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So how was the trip? Bill

We will need input from someone smarter than me on this but I think with the one way diodes the coach will see this as a simple "loade/draw" and not a battery to keep charged. Bill

Here is my standard setup for colder weather travel. inverter.... on Furnace.... on Water heater....on Refrigerator.... on Generator....off Any questions? Bill

Do you have any pictures of the delaminated area on the Alpha? Bill

So the steering wheel will turn. 😉 I don't have enough knowledge to make a good answer. I think you may still have some parasitic drain. With my new battery I have gone 8+ hours without starting the car and was ok, I just like to start it when we stop for lunch. Bill

I think it is a combination of both. There are parasitic drains on the Toad just because the key is in acc. I have heard some with the onboard navigation are worse. I have a draw from my old Brake Buddy as it runs to keep the air preshure up. Lots of variables to all this. Things like how sensitive do you have the brakes set up? The more it activates the more the pump runs. I also check after set up that it is not pushing on the brake pedal enough to turn on the car brake lights when at rest. The size of the battery is a defiant contributor to the problem. The stock original is smaller than the one in my lawn tractor. I haven't had a problem since I replaced the original. But I do like to run the toad when we stop for lunch.😉 Bill

Rich, I would be talking to jleamont. Bill

Welcome to the forum, something to look at. https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/used-rvs-for-sale/diesel-motorhomes/2005-travel-supreme-select_rv-39092 Something else nice. https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/used-rvs-for-sale/diesel-motorhomes/2001-foretravel-unicoach_rv-40285 Look around on that site they have more. like this Monaco. https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/used-rvs-for-sale/diesel-motorhomes/2005-monaco-diplomat_rv-40631 Let me know what you think. Bill

Well you are right. What Are the New Regulations? The current EPA regulations are based on requirements started in California by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in 2000 and were updated in 2007. At that time, regulation of PFC design (PFC =Portable Fuel Containers) and manufacture was controlled by individual states, but that changed with the current EPA standards. As of January 1, 2009, all new PFCs produced and sold in the United States must be compliant with the EPA regulations. The regulations require: A single, self-venting opening for filling and pouring with no separate vents or openings. A permeation-resistant container that permits no more than 0.3 grams per gallon per day of hydrocarbon emissions. Automatic closure, such as a nozzle that automatically springs to the closed position when the user is not pouring from the container Childproof features as outlined by the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. So go camping and have fun. Bill

Have you seen the steel roofing that looks like the clay tile? It is steel covered in tar and small stones like a shingle. Bill

Welcome to the forum Danny. This is a test answer. Did I get it right?😄

That is a good set up. Bill

That is quite a bit of capacity. I am wondering what you find that works on the inverter. What size is your inverter? Bill

Glad you found the problem. Changing the thermostat should be a fairly easy job. Bill

You guys are going to scare the OP into not moving for fear of a low bridge. The reality is if you stay on main roads you have few problems. The only problems I have had are on state or county roads. Bill

Ok Herman I re read next to last sentence. When I plug in I always use my portable Surge Guard. That always gives me a delay and it won't arc because there is no draw for about 90 sec. I would think it would work the same way if you had a hard mounted unit. I am just happy when the receptacle is in good enough condition to make good contact. I had one up in Main that the receptacle was so loose and in a deep box that the plug didn't want to stay plugged in. I finally used a bungee cord to hold the plug in place. Carl what is the name of that park in Tyler, TX.? Bill

Were you able to clean up the prongs on the plug? Bill

Jim, with that many house batteries there is a chance you can operate the stove off the inverter. One way to find out, (well ok 2 ways) turn off external power and see if it works or read the owner's manual/instructions. 😄 Like Joe said the, only real way to find out how long you can go on your battery bank is to experiment as everyone's setup is different. Bill

We will try to get ready. Where are you headed in Texas. Bill

Same to you.

good progress. Bill

Lots of time it depends on whether you are using Chrome or Edge or something else. Where the blue header is supposed to be in Chrome is all adds about Perry. Bill

I am using/running all the apps I linked to on tablets. Bigger screen than the phone. You can use a phone and I use the phone when in the car. Like JLamont said tell us where you are leaving from and where you want to go, someone here has driven that route. Bill

Mark, welcome to the forum. Get on and ask questions and don't let your wife have all the fun. On your concerns with bridge height on your trip south to Texas. I have driven moste of the routes you might take and didn't see any low bridges or overpasses. You will be just fine if you stay on interstates and federal roads. You could try Co Pilot We have used this app for several years with no problem. I had a friend try the RV vershion and he didn't like it, so I am staying with the $10.00 car version. https://copilotgps.com/en-us/car-navigation/ Something else to look at is RV Parky. https://www.rvparky.com/ Good for planning routes and finding campgrounds/stopping places. RV Parky does have a place to add the height of your RV. Let me know if you have any questions. Bill

Welcome to the forum. A couple of years ago I met up with the Granite Staters for a rally at Moody Beach Maine. I don't recall any "Brand" requirement for joining. They seemed like a good group. http://www.granitestaters.org/ Bill