batteries

  1. PL

    Sliding on batteries

    May be a dumb question but it won't be my last. Is it ok to operate the slide on the batteries? How much juice will it use? Thanks
  2. yukongold

    Renology batteries any good?

    Title says it all. It's time for new battery and I am thinking of taking the plunge into lithium - despite the cost. This one has caught my eye - - I like the idea of it having built-in blue tooth so that I could monitor it with my phone...
  3. RSStone

    DX3 batteries ok

    Our DX3 left the factory two weeks ago today. Our dealer has not received it and is now closed until the 3rd of Jan. I am wondering if the batteries stay charged by the solar, or do they plug it in at the transport yard ?
  4. KR

    Best solar solution to charge two house batteries

    Hello Road Warriors! Any possibility that you that are more experienced than I, have suggestions for a solar battery charger that will keep my two 12V “house batteries” topped off”, when not in use. Preferably one that I can clip on to the batteries under the stairs and remove when we hit the...
  5. kenandterry

    How many Lexington house batteries?

    Trying to help a friend who recently bought a beautiful 2011 Lexington 255DS. As standard equipment goes……Shouldn’t there be 2 house batteries in this rig? His Lexington works 100%, but he’s realizing he doesn’t have much dry camping “staying power”, which doesn’t surprise me when he reports...
  6. JO

    Coach batteries draining

    Love this site! Purchased a 2019 Georgetown 36BH5 with 7100 miles on it and drove it home from Indy to San Diego over Thanksgiving week. Love it! However… the coach batteries drain when by themselves overnight to the point the steps will not operate until I either start the engine or run the...
  7. AC

    Lithium Batteries

    I am considering lithium batteries and have done some searching on the forum but have a few questions. Converter is WFCO WF-8735P (https://wfcoelectronics.com/product/wf-8735-35-amp/) Nominal voltage output modes are a 13.2 VDC range “float” mode, 13.6 VDC range “absorption” charge mode, and...
  8. BI

    House Batteries not being charged by alternator

    Hi. I opened the following thread back in Jan of this year. https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f218/battery-charging-issue-related-to-bim-only-223212.html#post2522895 I had since gotten new AGM batts since I needed them anyway but after getting new BIM installed at local dealer my...
  9. BR

    Charging lithium batteries

    I just purchased 2 Renogy 100ah lithium batteries for our 2021 Grey Wolf 26dbh. My question is are they just plug and play? Is the converter/charger that’s installed in the unit from the factory compatible with them ? My converter under the fridge has a sticker on it that says “safe for...
  10. Jerry-Rigged

    Lithium Batteries - "Name Brand" vs "off Brand"?

    Howdy Gang - So I am new to the world of the big 100wh 12 Lithium batteries, but not new to Lithium in general. Has anyone done a comparison of the "Name brand" / full price Lithium (like BattleBorn) vs the no-name / discount brands? Light googling only shows vague comparisons of name brand...
  11. Tonylmiller

    Convert 2021 37FLL to lithium batteries?

    I'm just beginning to research, and have not even dug out my documents yet. I will find them this week when we go camping. Much easier when everything is deployed... Has anyone done this yet? I'm wondering if the converter /inverter /charge controller has settings that I can change so that it...
  12. JoeInPA

    Winter trickle charging parallel batteries

    I just removed the parallel batteries from our TT and brought them into my workshop for the winter. I want to use a trickle charger for the next 5-6 months. Can I leave the parallel cables connected between them, and just connect the charger to one battery? It seems like this should be fine...
  13. BK

    Forest river nobo 10.6 batteries

    Just wanted to know the proper battery maintenance for the dual battery set up in my nobo 10.6 trailer. With the main power switch off is it advised to use a battery tender for the cold winter month when trailer is in storage to maintain battery life? If so what is the proper way to hook up the...
  14. Chance811

    Heritage Glen 5th wheel batteries

    Heritage Glen 5th wheel battery change Hello, I’ve got a 369bl 5th wheel. I currently have a group 27 and a group 24 battery installed (for whatever reason they don’t match), one on each side of the front compartment. I’ve got two 6 volt batteries from my previous TT that I’d like to install...
  15. rgwaldron

    2590s - install lithium batteries inside

    I have a 2021 Rockwood 2509s with the solar package and it came with 2 wet cell batteries in a box on the tongue. These batteries work ok, but don't last very long. I want to get some lithium batteries but I want to put them in the box on the tongue. I don't think I can fit two (or more), I'm...
  16. CO

    Can you run on shore power without charging the coach batteries?

    Is there a setting to not charge the coach batteries while connected to shore power to run the coach? We have a 2017 DX3. We are camping and connected to 50 amp shore power. I think I have a bad battery (getting slight rotten egg smell and slight sizzle sound). Both smell and sizzle go away...
  17. Mr Towed

    NY Tristate area local source for Lithium Iron (Lifepo4) batteries

    We are going on a trip sooner than expected and i just completed our solar installation, except for the battery, which i was waiting to purchase until the rest of the system was complete. Now that i'm finished with that I stupidly expected to be able to get a battery at amazon speed. Turns out...
  18. SolarPoweredRV

    Easy DIY Lithium Battery

    For those adventurous souls who are considering building your own Lithium Battery (LiFePo4) bank, a company named Sun Fun Kits has put together a complete kit to make assembly easier. The kits include all the parts you would need to source individually, Battery Monitoring System (BMS), battery...
  19. OH

    Plugged into Shore Power and batteries not charging. What?

    I came back to camp tonight to find my FR3 without house power. I’m plugged into 50 amp shore power but the house batteries are dead. Started the chassis and power came back on but batteries are not charging from shore power. Any suggestions?
  20. JG

    Batteries dead.

    Are converters and inverters the same thing? We’re having trouble with brand new cedar creek inverter shutting off because batteries are dead. Have a charger on it now to keep it going. Not connected to power right now while doing fence work.
  21. FV

    charging 6v GC batteries

    Just bought two 6 volt golf cart batteries to replace the single 12v OEM battery that came with our TT. I am planning on connecting them in series and then charging with a "regular" 12 volt 2/10 amp car battery charger. But before I "charge off" any comments on how best to charge them? Also what...
  22. KT

    Sulfur smell from batteries?

    We had a strong sulfur smell and thought it was leaking sewer plumbing. Now seems to be coming from battety compartment. Would charging batteries release sewer smell?
  23. RA

    6V House Batteries that fit in the battery box

    Hello, I have a 2015 24R and I'm doing research on what 6V batteries that will fit in the step battery box. Seems the height is the limiting factor, I believe I can't go higher than 9.5 inches. Does anyone have any recommendations? thanks Rachel
  24. MY

    Winter and Batteries

    I have a not-so-obvious question about what I should do with my batteries during the winter. I’m also sure this question gets asked here often in the winter. I have two batteries hooked up to my pup. I also have a 100 watt solar panel that keeps the batteries charged when it is not in use...
  25. calgarycampers

    Winter and Batteries

    First, yes I did search. No luck. I am a long time RV'er ( 40 years) and I have never really needed to ask a question like this before. I usually winter my twin 6 volt batteries in my garage, attached to a smart charger. They are kept fully charged and exercised all winter. I have taken the...

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