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02-28-2021, 02:22 PM #31
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Today I was able to feed 2-6 gauge from the pin box into the battery compartment. I used a fish tape from the pin box to the battery compartment. Once I could see the fish tape I used long nose pliers and grabbed the tape to pull it down. I then taped my two wires warped with protective sheathing and pulled them to the pin box plus 5'. This was the only part of the project I was concerned about. It was much easier that I thought.
In a couple of days I'll have the trailer home and I'll install the battery changer. The first trip will be Thursday, heading to Las Vegas for the NASCAR Race. I'll have a report when I get back how well the battery charger performed.Last edited by NASCAR9; 02-28-2021 at 03:01 PM.
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03-07-2021, 11:57 PM #32
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I assume this is to prepare for installation of the Orion DC-DC charger for alternator charging? I have a 2020 303RLS also and am getting ready to swap in 3 BB batteries and a 9160ALV charger, keeping all the stock wiring in place. Not sure if I also need to do anything with the alternator pathway. Will the stock alternator-charging wiring from the 7-pin connector be damaging to the BB batteries or can it remain as-is and still give some charge to the batteries? Is the purpose of adding the Victron Orion to improve alternator charging or protect the batteries from wayward alternator currents, or both?
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03-08-2021, 07:29 PM #33
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The factory DC lead in the 7 pin connector puts out around ~9 amps. I don't think it'll hurt your BB batteries.
Yes I ran the wires for my new Orion DC to DC 30 amp charger. The reason I added the charger was to be able to run our 12' Norcold on A/C while driving to a campsite.
I just returned today from using the new DC to DC 30 amp charger, the batteries were 100% after a 4.5 hour trip with the fridge running the whole time on A/C.2024 Ford F350 CCSB Lariat 7.3 4.30
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08-25-2021, 06:20 AM #34
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Hi all – My PD9160ALV arrived yesterday and my 2x BB batteries will be arriving soon. I found this thread while searching and just wanted to check if anyone has any other recent info. I was originally thinking this would be a simple swap of the WFCO w/ the 9160, using all the existing wiring, etc. So my question is do I really need to upsize the wiring considering the extra 5A capability of the 9160?
Did anyone do the simple swap and then find any issues? I asked BB customer service and got this reply: “The 5 amp difference between the converters is negligible. You will not have any issues installing the 60 amp converter in place of the 55 amp.”
I just wanted to check if there’s any other recent real-world data out there. Thanks!2021 Solitude 310GK: Linen/DP windows/gen prep/slide toppers/king bed/EOH disc brakes/Cooper-H tires
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08-25-2021, 10:28 PM #35
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Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
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08-26-2021, 06:35 AM #36
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I put the new lithium converter up on the wall to get it off the floor. All direct replacements. KEN2021 Solitude 310GK: Linen/DP windows/gen prep/slide toppers/king bed/EOH disc brakes/Cooper-H tires
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08-26-2021, 07:50 AM #37
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Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
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08-26-2021, 07:57 AM #38
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the wires had extra slack2021 Solitude 310GK: Linen/DP windows/gen prep/slide toppers/king bed/EOH disc brakes/Cooper-H tires
2019 F-350: Lariat/CC/LB/Diesel/DRW/4x4/Bakflip MX4/B&W 20K/AirLift 5000
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08-26-2021, 09:45 AM #39
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I did the exact swap you are talking about 16 months ago. No issues with the 5 amp difference.
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08-26-2021, 10:00 AM #40
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I did the exact swap you are talking about 16 months ago. No issues with the 5 amp difference.2021 Solitude 310GK: Linen/DP windows/gen prep/slide toppers/king bed/EOH disc brakes/Cooper-H tires
2019 F-350: Lariat/CC/LB/Diesel/DRW/4x4/Bakflip MX4/B&W 20K/AirLift 5000
Other stuff: TST 507 TPMS/2x BB batteries/Victron BMV-712/Champion 3500 dual fuel gen/Garmin 780 GPS/22" Blackstone
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