batteries

  1. IS

    Adding LiFePO4 Batteries to Isata3

    I am looking to change my batteries on my Isata3 to Battle Born 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries. I was thinking I just have to swap them out and then someone said they heard that you have to make other modifications. Specifically they said I may need to upgrade my charger/converter...
  2. PP

    roof top solar panels charging batteries

    I have a 2022 Flagstaff MicroLite 21FBRS. It came with 190 Watt rooftop solar panels. My question is - Do I need to do anything/add something to make them work? Or will they charge my batteries automatically? Also, there is an outside port to add portable solar panels. Same question - is there...
  3. RF

    Checking water levels in house batteries

    I have a 2022 Forest River Sunseeker 2860DS and dealer told me that I have to use a half inch socket wrench to disconnect the battery cables in order check my water levels. Apparently when the cables were installed they covered the battery plates for checking water levels. Dealer said there was...
  4. JB

    Lithium batteries not charging on shore power

    2022 Dynamax DX3 37TS All blackout edition. Just Got it home and have changed nothing. Parked in a heated garage with shore power plugged in. Batteries are not charging. 2 Lithium batteries (300 aH each) 3000W inverter. Batteries only charge when RV is running. I have run through multiple...
  5. KA

    Batteries not charging on shore power

    We are less than a week into our 2023 Isata 5 30FW Explorer. Loving the learning curve on all the systems but stumped on this problem. The house batteries are not charging on shore power. They charge from the alternators but the state of charge steadily declines as we sit plugged in. The...
  6. NE

    2016 Fleet Replacement Batteries -- AGM 24 DP

    Sorry if I've missed earlier discussion of this (I have a helluva time finding specific things like this on WTW). My 2016 Fleet came with two Exide Edge AGM 24 DP batteries. As the date shows, they've lasted six plus years, and they served my purposes well, but they are on their last legs. As...
  7. PI

    What runs off batteries in my 2018 Vibe 288RLS?

    Pretty new to this forum and hoping someone can help me answer this question. I just purchased a 2018 Forest River Vibe 288RLS. It came "ZAMP Solar Ready" and has a Xantrex Freedom X 1200 Inverter mounted to the inside wall of the cargo bay. The question I have is "What runs off the Inverter...
  8. Pvardy

    Stock Batteries

    Anyone know what type and what amp hours stock Batteries in a 2022 sunseeker would be? Sent from my Pixel 5 using Forest River Forums mobile app
  9. TR

    shore power with no house batteries

    I have a 2017 Forester 3051s on shore power with no house batteries in it during the winter. Is it OK to connect the 12 volt converter cable to the 12 volt out cable that our in the battery box to run my 12 volt system?
  10. Bertha17

    Upgrade to LI Batteries and Solar- 2017 Forester 2401S MBS

    Hello Forum, My wife Hope and I have owned Bertha since 2017. We have taken four cross country trips of 60 days or longer, travelled the northeast, mid Atlantic and southeast, along with shorter, local trips. We prefer to camp in National Parks, National Forests and State Parks as we take in the...
  11. BC

    replace house batteries

    It's time to replace my house batteries in my 2008 Berkshire 390QS MH.... can anyone suggest a good battery that I don't have to add fluids to. Thank you in advise. I have a Cumming 350 tubro engine. Bill
  12. BC

    replace house batteries

    It's time to replace my house batteries in my 2008 Berkshire 390QS MH.... can anyone suggest a good battery that I don't have to add fluids to. Thank you in advise. Bill
  13. JA

    Sunseeker Batteries

    I have a 2021 sunseeker and my batteries are bad , but don’t have any specifications. What are you guys running ?
  14. TH

    Converter changeout for lithium batteries

    Hi.Plan on upgrading to lithium.My converter/charger is the standard wfco 55a.Was thinking of replacing with the wfco 55a autodetect as it should be an easy drop in.Think factory wire is 8ga .Would be very happy if i could get a 40/50 amp charge rate.Would appreciate any thoughts.Regards....Tommy.
  15. NI

    Lithium Batteries and Tow vehicle

    Hi All, have had LIFPo4 batteries in my 2892RB for a couple years now and they are great but I have not towed the RV since installing the batteries and am wondering what precautions i should be taking? There seems to be a lot of confusing info out there with people talking about damaging their...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. NOJO RV

    Does Solar Charge the Truck Batteries?

    Wondering if the solar system in my 2022 DynaQuest 3801TS charges the truck batteries.
  25. RandA GT5-2023

    Vegas chassis batteries

    Where do you find what type of batteries are in your coach? Our batteries need to be changed but we can't find the size and amps of the chassis batteries. Our rig is a 2020 27.7 Vegas and we can't find this info anywhere. We've looked online and in the "manual", even tried to call Thor but the...

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