I Need Help!
#1
Posted 23 October 2009 - 11:38 PM
First: How long does it take to get the plastic taste out of the water from the holding tank? I have flushed it four times now with a little bit of bleach, but it still tastes bad. I use one of those white hoses to fill it with and all so now what do I do? I know it will eventually go away, but is there a way to speed things up?
Second: I am going to buy a solar panel but I have a couple of questions first. Since I have a Bobcat and the only thing in it that requires DC how big of a panel should I get? The only things in there is a pump for the water faucet, and two flouresent (?) lights. Some times a computer. Some times a bit of the refrigerator too. Star 152 came up with this one and I was going to get that but it must have been a special and is no longer there. http://www.costco.ca...1339&lang=en-CA
So where do I get the solar panel. I want it big enough so I never need to worry about it. And I want it to have the diodes so it doesn't back flow energy, and the minder so I don't have to worry about overcharging. I once had a battery blow up and it is psyco crazy spooky.
So PLEASE HELP ME, and soon,
Thanks a bunch, Scott
Scott, Valerie and Dukino
2002 Tacoma Ext Cab TRD 4 X 4
2020 FourWheel Fleet, loaded
#2
Posted 24 October 2009 - 12:00 AM
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
#3
Posted 24 October 2009 - 12:07 AM
Scott, Valerie and Dukino
2002 Tacoma Ext Cab TRD 4 X 4
2020 FourWheel Fleet, loaded
#4
Posted 24 October 2009 - 12:51 AM
Flush, flush, flush,.......then flush some more.
#5
Posted 24 October 2009 - 01:15 AM
A good battery helps as well. Maintaining the battery in the off season helps big time.
#6
Posted 24 October 2009 - 02:06 AM
I had a problem with the water tank once(it was my fault) and I used an entire box of baking soda then drove around a little and let set for two days and it went away? I think it took another two years to get baking soda out but no harm.yours sounds like a tank new so may be different? I also used chlorine bleach.
#7
Posted 24 October 2009 - 02:56 AM
Hope this helps.
Matt
#8
Posted 24 October 2009 - 03:25 AM
Good camping.
Paul
#9
Posted 24 October 2009 - 02:49 PM
Second: I am going to buy a solar panel but I have a couple of questions first. Since I have a Bobcat and the only thing in it that requires DC how big of a panel should I get? The only things in there is a pump for the water faucet, and two flouresent (?) lights. Some times a computer. Some times a bit of the refrigerator too. Star 152 came up with this one and I was going to get that but it must have been a special and is no longer there. http://www.costco.ca...1339&lang=en-CA
So where do I get the solar panel. I want it big enough so I never need to worry about it. And I want it to have the diodes so it doesn't back flow energy, and the minder so I don't have to worry about overcharging. I once had a battery blow up and it is psyco crazy spooky.
We recently purchased a used 80watt panel off craigslist. I think most RV stores now carry solar equipment. For the size, probably around 75-85watts would work...like robojeeper said, there will be days when you won't get that much sun and you want to charge as fast as possible. Also, there is an amps spreadsheet here on the forum. You will need a controller...they have diodes built in and depending on the kind you get, will maintain your batteries with bulk, absorption, and float charge stages. For your computer, you can either use an inverter (hardwired or 12v plug) or a 12v power supply...the other DC will not require an inverter. Hope this helps.
#10
Posted 24 October 2009 - 08:12 PM
As for the solar, I found one on Amazon.com that is rated for 80 watts. http://www.amazon.co...56343485&sr=8-2 And I am thinking of the controller here: http://www.amazon.co...uto_ai_-2_1_tit
Thanks,
Scott
Scott, Valerie and Dukino
2002 Tacoma Ext Cab TRD 4 X 4
2020 FourWheel Fleet, loaded
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