to fill it more quickly. I'm testing it now (connected to the battery bank with alligator clips) while I type. Note: My tech called me—when trying to replace the 4 6-volt AGM batteries with the 4 Battle Born lithiums—to tell me that the Battle Borns would not fit in the battery compartment. After some consultation with the Battle Born (Dragonfly Energy) representative, he got them to fit by placing them on their ends. Thus far, all seems to be working, with the exception of the Victron monitor which has been giving me some quirky readings that I am still attempting to understand. I hope this helps. I will try to post a report on the forum after my tech has completed the work. P.S. Since our hull is #222, I like it that yours is #333.
    3 points
  17. This is the parking lot for Horseshoe Bend just outside of Page, AZ. I have a collection of Carol holding our Oliver in the palm of her hand at various spots around the nation! A nice fellow tourist offered to take our picture. It’s worth the stop and 15 minute walk to see this. It was a bit cool but pretty spectacular.
    3 points
  18. This is impressive……. https://pressroom.toyota.com/standing-tall-all-new-2023-sequoia-full-size-suv-is-ready-to-make-its-mark/, There are still a few things I don't care for, and they haven’t published the payload specs, but if my LC 200 died, I would look very hard at a Sequoia TRD Pro. Remove the heavy third row seats and put drawers underneath the adjustable platform: Add the taller springs from a Tundra TRD Pro. Go have fun….. It should be a great match for the big Ollie. John Davies Spokane WA
    2 points
  19. Yes John, it is a Tilley, my second. I’ve had a LTM8 Airflow for about 5 years. This one is a T3 Wanderer that I got last fall. Good products! Mike
    2 points
  20. Oh my. You just turned my head 720 degrees! Have you seen any tech spec's out on it? Glad they went back to the Tundra frame and power train like the 2005 generator was. BTW, after about 260,000 miles, 12 years of crawling up mountains heavily loaded with hang gliders and crew, and then both of my sons for another couples of years each, we sold the family 2005 Sequoia. Driven hard, fast and long, but maintained it was hyper reliable, and my most favorite tow and heavy off road vehicle for hauling. Drats... you got me thinking again!
    2 points
  21. There are cons for 4x4. Reduced gas mileage. More parts to fail. I haven't used 4x4 very often while towing. We don't tow in the snow and we're not (currently) frequent boondockers, so we could probably live without it. However, the few times I used it, I was glad to have it. Most often, it has simply been wet grass in our back yard, where the trailer is stored. A few times, we wouldn't have gotten the trailer back into the yard without 4x4. Needed it once or twice on wet grass in a campground, too. If your trailering is going to be limited strictly to snow-free paved roads, commercial campgrounds, and driveways you might not need it. I would be uncomfortable without it.
    2 points
  22. I look at the 4X4 question this way - Even though I have rarely used the 4X4 function on any of my vehicles that have had it - I always know it is there IF I should need it. And, there certainly have been those times that I've needed it - as John Davies eludes to. Even one time can make it so much worth it. Then, when I sell the vehicle, it is much easier to sell and I get most (if not all) of the extra money that I paid for the 4X4 function back. Bill
    2 points
  23. Oh and it’s not just a Southern thing…I don’t know if this still applies but years ago folks in Lincoln Massachusetts were pretty proud of their 25 MPH speed limits and it’s enforcement…. They even had bumper stickers on their cars letting the world know about it. Why a fella could get pulled over a couple times in a week for doing 26 if he wasn’t careful as he passed through town slightly late for work…. Which resulted in the need for elaborate routes circumnavigating the town as I recall..
    2 points
  24. If you want more comfort, a recent 3/4 ton Ram 6.4 Hemi with air or coil rear suspension will ride a lot more comfortably than your Ford. I personally will not buy another diesel. The gas engines are good enough and won’t eat you alive with long term maintenance costs. If you want to stick with Ford, the new “Godzilla” 7.4 liter gas engine is great choice for low operating cost and good towing ability. My 2006 Ram 3500 Cummins diesel towed the Ollie without stress, but the ride was brutal, the seats were horrible, and the reliability was not there. My Land Cruiser 5.7 tows just adequately, but everything else about it is way way better. In this weird car and truck market it would be foolhardy to trade for the reasons you mentioned. Wait a couple of years. John Davies Spokane WA
    2 points
  25. I get better mileage with my diesel than I did with either of the half ton gas V8’s both towing and not towing. Towing is more pleasant with the 2500. Payload is never an issue. Maintenance cost is more, but is out weighed by the better mileage, payload and less stress towing. You’ll need to get an Andersen if you downsize to a half ton. I think Nissan makes a nice truck, but you’d be giving away a lot of capability. Mike
    2 points
  26. Everybody talks about "overkill" like it's a bad thing. I love overkill, you can't have too much power and torque going up and down hills. and the longevity and mileage of a diesel is phenomenal. And besides all that, you already own this truck. I doubt anyone will trade even with you (maybe...) so how long will it take for the modest savings in gas vs diesel to surpass the price difference between the old and the new truck. Plus, you will be able to tell a big difference in your towing experience. I've towed our Oliver Elite II with three different vehicles: 2014 GMC Sierra SLT 1500, 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country. All were 4x4. The GMC was Gasoline, both Chevrolet's diesel. No comparison. If you do decide to downgrade to a 1500, be very aware of your cargo carrying capacity, you very well may not have enough truck to carry your gear and tow the Oliver safely.
    2 points
  27. I will go as far to say that ALL 1/2 ton trucks require a weight distribution hitch. The Andersen WDH is the only one that will work with the Oliver Travel Trailer without modification of the fiberglass. You are partially correct in your analysis of the gas versus diesel tow vehicle issue. On average (if not totally) diesel trucks will get better fuel mileage while towing something like the Oliver. But, on average, a 1/2 ton truck will get better mileage while not towing. Therefore, part of the analysis should include a good estimate of what percentage of towing with and without. Also, generally diesel trucks will be more expensive that their gas counterpart due primarily to the durability of the diesel engine. Again, an analysis of the length of time you plan on keeping the truck should enter into the equation. Finally, don't forget to take into consideration the "payload" capacity of the truck you are considering. Virtually all 3/4 ton trucks will have more payload capacity and if you tend to carry a bunch of "stuff" (to include people and critters) with you, this could present a problem if you decide to downsize to a 1/2 ton. Good luck on your decision! Bill
    2 points
  28. This one big enough for you? We traded up to a 3500 from our 2500 to get more cargo carrying capacity this past fall. We are waiting on the topper for it. We ordered it in mid June and picked it up the end of September. Since we ordered on the first day that 2022’s could be ordered, we got it before they ran out of parts. We’ve had an electric lift in the Oliver garage for the past five years. We use it to lift and place all the heavy stuff. Like the generator… Or the toolbox… And those propane tanks… We also use it it lift the 12 volt Dometic refrigerator into the truck.
    2 points
  29. This guide may help. You also said: Install Zamp solar port in battery compartment door and to battery bank (some say to the busses, whatever they are) Below is a picture of a busbar. It is used to allow multiple connections on either the positive or negative side of the battery bank, just like your fuse box at home. The difference is that in the fuse box each wire or circuit is attached to a breaker and the breaker connects to the busbar. When your rv tech installed the BMV-712, it included a shunt that is connected to the negative side of the battery bank. The shunt has 2 posts with one post connected to the battery negative post and that should be the only wire or cable connected to the negative side of the battery bank. All other negative wires should connect to the other post on the shunt. There usually isn’t enough room on that post for all of the wires to connect to, so a busbar is added to increase the connection points. The BMV display is connected between the 2 shunt posts and measures the amount of energy going into or out of the battery bank. Mossey
    1 point
  30. Mike, that looks like a Tiiley hat? I won’t wear anything else, I used to wear ball caps, but Tilleys are WAY better. I got another this Christmas, now I have four. See my avitar picture 😁 That is my Airflow in 2002…. My hats: T5 Cotton Duck, (looks like yours, good for spring and fall), Montana (wool with drop down ear flaps), Rainproof Bucket (for really wet days), and a LTM6 Airflow for those really hot summer days. https://www.tilley.com/collections/hats BEST hats EVER! My only complaint with the Airflow is that I get burned through the mesh crown, I have to wear a Coolmax SPF50 biker “doo rag” when working outside for long periods. John Davies Spokane WA
    1 point
  31. CnC - A bunch warmer there versus in PA! Nice.
    1 point
  32. “Of all places, in the camp area of the Abenteuer Allrad fair, which is more or less the European equivalent of the Overland Expo. It had been raining a lot, and we needed to turn the truck around. I backed the rear wheels onto a wet, muddy piece of grass, and that was that. The front wheels were still on the pavement. The ground was as even as can be, but the truck would not move. There were plenty of four-wheel drive vehicles at the camp area to pull us out, but it was a bit embarrassing.” – Joerg Walzenbach, 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, two-wheel drive truck, 2011 Outfitter Apex 8 LB https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/question-of-the-week/four-wheel-drive-while-truck-camping-part-1/ https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/question-of-the-week/the-four-wheel-drive-low-down-part-2/ That is a whole lot of feedback. Mostly positive. One guy said he brought home his new Ford pickup and was disappointed to find out when he got there that it was NOT 4WD. I think most folks would check that before signing. 😳 John Davies Spokane WA
    1 point
  33. Imelda....I use the following hitch...nothing special. This seems to do the trick for me. A lot of folks say that the XD isn't a half ton (1/2) or a three quarter ton (3/4) truck. I have seen several people say (and I agree) that it slots in between the two...more like a 5/8 ton truck. If you do get an XD, there have been a lot of folks I have seen that have had issues with the Cummins diesel engine (no longer produced in new XDs). I would suggest getting the Gas V8. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200738942_200738942?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&utm_source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Trailers %2B Towing > Ball Mount Hitches > Dual-Purpose&utm_campaign=Uriah&utm_content=65693&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiMHd_fXP9QIV3RXUAR1MzQS8EAQYASABEgLZovD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
    1 point
  34. I tow the Elite 2 with a 2021 Titan XD. I don't tow with an Andersen. The XD is definitely more truck than the normal Titan. I don't think you need the Andersen with the Titan XD.
    1 point
  35. I’m in the same group as Steve. Overkill when towing and loaded up with cargo is never a bad thing. I’m towing with an F-250 6.2 gas engine, and this is our third tow vehicle after a Ford Expedition and a Nissan Armada. Both of those were ok for towing the Elite II but when fully loaded there wasn’t much safety margin, and they struggled a bit when towing over steep mountains. I would never downsize to a smaller tow vehicle at this point. I love the way the F-250 handles towing the EII, even with the pickup bed loaded with all our camping gear, two bicycles, etc.
    1 point
  36. ... and after an approximate accumulation of 18+ months of exposure, the cover disintegrated. However, the Clam itself is still fantastic.
    1 point
  37. Love this idea! Please continue to post these. BTW, everytime I drive by our newest university I think, trilobite. Perhap that is what the architect, Santiago Calatrava, was going for.
    1 point
  38. Most half ton trucks should have the Andersen Hitch. We have it on our 5.7 litter gas Tundra.
    1 point
  39. My 2021, #797 had a BlueSeas disconnect installed as standard. Upper cabinet, street side, with access port to get behind it.
    1 point
  40. A new product, the Tri-Fold Cockpit Table uses the Lagun mount on the driver side bed rail. More new products are coming in a few months. In the works – Upper Kitchen Cabinet Organizers, Wood Drawer Fronts, and a Rear Dinette for the twin bed configurations. If you would like me to craft an upgrade for your Oliver, just PM me. You can download my new PDF Catalog HERE:
    1 point
  41. I've been over/on the Beartooth Highway numerous times - but - always on motorcycle. Having said that, I would not hesitate to tow my Elite II over it with my F-150 3.5 liter twin turbo. There are plenty of pull-outs for both letting faster traffic by and for observing the wonderful scenery. Be sure to use them in either case. Note that there is really not all that much at the northern end (Red Lodge) and/or I-90. So, if your intent is to only go for the drive I'd leave the camper near Cooke City, drive the Beartooth both ways, camp and then either head into Yellowstone National Park (northeast entrance) and the Lamar Valley (bunches of animals) or head towards Cody via the Chief Joseph Highway - another wonderful road. Last year (2021) they were doing construction on the Beartooth and closing the entire road after (I believe) 7pm. Be sure to check both when it opens for the season and for any construction details. Bill
    1 point
  42. Another route, as an alternative to electrical tape which I don’t like to use for anything exposed to the elements, is self sealing silicone tape, like this. It’s great stuff to have on hand regardless. Personally, electrical tape to me is sort of like a pair of pliers: versatile, but there’s nothing you can use it for that another tool can’t do better. Of course, I have a drawer full of pliers that I use all the time. I also have a few rolls of electrical tape, but I can’t remember when I last used any.
    1 point
  43. Birds & Barrels Vineyard near Willcox, AZ - a Harvest Host overnight stay 1/13/2022.
    1 point
  44. I can't tell from the photo if the insulation is split or if it was just cut short at the factory and has pulled out. If it's split, then it looks like a job for Sugru - I'd use trainman's advice for the fix and then use sugru to reinforce the joint so that it doesn't split again. If it's not split, then just do what trainman said, though I'd take the opportunity to seal around the joint to make it waterproof - will save you from potential issues later down the road.
    1 point
  45. @Liana, as @mossemi said, if you were getting 112 mi-day, and a bunch of other people are charging or using power otherwise, at dusk, your ems, and/or your pd charge wizard will shut down if voltage received is too low, as i mentioned earlier. Do talk to the management. You may not have been charging much, if at all. Have you visited the storage site again, to see what your readings are, after sunset? Frankly, I'd cut off the solar, remove the batteries, take them in to an auto parts shop, and get them load tested. See if it's worth trying to bring them back. If autozone or Napa says it's worth a try, take them home, put them on slow chargers, and see what you get after a few days. Even really dead batteries will display over 13, when charging. But, they'll very quickly drop down to 12.0 or 12.2 when the charger is disconnected, and any small load is applied. I'm sorry this has happened. It may be possible to revive flattened batteries, or it may not. Depends on how long they've been flat, and how many times they've cycled. At least you got 3 or 4 years. Whether you jump down the lithium rabbit hole, or replace with agms, is really up to you. But, I'd really want to find out why the batteries weren't charging, in the first place before I replaced them, and fix that situation first. No point in throwing good money after bad, as my mom would say .
    1 point
  46. Probably a hard question to answer, but if the storage facility is supplying 111 to 112 VAC in the middle of the day, which is low in my opinion, what is the supplied power when everyone else is charging? I guess you would have to be there at dusk to find out. The EMS shuts down below 104V or above 132V per the manual, so it’s possible that the supplied power may be too low due to demand. If the facility consist of mini warehouses and other tenets are there is the evening working on the cars, trucks, boats or whatever there may be a higher demand for power at night than in the day. I would mention the low power readings to facility management and maybe talk with other RV owners about their experiences. My Ollie is plugged into a 20 amp circuit at my house via a 50' 12/3 extension cord and I consistently get 119 to 120 volts at the trailer. And if you can verify power at the source that you plug into that may be useful. If the facility power is not a problem then take the batteries to a battery supplier and have them load tested. After confirming good power supplied to the trailer and the batteries fail a load test, be all means jump into that rabbit hole. Mossey
    1 point
  47. @Liana, a few more questions. Who sets up the two hour charging time? You, or the storage facility. Does everyone in the facility charge at the same time? Were you at the facility during that time, or outside of the charging period, when the monitor showed full power? Have you checked to make sure battery connections are tight and clean? As in, no corrosion? As @Steph and Dud B said, you will always have a ghost draw,, if batteries aren't disconnected. Ours is small, at roughly 3.5, but many people report .7 or higher. Any chance you have something running on dc or 110? Lights in storage areas, water heater, fridge, etc. Every control board sucks a little power. And, if you have something, even small, running on 110, it will suck some of the charging power away. I'm guessing you have a progressive dynamics converter charger, from your trailer age. That can cut out at 105 volts, due to low power protection (though a tech I spoke to said probably not til it drops to 100, but I wouldn't count on it). If everyone in the facility is charging on a timer, at the same time, you may not be getting much of a charge, if any. The charge wizard will kick in when it gets good/full power, (as you showed, with e0, 60h, 112) but will kick out when it's too low. I wouldn't count on getting much (if any) solar if you're in a covered spot, in winter. Your batteries are 3 to 4 years old. Agm, or flooded? Have you checked the water levels recently, if flooded? How long has your trailer been in storage? How long has it been since you were at the storage unit? 12.0 is pretty much a flat battery bank. So a complete cycle. Agm and fla like to be fully charged, daily. You don't get a lot of cycles on marine batteries. You may, or may not, be approaching end of life on your batteries, and may or may not be able to bring them back. A cheap portable solar, sitting on the carport, or even on the trailer tongue,, in the right orientation, facing the winter sun at 90 degrees would help more than your fixed panels, imo. Which monitor do you have? Blue sky, or Zamp? I know it's a lot of questions, but you'll get better answers with more info.
    1 point
  48. Must be why I always eat 3 donuts. 😋 And remember, ”you don’t have to be hungry to eat a donut"!
    1 point
  49. Lost Dutchman State Park, AZ. What a beautiful park
    1 point
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