Trik-l-start

[LKANER]

Has anyone installed the trik-L-start on their 2006 winnebago adventure ? ?
2d question, has anyone had any issues with the Trik-L-start
Thanx. Len

[BFlinn181]

You do have the instructions for Winnebago installation? http://www.winnebagoind.com/resource...ik-L-Start.pdf

Trik-l-start takes power from your house batteries to charge the chassis batteries. What is charging your house batteries? Don't both banks of batteries get charged when shore power, generator, or engine is running now? I don't see the need for one of these unless you are missing something else in your electrical system.

[bobmac]

Len:

I installed one on a Cambria Class C. Very easy to install at the charge solenoid and absolutely no issues. It is required on a Winnebago to charge the chassis battery as the generator or shore power is wired to only charge the house batteries.

[grtharris]

LKANER, works great, installed one on my 03 Journey no problems.

BFlinn181, on Winnebago coaches the inverter only charges the house batteries. The coach engine charges both.

[FIRE UP]

Originally Posted by bobmac

Len:

I installed one on a Cambria Class C. Very easy to install at the charge solenoid and absolutely no issues. It is required on a Winnebago to charge the chassis battery as the generator or shore power is wired to only charge the house batteries.

Originally Posted by BFlinn181

You do have the instructions for Winnebago installation? http://www.winnebagoind.com/resource...ik-L-Start.pdf

Trik-l-start takes power from your house batteries to charge the chassis batteries. What is charging your house batteries? Don't both banks of batteries get charged when shore power, generator, or engine is running now? I don't see the need for one of these unless you are missing something else in your electrical system.

To the OP and, the two quotes above,
Winne and Itasca DID NOT include a CHASSIS battery charging system powered by shore or, generator power '05. Yes, those units DID charge the chassis batteries when the engine was/is running. They then realized that there were issues with many of their products if and when they remained parked for any length of time. At that point, somewhere around late '05 or, early '06 (more experts will chime in at this point) Winne and Itasca started installing the Trik-L-Start at the factory.

Ours is an '04 Itasca Horizon with the 330 CAT and, it didn't come with any Chassis battery charging from the factory. I know because I ran several tests and proved it in several ways. Because I didn't know about Trik-L-Start back then, I installed a three stage battery charger, hardwired into the 110VAC breakers at the foot of the bed. It does the same thing, my chassis batteries are constantly on charge, if I'm plugged into shore power or, generator power now.

As for the OP, if you look up Trik-L-Start on line, you'll find simple instructions on how to set it up. Now, will they work with your rig, not sure.
Scott

[autofish]

Put one on my 2001 years ago and it has work fine keeping the batteries up.

[vsheetz]

I have connected a battery minder charger to the chassis battery - with a power cord run to the power bay. For extended storage or whenever else desired just plug it in.

[vtwinwilly]

Installed one about a month ago on my old 93 HR Navigator. Works great!

My coach had a small drain on the chassis batteries that would cause them to drain down overtime. The Trik-L-Start fixed this problem.

[RedWing Nut]

I put one on my 1989 HR gasser and on my 1995 HR Endeavor 460. They work great. Both MHs start right up every time. A very easy installation too.

[Tom N]

Originally Posted by LKANER

Has anyone installed the trik-L-start on their 2006 winnebago adventure ? ?
2d question, has anyone had any issues with the Trik-L-start
Thanx. Len

I installed one on my 2005 Itasca Suncruiser.

No issues.

-Tom

[Chillbilly]

One of the best devices I have purchased. Works great, trouble free. I have spoken with the company representative during installation and they were terrific. Walked me through the process. I would install it on any coach I own. Just my 2 cents worth.

[clyon51]

I added one 2 years ago, best $50 I ever spent.

[John Hilley]

Winnebago doesn't install them on any of the gas chassis. I installed mine next to the breaker panel at the end of the kitchen cabinet, so that I can see the lights without opening the battery compartment.

[John Hilley]

Picture of my install at end of kitchen cabinet in entry way

[coffeeman]

I wired directly to battery in my Sightseer which is under my entry steps and mounted the Charger under the lip of the top step so I can see it when I enter the MoHo. Works as advertised.

[Chillbilly]

Originally Posted by John Hilley

Winnebago doesn't install them on any of the gas chassis. I installed mine next to the breaker panel at the end of the kitchen cabinet, so that I can see the lights without opening the battery compartment.

Actually, I called Winnebago prior to installing mine because I was told Winnebago installs the advice. I couldn't find mine and needed to find out where it was installed. The Winnebago representative told me that they started installing them on all chassis after 2006. Mine is a 2004.

[cbeierl]

Originally Posted by Chillbilly

... The Winnebago representative told me that they started installing them on all chassis after 2006. ...

I believe you'll find that they started installing them on all diesel pusher chassis in 2006. I don't know, however, if they've started installing them on gas chassis more recently.

[Sky_Boss]

Originally Posted by LKANER

Has anyone installed the trik-L-start on their 2006 winnebago adventure ? ?
2d question, has anyone had any issues with the Trik-L-start
Thanx. Len

I have the exact same 38J model and just happened to order the Trik-L-Start. It should be a VERY EASY install. I plan to mount it under the floor lip and follow the very easy wiring diagram. It's weather proof so mounting it in the battery bay area should not be a problem at all.

1. Drill a couple holes to mount it on a metal surface. This should also provide a chassis ground. Connect black wire.
2. Run the yellow lead the most convenient the positive house battery terminal and use ring connector.
3. Run the blue lead to the positive chassis battery and use ring connector.

Might want to tie wrap the leads in a couple places too.

[dirko]

Hi Ho: If you are interested in exactly what a Trik-L-Start does here it is: It is a low drop-out (LDO) series regulator that takes power from the coach batteries and provides a charge voltage about 0.2 volts less for charging the chassis batteries. It is current limited to about 5 amps. This means that the truck batteries are always maintained about 0.2 volts less than the coach batteries which is just fine with me. It is especially good for maintaining truck batteries over winter when the coach is not being used, but when it is plugged in to maintain batteries and maximize their life.

[LKANER]

Thanx for everyone's feedback. It is reassuring to know that my plan to correct the drained chassis battery issue has been tried and proven. This site is a definite asset. Len