Recent content by Jim from New York

Looks like im staying with original plan of using solar to add a bit more time on the hook. It will be a fun interesting project thinking of starting with 100 watt rigid mounted panel on cabin top making sure the controller will handle a second panel if need more. The lithium batteries would...

I’ll be pricing out three batteries and checking the battery charger to see it handles lithium. I would like to keep the cabin top clear of solar and use for storing kayaks and such. If I do it I’ll let you know how it worked out Jim

Has anybody upgraded to lithium and found it adds that little bit more time on anchor and not needed to go the solar route? I usually stay two days on anchor without starting the motor and of course, my battery drains to a point where the refrigerator won’t operate. If lithium has worked for...

I have a 2018 venture model also. I have a slow fill problem also it is quite a problem when you pull into Marina and hold everybody up was such a slow fill, and potential fuel spills into the water. If it’s a new boat, maybe the factory should address this for you. I have no clue what to do to...

I have been thinking of adding something also Paul. I found some add on washer kits in a search on amazon 12V Universal Auto Washer Pump Bag Window Washer Window Cleaning https://a.co/d/hjOQ97i Better for me might be adding to the sink pump another hose that has a pressure on off...

Thanks Steve for the update on the area its on my go to list and will be nice to know the ramp works out fine ill look at photos also. If anybody is looking for infomation on the Long Island area p.m. me i've been boating there for a long time and could help with logistics for a trip to Block...

These posts are very good for information on leaving your rig and exploring hopefully we can continue to add to them and enjoy the benefits. I have one to add Portsmouth city park is about 5 miles south of Norfolk navy yards in Va. Inside the city park is a boat ramp phone number...

Thanks for your tips I’ll try calling the Norcold guy. No other fuses found but lots happing with that circuit board if I had to guess it would be that . I’ll let you know when I get it fixed. If part is costly I may look into a portable one they make sense duel use in motor vehicles also I...

Anybody have input on how to get a repair on Norcold ? I have a 3 year old 23 Venture and last outing frig failed (Bummer right). So far i know it runs fine on 110 volt nice and cold but not on 12 volt only light and fan run on 12 volt no compressor, there is a control board I suspect but...

Good information Everybody many ramps government or private seem to be open to overnight parking but it’s hit or miss you have to search them out and of course ask nicely with your fingers crossed. It seems different areas of the country have varying degrees of overnighting policies This...

Has anybody started a list of ramps or Marinas that allow our tow rigs to stay overnight. It’s very difficult here in the northeast to plan a multi day boat trip. Most of the ramps up here are day use only. We could all benefit if we had a list. I have three or four I could add to a list. I...

Bob thanks for taking time to provide a thorough reply. lots of information to take in. I see there are different options to go with. Great help here I have all the info make a good decision. Jim

Thanks for all the help I see its going to work. Im guessing as Colbysmith explained I should be able to get at least 24hours running the frig and limited lighting use thats all ill need and in the cabin seems to be safe for a battery Great helpful bunch here Jim

Thanks for all the help. So like I was thinking just hook up to 2nd battery and forget about any wiring from the charger extra like you all agree. And also getting the 2 battery's on the same number battery switch#2 and also upgrading them to group 27 and leaving the starting battery as it is...

I could use advice don't want to blow up my boat. Is there anybody with battery experience that can lend a hand. I have to 23 foot Ventura with the 150 Honda. I'm trying to get enough battery power to run my refrigerator and lights for a day and a half on the hook without having to run the...