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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-29-2007, 05:47 PM
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Posted By jimandsue60
Hi Gary, how are the new batteries working? ...

Hi Gary, how are the new batteries working?

Jim
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-29-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
Since you have had your coach since last November...

Since you have had your coach since last November or so, if you let the batteries dry up maybe it is your fault and should bite the bullet and replace them. But if you have been checking them and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-29-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
Did the dealer check all the cells with a...

Did the dealer check all the cells with a hydrometer? All you need is one bad cell. Turn off all lights and appliances in the coach and see what the dimensions panel says. You should see someting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-29-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
Dennis I was talking about the regulator for the...

Dennis I was talking about the regulator for the 400 watts of solar panels I installed not the little panel that came with the motorhome. I don't think there is any adjustment for the little panel.
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-28-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
One other thing I forgot to mention. There are 3...

One other thing I forgot to mention. There are 3 tiny vent holes on each battery running down the center of each battery. I did make sure my tie down strap did not cover them.

Jim
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-28-2007, 05:22 PM
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Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
Don, great question as I forgot to add that info....

Don, great question as I forgot to add that info. One was shorted out, one had one dead cell (probably why they were overcharging and failed), and one was extremely low on the specific gravity. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-28-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
Yes, I change it to sealed battery, 400 ah or...

Yes, I change it to sealed battery, 400 ah or more. I even adjusted my solar panel regulator to the specifics listed on the battery. The new batteries claim to be 220 amphours, with 4 I should be at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-28-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
I just replaced my 3 group 31 batteries with 4...

I just replaced my 3 group 31 batteries with 4 Lifeline 6 volt AGM batteries. The only thing I had to modify was the battery holdown system.

I bought 3/4 by 1/8 metal straps and 1/4 20 all thread...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-28-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,718
Posted By jimandsue60
I just replaced my 3 group 31 batteries with 4...

I just replaced my 3 group 31 batteries with 4 Lifeline 6 volt AGM batteries. The only thing I had to modify was the battery holdown system.

I bought 3/4 by 1/8 metal straps and 1/4 20 all thread...
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