How much will the solar panels replenish "moderately depleted" batteries? On Tuesday we determined that the Roadtrek E-trek solar panels do not keep the batteries "topped up." According to Roadtrek, "moderately depleted" batteries are 24 VDC. (see Roadtrek E-trek Solar Test I ) We want to see if it is possible for the solar panels to return them to… Continue reading ROADTREK E-TREK SOLAR TEST II
Will the Roadtrek E-trek solar panels keep the batteries "topped up?" In our previous post from mid-June, Our 2015 Roadtrek E-trek (What we have learned) we promised to provide some follow-up testing regarding the charging for the Roadtrek E-trek batteries by the various methods: driving, idling, solar panels, and plugging in to shore power. Roadtrek has clarified… Continue reading ROADTREK E-TREK SOLAR TEST I
What we have learned During our two-month ordeal, when we experienced problems on our various trips to Gettysburg and Boston, we had been studying the 2015 Roadtrek E-trek manual and corresponding with Roadtrek to try and answer some of the basic operation questions. Initially we thought our problems were due to our being new RVers--of… Continue reading OUR 2015 ROADTREK E-TREK
We were very happy to have our E-trek back from Mercedes-Benz; however, we still had to address some problems with the dealer, such as the installation of the broken/missing parts. We had also discovered, when reviewing our paperwork, that we were missing the golf bag bar that should have been included with our XL package… Continue reading FINALLY SOME ANSWERS–PART II
At this point we have had five nuisance issues and three major difficulties. Nuisance difficulties first: the first was a broken LED light (which the dealer replaced); the second was the broken latch which holds the refrigerator closed (the dealer has ordered a replacement part); the third is the Instant Hot switch cover had the top screw… Continue reading FINALLY SOME ANSWERS–PART I
We arrived at Ryan’s dorm by 9:30 AM. In the chaos of loading the E-trek, we failed to check the battery strength. We were on the road a little after 10:30 AM, but we had to make a stop to pick up Ryan’s artwork about a mile from the dorm. It was the hottest day… Continue reading TRIP #6—PART II
Finally it was time to pick up Ryan from Boston University for the summer. Originally Karl had planned to drive up and back in the same day, but since Ryan had to be out of the dorm by noon on Sunday, we thought he might be cutting it too close, and I convinced him that… Continue reading TRIP #6—PART I
We were anxious to make a trip to Gettysburg, one of favorite destinations. I investigated possible stopover points along the 180 mile route. We were hoping to get at least 2/3 of the way there Friday night so we would have all day Saturday in Gettysburg. There were a number of truck stops along Routes… Continue reading TRIP #4—OUR FIRST OVERNIGHTER
