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Reply #25 –
Thanks Bob, these batteries were 7 years old.  Last year when I left the headlights on and drained them I had to put my big charger on them and did them on 50 amp for about 15 minutes the a hour on 10 amp then several days on 2 amp.  This winter they were getting pretty sluggish but still starting on about 10.5 v, that is until last week they were dead and i did the same charge routine and they just would not take a charge so I picked up 2 new redtops.
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Converter Location

Reply #26 –
Each time flooded cells go flat the recycle life is reduced 50%. So 50% then 25% then 12.5%.  Dead.

So after I killed two battery sets I installed the combiner FIRST then the solar THEN the new redtop start batteries.

If they are never abused they have a more than 10 year life per the many posts here.

The idea of buying a used unicoach for a fraction of its new price is nice but I want as close as possible to the same use and enjoyment from the coach as the first owners did.

Substituting materials normally means you will not get as "good" of a ownership experience as the first owners did.

Exceptions are a battery temp controlled inverter and a battery management system and a combiner and a full sine wave inverter and a solar system.

Can'r Imagine putting in less quality components than were installed 20 years ago?

Just me.  If anyone is financially challenged please excuse my poor taste posts.

My experience is some rv'ers are cheap. Not broke. 

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Converter Location

Reply #27 –
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This winter they were getting pretty sluggish but still starting on about 10.5 v, that is until last week they were dead and i did the same charge routine and they just would not take a charge so I picked up 2 new redtops.
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Dont start your engine with voltage at 10.5 V, engage the boost switch and wait til the chasis batteries come up to voltage. Starting with low voltage will burn up your starter particularly in cold weather where it can require extra cranking.
Rick and Wendy Green
1998 U270 3600 The Coach Formerly known as Princess
Build# 5336
2007 Ford Explorer

Re: Converter Location

Reply #28 –
Quote from: AncloteJoe –
Dont start your engine with voltage at 10.5 V, engage the boost switch and wait til the chasis batteries come up to voltage. Starting with low voltage will burn up your starter particularly in cold weather where it can require extra cranking.
Thanks Rick, I will keep that in mind.
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5