battery

  1. MO

    2017 Salem hemisphere battery question

    Hello. We just purchased a fifth wheel, the 2017 Salem hemisphere 386qb. It’s a 43’. Purchased from a private seller and no info/manuals/anything. How many batteries should this unit have? Thank you. Are there rear leveling jacks—we didn’t see any. So many questions—anyone have this unit that’s...
  2. Aussieguy

    12v compressor fridge v 200ah Lithium battery

    12v Everchill 10 cubic foot fridge V 2 x 100ah lifepo4 batteries just did a test on how long fridge + normal parasitic loads.... Batteries lasted 55 hours Battery still had 8% another 3 hours In Florida ..... 70 degrees outside during day 93 inside NO a/c was turned on Fridge was...
  3. TowPro-FRF

    Lithium battery questions

    My last boon docker rig had 300w solar and Two 100ah AGM batteries. this system was enough to fulfill our camping requirements for boon docking. we also carry a 3500w inverter generator when heading off grid. I am looking at a new rig. This one will have 400w solar. I know the 300w in the past...
  4. AG

    Battery disconnect forever on

    My 2005 Dynamax Isata 280 has a problem. Pulling hair out. Took rv in for two new coach batteries. Do not know what the local shop did but now the battery disconnect switch switch is permanently on and draining the batteries. Does anyone know what to do? THANK YOU SO MUCH. If you kindly reply...
  5. DA

    How do I add electrical wires to my battery

    Please help, I don't understand how to add electronic devices to my batteries. I have two batteries in parallel. My campers power supply has one positive wire and one negative wire going to the batteries. I have solar panels with one positive and one negative wire going straight to the...
  6. MO

    deep Cycle Battery

    Hi all....I will be dry camping in April-2024. I have a Crown Deep Cycle battery. Model DEL 24DC 85...A.H. Rating 85 (20 HR)...AH Rating 70 (5 HR). I did not connect camper to house electricity. I just wanted to see how long the lights in the camper would last on a full charge without...
  7. FredSt64

    battery box

    I have 2 battery boxes and a wire that has been cut short of the boxes. Any information on what I need to get them wired back up?
  8. DE

    Battery disconnect replacement

    I have a broken battery disconnect knob. As in the pull knob got broken off by my 2 year old lol its connected and not giving me issues. But still need to replace. I got a replacement knob, just curious if I can replace it I I'm careful with the wires, or should I just disconnect my battery...
  9. BR

    2018 Shasta oasis 18bh battery disconnect

    I was just given an 2018 Shasta oasis 18bh. Everything works great when plugged in but I’m not getting a charge from the converter in my battery and I have no 12v when not plugged in so I am guessing there’s a battery disconnect I can’t find. Can anyone point me to where it is or should be please
  10. NO

    Battery reserve capacity

    Does a deep cycle battery that has a 140 reserve capacity @25 amps mean that the battery can supply 5 amps continuously for approximately 11.5 hours? If two batteries with this capacity are wired in parallel does than mean they can supply 5 amps continuously for approximately 23 hours?
  11. ES

    Battery Issue

    I own a 2023 Rockwood A122S A-Frame. Just came back from a camping trip, and when unhooking I found that the power jack was dead. Appears that my trailer battery had drained quite a bit on the drive home (5 hours). Plugged into our house power, and then the jack had enough juice to work. The...
  12. acadianbob

    260RT Is there a battery shutoff switch?

    New to us. Is there a switch anywhere to shut off the battery? Or is a battery disconnect switch required? Salem 260RT 2018
  13. BO

    Best method to charge battery

    What is the best method to charge the house batteries with a Honda 2200i generator? 1. Connect generator to battery terminals using optional Honda DC battery charging cord? 2. Connect generator to battery terminals via Noco Genius 10 smart charger?
  14. JO

    New Apex Nano 194bhs - battery voltage at 36V at solar controller

    Hi, I just got my new trailer and the solar panel won't charge the batteries. The dealership installed a 2nd (FLA) battery and I'm wondering if they made a mistake somewhere. I checked, both batteries are at 13.6V, also when measured on the outside ports (since they are connected in parallel)...
  15. TE

    Chassis battery circuit breaker to BIM? ISATA3

    I have a downloaded document that shows battery box wiring and breakers for close to my year of 2021 ISATA3 (in a Mercedes sprinter). In the diagram, it says there is a 150A circuit breaker "under the driver's seat" for the circuit that joins the house battery to the chassis battery (#2 wire)...
  16. FP

    Should I Charge New Lithium Battery before Insalling

    I just purchased a Lithium Battery to replace my Lead Acid. The battery was delivered with 13.21 V and the instructions say to charge to full before putting a load on it. My question is, is it ok to let the RVs Solar Controller or AC Charger charge it or should I charge it before installing...
  17. BO

    2nd battery

    My 2023 Imagine Aim 15RB has capacity for a second battery. Any recommendations on brand and size?
  18. NO

    Battery disconnect

    When installing new batteries in my RV, will using the battery disconnect switch be sufficient in preventing the batteries from powering anything in the RV? I'm on shore power and have a converter.
  19. DR

    Random Solar and Battery Questions

    I believe I have 2 solar panels on the MH roof since the controller shows different PV (panel voltage) values depending on whether Batt 1 or Batt 2 is displayed. Is each solar panel specifically linked to one battery system (house and chassis?) If a panel fails or is weak, can the working...
  20. JA

    Solar charger hook-up to shunt or battery

    I installed two new LiFePO4 batteries in my 2020 CC Silverback. Swapped out the WFCO charger with a Progressive Dynamics PD9160ALV (Lithium Charger) and installed a Shunt. I have a portable 200 watt solar panel that we on occasion use though I have a Honda 2000 generator too. Yes, I changed...
  21. GA

    Isata 3 Freedom Edition Battery Disconnect

    Three weeks ago I pressed the battery disconnect button in the entryway which I thought would completely disconnect the house batteries. When I returned to the motorhome after three weeks the batteries were discharged. So why would the batteries totally discharge in that time? What would be...
  22. NO

    2019/2020 Cedar Creek 34IK 5th wheel battery compartment

    I'm requesting a picture of the interior of the 2020 (or 2019) Cedar Creek 34IK 5th wheel battery compartment.
  23. ER

    Li Tike LifePo4 battery charging

    I fully charged batteries before i stored, they are in basement i read to charge every 3 months. i put the charger on, it has the lifepo4 setting, it says off with a blinking battery with nothing filled in the batteries both have a a charge of 12.7 volts but there is no indication that the...
  24. JJ

    Battery advice

    Hello everyone, I recently bought a Geo Pro. However, being new to this, I didn't realize I needed to add water to the two 6v Centennial batteries I had installed. As a result, they have become bad and need to be replaced. I'm seeking guidance on what type of battery I should purchase to...
  25. BK

    Battery Enclosures

    I currently have 2 deep cycle FLA batteries installed into plastic boxes that are vented to the outside. When my current batteries are up for replacement I will be switching to LiFePo4 chemistry. My question is regarding installation of sealed lithium batteries. Do they need ventilation? I...

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