eg4 6500 ex48 one battery

[John Frum]

I'm not on site right now, it's an 89 classic coachman 5th wheel. I wasn't able to find a manual on my phone yet

Next time you are on site then.

 

[eMptyBox]

Next time you are on site then.

I was able to get the manual

 

[eMptyBox]

Next time you are on site then.

Did the pictures help with what you were looking for? [I hope this will also fix my 12v system from "flashing off and on"]

 

[John Frum]

Did the pictures help with what you were looking for?

Partially but not completely.

[I hope this will also fix my 12v system from "flashing off and on"]

First I'm hearing that your 12 volt system is "flashing off and on".
Is there a 12 volt battery attached to the system?

 

[eMptyBox]

Partially but not completely.

Hmm darn trying to do provide as much as I can

First I'm hearing that your 12 volt system is "flashing off and on".
Is there a 12 volt battery attached to the system?

Yes old sealed lead acid suuuper Dead, 12 years old probably the reason right there.

It's currently wired 12v battery with panels in parallel, I will be going lifepo4 48v and series


Note, when generator is on, no flashing

 

[John Frum]

Hmm darn trying to do provide as much as I can

I need the pictures I asked for.
I want to know if the converter is connected to a breaker.
I also want to know its dc amp rating which is usually encoded in the power center model number.

Yes old sealed lead acid suuuper Dead, 12 years old probably the reason right there.

It would be great to get a picture with the door open and internal cover off so that we can see the dc_distribution panel lugs.

Since your trailer is stationary I suggest we disconnect this battery at the dc load center and connect the new dc2dc converter to the exact same lugs that the battery was connected to.

If the ac2dc converter has a breaker we can just switch the breaker off and leave the ac2dc converter for emergency backup.

 

[eMptyBox]

I need the pictures I asked for.
I want to know if the converter is connected to a breaker.
I also want to know its dc amp rating which is usually encoded in the power center model number.

Okay I will make plans to go take pictures soon as I can.

It would be great to get a picture with the door open and internal cover off so that we can see the dc_distribution panel lugs.

Since your trailer is stationary I suggest we disconnect this battery at the dc load center and connect the new dc2dc converter to the exact same lugs that the battery was connected to.

This is exactly what I had in mind originally and I found way too many wires and lugs to confirm it was the DC load center.. when I go to take pictures maybe I'll uninstall my setup and inspect for these lugs.

If the ac2dc converter has a breaker we can just switch the breaker off and leave the ac2dc converter for emergency backup.

Brilliant ?

 

[eMptyBox]

It's currently wired 12v battery with panels in parallel, I will be going lifepo4 48v and series


Note, when generator is on, no flashing

Not sure if you saw this edit. Thanks a lot for help and patience ? ☺ Super greatful I really look forward to having a reliable and expandable setup

 

[John Frum]

Not sure if you saw this edit. Thanks a lot for help and patience ? ☺ Super greatful I really look forward to having a reliable and expandable setup

Oh crap, what have you done?

 

[eMptyBox]

Oh crap, what have you done?

What do you mean? This is how it's been for 10+ years

 

[John Frum]

What do you mean? This is how it's been for 10+ years

Your solar panels should not be directly connected to the 12 volt dc domain.

 

[John Frum]

I suggest you don't change anything until I get some pictures to assess things.

 

[eMptyBox]

Your solar panels should not be directly connected to the 12 volt dc domain.

Hmm idk if I'm understanding.

My panels connect to a cheap mppt that charges my 12v batteries, the 12v battery goes into victron inverter and powers my loads.

Also goes to the 12v system to power lights and pumps etc from battery terminal

 

[John Frum]

My panels connect to a cheap mppt that charges my 12v batteries, the 12v battery goes into victron inverter and powers my loads.

That is not what you said.

 

[eMptyBox]

That is not what you said.

The 12v battery is directly connected to the 12v RV system aswell

 

[eMptyBox]

Sorry if I'm causing confusion, we will clear this up when I get my pictures.

 

[eMptyBox]

I need the pictures I asked for.
I want to know if the converter is connected to a breaker.
I also want to know its dc amp rating which is usually encoded in the power center model number.

It would be great to get a picture with the door open and internal cover off so that we can see the dc_distribution panel lugs.

Since your trailer is stationary I suggest we disconnect this battery at the dc load center and connect the new dc2dc converter to the exact same lugs that the battery was connected to.

If the ac2dc converter has a breaker we can just switch the breaker off and leave the ac2dc converter for emergency backup.

 

[John Frum]

Sending you a PM.