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Replacing Prosine with Victron Multiplus

Based on Roger's recommendation, I am replacing my Prosine which has become unreliable with a Victron Multiplus.  The Multiplus has a trickle charger 4A for the start batteries.  I plan to run a fused lead with a ground to the closest spot to keep the start batteries topped off when parked.  Under the white panel is a 10 ga wire C6 red that goes through a couple of breakers before it gets back to the positive side of the start batteries.  Sure hate to run a new wire through two bays passed the rear wheels and to the bedroom under bed just to for the trickle charger.  I feel this location should not be a problem.  Let me hear from the collective wisdom of the group.
Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Replacing Prosine with Victron Multiplus

Reply #1 –
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This was a deal they offered November 2021. I happened to order one. Notice the free additional products.
Mark

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Victron Energy

MultiPlus-II

12/3000/120-50 2

x 120V

Inverter/Charger × 1

Victron Energy Cerbo

GX and Touch 50 × 1

$515.95

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1999 U270 40 #5518
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Re: Replacing Prosine with Victron Multiplus

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Herb Stark –
Based on Roger's recommendation, I am replacing my Prosine which has become unreliable with a Victron Multiplus.  The Multiplus has a trickle charger 4A for the start batteries.  I plan to run a fused lead with a ground to the closest spot to keep the start batteries topped off when parked.  Under the white panel is a 10 ga wire C6 red that goes through a couple of breakers before it gets back to the positive side of the start batteries.  Sure hate to run a new wire through two bays passed the rear wheels and to the bedroom under bed just to for the trickle charger.  I feel this location should not be a problem.  Let me hear from the collective wisdom of the group.


I would do it instead of having to run a new wire all the way to the batteries.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Replacing Prosine with Victron Multiplus

Reply #3 –
Thank you for you thoughts.  I am leaning towards doing it.  As I see no downside or harm.
Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Replacing Prosine with Victron Multiplus

Reply #4 –
What do you have now to keep the chassis batteries charged?  I think I would just continue to use my already installed Amp-L-Start.  Or consider installing a new one for under $100.  Easier than running new wires.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Replacing Prosine with Victron Multiplus

Reply #5 –
I did not have anything to charge the start batteries while parked and hooked up to power.  I would have to turn the boost switch on occassionally to put some charge on them.  Not a fool proof way.  The Multiplus I just installed has a trickle charger separate for the start batteries.  It appears to work great using the line already right next to battery box where I had to run wires anyway.  Real happy now.  Hope that explains it.
Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said