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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-10-2019, 12:01 AM
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Posted By rowiebowie
In a perfect world the isolator should do only...

In a perfect world the isolator should do only good (connect the batteries when charging - good) and separate them so one does not discharge the other. It is designed for a functioning battery...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-09-2019, 10:39 PM
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Posted By rowiebowie
I would suspect the batteries, coach and engine,...

I would suspect the batteries, coach and engine, are toast, so in spite of costs I'd go 2) full battery replacements, 3) check inverter, and then 1) troubleshoot chassis wiring issues.

My...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-02-2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
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Posted By rowiebowie
In that case, maybe your earlier concern about...

In that case, maybe your earlier concern about venting wet-cell battery gasses into the compartment are legitimate. Roadtrek may not have ventilated the compartment because they felt this was not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-02-2019, 04:01 PM
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Posted By rowiebowie
Good points I had not considered. If the...

Good points I had not considered. If the Roadtrek battery trays are not pull-out (however, shame on Roadtrek if this is so), the non maintenace AGMs would be a better choice. And a dip-switch...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-31-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,364
Posted By rowiebowie
Jon, When I bought my '2012 Avenue in late...

Jon,

When I bought my '2012 Avenue in late '2017, the coach batteries were new (only 2 mos. old as indicated by the manufacturer stamp). The would not hold a charge well from the beginning. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-30-2019, 09:11 PM
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Views: 4,364
Posted By rowiebowie
Agree. What other problems are you having? .

Agree. What other problems are you having?
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-30-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,364
Posted By rowiebowie
Two 6 volt or two 12v is you preference, so long...

Two 6 volt or two 12v is you preference, so long as wired correctly for 12v output. I re-read your first post and you are correct that you can easily use just one 12 volt for trouble shooting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-30-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 24
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Posted By rowiebowie
I agree you need two batteries. As advised, you...

I agree you need two batteries. As advised, you can go with a pair of cheap lead-acid deep cycle ones pretty cheap. I paid only $139 last year at Sam's Club to get two 12v deep cycle Duracells and...
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