batteries

Just bought a 2024 Momentum 23g this year. It came with 2 x 200W solar panels, and a WFCO WF-5220 2000W Inverter (pictured, on the floor). I opened up the access panel in the front external storage compartment, and found a lot of empty space above the inverter and next to the solar controller...

I bought a brand new Imagine 2400BH. I had the dealer install a second solar panel and two 12V 81AH Interstate Batteries. I noticed that the batteries where not charging above 120AH as quikcly as I expected them to. My Furrion Battery Monitor was set to the default 100AH. I read the...

Keeping your rig clean on the road. Doing some cleaning this morning in preparation for Hood River Adventure Van Expo next weekend. Thought I'd share my vacuum setup that I carry with us in the van. It's an older Dyson unit that's running an adapter allowing me to use my Milwaukee Tool...

Hi everyone, we just purchased a new 22MLE. We need to have enough power to run starlink for RV so my wife can work. It’s a bit overwhelming with some of the installations I have seen. We are looking for something simple like portable solar panels, upgrade batteries and install an inverter...

Sorry if I've missed earlier discussion of this (I have a helluva time finding specific things like this on WTW). My 2016 Fleet came with two Exide Edge AGM 24 DP batteries. As the date shows, they've lasted six plus years, and they served my purposes well, but they are on their last legs. As...

There have been several posts about the "Budget Priced"/Cheap Lithium (LiFePo4) batteries that have become available over the last couple of years. I think it would be helpful to everyone who might be considering purchasing these these batteriess for those who have installed these batteries...

I have a 2021 2600 RB. Will the charger etc all work fine if I just drop two 6 volt golf cart batteries, wired in series, into the unit ? Seems like Costco sells 170 ah Interstate cart batteries much cheaper than anyone.

In several threads the question of how to properly wire batteries in parallel has come up in the discussion. I have found a study that explains the advantages of various wiring schemes when it comes to wiring batteries in parallel... Here is the quick explanation: According to the study linked...

2020 Transcend 247 BH -- I want to upgrade to lithium ion batteries and move them under the front queen bed. For those that have done this (or even moved the batteries into the pass through storage), how did you run the wires? My current plan is to run the wires in flexible conduit along the...

FWC Lithium Manifesto Ok, lately especially, my inbox has exploded with questions about DIY installation of lithium batteries into Four Wheel Campers. We’re talking 5 new inquiries a day. There is a lot of info about it on here already, but I thought maybe it would be helpful if I put it all...

For those adventurous souls who are considering building your own Lithium Battery (LiFePo4) bank, a company named Sun Fun Kits has put together a complete kit to make assembly easier. The kits include all the parts you would need to source individually, Battery Monitoring System (BMS), battery...

I am getting ready to add solar to our 23bhe, and I am wondering if anyone has done this yet? Specifically, where did you mount the components, where did you run your wires, and lastly where are the OEM wires located for shore power and AC/DC panel. I am trying to avoid ripping apart the rig in...

I came across this Video titled: The Lithium Ion battery has destroyed Solar Power as a Hobby! There were two things that really stuck out for me when the guy was talking about his Lithium batteries versus his old Lead Acid batteries. First off, the guy appears to have some real world...

Hi, On a 5th wheel battery placement is not a big source of concern.. but in our Imagine 2670MK I'm not sure where i should put Lithium batteries? I'll be my project for the beginning of summer. We don't need much, just looking to stay at a harvest host from time to time, absolutely no need...

When it comes to replacing your Lead Acid Batteries with Lithium Batteries, Battle Born is the "Gold Standard" brand to install, unfortunately, the brand also carries a premium price. Lithium batteries (LiFePo4 chemistry) have been around for quite some time and it is about time prices start to...

I am having a perplexing issue with the battery isolator installed in my camper. The old one appeared to have a bad solenoid so I replaced it with one made by Blue Sea. The issue is that the house batteries are not being charged. When the engine is on, my multimeter shows that there is...

Will has a new video on less expensive LiFePO4 batteries. Paul

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and need some help with my FWC Hawk. I bought a 2017 Hawk about 6 months ago, it has 160W solar and two AGM 79amp/hr batteries with the 30amp Zamp charge controller. When I'm camping off the grid, the solar can't keep the batteries fully charged, and...

Hey All, Long time lurker. Excited to be joining the community. Background Info: Truck: '09 Ford F150 XLT Camper: '18 FWC Hawk Shell with propane heater and fantastic fan and single stock FWC house battery (Arrives 5/2/19ish) Here's my question: I'm prepping the truck for the arrival of the...

We bought our 2018 Solitude 377MBS last month and took it out for the first time last weekend. We went to Escalante area in Utah and hiked to Calf Creek Falls. This is our first trailer (we've rented in the past), and we had a great time. We boondocked and used a Champion 3400/3100 generator...

One question that I don't know if anyone has had. I have a 2014 Solitude. I had it parked in my backyard with no shore power and the battery was disconnected (from the bay key disconnect only- not from the battery terminals). I heard a beeping one day and I thought it was the battery running low...

Our dealer has said that they will put a class 24 battery in our Solitude 310GK when we take delivery. I wasn't (am not) very happy about that because the Owner's Manual calls out class 27, but have read here that it is a somewhat common practice. I'm considering asking for a rebate of the...

I have been convinced for some time the lithium batteries were the future for marine and RV type applications and that lead acid's days were numbered. Lithium batteries have many major advantages over lead acid, including 4 times the energy density, much flatter voltage curve and less picky...

I'm about to leave on a 1 month road trip in my 2650RK and I'd like to install a very simple 200w(ish) solar setup before I leave. I plan to use the factory battery location but replace the stock battery with 2x 125 amp hour marine batteries and install the charge controller in the pass-thru...

Good morning, We bought a new 2016 350 and have used it one time. We found out right away that the 2 12 volt batteries are not big enough to run the heater for one night. Apparently the double fridge that comes with it has a fan that runs and drains the batteries quickly if you are...