2022 Salem destination rv has no 12v batteries

[BigDog1333]

Haven't seen posts about destination RVs.
When power goes out a/c thermostats don't reset. Therefore I have to reset manually.
How do I add 12 volt auxiliary to my power supply source?
I guess I didn't explain completely. This destination rv has no batteries installed. Just a converter from 120v.
Just like all RVs, lights,.thermostats and fans run on 23v.
Are all destination RVs like this?

[Grit_dog]

^Sure they are…
But anyways, just put a battery or batteries in between the charger/converter and the DC fuse panel. Easy peasy.
Idk if destination trailers have converters that don’t function well as chargers but if not, that’s an easy swap for one that does.

[BigDog1333]

No fema trailers aren't destination RVs


https://youtu.be/uVUNScSiyYA

[dougrainer]

larry cad wrote:
I had no idea what a "Destination Trailer) was, so I investigated and came up with this:

So What Is A Destination Trailer?

Destination Trailers are the original tiny home. With the current cultural explosion that is the tiny home movement, the Destination Trailer can proudly say that they did it first. Destinations tend to have some of the highest quality amenities of any type of RV, including full sized washers/dryers, residential refrigerators, and a plethora of other options that are more typical of a home than a travel trailer.

The Destination Trailer has been known by many names, including park model, cabin, villa, residential trailer, resort trailer and more… ( note, park models are technically different than destination trailers but the two are commonly interchanged sometimes incorrectly) … But no matter what you call it, the destination trailer is a true home away from home.

While most travel trailers are meant for life on the go, the destination trailer is meant to be stationary for months at a time. The destination trailer is a perfect option for long term campers. Those who want to find a spot, and settle down for a while before hitting the road again for a new season.

Something that sets the destination trailer apart from its true park model counterpart, is the fact that the destination is self contained. Meaning that they have holding tanks, grey water, and black water tanks and can be hooked to campground hookups if needed. Whereas the traditional park model does not contain these aspects and must be hooked to a residential sewer system.

Destination Trailers are what a LOT of the FEMA trailers are. Doug

[BigDog1333]

Pictures of manual and unit. Taking covers off next.

[BigDog1333]

Thanks for defining destination rvs.
We have ours in Brooksville Florida at Camper's Holiday RV Resort.
Really enjoy it so far.
Just when park power goes down would be nice to have all the 12v lights, fans,thermostats and 12v outlets functional.
Need to figure out how to do the wiring.
Maybe add destination rvs to forum heading.
I'll post pictures later of power center and wiring later.

[larry_cad]

I had no idea what a "Destination Trailer) was, so I investigated and came up with this:

So What Is A Destination Trailer?

Destination Trailers are the original tiny home. With the current cultural explosion that is the tiny home movement, the Destination Trailer can proudly say that they did it first. Destinations tend to have some of the highest quality amenities of any type of RV, including full sized washers/dryers, residential refrigerators, and a plethora of other options that are more typical of a home than a travel trailer.

The Destination Trailer has been known by many names, including park model, cabin, villa, residential trailer, resort trailer and more… ( note, park models are technically different than destination trailers but the two are commonly interchanged sometimes incorrectly) … But no matter what you call it, the destination trailer is a true home away from home.

While most travel trailers are meant for life on the go, the destination trailer is meant to be stationary for months at a time. The destination trailer is a perfect option for long term campers. Those who want to find a spot, and settle down for a while before hitting the road again for a new season.

Something that sets the destination trailer apart from its true park model counterpart, is the fact that the destination is self contained. Meaning that they have holding tanks, grey water, and black water tanks and can be hooked to campground hookups if needed. Whereas the traditional park model does not contain these aspects and must be hooked to a residential sewer system.

[time2roll]

BigDog1333 wrote:
Problem is how connect the batteries in parallel to existing 12v system. I'll see if I can find a schematic for my rv.

Remove the covers around the converter and the stack of 12v fuses and get some pictures and post them up.

http://photoposting.is-great.net/?i=3

[pianotuna]

BigDog 133,

If the existing converter is not intended as a battery charger it may need to be upgraded or replaced.

Look at the system as if it were an uninterruptible power supply. You want the thermostat to work when the 120 volt power blips or baffs out?

[BigDog1333]

Problem is how connect the batteries in parallel to existing 12v system. I'll see if I can find a schematic for my rv.

[time2roll]

BigDog1333 wrote:
Please read my edited post.
This rv has no batteries just a converter.
Meant 12v not 23v. Typo

Yes. Need to add a battery. As mentioned above... in parallel with the 12v converter is best.

Trouble is where to put the battery. A low cost flooded battery needs venting and there might be no compartment. I recommend a lithium battery to avoid the venting issue.

https://www.us.sokbattery.com/product-page/sok-12v100ah-lifepo4-battery

https://www.renogy.com/12v-100ah-smart-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery/

[wa8yxm]

This like the 2nd time I've seen "Destination RV"

IS that like a park model. NO fresh tank. No waste tank Designed to be put on a site and left there? If so then it's designed to always be plugged in and from a "House" standpoint needs not have a battery.

Now from a Towing standpoint... Depending on the weight it may not need aux brakes (Trailer brakes) or it might have a surge brake system that also does not need electrical power... IF it has electric brakes.. then it needs an emergency brake battery.. but only if it has electric brakes.

[12th_Man_Fan]

Are you sure you have an inverter and not a converter? sorry I read your post wrong. just ignore this post.

[BigDog1333]

Please read my edited post.
This rv has no batteries just a converter.
Meant 12v not 23v. Typo

[joebedford]

My RVs batteries are in parallel with the 12V converter.