Trojan T-105

[Richard Hayden]

You're right, clocks, alarms and the 12vdc that goes to your refer. Those are
small and necessary.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

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From: bloomas
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Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Trojan T-105



----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Hayden
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Trojan T-105
Thanks Dick Going to check mine out today.So far the only draw I have been
able to fiend are the clocks.
Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36

John, I have looked into the T-125's several times in the past years and have
determined, at least for my purposes, that they just aren't cost effective. The
cost per ah for the T-105 is the best deal I can find in a Trojan battery, even
when comparing with the L-16. Now, if cost isn't an issue and/or one needs more
ah and doesn't have the space to add enough T-105 batteries to meet the
requirements, then I definitely would consider the T-125's or ever the L-16's.

Just to give you an idea of our arrangement - we have 6, T-105 batteries and
they are very adequate for our needs. We boon-dock for 5 months every winter.
There are 5 solar panels on the roof (totaling about 460 watts and actually
that's too many). We use the generator whenever ac power is needed for something
that the inverter can't handle (i.e. air conditioners.)

Off topic but related, I discovered a 4 amp, or so, draw that was not needed
and will disconnect it when we will be boon-docking. That should make it even
better than the last few years. The draw was the Sporlan Summer valve (bottom
Sporlan valve) in the engine compartment. As originally wired by BB, that valve
stays on when you are parked. I have no idea why it was that way. You always
hear of "phantom" currents in our birds and this is the biggest single draw I
have found. After turning the "A/T" switch off, the spot lights switch to left
position and disconnecting a few relays that were always on and no longer
needed, I think that I have reduced the phantom current to near zero.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

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From: John Stiles>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 3:38 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Trojan T-105

I have read several posts fairly recently where someone mentions Trojan
T-105 batteries. If you are replacing your batteries and plan on
staying with the T-105, take a look at the T-125 instead. Its the same
foot print, fits in an FC easily and has greater AH ratings.....

John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"

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[Richard Hayden]

I have not checked that Ernie. I will.

Thanx

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: erniecarpet@...
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Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Trojan T-105


In the early birds, the step solenoid is always hot- another phantom draw.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt

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[Richard Hayden]

Sure. As you're looking at the engine from the rear it is on the left side low
and in front of the reservoir for the steering on top of the rear frame. On
mine there two Sporlan valves, one above the other. It's the bottom one.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Robinson
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Trojan T-105


Dick can you elaborate on where in the engine compartment this valve is
located.

On 05/09/07, Richard Hayden > wrote:
>
> John,
> I only wish I could figure our why the valve is even needed at all. And
> then to leave it in an on state when parked just does not make sense.
>
> Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Stiles
>
> To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

>
>>
>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 12:53 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Trojan T-105
>
> Way to go! I think you are the first that I recall who has pin
> pointed this as a battery drain. Thanks!
>
> John Stiles
> 1980 33FC
> "My Navion"
>
> --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com lodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com>
>
>>,
> "Richard Hayden"
> wrote:
> >
>
> > Off topic but related, I discovered a 4 amp, or so, draw that was
> not needed and will disconnect it when we will be boon-docking. That
> should make it even better than the last few years. The draw was the
> Sporlan Summer valve (bottom Sporlan valve) in the engine
> compartment. As originally wired by BB, that valve stays on when you
> are parked. I have no idea why it was that way. You always hear
> of "phantom" currents in our birds and this is the biggest single
> draw I have found. After turning the "A/T" switch off, the spot
> lights switch to left position and disconnecting a few relays that
> were always on and no longer needed, I think that I have reduced the
> phantom current to near zero.
> >
> > Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
> >
> >
> >
>
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--
Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB

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[Rob Robinson]

Thank you Dick. I guess the best way to find out why this valve is powered
is to disconnect the power and see what doesn't work. I agree it seems
strange to have the valve powered on.

On 05/09/07, Richard Hayden wrote:
>
> Sure. As you're looking at the engine from the rear it is on the left
> side low and in front of the reservoir for the steering on top of the rear
> frame. On mine there two Sporlan valves, one above the other. It's the
> bottom one.
>
> Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob Robinson>
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >
>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 2:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Trojan T-105
>
> Dick can you elaborate on where in the engine compartment this valve is
> located.
>
> On 05/09/07, Richard Hayden > rhhayden@... >> wrote:
> >
> > John,
> > I only wish I could figure our why the valve is even needed at all. And
> > then to leave it in an on state when parked just does not make sense.
> >
> > Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: John Stiles > csjbs@... > >
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >
>
> >
>
> >>
> >
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 12:53 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Trojan T-105
> >
> > Way to go! I think you are the first that I recall who has pin
> > pointed this as a battery drain. Thanks!
> >
> > John Stiles
> > 1980 33FC
> > "My Navion"
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> >
> >
>
> >>,
> > "Richard Hayden"
> > wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > Off topic but related, I discovered a 4 amp, or so, draw that was
> > not needed and will disconnect it when we will be boon-docking. That
> > should make it even better than the last few years. The draw was the
> > Sporlan Summer valve (bottom Sporlan valve) in the engine
> > compartment. As originally wired by BB, that valve stays on when you
> > are parked. I have no idea why it was that way. You always hear
> > of "phantom" currents in our birds and this is the biggest single
> > draw I have found. After turning the "A/T" switch off, the spot
> > lights switch to left position and disconnecting a few relays that
> > were always on and no longer needed, I think that I have reduced the
> > phantom current to near zero.
> > >
> > > Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> 94 WLWB
>
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