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10-15-2019, 01:36 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2019
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AC/DC electrical distribution system, 55-amp. converter/charger
The title is what it says I have (on the Winnebago site) . But when I am bulk charging my 800AH worth of batteries, the display indicates it is providing them with 105 amps. What gives?
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10-15-2019, 02:07 PM
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Winnebago Master
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Location: Sarnialabad, Peoples Republik of Canuckistan
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2002 Roadtrek C190P (sold @ 315,000kms)
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10-17-2019, 06:24 AM
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Winnebago Camper
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I'm guessing you have a magnum inverter/charger which replaces the converter and can provide up to 125 amps vs the 55. If you have a factory residential refer, this is what you have.
Sam
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10-17-2019, 07:09 AM
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Winnebago Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uthurricaner
I'm guessing you have a magnum inverter/charger which replaces the converter and can provide up to 125 amps vs the 55. If you have a factory residential refer, this is what you have.
Sam
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Thank you Sam, I looked into my "bag-o-literature" and indeed this is what I have. Oddly though, I opted out of the residential fridge in favor of a Norcold dual power unit.
Steve
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10-17-2019, 07:22 AM
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Winnebago Camper
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Steve, you now have a great boon-docking setup. Did the factory install the Norcold or the dealer?
Sam
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10-17-2019, 07:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Spring Branch, TX
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800-amp hours of batteries? That would be unusual. I’d expect you to have 4-AGM “commercial” house batteries for a total Of 400-amp hours.
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10-17-2019, 03:59 PM
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Winnebago Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by creativepart
800-amp hours of batteries? That would be unusual. I’d expect you to have 4-AGM “commercial” house batteries for a total Of 400-amp hours.
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Ya, A bit of a story there. I thought the coach would come with 2 batteries, since I did not order it with a residential fridge. So while it was being built, I got 2 more of the same size/type so I would have 4. Then the coach came in with 4 (to my surprise) and I saw that the compartment would easily hold 6. Then I discovered another 2 could be housed under the stairs with the engine battery. So I ordered one more. Total of 7 house batteries. NAPA grp 31's. About 800AH.
I would love to have had AGM or GC batteries, but why waist these nice NAPA commercial grade batteries? They do fine, and the 5 stage charger keeps the maintenance to a minimum. I'll get 5 years out of them.
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10-17-2019, 05:22 PM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steved28
I would love to have had AGM or GC batteries, but why waist these nice NAPA commercial grade batteries?
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It's possible your's are different, but my Commercial NAPA batteries ARE AGM batteries.
NAPA Part #: BAT 9831DT
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10-18-2019, 10:21 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Elk Grove, CA
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What a great setup. All you need is solar (if you don't already have it).
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10-18-2019, 12:03 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uthurricaner
Steve, you now have a great boon-docking setup. Did the factory install the Norcold or the dealer?
Sam
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I ordered it from the factory with that option. We do a lot of dry camping and I just wasn't ready for the residential option yet.
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10-18-2019, 12:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by creativepart
It's possible your's are different, but my Commercial NAPA batteries ARE AGM batteries.
NAPA Part #: BAT 9831DT
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Wow, I wish mine had come with those. Although they are about twice the price of what I have. BAT 8231
I also have a small (20A) solar charger which I use with 300W of panels. It is bluetooth controlled so I can just leave it in the battery compartment and connect with the phone/tablet when needed.
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10-19-2019, 11:08 AM
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Site Team
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Nice setup! I also have 300W on the roof, but it came with a 30W solar controller. I’m also letting my AGM batteries age out before my next big project to upgrade to Lithium batteries.
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