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Super cheapo battery indicators

Here are my super cheapo battery indicators installed. I snuck the wires under the drawer for now, will probably drill a small hole between them eventually.

When I show someone our coach, I tell them for extra credit they can tell me what H and C stand for.
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B

Re: Super cheapo battery indicators

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Looks good. Can you give more info. Where u got them..
Thanks
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

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I bought 3 of these and gave one to Gary O. They do a great job.
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Dave,,, I really like mine. I check my batteries every time I walk out the door. Thank you again and,,,,,,if you ever order more,,,, please get two extra. I will pay this time.
Gary O
Gary O
2000 U320 4210

Re: Super cheapo battery indicators

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I ordered mine last night
Steve Mudd
Commander, The Crystal Ship
CEO, Retirement Clearinghouse International
1993 Grand Villa U300 40', Detroit 6V92 Turbo
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport
2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
2000 Harley-Davidson Wide Glide
swmudd@aol.com

Re: Super cheapo battery indicators

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Not so "cheapo" but absolutely necessary for anyone who has or is contemplating a solar system is the Bogart Engineering Trimetric Charging system TM-2025RV: TriMetric Battery System | Bogart Engineering. This gives you so much more than just the voltage. Even if you don't have solar but do a bit of boondocking it's invaluable.

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."
 

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Quote from: fouroureye –
Looks good. Can you give more info. Where u got them..
Thanks
I got mine from Amazon for about $5 each, but I see they are temporarily out of stock:
Easy Instant Car Battery & Alternator Tester - Test Battery Condition &

Here is another source that I found:
12 Volt Automotive Battery/Alternator Tester [Alt Tester] - .99 : Soldering

Quote from: Twig –
Just curious as to why you don't just use these:
Digital LCD Cigarette Lighter Voltage Panel Meter Monitor Car Volt Voltmeter |
Yes, I know about the testers that plug into a cigarette lighter, but I wanted more of a dedicated display of both sets of batteries wired directly to avoid voltage drops. Also, it is more of a visual display for other members of the family, rather than just a voltage number. It is more work to run wires back to the battery bay.
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Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B