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Forum: Tech Talk 03-11-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
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Posted By crabber50
Big78ford and WIBadger, Tell me if you think...

Big78ford and WIBadger,

Tell me if you think I have the wrong idea here - I plan on leaving the existing 30 foot 8ga wire from the batteries to panel connected, then ALSO connecting the new 4ga...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-05-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
WI Badger, You are correct that the Converter...

WI Badger, You are correct that the Converter and Power Panel are one unit or attached. The wire to it as installed by Jayco is only 8ga.

Thanks for all your help!
Forum: Tech Talk 02-28-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
WIBadger, With the panel in the back the...

WIBadger,

With the panel in the back the cable run from the batteries to the panel is about 30'. So thinking I should run 10ga 120 volt circuit to the front pass through and mount the charger...
Forum: Jayco Mods 02-27-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,023
Posted By crabber50
These worked well for us. ...

These worked well for us. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDFM5QU/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Did this a month ago and we are happy with them. Can't beat the price. They are not...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-27-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
Roy, Your diagram and explanation are a...

Roy,

Your diagram and explanation are a great help to me. My current plans and intended use are the same as yours. We have a Honda 2KW, right now 232AH (2 X 6v), can add capacity if we end up...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-27-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,960
Posted By crabber50
You should have no trouble, to be extra cautious...

You should have no trouble, to be extra cautious do not charge and run a dead laptop. Charging a dead battery pulls the most amps. Running laptop not near as much. Charge it first then run or if you...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-26-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
WIBadger, Thanks for your excellent post, ...

WIBadger,

Thanks for your excellent post, very helpful. did you run 4AWG all the way to the back of the TT and mount the IOTA back there or did you put the IOTA in the front of the TT?
...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-26-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
IQ4 charging voltage

snip...When I read the owners manual or any of the spec sheets for the DLS-55 the maximum voltage is 13.6 volts...snip

Big Sky,

The IOTA with out IQ4 puts out 13.6, you can get IQ4 integrated...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-26-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
Existing WFCO converter

snip...so I just pulled the IOTA wiring and landed the PD9245 wiring in it's place at the breaker....snip

Thank you for this feedback, I will check into this on the WFCO WF-8735-P, only glanced...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-25-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
Big Sky, How and where did you install your...

Big Sky,

How and where did you install your 4 batteries?
Forum: Tech Talk 02-25-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
Big Sky, have decided to use a small pure sine...

Big Sky, have decided to use a small pure sine wave inverter just for the TV (Wagner 400watt), charging electronics etc. And a dedicated charger close to the batteries, will likely go with the IOTA...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-10-2014, 02:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By crabber50
We have a two person inflatable kayak that we...

We have a two person inflatable kayak that we love. Also have an inflatable dinghy with a high pressure inflatable floor and a 2HP Honda motor. They both fit easily in the back of the pickup and...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-10-2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,676
Posted By crabber50
Not sure what stereo your rig has. Does your...

Not sure what stereo your rig has. Does your stereo have zones? Like Zone A, B, C? Mine does and A is inside (2 speakers), B is not used and believe it would fade between A and B if they were...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-04-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
Finally found a forum that had previously...

Finally found a forum that had previously answered my question, short answer is yes you can have your converter with its charger and an external charger connected to the batteries at same time and...
Forum: Tech Talk 01-29-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
Question Charger and existing converter connections

Hi Chuck,

My concern is the WFCO WF-8735P converter is way to far from the batteries about 30' with too light a gauge wire to the batteries. I am comfortable installing a new charger just not...
Forum: Tech Talk 01-28-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,731
Posted By crabber50
Add a Charger, keep the Converter?

Hello all!

This is my first post. We just bought a 2014 White Hawk 24RKS and we are getting it ready for camping and a trip to Alaska in June. Have two 6v golf cart batteries and Led lights in...
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