Understanding electrical/generator

[retiredhappy]

Thanks, Mitch, yep that's what I use. I keep it plugged into a regular plug outlet inside the rig and it shows me a constant reading of how much voltage I'm getting into the rig. If it drops to 110 or below you need to turn something off cause you can burn out the compressor on the AC - my repair guy referred to it as a "brown out". For instance, if I have the AC on and I then use the microwave and turn on the coffeepot, its most likely going to drop below 110. When I'm cooking I do a juggling act: AC is on, cook something in microwave and when its done, then turn on the toaster and then the coffeepot.

[bfandlw]

Thanks for the post, I need all the help I can get. This is really confusing!!

[mitch5252]

...and then the coffeepot.

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See, stick with wine and you wouldn't need the coffeepot...
Another of wine's many benefits.
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[BirdbyBird]

Nikki, the little green fan is just a small portable fan that I can direct on the dogs or on myself directly. At night I would rather have the little fan on than turn the AC on if possible..... The fantastic fans fit into the ceiling vents and the "covers" can be added to the roof so that they can stay on. I only put one fan in but put covers over both the ceilings vents (the one near the kitchen and the one forward towards the cab. I can turn the fan on and it can circulate the air through both vents without the windows needing to be open.....

[bluepinecones]

Here's a link to photo/description of Fantastic Fan Tina recommended.
They come with remote or manual operation. If your ceiling is high and/or you are short, I recommend the remote control unit.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/fan-tastic-ceiling-fan-vent-with-remote-control/37333

[Olive600]

Thanks Blue and Tina. Blue, I'm sorry. I don't know your name.
OK. All I can think is there goes another $800 -$1,000 if I have the fan and hood installed and have hoods put on the vent. But if I don't do something like that, I'll have to wait for cooler weather to travel. Where did I ever get the idea that RVing was affordable?

Tina, I guess I don't understand where the fan goes if you have the fan installed and still have two vents. Maybe there are three vents. I'd have to go look again.
I am fast falling down the rabbit hole where this whole project is concerned. Today it just feels like a financial sink hole. Sure have learned some fabulous lessons about trust and self-reliance, though. In the long run, that alone will make it worth the price. Right now...not so much. Blah! (Yes, I'm whining. Sometimes whining is a good thing. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.) The urge to lock the door, pull the coach into the driveway and forget about it is very strong today. I'm angry and tired of the whole stinking thing. Just venting. No pep talks needed.

N

p.s. If I had the energy and felt like being perky, I'd write about all the lessons this project has taught me. There are many. Buying Betsy might not change my life the way I anticipated, but she already has caused many other valuable changes. Be careful what you pray for.

[BirdbyBird]

Nikki remember for most of us the changes we made to our rigs can in stages as needed and or as we could s rape money together. If the engine works grab an air mattress and leave the driveway behind

[mitch5252]

Nicki, I had a MaxxFan Deluxe Model installed in my little trailer. It's complete with cover that allows fan to be used even in a rainstorm. It's very easy on the batteries, has a remote (I'm short), can suck air in or blow air out, has a thermostat. I love it. I had a hole cut in my trailer roof for the fan to be installed where none was before. Luckily, the manufacturer had built the frame/electrical for this option.

http://www.maxxair.com/products/maxxfan/maxxfan.php

It was pricey, at around $500 installed, but that included cutting that hole, the price of the fan (including remote), and the installation. I was/am pleased. ..

[Olive600]

Mitch, I thought MaxAir sounded familiar. I have two ...I'll call them vent covers, labeled Max Air on the roof. There are no fans. Just manual vents.



Maybe that means the vents are sized for MaxAir fans. Anywho, thanks for the info.

Tina, thanks for the pep talk. You're a good road sistah.

Nikki