batteries

  1. TO

    Charging lithium batteries

    My question. We recently installed 420 ah of lithium batteries. The batteries are always charged 100% Is it a good idea to turn the disconnect off when plugged into shore power for week long stays? Obviously the converter can handle all the 12 volt stuff! Is there such a thing as too...
  2. RA

    Lithium Batteries vs Alternator Charge

    Hi folks, Just acquired two 12V 100Ah Lifepo4 Batteries to replace my old LeadAcid. I ordered a 2000W Inverter/Charger that will be installed in a few weeks. For the moment, the converter/charger (55 A) in my Coach is not fully Lithium compatible. That being said, I installed both batteries...
  3. HO

    Portable Vacuum that works! - Dyson with adapter to run tool batteries!

    Keeping your rig clean on the road. Doing some cleaning this morning in preparation for Hood River Adventure Van Expo next weekend. Thought I'd share my vacuum setup that I carry with us in the van. It's an older Dyson unit that's running an adapter allowing me to use my Milwaukee Tool...
  4. KE

    AGM Batteries

    Hi - I have a 2019 Rockwood 1970ESP. Does anyone know if the charging ability, I guess the controller, works with and can charge AGM batteries or not? Thanks In Advance! Keith
  5. DA

    How to extend front stabilizers with dead batteries.

    I just bought a 2010 Cedar Creek 36 RE. I parked it two weeks ago and two weeks later when I went to raise the front legs up so I could connect the 5th wheel, the batteries seemed dead. All I got was clicking like a starter with an almost dead battery. The rear stabilizers lifted fine. I...
  6. JimM2109S

    EE help: Li batteries not holding up?

    I purchased two 100Ah lithium batteries in April, 2022 which were installed in my camper in May along with a Renogy battery monitor (500a shunt). During testing late last year of the WFCO -AD converter, WFCO's techs instructed me to fully deplete the batteries so that the -AD converter would...
  7. AC

    batteries won't charge

    I hope someone can help. The batteries in my 2021 Tracer 200 BHS LE don't seem to be taking a charge. I can charge them off the generator (Champion 4500, 30 amp) but not off shore power. That is, connected to the house current, standard receptacle running off a 30 amp breaker, or while towing...
  8. TitanMike

    An example of why Lead Acid batteries need ventilation

    If anyone has any questions on why Lead Acid batteries should never be installed in living spaces without adequate ventilation just read this...
  9. EA

    2022 Wildwood 42DL Batteries draining

    On our 2022 Wildwood Grand Lodge 42dl, thanks for everyone's help so far. I've got the propane water heater in and working, the propane fridge in and working, the plumbing done, and a Solar Panel in for maintaining the batts. I've got one issue left. My batteries are being drawn down by...
  10. SQ

    Buying new batteries

    Batteries are getting on in years so before next trip I am going to replace. Checked interstate and their warranty was not what i expected. So on to batteries plus which has Duracell with 30 month warranty. Getting flooded 27 series as that what is in sunseeker. Opinions anybody or maybe a...
  11. GN

    Charging batteries while driving

    We have a 2015 Georgetown 270. My house batteries do not seem to be charging while I am driving. I went to move the motorhome and the chassis battery was dead. Strange because I just drove it Tuesday. Tried the battery boost and nothing. Jumped the motorhome and she started right up but the...
  12. TH

    New Batteries - No Solar

    I have 2022 Sunseeker 2350 LE, bought used. Was having battery issues, so decided to replace them with two Weisz 100 AH SLA AGM units. I took pictures of the wiring layout, then pulled the first battery, tagging the conductors to make sure they would go back in the right places. I found that...
  13. KD

    Coach Batteries Won't Connect

    Battery disconnect doesn't light up, no click sound, nothing. Batteries around a year old. Ran engine trying to get charge to them but I assume that won't work if they are disconnected. Any ideas or hints on what to check here? Could switch be bad?
  14. Trobec

    Lithium batteries and a generator

    Did a search but couldn’t find the answer. I have a toy hauler and It is time to replace my batteries. I would like to replace the two t105 Trojan batteries with a 300ah lithium battery. My question is,will the lithium battery start my 4k onan generator?
  15. CA

    House batteries

    2018 Georgetown GT5 needs house batteries replaced. X2 Power or Odyssey AGM's are my final 2 choices. Does anyone have an input and/or expertise into the 2 specific batteries? X2 Power- SLI65AGMDPM X2Power BCI Group 65 12V 69AH 930CCA AGM Deep Cycle Marine & RV Battery/ 48-month replacement/...
  16. SW

    parallel batteries, one at '0' volts

    Parallel 12 volt Interstate 27M-EFB batteries, one discharged '0' volts, one 50% discharged? Battery monitor in Trailer say 1/3 full. My Pro Charging System IS 1220 Battery charger did not see the '0' volt battery. Autozone put their 80 amp charge on '0' for 2 hours and then I finished charging...
  17. JA

    Dead batteries w/ solar panels

    I have a 2021 epro 19fbd with 2 agm batteries and a solar panel on the roof. I had dead battery problems in the past and found they installed miss matched lead acid batteries which shorted out. I replaced them with 2 agm 840 ahr duralast batteries from auto zone Went camping and batteries were...
  18. Outbackwack

    Using cargo area for batteries

    [2020 3011DS] Any thoughts on using this cargo area for (2) new 205AH lithium batteries? I'd like to put 2 here and then a 190AH where the 2 LA batteries are under the step. I was concerned about the weight and how to tie them down. Seems like a great location to run wires right through to the...
  19. BI

    house batteries not charging

    I have a 2018 Dynamax Force HD and it seems my house batteries don't charge when the engine runs. I have heard about aBIRD solenoid that is likely the problem. Where is it and how do I test it?
  20. JJ

    2020 Geo Pro 20bhs no 12v power off grid batteries 100% charged

    Hi, we are new to RV stuff and struggling to get this working. While it's hooked up to shore power everything works fine. Once we unplug from the wall the 110v plugs seem to work but nothing 12v like lights, the ceiling fan, none of that works. What else should we check? We were last hooked...
  21. KI

    Trojan T105 6V golf cart batteries

    Hello Everyone, I've installed two Trojan T105 6V golf cart batteries in series for a total capacity of 225ah. The factory datasheet on the batteries says not to discharge them below 20% SOC to avoid shortening their life. This is great news for boondocking if it is for real. Does anyone have...
  22. Backcountryboondocker

    Bad solar controller? High voltage at batteries.

    I have a 2021 Surveyor 19BHLE, with two HQST 100amp lithium batteries, and a Go-Power 80 watt solar panel with a GP-PWM-10-SQ solar controller in-line. I reinstalled the batteries onto the camper for the season (fully charged). With all cables hooked up and the main battery kill switch on off...
  23. NH

    1999 Georgetown 303 coach batteries drained overnight

    I have a 1999 Forest River Georgetown 303 was initially having problems with the automatic step, I noticed it would work after the coach had been running for a while, So I checked the batteries and charging system. Load test and charging system ok, starting battery was low so charged it and this...
  24. OU

    replacement house batteries for Coachman 2019 crossfit ( Beyond )

    We just purchased a 2019 Coachman Crossfit 22 C, B van, with 200 watts of solar. New name in 2020 is Coachman Beyond. Looking for advise on replacing the 2 house batteries. The existing batteries don't seam to hold there charge well. What should I replace these batteries with ? Thanks for...
  25. 50

    School me on batteries

    Hey all, we have a 2021 388RK that we purchased used last year. Has 2 6volt batteries with a solar setup. I know absolutely nothing about solar (which is another issue), but have questions on the batteries. We recently took a 2,000 mile round trip. On the way down, we stopped at a rest area to...

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