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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-17-2017, 07:17 PM
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Congratulations on your well executed electrical...

Congratulations on your well executed electrical improvements. You'll be rewarded with a lot of trouble free and irritation free miles.

Either the 46xx or 92xx lower ends will work equally well...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-13-2017, 07:52 PM
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Posted By cruising7388
I checked the model number (PD4565V) with...

I checked the model number (PD4565V) with Progressive and they indicate this is not a good number. For starters they say they don't make any units rated at 65 amps. They are either 60 amps or 70...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-12-2017, 06:00 AM
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Posted By cruising7388
The pendant supplied with the converter uses a...

The pendant supplied with the converter uses a standard modular telephone line and connects to the supply with the same RJ 11 connector you see on your landline telephone.

When the 9260 is fired...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-12-2017, 12:24 AM
Replies: 66
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Posted By cruising7388
It's preferable to revive the acid by replacing...

It's preferable to revive the acid by replacing the battery.:rolleyes:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-12-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
1. Yes, that will not cause any alternator...

1. Yes, that will not cause any alternator problems and separating the working coach battery from the main battery is just manually doing what your isolator normally does automatically.

2. No...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-10-2017, 05:36 AM
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Posted By cruising7388
Trimetric makes only a couple of applicable...

Trimetric makes only a couple of applicable models. The one I would choose is the TM-2030 -RV which I see available for about $140 which IMO is pretty reasonable for the information the device...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-09-2017, 11:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
The 7345 charger is a single stage charger that...

The 7345 charger is a single stage charger that is no longer made. It provides no initial accelerated bulk charging and most of their earlier single stage chargers delivered a 13.8 Volt maintenance...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-08-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 66
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Posted By cruising7388
It's not cost effective to spend money on...

It's not cost effective to spend money on replacement batteries without also replacing the converter/charger with up to date technology. Older Parallax converter/chargers have the dubious reputation...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-08-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
If the coach diode is functional, while an open...

If the coach diode is functional, while an open engine diode would kill any engine battery connection to the alternator, the alternator would not become unstable. It would be perfectly happy...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
What make and amp rating charger is in your coach?

What make and amp rating charger is in your coach?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
There is no problem with using deep cycle...

There is no problem with using deep cycle batteries for starting use. You just have to account for the 15 - 20% Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) differential, size for size. For example, a larger size 27...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 66
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Posted By cruising7388
This is a little perplexing because you haven't...

This is a little perplexing because you haven't indicated any problems with the vehicle just starting and running. If the diode in question has shorted, while there would no longer be any isolation...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2017, 06:31 PM
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Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
Not to worry. There is a special place in hell...

Not to worry. There is a special place in hell set aside for builders that design battery trays that way.;)

Which battery has the red state of charge eye? Leaving the shore power charger off, see...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
Alternator voltage is temperature dependent but...

Alternator voltage is temperature dependent but typically is in the whereabouts of 14 volts. In your case, if the computer is detecting the typical .7 volt drop across the isolator diodes, alternator...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
The pictorial for group 1 doesn't show how the...

The pictorial for group 1 doesn't show how the alternator is regulated, but the opening description for group 1 for Chrysler cites all models, all years, including Nippon Denso externally regulated...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
If you are going to troubleshoot this tomorrow,...

If you are going to troubleshoot this tomorrow, feel free to give me a call after 0900 PDT. CF (415) 264 0800.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-06-2017, 11:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
The large black wire referred to isn't for...

The large black wire referred to isn't for providing engine confirmation, addressing hard starts, parasitics or voltage sensing. This is the alternator power output lead that connects from the B+...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-06-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
You provided a diagram to support an example of...

You provided a diagram to support an example of an isolator array that incorporates a sensing "E" terminal. It doesn't. The 6 amp circuit in that diagram is provided for internally regulated...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-06-2017, 12:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it appears to me...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it appears to me that the pix doesn't show battery sensing from the isolator. Why would a sensing circuit require a 6 amp breaker? Isn't the E terminal on the isolator...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-05-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
When employing isolators and the alternator is...

When employing isolators and the alternator is turning, both engine and house batteries are charged but when shore power is hooked up, the battery charger typically will only charge the house...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-05-2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,373
Posted By cruising7388
I'm not aware of any isolators that employ a...

I'm not aware of any isolators that employ a battery voltage sensor. The sensing terminal typically was on the alternator which examined battery voltage and adjusted the alternator voltage to...
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