batteries

  1. ChrisPBacon

    2022 RW Signature 8263MBR Lithium batteries: installed internally or externally

    We’re debating whether to have the two 100Ah 12-volt batteries installed in the nose of our RW Signature 8263MBR (front kitchen) travel trailer, or to have them installed in the nose compartment. We may want to (in the near future) add 1 or 2 more 100Ah 12-volt batteries due to power...
  2. WA

    1 or 2 batteries

    With LifePro4 batteries what the best set up. The price is almost identical, what is better two 100 ah batteries or one 200 ah battery
  3. CR

    Nothing Working Despite Charged Batteries

    I have a 2018 Geo Pro 16BH. We've had it since new and thus far have had few issues with power. That has changed. We have charged batteries (disconnected them and checked with battery charger/monitor). The panel indicates the batteries are charged. But I am unable to use anything electrical on...
  4. MA

    where are the batteries

    hi all, 3 weeks into owning our 2014 forest river motorhome. Couple of questions, where are the coach batteries, and did these come with an inverter. Thinking of installing solar panels for dry camping, or as im reading, boondocking... thanks in advance
  5. KB

    Charging batteries with solar

    Hi all, I just bought a new 2022 IBEX 19QBS. It has a GoPower! 180watt solar panel on the roof and a 10amp GoPower! solar controller. I want to upgrade the solar as it has a 12 volt fridge which will be a constant draw on the batteries. I am thinking of adding the GoPower! expansion pack with...
  6. 33

    Coachmen Cross Trail 21XG batteries

    Hello, I'm interested in buying a '23 or '24 Cross Trail 21XG. As far as I can tell the '23 has 200amp/hr Lithium and the '24 has 400amp/hr Lithium standard with option to increase to dual 400amp/hr. I was wondering if the '23 can be upgraded to dual 400amp/hr batteries within the available...
  7. FL

    Looking to upgrade to Lithium Batteries

    Im looking to upgrade to Lithium batteries and replace my AGM batteries. Does anyone know if I have to replace my converter in the trailer so the lithium batteries will charge correctly? or will the standard converter charge my lithium batteries? I have a 2019 Forest River Flagstaff 23 Super...
  8. Timmerdog

    Replacing my trailer batteries...

    Hello everyone!, I have a Puma 31RKFK and the 2-12V deep cycle batteries are needing replacements. I'm looking for advice but let me share my style of camping first. My trailer has an Everchill 12V fridge freezer and I LIVE for boondock style camping. I have a generator to charge them back up...
  9. DH

    New Forest River Grey wolf MK23 owner

    Can't express my disappointment Forrest Rivers energy battery/solar set up on this Mk23 Grey wolf Travel Trailer. Having owned two previous toy haulers (2013 Attitude and a 2003 Ragen) we got very spoiled dry camping with the gas/electric Refrigerator not to mention the ease of starting up the...
  10. MS

    Solar not charging batteries with full sun. Transfer switch issue?

    We have the 2021 Isata 5 30 FW with 400 amp of Lithium batteries and 800 watts of solar panels. We are currently on a short boondocking trip and today we realized during our stay that the solar panels are not charging the batteries at all. The solar controller however shows that the panels are...
  11. FA

    2022 Columbus 384RK House Batteries Not Charging While Driving

    I have a 2022 Columbus 384RK which I purchased new in April of 2022. My tow vehicle is a 2020 Chevy 3500HD Duramax dually. My vehicle is not keeping my house batteries charged while driving. Looking at the voltage readout on my OneControl phone app while driving I saw the voltage changing...
  12. LE

    Replaced 12v batteries with golf cart 6v

    Had 2 group 27 12v batteries in my 2011 Lexington motorhome that were on the way out. Replaced with 2 Interstate GC2 6 volt batteries from Costco. They are $104.99 apiece now. 210ah, 383 rc at 25 amps. Weighs 58 lbs each. Width and length was fine for battery box in second entry step, but height...
  13. WO

    How to determine if batteries are dead

    This year it seems my batteries don’t last more than half a day before the lights are dim, weird stuff flickering etc. I haven’t put a volt meter to them but I know they are under voltage: I threw a battery charger on them tonight. I guess I’m trying to determine if these batteries have any life...
  14. IamJean2

    Store Lithium batteries

    Not directly trailer related, but y'all are the battery gurus I trust: have to switch LO from a motorized scooter to remote-control motorized wheelchair. The scooter's two removable lithium batteries will be stored indefinitely. They have a charge cable. Advice on how best to store and keep them...
  15. AB

    Stop ALT charge to house batteries.

    Hello all I have a 2008 Charleston 410FS and I am changing the house batteries to LifePO4 and have a DC to DC charger for them, but I can not find a wiring diagram for the DC side. There is a Big BOY Battery Isolator Relay 77-90006-120 next to the batteries but I can not find the Intellitec...
  16. OD

    Lithium or 6 volt batteries

    So, I have been looking to replace my existing 12 volt lead acid battery as it is now 8 years old however still running strong. Most of the time we are at full hook up campgrounds however the trip we are going on soon will require some boon docking. The first part of the trip the Toy Hauler...
  17. MG

    Batteries

    Hi All, I just joined this group, thanks for the welcome! I have a 2021 Class C Forest River Sunseeker 2550DSLE. When camping with no hook ups our battery will not make it through the night running the refrigerator. We bought the unit used so don't know if the battery was maintained previously...
  18. CS

    Lost all 12v power after installing new coach batteries

    Just installed 2 new coach batteries. When I turn the power switch on, nothing comes on. If I connect shore power, everything works until i shut off the shore power. If I start the engine, everything works until I shut off the engine. All red wires leaving the battery compartment are hot. Any ideas?
  19. KB

    Battery Charging Woes - What am I missing?

    I bought a brand new Imagine 2400BH. I had the dealer install a second solar panel and two 12V 81AH Interstate Batteries. I noticed that the batteries where not charging above 120AH as quikcly as I expected them to. My Furrion Battery Monitor was set to the default 100AH. I read the...
  20. PN

    Do all batteries require distilled water?

    Hi all I have searched the forum and can't find anything related. I declare dumb question amnesty here :) I have a 2022 wolf pup and I keep reading to check the distilled water in the battery to make sure it's full. I can't for the life of me figure out how to do this on mine. I don't think...
  21. HO

    New Engine Batteries Cummins 8.9

    My engine batteries on my 2016 Force HD gave of the ghost on our road trip. I can't really complain the chassis is a 2015 so I did get 8 years out of those batteries. My concern was finding the correct batteries with the correct post positions. I have limited tools on the road and the pos and...
  22. JU

    Viair Compressor to House Batteries

    Is it safe to connect a Viair 88P Portable Compressor to the lithium house batteries in order to inflate tires on a Isata 3? I heard someone was doing this instead of using the chassis battery and I was wondering if it's ok.
  23. GL

    Coach batteries not charging with generator

    Hello, My coach batteries are not charging when I run my generator, but they charge when the engine runs. I checked breakers by the battery, is there one by the generator? I have a Sunseeker LE 2850 Class C. Any ideas?
  24. PO

    Parallel 12v batteries

    My 17jg wolfpup came with two 12 volt, 64ah, deep cycle batteries, wired in parallel, from the dealer. The system seems to work pretty well but I have yet to install an inverter to run the few appliances we think we need while dry camping. My question is since I have two 12 volt deep cycle...
  25. DU

    Changing House Batteries

    Hey All, Time has come to change the house batteries on my 2018 FR3. Anything special that I need to know or is it pretty straightforward? Any precautions? Thanks!

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