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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-05-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
We've operated our 21D in subfreezing...

We've operated our 21D in subfreezing temperatures, and the Lithionics 125Ah batteries have stayed within operating temperature range.

Lichtsinn installed the batteries as part of our purchase,...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-06-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
That's true. But we already have other single...

That's true. But we already have other single points of failure such as the inverter, transfer switch, chassis battery and solar controller.

After boondocks without electrical hookups in very...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-06-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Our 2021 24D has two Lithionics Group 31 125Ah...

Our 2021 24D has two Lithionics Group 31 125Ah batteries.

Lithionics sells 315 Ah and 320 Ah that are about the same width, less than twice as long and 1.5" taller.

Wonder if one of these...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-01-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Our coach battery and inverter are connected at...

Our coach battery and inverter are connected at all times. Even when we're in storage, because we have 110 power, we keep it all connected, though the inverter will drop into sleep mode.

So when...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-01-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
If the lithium batteries are being charged when...

If the lithium batteries are being charged when the lithium voltage is below 14V, then they should be charging, even if the lithium batteries are close to full charge.

Doesn't explain why we...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-01-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
That may be an explanation, but the...

That may be an explanation, but the implementation is very poor because our lithium batteries were down to around 50% charge, and running the engine didn't provide any charging at all - even though...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-20-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Winnebago's wiring diagram is as difficult to...

Winnebago's wiring diagram is as difficult to trace the cabling as is the picture I took of our battery box.

Our box appears to have one fuse. The diagram shows two fuses - with the right fuse...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-20-2021, 06:17 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
I've compared the wiring in our battery box with...

I've compared the wiring in our battery box with the 2021 View 24D wiring - and it doesn't match - and have sent the picture and wiring diagram to Lichtsinn for review.

Charging through the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-19-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Lichtsinn delayed the lithium battery upgrade...

Lichtsinn delayed the lithium battery upgrade last summer, waiting for the Winnebago parts for the lithium upgrade.

We're scheduled for annual maintenance/warranty work in April - and have added...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-19-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Ran the batteries down to 66-70% charge overnight...

Ran the batteries down to 66-70% charge overnight and then drove 5 hours - and the batteries lost a little charge.

Skies were cloudy/raining - so not surprising the solar panels didn't provide...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-19-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-19-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
I'm seeing about 4% difference between the two...

I'm seeing about 4% difference between the two batteries when they are being discharged.

Please confirm the recommended wiring is to have both positives on one battery and both negatives on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-16-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
On the diesel generator, each of our Lithionics...

On the diesel generator, each of our Lithionics batteries is showing around 40A of charging - which should be around 40A x 14.4V (recommended charging voltage) x 2 batteries = 1152 W being sent to...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-07-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Ours were installed by Lichtsinn, where we bought...

Ours were installed by Lichtsinn, where we bought the RV.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-05-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
The Lithionics are 125Ah - providing 25% more...

The Lithionics are 125Ah - providing 25% more power than the 100Ah BB batteries.

The Lithionics batteries are spec-ed to charge at <=50A, with peak charge rate of 100A (at 77F).
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-17-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
As I recall from our recent trip - when running...

As I recall from our recent trip - when running the diesel generator, we were actually seeing more than 30A of charge - though it's possible the additional was coming from the solar panels, since we...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-21-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
The Lithionics Group 31 battery is 125Ah - and is...

The Lithionics Group 31 battery is 125Ah - and is what Winnebago installs at the factory for View/Navion. The larger capacity batteries are a different form factor, which may or may not work in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-02-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Not sure where I read about the 6V batteries. ...

Not sure where I read about the 6V batteries.

Just double checked our View documentation - and the original batteries should have been 12V.

My bad...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-30-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
It's my understanding that the batteries are a...

It's my understanding that the batteries are a drop-in replacement, but that a new battery box is needed, and it's possible new cables will also be needed to change from having the batteries wired in...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-18-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
Note that Winnebago uses a different battery box...

Note that Winnebago uses a different battery box for the Lithionics batteries (which provide 25% more power than the BattleBorn batteries).

That box was out of stock when we purchased our RV -...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-13-2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
You do want to be careful not to exceed the...

You do want to be careful not to exceed the maximum charging spec for the lithium batteries - they can generate a lot of heat when charging - and charging with too much current could be a safety...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-30-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,429
Posted By rprochnow
We wanted to have lithium batteries when we...

We wanted to have lithium batteries when we picked up our 2021 View several weeks ago.

Due to the COVID manufacturing shutdowns, our dealer didn't have the parts in stock, so it could be weeks (or...
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