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  1. CA

    Shunt install help

    Hi, I want to add a Victron shunt, but I need some help. Anything electrical is not in my wheel house, so I could use some guidance. Attached are photos of my battery set up and shunt. thanks in advance, much appreciated.
  2. JR

    Solar wiring question, 2022 2720QB

    Hi, I have a 2022 2720QB that is pre-wired for solar. I want to install solar panels myself and install a solar charge controller in the cabinet under the sink. Can anyone help to explain how I should wire the solar charge connector? More specifically, the pre-wired solar panel...
  3. BO

    Newby Electrical questions

    I just got a 2021 Wildwood FSX 177BHX platinum I have the switch panel has water pump, water heater , lights lights and then awning I have no ceiling lights, and no obvious power to the fridge. the awning works, Water pump works, the glowy leds on the stovetop work, though it didnt ignite...
  4. GoldenSloth

    Lithium Install on an E19

    Starting this thread as much to document my install as to share with others, but I’m excited about the progress so far today. I dare say, the hard (heavy) part is done! 4x 300Ah Epoch Essential batteries with their matching mounting plates in place. Next is to decide if I’m going to wire them...
  5. GN

    How to by-pass battery to run jacks, slide, and refrigerator on shore power only?

    New reflection 260RD purchased in fall of 2022. Camper came with a 12v,100ah lead battery and 1 solar pnl. Unit went in for service at dealer 2 months after new and came back with dead battery. Even before that it wound barely run slide and then jacks to hook up to my truck. Monitor showed...
  6. IS

    Three copper power cable sets: 2/0, 2 AWG, 4 AWG (Sacramento)

    I have these extra from recent work on the truck camper. Listing as three separate items by wire size but also can work out a package deal. I can also mail as these are on eB@y. 1) Battery Cable 2/0 Gauge AWG Pure Copper Power Wire (4 ft black & 3 ft red) $42.00 Total of 7 feet WNI 2/0...
  7. BO

    2024 210QBW Lithium Battery Upgrade

    Hello. I want to switch to lithium batteries and can't seem to find a straight answer. Some dealers say it's compatible, plug and play (just switch the solar charger over) . Others say I need to pull out the fuse box and check the serial number and make changes. Anyone have any experience they...
  8. bcoldpro

    2016 Minnie Winnie 22R Battery Converter compatibility

    I'm thinking of going from Flooded Batteries "FLA"? to AGM Batteries for my house batteries. (Both my house batteries bit the bullet) How do I know if the Converter on my rig is compatible with AGM batteries?
  9. MP

    LiFePO4 coach battery conversion for an Itasca Meridian 34Y

    Anybody having done a Li conversion for coach batteries for a Meridian 34Y, I would appreciate some guidance. I have a 40 ft sail boat with 600 ah CALB prismatic cells, charged by solar, shore, and alternator charging. I changed the alternator to a 125 amp Hamelton Farris marine alternator...
  10. CI

    Lost Keys to Bays 2021 Winnebago Forza

    Hi All, Kind of new here. I cannot find my keys that would let me into the battery compartment and engine and gas on my 2021 Winnebago Forza. Can Winnebago replace those keys? Your help is greatly appreciated.
  11. PR

    Chassis Battery Questions 2016 Forza 34T

    2016 Forza 34T Serial # 10L74U291778 I’m scheduled to leave the park tomorrow . The “Chassis Battery” switch will not stay in the ON position. The “Coach Battery” switch is fine. 20Will the coach start tomorrow? I’ve been sitting for about 9 days without a start up. Are my batteries not...
  12. RE

    Tried to blow up MH this morning apparently; Need charging/battery help

    Need Battery/charging expert. 2021 Dynamax ISata5. Has 3 AGM RV batteries in coach in parallel. Have had no previous electrical problems. Over the past couple of weeks, I've had coach out of garage, unplugged, while working on stuff in shop a couple of times. Always put back in shop at...
  13. SK

    Did I kill my start battery? 2006 Sunova 29R

    Hi all. I bought an 2006 Itasca Sunova 29R with the Workhorse chassis about a year and a half ago. The PO installed a new converter along with the start battery about a year before I bought it. I have the receipt. The start battery went dead a couple of months after that so I took it back to...
  14. JR

    RV Went dark, battery at 8, is it likely the inverter or a bad battery?

    I have a 2017 Forest River Tracer about a year. Constantly have too much power and sets off the breaker. BUt, all power went off this morning when only a small heater was on. Checked the battery, was almost dead. RV has been in one place for over a year, and lease to own from the original owner...
  15. PA

    2022 Micro Minnie FLX 2306BHS Battery

    I have a question about the battery on the unit. I just bought this unit 2 months ago and have not really used it. I have a small space heater below where the batter is to keep it warm. I have had the unit plugged in to a 20 amp outlet and unplugged it a couple nights ago to see how long it...
  16. EM

    Is my battery too strong?

    I keep my RV plugged into shore power and I have a lifepo4 battery hooked up in my Cherokee 27rr. The converter charges the battery but once it finishes charging with bulk charge, the battery has a higher voltage than the converter. This is causing my battery to drain 1 amp hour to power all...
  17. bcoldpro

    Battery Disconnect On/Off Switch Position?

    2016 Minnie Winnie 22R Blue Sea Systems-Single Current Switch on the left side of the sink cabinet as you enter the RV 1) What is the correct position of the dial switch when parked at home and hooked up to 110v current. On or Off? 2) What is the correct position of the dial switch when...
  18. AT

    What AMP Battery Maintainer?

    Happy New Year all!!!! 2012 Winnebago Adventure 35P, two house batteries (no issues) 1 Chassis battery. I purchased a new chassis battery about two months ago. Started the unit a couple times no issues. Living in Canada we had a spell of below freezing weather for about 5 days. I went into the...
  19. WO

    Propane Tank and Battery

    Hi All, I am a first timer of a Keystone Cougar 5th Wheel. I believe I properly winterized my RV, but have two questions: Do you shut off the propane during the winter. Also, do I disconnect the main battery for storage during the winter? Thank you all!
  20. WH

    DC Power battery/wiring issue on Jayco 26XD

    2018 Jayco Redhawk 26XD I'm 90% sure I am re-connecting my shore battery correctly but when I do there is no power. Based on the schematic I have seen there is one ground wire and on the hot side: 1 connection that goes to the battery disconnect solenoid and starter control solenoid, 2nd that...
  21. 31

    LiFePO4 Battery Upgrade - New Converter?

    I have a 2025 Bullet 2290BH we recently bought. It came with a lead-acid battery, but I found a great deal for a lithium battery and purchased it. I realize now that I'm not sure if the converter can charge the lithium battery. I know the Victron MPPT can switch to a lithium preset, but I'm not...
  22. RO

    Does Shore Power charge my dead chassis battery

    Hello everyone My one year old Mercedes battery died on me after 2 months of not using my RV. If I plug into shore power, will the battery get charged and work well again? also, do I need to have the inverter on during the process? or is there a USE/STORE switch somewhere that I need to put...
  23. CO

    DIY lipo4 upgrade

    Hello All - I have a 2022 21BHE travel trailer. It currently has two 6V lead acid golf cart batteries located the tongue. I would like to remove those batteries and install a 280 AH lipo4 battery from litime. I would like to relocate that lipo4 battery off the tongue and inside the coach (I dry...
  24. codefoster

    Small Gauge Positive Battery Cable

    I'm still figuring out my new Geo Pro and found that the cable that runs from the main battery switch to the positive terminal of the battery is rather small gauge and concerns me. It doesn't have any spec text on it, but the outside diameter (including insulation) is only 1/4". I realize this...
  25. DI

    Intermittent starting issues…

    Bought my skoolie two months ago… on the drive home, stopped for gas at one point and then bus wouldn’t start. Had to jump start and we were on our way. Got the battery and alternator checked and both were in fine condition. For the rest of that road trip home, dealt with intermittent starting...

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