dave newell
Free Member
As a fellow trade member I think its a great idea and I might even join in occasionally if you don't mind Eddie. As some wil know our "motorhome" is a self build Iveco Turbo Daily and th kit inside is to a large part stuff we sell/install but there have been changes along the way and some things I'm less than impressed with. In short if doing nother conversion there are items I would not use again.
We are constantly asked to advise motorhomers on the best way to charge batteries, save gas, save fuel etc. this is a trader who is a motorhomer first and foremost (as am I) offering to give "insider information" on the reasoning behind choosing which bits of kit to fit nd which to leave behind.
An eample of making the right choice for you and the thought processes behind it: in our camper I originally fitted a Sterling B2B charger unit becuase we mainly camp withou hookup (mostly at outdoor shows). When CTEK launched their B2B I replaced the Sterling with one, why?
For a couple of reasons:
1/ Before I recommend a product I like to know that it works and is reliable, the Sterling had proved to be just so but, and its a big but, my vehicle's lternator is only rated at 55 Amps max so the Sterling unit, while it was undoubtedly capable of recharging my leisure battery bank (3X110AH Elecsols) quickly would be giving my alternator a proper battering. Running any machine close to its limits will always reduce its lifespan.
So I swapped it for a CTEK B2B that charges the leisure batts at 20 Amps max, they still get recharged albeit slower but my alternator is less likely to curl up its toes!
Go for it Eddie, I for one will read your report/thoughts with interest, one is never too old to learn.:thumb:
D.
We are constantly asked to advise motorhomers on the best way to charge batteries, save gas, save fuel etc. this is a trader who is a motorhomer first and foremost (as am I) offering to give "insider information" on the reasoning behind choosing which bits of kit to fit nd which to leave behind.
An eample of making the right choice for you and the thought processes behind it: in our camper I originally fitted a Sterling B2B charger unit becuase we mainly camp withou hookup (mostly at outdoor shows). When CTEK launched their B2B I replaced the Sterling with one, why?
For a couple of reasons:
1/ Before I recommend a product I like to know that it works and is reliable, the Sterling had proved to be just so but, and its a big but, my vehicle's lternator is only rated at 55 Amps max so the Sterling unit, while it was undoubtedly capable of recharging my leisure battery bank (3X110AH Elecsols) quickly would be giving my alternator a proper battering. Running any machine close to its limits will always reduce its lifespan.
So I swapped it for a CTEK B2B that charges the leisure batts at 20 Amps max, they still get recharged albeit slower but my alternator is less likely to curl up its toes!
Go for it Eddie, I for one will read your report/thoughts with interest, one is never too old to learn.:thumb:
D.