battery

  1. MI

    Battery disconnect switch

    Never fully understood what this was used for, and now have a pre-storage question. Before taking the 2606WS to the storage facility, I took the batteries out to store and keep them charged at home. Then I went to attach the trailer to the tow vehicle and found I couldn't use the jack to...
  2. SS

    12 Battery will not charge

    I have a 2013 Forrest River Sandpiper. A few days ago there was a short in the box on the pole where I plug up AC power. When we plugged the new 220 cable into the power supply it seemed as if everything was working fine. Then a little while into the day we noticed the lights getting dimmer...
  3. PH

    2023 IBEX19QBH: Solar: Battery Disconnect: 601

    I have a 2023 IBEX19QBH with a battery disconnect code on the solar controller. Code is 601. Checked the connections at the controller and I get power from the panel but nothing from the battery. Been at the dealer for week with no ideas and nothing from Forest River Support. All the other...
  4. larry2c

    New battery solar set up stopped working

    This is actually a request to help my sister who is trying to keep her 2019 Isata 3 batteries charged while her power is out near Asheville NC. She has only had the MH for a few months and decided to replace the coach batteries with LiFePO4 batteries and added an additional 100W solar panel...
  5. DY

    Tow vehicle battery dead

    We just made a 3 day trip, towing our 25KS. After we arrived at our destination & disconnected from the pickup, we went into town for a few items. When we got in the truck to come back to the camper, the battery in the truck was low enough not to start (no clicks). I hooked up my portable jumper...
  6. JD

    New battery type

    I have a 28 ft Salem hemisphere hyper light. It has a deep cycle marine battery which I believe is shot. It doesn't hold a charge. I'm going to buy a new battery in the spring and I'm wondering if there are recommendations for a reasonably priced battery that will power my trailer when not...
  7. JI

    Geo Pro 2022 Battery Disconnect Key replacement

    Hello everyone. Lost the key to the battery disconnect on a 2022 Geo Pro. Is there a source for this or a manufacturer for this type of disconnect? Photo attached, Thanks in advance for any assistance,
  8. EL

    Bad Battery Overheating/Causing smell

    Hello everyone! First timer here. I need help! Please. I’m currently living out of my camper and traveled all the way from California to Alaska with my FWC Raven 2020. I got it checked before my departure and we left off with saying upgrades will be made but the shop was booked up, so I took...
  9. IR

    Battery and Charging issue

    Starting this Spring the battery is not getting charged and even when charged externally and installed no power is getting to the camper. It is a 2007 19 foot Wildwood. Any help on whether there is a fuse between the battery and the internal converter.
  10. BA

    How Long Will Battery Last?

    So I am looking to boondock overnight at a truck stop overnight on a trip out to central PA. This will be my first attempt at boondocking. My refrigerator will be stocked with food for the trip and I have no supplemental generator. If I turn off my truck when I park, the refrigerator will...
  11. WD

    Magnum battery charger / inverter

    On my 2014 390FL Class A, when I look at the SOC, it shows 0%. Also, inverting shows DC Amps: + 0.0. However, the status shows DC 12.1 - 10A. Any ideas?
  12. DA

    Parallel Battery Balance

    Hi all, new to the forum and trailering but some experience with DC, high and low voltage. We recently purchased our first trailer, a 2020 Flagstaff 25FBLS. Perfect for just the two of us. The first upgrade I made was to remove the two 6v deep cycle lead acid batteries and replaced them with 2...
  13. BU

    Tracer 274BH (2019)no 12 volts lites?? battery 98% good??

    not connected to shore power. slide, tounge jack, frt and rear stabilizers work. no 12 volt lights come on. checked breakers and fuses cant find the problem. what should I check next?? Bull nutria
  14. JO

    Battery not charging

    21fbrs battery will not charge. Battery new last year,(will charge on a charger). Checked convertor, check fuse coming from battery. Both ok. Is there any other fuses. If do where? Thank yout
  15. RP

    Battery discharged overnight

    2024 Rockwood 2509s. Stopped at a Walmart for an overnight stay. We have a Lithium Battery, which showed as being fully charged when we retired for the evening. The only items we had on were the 12v refrigerator, one light, and the bath fan. When we awoke, the battery was fully discharged...
  16. RY

    2024 2516s lead acid battery change to lithium

    I'm looking to improve my boon docking capability by swapping out my two 70ah lead acid batteries with 100ah lithium batteries. At 97 degrees ambient temp my 12V Magic Chef fridge will only run for 30 hrs before depleting the batteries with no other power being used. I have two 200W solar...
  17. RVwino

    FR3 Chassis Battery Issue

    Question: When continuously connected to shore power, does the chassis battery get charged? I thought it would. But maybe I’m wrong? Background: We have been volunteering since mid-May at lighthouse. In exchange for our volunteering, they provide full hookups for our motorhome. So we’ve been...
  18. JE

    Lithium Battery Upgrade Question

    Just got our 2021 Force 34KD with only 3800 miles. Used very little but a bit concerned about the batteries. Original owner replaced the Chassis (Start) batteries with new AGM but the Coach batteries are stock. Looking at replacing the two AGM with One Ionic Lithium 12V 300Ah | LiFePO4 Deep...
  19. ER

    Hooking up new battery moniter with shunt

    I have 2 LiTime Lifep04 batteries and was looking at installing, LiTime Battery Monitor with Shunt, if i want to install the monitor inside the camper is that difficult? would plan on installing in same location as the tank monitor. My camper is a Cherokee Limited 274WK. is it hard to...
  20. CO

    Not getting voltage from MH 7-pin for Toad battery

    I have a Sunseeker 2860 that will be towing my 2023 Ford Ranger (with keyed ignition). I've got a battery charge wire going from the center pin on the 6-pin on the Ranger front bumper to the battery, but I'm not getting any voltage when connected to the MH, which is running. When I connected the...
  21. DA

    Odd circuit breaker arrangement at battery

    Hi everyone. I'm stumped as to why the previous owner had this breaker arrangement at the battery for the roofs power lift. I haven't changed it yet and we've been using the camper for three years now. Any guesses out there? Thanks in advance! 2008 Forest River Flagstaff MAC / LTD 205 Dave
  22. WP

    2022 319 Leprechaun Not Charging House Battery

    Long time reader, new poster to these forums, first time Class C owner. Have searched the forums for specific information but haven't found what I needed as of yet. Several trips ago my Leprechaun started beeping after a few hours on the road, apparently the noise was coming from the...
  23. DA

    extra house battery

    I know nothing. Here goes. I could buy a car jump starter that has its own battery. It would connect by its cables to a car's battery to allow car to start when battery is dead. Why could I not attach the jump starter to my house battery on my popup when it is low and I have no hook ups. I...
  24. CO

    Battery on/off switch in coach.

    Hello fellow rv'ers. Thank you for letting me join. My wife and I just purchased a 2025 isata 3 class C. My question concerns the battery diconnect on/off switch by the coach entrance. When I turn that switch to off does that disconnects all coach battery's or should I throw the main breaker...
  25. WU

    Battery replacement

    Replacing batteries on a 2019 2104s. Converter is a WFCO 8955PEC. Suggestions would be appreciated.

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