Xantrex 458
Hello I recently bought a 06 fleetwood providence and I've been having so many issues with power. My batteries don't stay charged but maybe a full day and night with me only running lights at night...
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Thank you every one that took time to read and reply to my situation it's much appreciated. No this wasn't really voluntary live situation it's what it has to be at the moment. I don't know any thing about this stuff I've never even been inside a motor home like this before. It is a very nice motor home don't get me wrong but very out dated for it's kind as well. Still super new to me. It wasn't my choice of purchase but it is what I got. I'm pretty sure it sat for a period of time without batteries being recharged periodically so I'm sure they are shot and the xantrex box in pretty sure it was going out and now it's done. From what all of u have told me and some videos I've watched and other posts from other people. And I can't afford another box rt now although I did just get 3 hand me down batteries that were properly taken care of and a good couple size solar panels and a control box for solar I'm not sure how good that box is but none of it is hooked up yet. I've been using flashlights at night for now. I've gotta get it all fixed some how. The 3 batteries I just got weigh like 150lbs each . I have 6 batteries in here rt now 2 are too run the motor home engine which that works it can be driven just the coach stuff doesn't work which there are 4 batteries currently in there for that. Thank you again every one.
Sorry to hear about your situation. Sounds like a few things need to happen in the short term. One is you need to get connected to electricity. This will give you lights etc at night (provided the batteries are hooked up) Your batteries run a lot of things. Mostly lights, but the fridge when not on shore power (will your fridge also run on propane?), your thermostat requires batteries, etc. Really the only things that usually don't run on batteries are big draw items like the AC, microwave and outlets. An inverter will run some small things converting 120 to 12V, but as you found, without a way to re-charge your batteries it's not sustainable very long. Having someone give you batteries is great, if they are compatible and if you have a way to keep them charged. Usually, solar is only enough to keep batteries from discharging when in storage. They aren't enough to replenish day after day while using the RV. Plugging in is usually the best way to re-charge and maintain batteries. You can run your generator, but it would need to run a long time to top batteries off. Can you get to a campground or friend's house where you can plug in and ask for help from some fellow campers to get your batteries and inverter sorted out? Not sure where you are geographically.
