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05-13-2021, 02:50 PM #21
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Mike & (RIP Karen)
2021 Imagine 2600RB
2011 Toyota Tundra 5.7 RW, Tow Package
Husky Centerline WDH
Champion 2500DF, Prodigy P2
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05-13-2021, 03:08 PM #22
just keep in mind your cash outlay (proabably) also includes swapping out the OEM converter. Mine from the factory is not spec'd to charge Li-Ion. Have to assume that is the case across GD line but you can check your manual.
BTW, following your logic on storage theft risks, do you also pull your propane tanks when you take the trailer to the storage facility. We have a storage place up the road and someone had said those disappear frequently there. Heck, since COVID broke last year, my old storage place got hit by someone stealing the catalytic converters off all the motorhomes. Now that would really @$%% me off.Last edited by MooManChu; 05-13-2021 at 03:15 PM.
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05-13-2021, 03:41 PM #23
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Yes, I included the convertor. No, I leave the bottles on. My facility does not allow anyone in between 9PM and 6AM, and they have good lighting, motion sensors, and many cameras. It is a pretty secure place. I figure that the battery is the easiest and quickest thing to disappear. I have thought about putting a lock on the bottles but haven't done it yet.
Mike & (RIP Karen)
2021 Imagine 2600RB
2011 Toyota Tundra 5.7 RW, Tow Package
Husky Centerline WDH
Champion 2500DF, Prodigy P2
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02-17-2022, 09:43 AM #24
Our 390RK came with only one, very low end battery that would completely discharge if the rig was not used for over a month even if we used the battery disconnect switch so Im sure the parasitic drain is more significant than I anticipated. I did a couple of things to alleviate the issue.
1) We now keep my RV plugged into 110 when not in use since we live in the country parking is not an issue.
2) I am in the process of installing a DC to DC charger for topping off during travel days
3) We have upgraded our battery bank to four 100 amp hr. Battle Born LiFePo4 batteries so that we are not always committed to staying at RV parks on travel days. I may need to add more batteries but that is yet to be determined. The batteries are a very expensive investment but I am working toward being self sufficient with a large solar system
4) We also purchased a small inverter generator to help top the batteries if needed.
We spent about 120 days in our RV since purchasing Oct. 2020 and have learned creative ways conserve energy by life experiences, following forums and youtube videos.2021 Grand Design Solitude 390RK
Mike Allaman
Lakin, KS. 67860
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