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Re: 1995 U300 dropped to 8 1/2 while driving?

Reply #25 –
Quote from: John Morales –
What size would be needed 100A or 200A?
200A - you want the isolator to be rated for higher amps than max charging output of alternator.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1995 U300 dropped to 8 1/2 while driving?

Reply #26 –
Quote from: John Morales –
If you install a Perko manual switch instead of the isolator, is there a need for the boost solenoid?
Not Brett, but here is another possible setup.  I replaced my boost solenoid with a magnetic latching solenoid.  You could replace the isolator with this Blue Sea solenoid instead of the manual Perko, and thereby retain full control from the driver seat.

'93 U280 Isolator Panel Upgrade
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1995 U300 dropped to 8 1/2 while driving?

Reply #27 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Yes, diode-based isolators are still available-- certainly not a Foretravel-specific item.
But other work arounds: Battery combiner
Manual marine ON-OFF switch with alternator B+ and chassis battery to one lug and house battery to the other.
And, of course short term work around is to combine wires from B+, chassis and house battery on one lug. Be sure alternator sense wire is also to any location directly connected to the chassis battery.
Susan

You have read a lot of good suggestions and gotten a lot of good advise. You can keep what you have in terms of operating capability or modify your coach as other has suggested. There is no wrong way to go with these. Just need to think through what works best for you and is within your budget.
Future Foretravel Owners
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Re: 1995 U300 dropped to 8 1/2 while driving?

Reply #28 –
Anything manual has a percentage chance of either not working or not being turned on correctly

The blue seas combiner  is almost foolproof.  In our case powered by roof mounted solar.

All new coaches use an auto combiner

"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