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Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 03-17-2024, 01:39 PM
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Posted By dcs500
Just ordered a Smart Shunt monitor. Easy install.

Just ordered a Smart Shunt monitor. Easy install.
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 03-17-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
I do have the Victron charge controller and with...

I do have the Victron charge controller and with the app, I can lower the top voltage to 13.8 or so volts. I will play with that during my upcoming travels. I also understand the method for...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 03-17-2024, 12:35 PM
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Posted By dcs500
Okay, thanks for that info. What is the purpose...

Okay, thanks for that info. What is the purpose of the float charge if not to keep the batteries from full charge all the time. Or is it to keep the batteries from discharging too much? I stay in my...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 03-17-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 48
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Posted By dcs500
DC 2 DC charger operation

AZ Expert's video talks about a switch to turn off the dc 2 dc charger while driving at night or in cloudy conditions because he states that the lithium batteries will degrade if you maintain a full...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 03-04-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
Thanks, I did that and yes there is a back feed....

Thanks, I did that and yes there is a back feed. I already changed the relay and when I activate the switch, I hear the relay click loudly but still will not disconnect. So if the relay clicks, I...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 03-04-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
I replaced the solenoid and guess what? Nothing...

I replaced the solenoid and guess what? Nothing changed. Both cables on the right and left side of the solenoid have power. even when disconnected. So I'm guessing that there is a back feed going on...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
Got it, thanks. I'll post results

Got it, thanks. I'll post results
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
Great minds think alike. I did just that and the...

Great minds think alike. I did just that and the cables posts have continuity which like you said means the relay is closed. Then reversing the test, still closed. Thanks, I just ordered the spare...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
Thanks for that perspective. I did measure the...

Thanks for that perspective. I did measure the voltage on each side of the relay again, only I did it correctly this time and discovered that there is continuity between the 2 main cables. I checked...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
I don't see a way to get WD 40 into the relay. I...

I don't see a way to get WD 40 into the relay. I tried banging on it like the starter solenoid on my old cars but still nothing. I'll keep trying. I found a relay online for $59.00.
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
Tried that, didn't work. Clicks but relay stays...

Tried that, didn't work.
Clicks but relay stays closed. Thanks
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
The rocker switch works now after the WD 40 and...

The rocker switch works now after the WD 40 and the relay clicks but it stays closed. I tried removing the main negative wire for one minute and no reset. I think I need to replace the relay. Any...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
Battery Switch

Just tried the WD 40 and it worked for the switch springing back, the relay clicks yet the batteries still remain connected.
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-25-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,556
Posted By dcs500
Battery switch

My battery switch is a spring loaded rocker. When I push it at the top, it's supposed to disconnect the batteries and spring back with the light going out. It wont spring back to the down position...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-14-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
Yes, it's always good to disconnect any and all...

Yes, it's always good to disconnect any and all power sources when adding these components. I spent 32 years in the film business operating, repairing and building set lighting generators from 1600...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-14-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
Great, thanks for the added info. I think that...

Great, thanks for the added info. I think that cabling to the BIM and disconnecting the other smaller wiring would be the way to go for me. I have a cable kit with crimpers and shrink wrap for all...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-14-2024, 10:53 AM
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Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
craigav Just to make sure I'm doing this right,...

craigav Just to make sure I'm doing this right, the battery cables and other wires connected to the factory BIM should be removed to disable it but are both battery cables capped off or used to...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-12-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By dcs500
I'm adding an inline 60 amp circuit breaker just...

I'm adding an inline 60 amp circuit breaker just before the charge controller. I also traced, as best I can, the total length of cables (AWG 8) after cutting out the 12 feet under the bed and my...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-12-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By dcs500
Great. I didn't know Victron made the 70 amp...

Great. I didn't know Victron made the 70 amp controller. That would work. It's quite a bit cheaper than the Renogy 100. I have seen the solar cable under the bed when I wired up my macerator toilet I...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-11-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By dcs500
So I'd have to go to 2 victron 50 amp controllers...

So I'd have to go to 2 victron 50 amp controllers or one renogy 100 amper. If they made a Victron 100 amp controller, would you still need to run a second wire? Or is there too much loss of voltage...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-11-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By dcs500
series/parallel panel set up

I have 4 300 watt panels, a 60 amp renogy charge controller. If I wire the panels in series/parallel, will the total watts be 1200? if so, then the 60 amp controller will only handle 800 watts at 12...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-09-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
You are a meticulous and brilliant man. You may...

You are a meticulous and brilliant man. You may remember that I copied your solar build of the control panel a while back and now that I've decided to upgrade to more wattage and Lithium batteries,...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-09-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
Excellent! I think I'm ready to get it done....

Excellent! I think I'm ready to get it done. Thanks a lot. Hope to see you all out on the road somewhere.
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-09-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
The gen set wire is just a small wire. I don't...

The gen set wire is just a small wire. I don't know it's function but Rustynuts said it is not necessary. The other wires are sig, ground and ignition. Obviously the cables can be used for the dc2dc...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-09-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By dcs500
So all the other wires are just disconnected?...

So all the other wires are just disconnected? Like the sig wire and gen set wire? Anything else I should know? I appreciate all your info, I just need to have all the details. Thanks
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