Converter/charger Upgrade

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oldokie wrote:
I think you will find that the power center in your Jayco with the dls45 converter is a power center that Jayco had Iota build that is not a upgradeable model. I owned three jaycos in the 2002-2008 time frame and all had the special Jayco 13.6 volt nonsmart converter that is not one that can be made a smart charger. You can just order a deck mount charger like I did and mount it in the storage area near the front of the tt so it is near the batteries on the tongue.I know you didn't want to hear this but Jayco did it to us in this time frame.

the iota is still upgradable even if it does not have the port.

time2roll wrote:
Before going above 45 amps it would be best to evaluate the wire size on the charging loop.
90 amps would need new wire for sure.

45 amps seems to satisfy the Lifeline charging specs.

Charging P19-20

Larger is OK too if replacement is needed.

That charging spec says absolute minimum capacity is 0.2C and at 220 AH - that is almost all of the 45 Amps. True 90 Amps may need more wire than some trailers have, the last two trailers I had were #6 which is good for 100 Amps on chassis wiring. It does need to be checked.

Before going above 45 amps it would be best to evaluate the wire size on the charging loop.
90 amps would need new wire for sure.

45 amps seems to satisfy the Lifeline charging specs.

Charging P19-20

Larger is OK too if replacement is needed.

oldokie wrote:
I think you will find that the power center in your Jayco with the dls45 converter is a power center that Jayco had Iota build that is not a upgradeable model. I owned three jaycos in the 2002-2008 time frame and all had the special Jayco 13.6 volt nonsmart converter that is not one that can be made a smart charger. You can just order a deck mount charger like I did and mount it in the storage area near the front of the tt so it is near the batteries on the tongue.I know you didn't want to hear this but Jayco did it to us in this time frame.

Would he have the option of buying one of these, a 220 AH battery really should have more than 45 amps charging anyway and these go 90 Amps. Noted this would not charge as well as one near the battery, but saves on wiring hassles if that is an issue.

I think you will find that the power center in your Jayco with the dls45 converter is a power center that Jayco had Iota build that is not a upgradeable model. I owned three jaycos in the 2002-2008 time frame and all had the special Jayco 13.6 volt nonsmart converter that is not one that can be made a smart charger. You can just order a deck mount charger like I did and mount it in the storage area near the front of the tt so it is near the batteries on the tongue.I know you didn't want to hear this but Jayco did it to us in this time frame.

There is no quick way to safely charge batteries. Using the smart mode chargers will get a 50% charge state battery up to its 90% charge state in three hours charge time. To get to the 100% charge state it will take around 12 hours. Most batteries will perform almost at full performance at the 90% charge state but the down side is you only get so many 50% to 90% charge cycles before doing damage to the batteries. In my case I get by real good doing around 12-14 50%/90% charge cycle before I have to a full 100% charge cycle.

This is using the 14.4VDC-13.6VDC and the 13.2VDC charging voltages from a smart mode charger.

You can charge the batteries up quicker by using a higher DC CHARGE VOLTAGE but doing this may boil out your battery fluids by getting them real hot in the process. You also may have your battery blow up on you in rare cases..

The Industry now somewhat sticks to proven charge rates to keep your batteries working great and long lasting...

lots of good info on this on-line if you want to read up on how to safely charge your RV BATTERIES...

Roy Ken

The DLS45 is already a good converter, you have very little to gain.

Just get the IQ controller and you are good to go.
Check first that you have the phone port. Some OEMs don't have the port.