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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-27-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Well, I suspect you are correct in that...

Well, I suspect you are correct in that statement! Perhaps those who design the systems should be made to repair them!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-27-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Thanks, I’m learning more every time you all give...

Thanks, I’m learning more every time you all give me information. I can explain and teach quantum mechanics to mush brained college Freshmen but sometime rv circuitry escapes me! Sorry for my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-27-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
I thought the engine only charged the starter...

I thought the engine only charged the starter battery.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-27-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Several days ago I disconnected the coach...

Several days ago I disconnected the coach batteries by removing all the cables from the posts. First I checked the batteries and found that one showed 13.1 volts and the other was 12.2 volts. I left...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-26-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Well, since my results are not consistent and...

Well, since my results are not consistent and I’ve tried every one of your (and others) suggestions, I’ve decided I can’t really trust the RV to do another cold night outing, so I’m going to bite the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
I’ll give that a try tomorrow. Thanks

I’ll give that a try tomorrow.
Thanks
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
So, if I understand, even though the converter...

So, if I understand, even though the converter shows 14 volts, it will drop in relation to the batteries voltage need. Is that correct?
Doesn’t it mean the converter is working?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Coach Batteries Not Charging

So, This morning I turned on the furnace, turned on all the lights and let them run and stay on for 4 hours. Before I started the experiment, I checked the batteries and found them to be at12.3...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-22-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Thanks for your suggestion. After the holiday I’m...

Thanks for your suggestion. After the holiday I’m going to try that since it’s easy to just unplug it from the load center and plug it into an extension cord. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-22-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
So, if I remove the battery cable coming from the...

So, if I remove the battery cable coming from the converter will it still send power to the batteries even with no connection? Can converter output be measured by that cable and ground? As for the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-21-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
I forgot to include the photo! Sorry about that.

I forgot to include the photo! Sorry about that.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-21-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Take a look at my load center, at least from the...

Take a look at my load center, at least from the front. Again, I assume the actual wire corrections are hidden behind the plastic piece that may be held on by the single screw/bolt in the center....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-21-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
My converter is a Progressive Dynamics model...

My converter is a Progressive Dynamics model PD5245C. I pulled the converter plug out of the load center, plugged in a hair dryer and ran it. It seemed to run normally, so I turned the dryer off and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-20-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Thanks Morich, I’m want to check the converter...

Thanks Morich,
I’m want to check the converter breaker (15 amp) but the bus is behind a panel and it seems to be held by a screw/bolt (see the previously posted photos). It apparently needs a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-20-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
If I understand your drawing, the shore power...

If I understand your drawing, the shore power goes directly into the breaker and then out to the converter. It then is converted to 12 bolts dc to return to the breaker/fuse board where it powers the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Thanks for that info. It’s been a learning...

Thanks for that info. It’s been a learning experience to say the least! I’ve gotten so much good advice that I’m on overload and my brain is fried!
Thanks to all of you who have offered your input...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
I think you are correct about the voltage and...

I think you are correct about the voltage and moving the slide out in allowed me access to the converter through the port in the bed base. By the way, the converter is a Progressive Dynamics model...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Batteries not charging

I forgot to mention in my last post that I put a portable chargers on the batteries all last night and they came up to 13.9 volts this morning. Unfortunately they began discharging after I removed...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
I never thought of that, but I’ll give it a try....

I never thought of that, but I’ll give it a try. By the way that “3rd Hand” device works really well to hold the mattress up so I can access the ports.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
I have attached three photos of the front fuse...

I have attached three photos of the front fuse panel, the inside of the bed compartment showing the converter and the underside of the ports. The last one shows the ports under the the mattress. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-18-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
My MH has both an inverter located in an outside...

My MH has both an inverter located in an outside bay and a converter located under the bed behind the fuse/breaker panel. It’s extremely hard to access so I have to prop the mattress up and cut a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-18-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Coach batteries not charging

Thanks again for all your advice and tips. I ordered the support device to hold the mattress up because it sits on a sold sheet of plywood that I’m going to have to cut a hole in to access the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-18-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Thanks to everyone who replied to my post about...

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post about my coach battery charging issue. I took your advice and did the following: First I disconnected the shore power line into the coach, then I isolated...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By dave_denn8
Coach Batteries Not Fully Charging

I have a 2015 Winnebago Via, model 25q with new Interstate coach batteries. I first noticed a problem when in an RV park plugged into shore power the batteries ran down overnight when running the...
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