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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
I’m away right now but I’ll check it closer when...

I’m away right now but I’ll check it closer when I get a chance
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
Thanks, Marco!

Thanks, Marco!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
I wouldn't cover it. That thing is hot. I'm...

I wouldn't cover it. That thing is hot. I'm seriously thinking about adding a fan. It is in a small compartment with a carpeted cover I removed to take that picture and that box is inside a larger...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
You were right. According to Dynamax, it is...

You were right. According to Dynamax, it is working correctly.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
Quick update. According to someone at Dynamax who...

Quick update. According to someone at Dynamax who haunts the Forest River forum, it is indeed a bi-directional system.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
Thanks folks, Here's what I found. This...

Thanks folks,

Here's what I found. This morning after being unplugged all night and having 2 vent fans running my batteries where like this.

Chassis-12.84
House-12.35

I plugged in and after...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 02:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
I'm unplugged right now and I'm trying to draw...

I'm unplugged right now and I'm trying to draw down the house batteries overnight by running the vent fans. Tomorrow I should see different voltages on either side of that solenoid because it should...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 01:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
No problem. I thought it should be cold also but...

No problem. I thought it should be cold also but cruising7388 has introduced a new wrinkle. He thinks this might be a bi-directional situation and therefore should be warm/hot when I'm plugged into...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 01:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
That’s what I’m thinking. I’ll just replace it...

That’s what I’m thinking. I’ll just replace it for piece of mind. Thanks for your help.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 01:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
Thanks, that's a different set-up than I'm used...

Thanks, that's a different set-up than I'm used to. The lower canister clicks when I push the "boost" button in the cab.

As far as voltages, the coach has a Progressive Dynamics converter so the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 01:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
I’ll try hitting it tomorrow. I’m sure it was...

I’ll try hitting it tomorrow. I’m sure it was operated with low voltage. The previous owners knew less about batteries and maintenance than I do. Even if smacking it works, I’m probably going to have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 12:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
I'm not sure. I can't get my head in there to...

I'm not sure. I can't get my head in there to see. Here's a pic. It's the top silver canister.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Trolling/n-g2JXF4/Gallery-12/i-nRq8Tv8/0/17633cc5/L/IMG_1555-L.jpg
I was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2020, 12:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
I thought that the only time it would be allowing...

I thought that the only time it would be allowing current through itself would be when the alternator is running so that the alternator would charge the chassis battery and the coach batteries. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-11-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,098
Posted By eric1514
Battery Isolator Question

If you're plugged into shore power, should the battery isolator relay be hot to the touch. I would think it should be cold since its job is to prevent current from passing through it. I also get the...
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