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Re: Ready to go w/ 2 6v batteries: converter/wire question
so the wizard has been on the 2 marines for about 3 hrs. Voltage at batteries started at 13.6 and has steadily climbed to 14.2. Wizard still showing bulk, and I guess it will for another hour? Batteries were down to about 40 percent. It will be a good test to see how they perform after a proper charge. I've been thinking that I have been using a LOT of power with the lights I have in the rig, along with the fridge, and the fantastic fan running at night. I have six banks of the small flourescent tubes( maybe 12 in? ) with 2 tubes in each, on and off all evening. Anybody know how much they draw? That along with normal use of water pump for 4 or 5 people Going to LED will run between 2-300 dollars for everything. I'm thinking If my 2 current batteries are not shot, this would be a better investment than the two 6 volts for this year anyway. I really don't use anything else that consumes a lot of power. Lots more testing to do now that I'm on the right track with the proper converter and wizard497Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trading in a Fifth Wheel for a Class A
Almost the same situation here. First RV was a 37 ft TT with a rear bunkhose, ( 4 bunks ) Great for our 3 young children at the time ( 3,2, and a newborn.) Then went to a small 5th wheel with a double bunk on the back wall. Still no problem cause the youngest slept on the pullout couch. Jump ahead to last year. Kids are now 16, 15, and 13. Did not camp the year before, and had sold the truck and fifth wheel. Starting thinking about the benefits of a motor home, and researched for MONTHS! Here is what you NEED to think about. I don't know how old your kids are, but at age 13 or 14, ( especially boys ) forget about the bunkhouse. Whether its a TT, 5er or MH, most are approx 74 inches long( except the 1.5 wide models) with no where to hang off the ends! So about 5 ft 6in or so is about the tallest they'll be comfortable. The only A class we could fit everybody comfortably were the ones with the drop-down sleeper bunks over the cab. This is relatively new feature, and only offered on a few brands. In a C-class, I needed the overhead bunk, a foldown couch, AND a super size dinette.( perfect folded down to fit my 6 ft tall oldest son) However, the ones I looked at did not have any storage space for any clothing. I ended up finding the PERFECT rig for us. A 2008 Gulf stream Conquest Super C. I LOVE it!! Big Kodiak frame, 8.1 Chevy Vortec ( what a motor ). super size dinette, LOTS of storage in the rear bedroom for extra clothes, huge carrying capacity, etc,etc. Plus it only had 5K miles and was garaged every winter. Think ahead a few years, cause as you know, if your gonna sell, make sure if your financing, your not upside down. Good Luck! btw I absolutely LOVE the way this thing drives. Prefer it over the 5th wheel, and ESPECIALLY the TT!!336Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ready to go w/ 2 6v batteries: converter/wire question
charge wizard arriving tomorrow! From the comments here, I am confident it will send enough voltage to the bats in boost to do the job. I'll see how it works with the two 12 volt marines I have now, but I'm pretty sure they are shot. I have a couple weeks to get the Trojans, before a week long dry camp. Thanks to everyone for their input! Greatly appreciated.495Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ready to go w/ 2 6v batteries: converter/wire question
If I'm not getting enough voltage during bulk mode due to wiring issues, can I use my car smart charger on jump start mode ( 75 amps)for a little while? Read only a couple posts about this. Not sure it is safe or practical258Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ready to go w/ 2 6v batteries: converter/wire question
I think I'll order the wizard, bring the bats I have now down to 40-50 percent. Start it up and see what voltage I have at the batteries. That will determine where I go from there. Maybe the wiring is fine! ( crosses fingers)257Views0likes0Comments
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