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rv:idling [2023/07/01 19:55]
frater_secessus [charging] 3 effects
rv:idling [2023/10/01 19:28]
frater_secessus [charging]
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 +==== harm reduction ====
  
 +Assuming people are going to do it anyhow, here are some steps to reduce changes of a Bad Outcome:
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 +  * open the hood to allow excess underhood heat to escape.  Sun should not shine directly into the engine bay.
 +  * point the vehicle's grille into any breeze, if present
 +  * watch for red flags
 +    * hot smells
 +    * belt squealing
 +    * engine RPM dropping significantly
 +    * chassis voltage falling from normal levels (14.1v, or whatever you observe without charging)
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 +  * note the chassis voltage when the vehicle is running (14.1v or whatever).  Then turn on charging and observe wh
 ===== heating and cooling ===== ===== heating and cooling =====
  
rv/idling.txt · Last modified: 2023/10/01 19:29 by frater_secessus