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Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-10-2009, 04:48 AM
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

I'm at a loss for words.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-03-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,682
Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

If the isolator has failed and is allowing the vehicle battery to discharge then you could be off camping somewhere and find that when you want to leave you are not able to start the motor due to a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-03-2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,682
Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

I'd go to Mobilife just to see all the add-on cabinetry :angel:
Link: https://www.mobilife.on.ca/classb.html#accessories

Getting an RV repaired can be a nuisance. I can see them only being able...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-26-2009, 02:16 AM
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Views: 20,682
Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

I think your van would have had a longer cord from the factory. Mine must have been 10' or more. Maybe send a quick email to service @ roadtrek.com and ask how long the cord would have been on your...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-25-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 23
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

I don't recall seeing something like that on my RT. It may have been repaired at some point or maybe the previous owner wanted a longer (or shorter) cord.

If it looks reasonably well done I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-13-2009, 05:26 AM
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

A few notes:

A fully charged, rested battery won't measure more than 12.7V.

My Roadtrek (Class B) had a pretty good quality isolator: https://www.hehr-international.com/isolators.htm It was...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-13-2009, 05:12 AM
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Views: 20,682
Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

Yes, but I'd only do that if your multimeter can handle more than milliamps. If it has a 10A DC setting for example that's what I'd use. If the highest setting is 200ma dc I wouldn't use it just in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,682
Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

You need to look for amp draw not voltage.

Your multimeter might measure amps. If so, you disconnect the negative battery cable put the meter between the detached cable and the negative battery...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,682
Posted By markopolo
Re: Battery Isolators - how long should they last?

The isolator in my Roadtrek was the color red. It looked like a large heatsink with the cooling fins.

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