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**rickst29** · 05-19-2020, 09:14 AM

You can confirm that the power converter is proving 12V power by looking at the "12V" voltage with a voltmeter. (One of the cigarette-lighter sockets can be used for this). If the Voltage is less than 12.5V, then you're running from the battery. If it is above 13.0V, then your power converter is working - it should usually read above 13.5V, corresponding to battery charge "float" mode.

A small, cheap DVM (digital volt meter) is a handy tool to keep inside the TM, under the sink with other tools.
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If your external tank has OPD hose connections, you could connect it through a OPM M-F extender hose. First, dial the TM tank selector to select that tank which you are NOT disconnecting. Then disconnect one TM tank, and connect your hose to the free tubing connector. end. Then connect your external tank at the other end. Switch the TM tank selector over to your external tank, and open the OPD valve on the tank.

05-19-2020, 09:14 AM	#2
rickst29 yes, they hunt lions. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,318	(1) check voltage. (2) Yes, you CAN swap to an external tank. You can confirm that the power converter is proving 12V power by looking at the "12V" voltage with a voltmeter. (One of the cigarette-lighter sockets can be used for this). If the Voltage is less than 12.5V, then you're running from the battery. If it is above 13.0V, then your power converter is working - it should usually read above 13.5V, corresponding to battery charge "float" mode. A small, cheap DVM (digital volt meter) is a handy tool to keep inside the TM, under the sink with other tools. - - - - If your external tank has OPD hose connections, you could connect it through a OPM M-F extender hose. First, dial the TM tank selector to select that tank which you are NOT disconnecting. Then disconnect one TM tank, and connect your hose to the free tubing connector. end. Then connect your external tank at the other end. Switch the TM tank selector over to your external tank, and open the OPD valve on the tank. __________________ TM='06 2619 w/5K axle, 15" Maxxis "E" tires. Plumbing protector. 630 watts solar. 450AH LiFePO4 batteries, 3500 watt inverter. CR-1110 E-F/S fridge (compressor). TV = 2007 4runner sport, with a 36 volt "power boost".