batteries

  1. NE

    GoPower remote and coach batteries

    Did your coaches come with the GoPower remote? Ours has the remote for the solar, but not the remote for the I/C, though ours did come with the manual for the I/C remote. If the coaches do not come with the remote, how are we supposed to know what settings the I/C is set to? To our knowledge...
  2. SW

    shore power not charging batteries

    had refrigerator draining batteries and shore power not charging batteries. RV dealer replaced my WFCO 8900 with a WFCO 9855. Puts out 55 amps, auto detects lead acid, age, lithium and smart charger. Tech also found something near the junction box that did not have a ground wire. Whatever it...
  3. SolarPoweredRV

    Cheap Lithium Batteries--Do You Have Them, Do You Like Them

    There have been several posts about the "Budget Priced"/Cheap Lithium (LiFePo4) batteries that have become available over the last couple of years. I think it would be helpful to everyone who might be considering purchasing these these batteriess for those who have installed these batteries...
  4. IN

    Help with coach batteries not charging while driving

    My coach batteries are not charging while driving. I tried researching everything I could but could not find an answer. I have a 2016 coachman orion B+ on a Dodge pro-master chassie. Here is what I did so far. While plugged into shore power I disconnected the positive lead to the coach...
  5. klatu101

    Batteries not charging

    Environment: 2017 Cedar Creek Silverback, 38IK, with WFCO WF-9855 charger, 2 new 6v FLA Batteries, on shore power. Problem: The charger is working putting out over 13v however the batteries aren’t being charged. Putting on a portable solar panel brings the batteries up to 12.51 in a few hours...
  6. MA

    Winterizing Question - Batteries

    Hey all... next question for my new '23 233s... regarding Battery Winterizing I have the double solar panels on the roof and a single battery(non-lithium) - both stock from the factory/dealer. I will be storing the ROO offsite, but outside & uncovered For the winter should I: A. Leave it...
  7. 2W

    What is the right charger for LiFePO4 batteries

    There is a running discussion on the Rockwood trailer subforum about problems with the WFCO WF-8955-AD-MBA "smart" charger. It is supposed to recognize the type of battery in your unit (lead-acid, AGM, Li-Ion) and set up the charging routine for it. Unfortunately, the charger is dumb. Mine...
  8. TO

    Most batteries in the bin

    We own a 2018 CC Hathaway 34 RE. The batteries, 4 Interstate gc2’s are getting old. Double the amps is what I am after. Then too, the DW has discovered Harvest Host and boondocking in general. Has anyone any knowledge of the maximum lithium batteries that fit in the battery storage bin. I...
  9. NO

    Does Solar Charge the Truck Batteries?

    Wondering if the solar system in my 2022 DynaQuest 3801TS charges the truck batteries.
  10. TR

    Batteries not charging

    I have a 2018 forest river Sierre 36rok. Everything works on shore power and on battery power. The problem I have is my batteries are not charging. I have looked everywhere and cannot find my converter in camper, but I have found WFCO 1000-watt model-5110HP inverter. I thought you had to have a...
  11. OL

    Isata 5 - BIRD, Solenoid, Aux 2, Chassis Batteries - Help!

    I've searched and read as much as I can find but haven't yet found an answer to my problem. Several weeks ago, I went to storage to check on things... Chassis batteries were dead, but not completely as the dash still lit up. After failing to crank, I pushed and held the AUX 2 button to...
  12. GE

    Charge two 12v 100ah AGM Deep cell Batteries

    Hello, New to this forum. I've had my travel trailer for about 2 years now, but bought it from a previous owner (Well maintained and keep clean). Trailer is 2019 Forest River EVO T3250, it came with Go Power Solar system installed. It has one 220w panel, 30amp PWM solar controller...
  13. GR

    Charging the Motor & House Batteries with WFCO charger

    Greetings Gurus, The winter is cold and long here in New England and our 2016 Freelander sits idle for months at a time. My primary concern is to properly care for my house batteries, two Trojan T105 6VDC batteries in series for a nominal 200 AH capacity. The house charger is a WFCO 8700 series...
  14. MS

    Generator charging batteries 2021 Isata 5 30FW

    We just spend 3 days boon-docking and found that the generator still takes a long time to top off the batteries. About 7 hours to go from 55%SOC to 99%SOC. Right way we found that the battery setup was incorrect, set to flooded versus custom, as mentioned in prior forums to be a Firefly...
  15. Stevej3658

    2 house batteries (what do they do)

    This might be a dumb question but here goes. I pulled my 2 house batteries and took them to auto parts store for testing, they were dead. Soooo I went to Costco and bought two new ones and hooked them up, what do they do ? What do they run ? Why are they there ? Tried lights in the kitchen...
  16. LA

    Coach batteries

    Can I leave my coach batteries in my motor home over the Michigan winter ? I do start it every two weeks
  17. FA

    researching self-heating Li batteries

    does anyone have experience with self-heating lithium batteries? obviously they are somewhat more expensive than non-heating versions but saves the trouble of removing them from the trailer and taking them inside to put on a battery tender when the trailer is stored (outside) for the winter.
  18. NO

    Help with charging 2 group 27 deep cycle batteries

    I have my 2 coach batteries being charged by a charger set to automatic. They were initially at 60% state of charge . The charger brought them all the way back up past bulk phase to absorbtion phase which starts at 80%S0C . At this point it's being charged at a steady14.4V and ever decreasing...
  19. BR

    Problems with Coach batteries charging

    Hello, Need some help or advice. I have a 2008 Georgetown 378TS. I found that my coach batteries were almost dead when I went to winterize it even though i was still plugged into shore power. I checked all my fuses (the ones I could find anyway) and checked all my breakers. All seemed to...
  20. JT

    House Batteries

    I have a 2018 GT5 31R5. I am looking for advice on replacing the two house batteries. The current batteries are original lead acid ones that came with it. I am interested in using an AGM type. I would like info on size, amps ect. Need ones that will be charged by the current charging system. Any...
  21. BO

    Battery Replacement

    Greetings! I need to replace my batteries. I saw some posts but not any recent ones. Can anyone recommend a good battery? The last ones lasted only 1-1/2 yr. Obviously, I got the wrong type/bad battery for my little wagon. :) Oh, I have a 2015 Escape 21. Thanks!
  22. IT

    Victron Smart Shunt Settings for Trojan T-105 Batteries

    I have 2 Trojan T-105 batteries installed in series and I'm going to install a Victron Smart Shunt. Can anyone please confirm that these parameters are correct for these batteries: - Capacity: 225Ah - Charged voltage: ? (default is 13.2) - Discharge Floor: 50% - Tail current: 4% - Peukert...
  23. MK

    Move batteries inside

    I've got a 2020 Grey Wolf 26DJSE. Right now, the batteries are mounted on the exterior on the front frame behind the propane cylinders. They are in individual battery boxes to protect them from the elements. I'm considering moving them into the front compartment so that I don't have to have...
  24. LA

    Replacing coach batteries

    2017 FR3 need to replace coach batteries looking for recommended process . Any suggestions. Comments appreciated thank you Also by hitting coach disconnect every time I put in storage is that sufficient to maintain coach batteries charge. Even through the winter ?
  25. 2W

    Pig tail to charge Li-Ion batteries while driving

    I'm in the midst of the charge over to LiFePO4 batteries. I have two Weize 100 Ah batteries for the TT and have already set up 200 watts of solar and converted the TT's charger to handle the new batteries. So charging from the sun and shore power are done. Now comes charging them while...

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