Recent content by David Rossiter

I have a lot of experience with the LiPo battery, victron charger (IP65 15A), victron smart shunt. It’s a long story, but i’ve had the setup for few years now. I currently have the CI recommended LiPo battery. It has a basic BMS in it. Here is what i know. First and foremost- configuring...

I've done 3-4 trips to Nova Scotia from California over the past several summers. In 2023 I left June 25 and drove to the Arctic Ocean on the Dempster Highway. I left my 560 in Dawson City and car camped on the Dempster. The Dempster would have been too hard on the trailer. Then drove across...

I towed with an FJ Cruiser, then a 4Runner. I just got a Lexus GX 550. Haven’t towed with yet. It was between the Land Cruiser (awesome choice too) and the GX 550. I can say that whereas my 4Runner hitch had a 2.5” or 3” drop, looks like the GX requires a 6” drop. Not sure about what the Land...

Like others on the thread, I just drain mine wherever. I usually just unscrew the plastic ball valve and let er rip. My gray tank only has Mildy soapy water and no food particles. I wipe my dirty dishes with a paper towel before washing. At home I drain in the driveway. I’ll admit I am a...

Hi Kevin, Feel free to message me with questions. I can also send you some photos of how I did. I strongly recommend studying and referring to the wiring diagram in the Owners Manual. Do that, then go look at the wiring while looking at the diagram. The diagrams can be a bit intimidating at...

Kevin, The Victron Connect app has been a great tool for seeing what's going on with the battery. Especially important with the Lithium. Both the Smart Shunt and the IP67 are connected to the VC app. So between the two I can track my usage and charging amps. It's also somewhat useful to...

Hi Randy, Here is the link to the battery I have. The Company is Continental Battery, Precision is a brand they carry. The model number is PR110-DC+HT. First battery on the list. This is the same battery Camp Inn began offering in Spring 2023. I bought mine in June 2023. I am in the SF Bay...

Also, somebody commented above about the pros and cons of operating the Dometic fridge in the TV while driving. The primary reason I keep it in my TV while driving is the small enclosed galley space does not have adequate ventilation for the warm air discharged by the Dometic when it is...

Regarding using the Dometic while charging- the house cig plug is a different circuit from the charger circuit. But most importantly, the Dometic only draws the voltage and amperage necessary to operate. Any overload on a circuit would occur because of the pull of the “device”, not the “push”...

Speaking from recollection, I don’t recall that I upgraded the wiring as it wasn’t necessary. I used the existing connector from the marinco. I’ve forgotten what gauge the wire was running from the charger connection to the battery. It goes through a 10 amp fuse. I did walk through it with...

With regard to the electrical system on the Camp Inn- I am not particularly well skilled in the electrical area either. However, I experienced a bedeviling charging issue when I switched out my AGM battery for a LiPO battery over a year ago. Ultimately I solved the problem. I won't go into...

I suppose the design requirement for the sink was to keep water out, not keep water in! :)

I suppose the design requirement was to keep water out, not keep water in! :-)

I did the lithium conversation a while ago. There were some headaches, but mostly self inflicted. Especially since I did this in parallel with CI developing their Lithium offering. My setup (and in answer to your question on drilling): I have the same 110Ah LiPo4 battery that CI offers...

Hi All, I have a CTEK D250SA that needs a new home. It was factory installed (by CI) in my 2020 560. It works fine. I am asking $100 and buyer pays shipping cost. I am in the SF Bay Area, so if local we can arrange to meet for pickup. Reason for sale: I just upgraded to a lithium battery...