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We installed two Epoch 105 AH replacing two 100AH BB batteries on Ollie. We don't have factory solar charging and only have an onboard Progressive Dynamics 45A Lithium charger. The BB worked nicely with this setup. The Epoch 105AH batteries are a little smaller physically and lighter than the 100AH BB batteries. I like the carry handles on them, too. The new Epoch batteries with the carry handles are easy to install and remove on Ollie. I removed them in less than 10 minutes when I put Ollie in storage this winter. It will take a little longer to install them later this month. Really like the Epoch app, too. Edit: I looked at the Epoch 105AH link in your post and thought you were installing 105AH, what ever size is used, they are very nice batteries.

When we lived in Ohio, we used to use jet snow blowers on the railroad equipped with old military jet engines to clear switches. We have 6 1/2" so far, 25F, getting windy, too. It's a dry fluffy snow.

We have 4 1/2" so far, 11:30AM, just north of Charlotte NC! Photo taken at 11:30AM.

Seeing forecast of snow, not ice in Carolina's this weekend 1/31. Enjoy seeing some of the delicious looking posts in this thread. Also like shots from around the nation from snowed-in to beautiful sunsets shots! https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/lincolnton/28092/winter-we

We have one BB 100AH 5 years old and two BB 100AH less than 1 year old, We have not experienced any issues with BB batteries so far. We recently installed two Epoch 105AH Smart batteries in Ollie and moved two newer BB batteries to a stationary non RV application.

This is a good video! After seeing this video and the new Alcan springs/shackles installed on Olivers, I'm still going with Alcan springs and shackles on Ollie later this year. This couple's Alcan shackles are not the same design Alcan shackles installed on Ollies.

The new windows look really good on the exterior! Agree, neat advertisement!

Here's a CD & Album found stored away at home:

That's interesting, we were just listening to the Doobie Brothers last night, found Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits CD stored away at home last night, too.

Looking Goood!!!!! We have icy roads, thankful the weather was not as bad as the forecast so far, so we're hoping to see the Patriots win this afternoon!!!!

Around Lincolnton NC it's about 20F with temps forecast to increase to about 30F before temps drop again this evening. Freezing rain forecast through today until this evening. I'm seeing what looks like sleet right now. So far power is OK here with reported outages around the area. Temps forecast to drop to high single digit Tuesday AM, that's very cold for this area around Charlotte NC. So far Spectrum internet is working, too.

That's interesting about the location of the heat pump & code. That's a neat graph, too! Hope the forecast improves, will have a better idea tomorrow.

@topgun2 @CRM & @Steve Morris, Appreciate the replies! We have a newer heat pump installed and it does a good job heating with our winter temps in southern NC. Thanks,

Agree, planning to have 3/12 pitch (new at this) and making it easy to set up/take down along with compact storage. Will see! 🙂 Thanks,

We have a heat pump here in southern NC and have a question, has anyone here experienced damage to their heat pump or familiar with damage to a heat pump from excessive freezing rain/sleet/snow build up on the unit's fan and exposed components? I'm thinking about installing a temporary 4'X4' tarp about 2' or 3' above the unit during the storm to keep excessive amounts of ice out of the unit. Since we've lived here winter storms have not been as bad as local news stations are forecasting this storm to be. Thanks,

Here's the old & new style battery tray:

If the wiring is correct, also thought there may a loose or bad connection in a cable, but the current draw looked even across all the batteries. The minimum torque on my Epoch lugs is 70 inch pounds. Geoff gave me the torque in NM that I cannot find, but I had converted the minimum torque to inch pounds. When you go to Q, there will be plenty of knowledge there to draw upon.

John, I'm just learning about Epoch batteries, are all the cells on Epoch 3 close to the same voltage on the Cell page? Edit: The more I look at it they are probably close to the same since the voltages are 12.8 on all batteries. Geoff in support at Epoch has answered all of my questions, so far.

The bill is in Ollie (stored) for 4 new bright white shades in 2019, believe it was around $700 for 4. Will check next time I visit Ollie.

It's not as difficult as it looks, I would replace them all so you have the same size/age cords in that shade.

I'm guessing around 2017, that's what I came up with in 2024, but I should have asked Oliver when I talked to them about the fiberglass spare tire cover.

The following thread on Will Prowse's forum started last August, (mentioned on page 1 of this thread) is up to 62 pages so far, https://diysolarforum.com/threads/battle-born-battery-issue.110295/ I cannot embed the YouTube link, but "Will's Garage" (not Will Prowse) on YouTube has done a BB autopsy with discussion videos. This video by "All About RV's" shows Will Prowse's video and expands on the subject:

It will be helpful to learn your findings on your 2016 LE2. From what I have learned some 2016 LE2 had 215X70RX16 spare tires and our 2015 LE2 had a 215X60RX16 spare tire. @CRM 2010 LE2 #45 was equipped with 15" tires from Oliver, if I remember correctly. When I contacted Oliver during 2024 they said the Goodyear ST225X75RX15 would fit our 2015 LE2 fiberglass spare tire housing, but LT225X75RX16 will not fit. Our spare tire housing inside diameter measurement is about 28 7/8", don't remember where the measurement was taken on the outer, middle, or inner portion of the housing. Cooper's LT225X75RX16 Tire height is 29.28'' with a Section Width: 8.86'' and Goodyear's ST225X75RX15 Tire Height is 28.28'' with a Section Width: 8.86''.

We had a 2024 F-150 5.0L that did not have the maximum tow package, when connecting Ollie had too much rear end TV sag. I installed the Timbren Rear Suspension enhancement system and got rid of the sag with Ollie connected, but it was a firm ride with Ollie connected. Installed rear differential airbags on two tow vehicles and really liked that system when towing Ollie, small adjustments can be made with air pressure adjusting rear end sag.