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05-13-2021, 01:13 AM #1
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Battery Dead? 265BH Solar Question
6 month old 265BH left in storage last two month with all appliances off, including 12v refrigerator.
Battery was not disconnected, but was setup to be trickle charged by the 170w solar panel pre-installed by GD.
Arrived today and nothing turns on.
Not even any indicator lights in the control panel.
Connected trailer to car 7pin...trailer traffic lights turn on, but nothing else. Even the power hitch is unresponsive.
Solar controller appears to be working.
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05-13-2021, 06:54 PM #2
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2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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05-14-2021, 10:25 AM #3
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No, disconnect key was not pulled. Instead, we verified all appliances and lights completely, including 12v fridge. Sure, there might be some phantom draw left but assumed to be much less than input from 170w panel in San Diego sunshine.
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05-14-2021, 12:37 PM #4
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Not sure if it makes a difference or not, but are you running AGM batteries?
That's what your controller is set for....Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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05-14-2021, 01:54 PM #5
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Disconnect does not haft to be pulled to be off. It can be off an still in place. Several folks have found this out that they bumped it and it moved to the the off position and did not know it. You are correct your 170 watt panel should keep up. My 160 watt panel does here in Colorado. Check for a inline fuse between your solar controller and you battery connection. Somehow the power is not getting to the battery. If you have a multi-meter you can check the voltages at the controller too.
2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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05-14-2021, 04:55 PM #6
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I think so...I haven't opened up the battery box, but the box looks like the tiny thin case you see on most new trailers and when I asked during PDI ..the tech said they always put the cheapest batteries they can. It's possible they actually using sealed but it'd surprise me. I ordered a battery repairer/maintenance device and will find out soon.
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05-14-2021, 04:57 PM #7
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05-14-2021, 09:00 PM #8
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I am concerned about your description of your battery box. You describe it as "A tiny thin case", that does not sound like a proper battery was installed in your coach. At the bare minimum you should have one (preferably two) large (car engine sized) batteries to run the 12v system in your coach.
If you do have a "Tiny thin" battery, then this will only supply less than a tenth of what a normal (car engine sized) battery will supply.David and Peggy
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Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
Powering all this fun with 1200 Watts of Solar, two Tesla, Model S, battery modules, 24 volt Victron Inverter.
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05-17-2021, 09:48 AM #9
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Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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05-24-2021, 05:14 PM #10
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Just as a followup...the issue seemed to be more the defective solar controller crashing and stopping charging. But, when I powered in trailer for a day to shore power and reset controller- battery voltage did slowly return to normal. It was just so discharged that some percentage of usable life probably lost and for awhile it seemed completely dead. Another reason to have cellular connection to monitor trailer in storage.
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