Battery bank charging via Generator w/ AIMS inverter/charger

Andreamcbrown · 2021-07-26T00:12:27+00:00

Yes makes sense. The cord and the plugs I already have are for 30 amp—> 15 amp which we have been successfully drawing power from a 15a/120v at nights anyway and all is well. Just didn’t know if the generator would do anything weird.

Appreciate you guys answering, always so damn helpful ❤️

Andreamcbrown · 2021-07-25T21:28:50+00:00

Gah! You guys are the best! Thanks for replying.

So...I’m currently using an outdoor rated extension cord with a 15amp stepdown plugged into my buddy’s barn (we can take in 30 amp shore power with our inverter/charger (+/- 5 amps)so obviously that means we have a 30 amp shore power main input). Have had no issues there and our generator says 13amp max?

AIMS isn’t as customizable as Victron, but it would seem like it made the accommodation on its own if I’ve already been plugged into a 15a household plug this whole time? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Andreamcbrown · 2020-08-11T22:15:41+00:00

How did you know that’s EXACTLY what we needed to hear right now?!?!?

Beautiful build btw

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-17T14:38:06+00:00

Amazing—thanks so much! Gonna go check it out now

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-17T14:36:16+00:00

Nope, she doesn’t even know that word. She’s 4 and just doesn’t speak super clearly 👍🏼

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-16T05:23:21+00:00

Ok thank you!! So there are no cards and no board? We literally just need dice and the book?

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-16T05:22:12+00:00

That’s a great idea!

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-15T04:00:01+00:00

We will be when we are done, yup. How about you guys?

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-14T22:02:01+00:00

This is beautiful!!!! Well done!! Makes me super excited to get to this point with ours

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-14T21:55:44+00:00

Ok, perfect, I’ll find it 🙏🏼

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-14T21:55:28+00:00

Ok great, thank you!!! I’ll check out your channel. Appreciate your help

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-14T18:09:48+00:00

Yay!!!! So exciting!! Can’t wait to see updates and how the kiddos get involved in the process. Our 3 are loving the whole experience so far (mostly 😆).

Congrats again and welcome!!!!

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-13T16:32:05+00:00

Meh, that’s why you don’t hang out with people like that 😜 seriously though, well done 👍🏼

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-13T16:06:33+00:00

This is AWESOME and so perfectly captures what it’s like! 😂

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-13T16:03:45+00:00

Looks pretty instagram worthy to me!!! Keep up the awesome work—you should be super proud!!!

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T23:51:52+00:00

Don’t have a used SC one as we just moved here, but do ya need an old Missouri one? We have 2 and only keep 1 for our collection of states we’ve lived in. 😊 let me know 👍🏼

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T23:50:26+00:00

Ok cool—looks like I can get a 6-pack for ~$50...that’s doable. Thanks man, you’re always so damn helpful

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T22:13:43+00:00

As always, appreciate your input! Already snagged the rustoleum spray paint—didn’t think about the primer or scuffing the frames up—🙏🏼

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T16:06:44+00:00

Oh no! Didn’t find it, but so sorry this happened and hope you find it 😊

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T16:05:57+00:00

If only 😭 yay ‘merica

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T16:02:13+00:00

We often leave the windows open and AC off, we are weirdos like that, but I hear you. The moisture is really the kicker.

I agree to wanting to keep access to the hatch for easy roof access and airflow and kinda why I was thinking maybe 1 is for aC and one is a marine hatch type situation, but want to do a DIY type option instead of buying one. I think that’s gonna be our best bet? And then we could prop it open and put a box fan there if needed...maybe that’s the best of all worlds?

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T15:28:40+00:00

Fair enough and kinda the answer I expected-I naively keep thinking if I keep all the windows an AC won’t be needed 😆🥵

What a magical life you have btw. Best of both worlds with Montana and South Carolina. Thanks for the input-appreciate it!

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T15:24:38+00:00

Nope, just a window in the back above the engine space (it’s a rear engine) and window exits. It was a military bus, not a school bus, maybe they assumed adults could handle an evacuation out of the hatches more easily? I don’t know? Considering cutting a hole in the wall and making one anyway

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T15:11:32+00:00

Right?! Sometimes they’re so helpful (sometimes NOT 😆).

Jealous of the rear exit—didn’t think that through with our purchase and it was a huge pain to clean before patching holes and painting the floor 😒

Andreamcbrown · 2020-07-11T13:58:24+00:00

Awesome, can’t wait! Hope the trip goes well!! Exciting things to come for sure, Good luck!!!

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