OK, this project took a lot longer than anticipated due to a defective battery that needed to be replaced.
Finished putting it together today and my initial testing shows that all is working as planned.
This is a unique power station in that all items can be independently utilized and/or all used at once in conjunction with all the current lithium/solar setup that I use with my T@G.
So now I have twice the battery capacity if needed (100Ah+100Ah), second solar controller (Victron 100V/30A along with the Renogy PWM Voyager 20A solar controller.
I built into the new power station a 400-watt inverter, which can be easily swapped for a 1000 or 2000-watt inverter.
Currently the 400-watt inverter is enough to recharge both of my Lectric 3.0 bikes.
Everything included weighs 38 lbs.
I will post a parts-lists and schematic as I find the time.
I will be finalizing things and perform additional testing soon.
Feedback and questions are welcome.
Scorpions are nocturnal, so active at night. Shake out your shoes before putting them on. We are soon headed west for some of the winter and I am more worried about pack rats chewing wires than scorpions😂. I have a plethora of small, flat flashlights to put under the TaB and minivan and in the engine compartment of the van. 🤞
@Sharon_is_SAM said:
I just added this info to the Owner Manual category as a future resource. If you want any more air conditioning manuals added, let me know.
Allow me to contribute the heater & A/C manuals from my '21 T@G:
Got your PM and I responded, JLH. Posting the files here as well for the community. Model # for the King heater is in the filenames and I'll edit my comment from August with the model # as well. Hope it helps!
I just added this info to the Owner Manual category as a future resource. If you want any more air conditioning manuals added, let me know.
HUGE help! Thanks so much aBiNeR!
Those window shades are very nice! I made my own (two versions) and only for the two side windows, as I typically leave the front window closed when I’m away. The shades make a huge difference in keeping your trailer cooler, especially during the day, and provide a measure of privacy. I also made insulated inserts for the porthole windows and matching removable covers for the overhead storage bins.
The 2023 I5 EV can tow 2300 lbs., so what better time to get a new TV and upgrade to an EV, right? It's a calculated risk: I live in the Texas Hill Country and EV charging stations are here, but gotta trip plan Vv carefully. I took her (Smokey) on a test run long trip to Michigan and back solo for a family funeral, and the planning worked well. Hoping my planned itinerary to go to Big Bend/Terlingua in two weeks goes as smooth.
Hitched up this past weekend for a 26 mile shakedown and it did great! So smooth. I get about the same mileage towing (55% or avg.) as I did with my 2015 Ford Escape, and this was also using charge blasting the AC because it was 94 out, so I may get even better mileage. My range is 303 miles; there is a charging station and/or RV park overnight about every 100 miles.
Here they are, my getaway twins!
@TomD said:
StellaMaris...Does she have a name?
Yes, her name is StellaM@ris! My name is Kim!
Re: 2024 TAG SE aka simple edition
Yeah i decided on it and take delivery next week sometime. The rogue is rated at 1500/135 so this is well below my allowed tow rating. Of course when I mod it out I’ll take into consideration how much things weigh and keep the tongue weight where it should be. But honestly with AWD I can tow 2000 pounds so I’m not worried at all. Just trying to keep it simple and use camping gear I already have for cooking and cleaning. Will def wanna take some t to Cape Lookout National Seashore to camp on the southern OBX beaches. Also bought a 3500i craftsman generator from Lowe’s so that I can have ac and heat if needed.