battery

  1. AM

    No power on battery

    Hi, I have a 2011 forestriver freedom 1640ltd and know nothing about wiring, so please forgive any errors in terminology. Box is a wf-8712-p. I've just replaced the CO/LP detector. Everything works on shore power, but nothing works on the battery. All the grounds were jumbled together in a...
  2. BI

    Electrical Issue with Battery Disconnect

    We have a 2019 Flagstaff T21DMHW AFrame that we bought last fall. We are taking it out for the first time next weekend. When I bought it last fall, the folks we bought from said the battery disconnect switch had gone bad. I ordered a new one and wired up exactly the way the other one was wired...
  3. BI

    Generator start battery

    I have a FR Forester 2012...can someone please tell me which battery (chassis or coach) is used to start the generator.
  4. LL

    2024 Isata 3 Freedom Battery offline

    Has anyone seen or been given a procedure for bring a battery back online that went offline for an unknown reason? I have had to deal with this twice and the first procedure I use the first time did not work the second time. Yes I have recovered both batteries and everything is working fine...
  5. CE

    Battery charging while driving

    23 Europa 32kd with Magnum inverter doesn’t appear to be charging while driving. Firefly says no charge. Charges on shore power and generator. Tried shutting batteries off and then back on and checked firefly wiring. Any ideas?
  6. SY

    Electrical - Battery power

    Hi I'm looking for some help. I bought a 2011 puma palomino, 30 footer. I just got a group size 27 deep cycle battery for it and it doesn't power the microwave or the A/C. Will adding a second battery in series solve this problem? Both of these appliances work when I'm plugged in to AC power.
  7. DA

    Dead Starter Battery - Best Practices

    I've a 2024 Isata 3, Freedom Series built on 2022 Mercedes Sprinter. Unit has only approx. 3200 miles. It's been in storage for 13 days since last used. There has been no extreme temperatures during this time, low 60's, high - 70's-low 80's. When put unit into storage, based on recommendations...
  8. JO

    Apex Nano 194bhs - multi-battery setup

    Hey guys, I have an Apex Nano 194bhs. What always bothered me is that the rear fridge is 110V only. It won't work while boon-docking or travelling, which makes it pretty useless to me. My thinking was to add an inverter but setting it up requires specific wiring. The inverter has to be close to...
  9. ST

    Battery upgrade to Lithium

    Hello, I’m a new member and I have a question about upgrading my house battery to Lithium. I have a 2023 Coachmen Encore 375RB motorhome. The current electrical system configuration is as follows: Xantrex Freedom X 1200 Inverter Victron PWM light solar system WFCO (WF-9855-AD) converter...
  10. EM

    Solar Charge Controller after LiFePO4 Battery

    Hi all. Just installed a 300ah LiFePO4 battery this morning. Changed the Solar Charge Controller over to LFP battery. I believe it is reading the correct voltage where my battery is at now, about 13.4, but the SOC has said nothing but 100% all day when the battery display shows 86%. Do I have a...
  11. AR

    AGM to Lithium Help

    So after much research and attempts at understanding what's involved in this effort, I came up with the following that I emailed to 3 local RV facilities for their input/suggestions on getting this project started with one of them. I know this is a bit lengthy but any of you experienced folks...
  12. BN

    House Battery Replacement

    I have a 2015 Legacy 360RB. There are four house batteries but I can't read any information on them to know what I should replace them with. I assume they are 6V golf cart type batteries. Can anyone help me?
  13. SC

    2023 18RR - Spare Tire issues and what happens when you hook up the battery backwards

    Spare Tire - The Westlake tires that came on my trailer are very difficult to find. The dealership could not tell me where to get them and two different tire shops could not find them. I finally found then at E-Trailer.com. Nearly $300. In two years I expect to replace them all with easier to...
  14. GR

    Time for Replacement House Battery(ies)

    Greetings, We have a 2018 Forester 2291S MH on a Ford chassis. Currently the 12vdc power comes from 2 group 27MDP batteries in the steps and are showing signs of old age (aren't we all). I want to go with AGM so that I don't have to water the batteries(no $$ for Lithium) and I need some input to...
  15. PT

    Battery drain

    2018 3010DS Sunseeker. I am thinking of upgrading to lithium and checked my PD converter/charger. Turns out the PD can charge the lithium by removing a cable and adding a jumper. Not my question. I store the RV for one or two months between uses. When I pick it up the house batteries are...
  16. AR

    2018 Forester Model 2801QSF Lithium Battery Upgrade

    So we're going to do a great northwest trip into Canada in the early fall with lots of boondocking. I'd really like to upgrade my two Group 27 AGM batteries (85amp each) with lithium to at least double my battery power. I've read thread after thread but need an experienced forum member and/or...
  17. BI

    12volt power works on battery power but does not work when pluggedintoto 3amp power.

    Hi. I recently purchased a used 2021 Grey Wolf 29BRB. On our first trip out we had a storm and the camp ground lost power for over a day. When it came back on I could only get the 110 power to worked when plugged into the 30 amp power. The 12volt power did not work. When I turned the battery on...
  18. g.spalding

    Battery to Inverter cables

    In doing a Group 24 Lead Acid to 200Ah LiFePO4 upgrade, my battery location will move from the tongue to under the bed. A short negative battery cable can connect it to nearby inverter. (I'll be abandoning the long negative line coming from the battery box on the tongue.) From the new battery...
  19. MF

    Need Help: Battery Charging Issue with 2023 Rockwood Minilite 2509S

    Good afternoon, everyone! I know we have some posts on this topic, but after 3 weeks, I still haven't been able to solve my problem, so I'm asking for help from the experts because summer is short in Wisconsin. I have a 2023 Rockwood Minilite 2509S. After plugging it into an outlet that I...
  20. SU

    new battery....LiFePO4???

    Wow! I started reading posts about Lithium batteries and keep falling off the cliff into spending $$$ rewiring the trailer, changing converters, installing solar, etc. etc. All I intended was to get a new battery. With my limited knowledge I thought maybe I could just put a 12 volt lithium in...
  21. CampKielbasa

    Lithium Battery Charge not matching Compass Connect Reading

    Hello! New to the forum and just picked up my GD Reflection 324MBS. We love it, but having some issues getting the Compass Connect Panel to actually show what my pair of Lithium batteries charge is. I was doing a test to see how long I could run the fridge off just the two 105Ah Lithium's I...
  22. MA

    Lithium battery won’t charge

    2022 ePro sat outside in winter. Now the lithium battery won’t charge or won’t hold a charge. The solar charger suggests the battery is full, the main battery panel shows 0% charge and 0 running time. I did reset the yellow breaker relay multiple times. What can I do next?
  23. CH

    Help Needed: Chassis Battery Draining Quickly on 2021 Sunseeker 3010DSF

    Hi everyone, I'm a new RV owner and I need some advice. I have a 2021 Sunseeker 3010DSF with 11,000 miles on it. Recently, I've been having an issue where the chassis battery dies within 48 hours, and I have to jump-start it with my car battery. Here’s what I’ve tried so far to solve the...
  24. TH

    At my wits end with my Battery Control Center SDC 107A

    My 2009 Forest River Georgetown GTX3600 won't charge my house batteries while on shore power. But shore power will charge my chassis battery. Also If I start the engine, the alternator will charge the chassis and house batteries with 13.6vdc. After much reading, I thought perhaps a...
  25. SC

    Do I need to a converter if using a battery charger

    Hello, my converter just died and I was wondering if I needed to replace it, or if I could just hook up my NOCO 5AH battery charger and it would do the same thing. I just did this on my last camping trip where I used an extension cord to plug in my battery charger the whole time while my battery...

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