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07-24-2018, 12:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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12volt system monitors
Anyone out there have an aftermarket 12volt system monitor?
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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07-24-2018, 04:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,356
M.O.C. #4831
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The Gold Standard for monitoring your 12V system is the Bogart Engineering TriMetric TM-2030.
http://www.bogartengineering.com/pro...rimetrics.html
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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07-24-2018, 05:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
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James,
Lots of good ones out there. I use a Blue Sky IPN-ProRemote.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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07-24-2018, 07:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
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M.O.C. #20693
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Thanks. Just the kind of information I needed.
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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07-24-2018, 07:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtlakejim
Thanks. Just the kind of information I needed.
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James did you get battery & converter problem figured out? what was the problem.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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07-29-2018, 04:57 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Bastrop
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carl n susan
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How useful is this to us weekend warriors? Batteries fully disconnected while in storage.
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07-29-2018, 10:25 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffba
How useful is this to us weekend warriors? Batteries fully disconnected while in storage.
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The Trimetric is probably more information than you want or need for weekend camping, particularity if you are plugged into shore power. It is intended for solar system users and/or boondockers. But it does give good insight into the state of charge, of the batteries.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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07-29-2018, 10:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
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M.O.C. #20753
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thanks
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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07-29-2018, 11:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
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It sounds like fairly inexpensive piece of mind if you ask me though!
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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07-29-2018, 11:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
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M.O.C. #20753
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folks have been giving me pieces of mind my entire life. most have been fairly inexpensive.
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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07-29-2018, 11:27 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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We had the Blue Sky for years since it came as a part of our solar system.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-29-2018, 11:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
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M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffba
folks have been giving me pieces of mind my entire life. most have been fairly inexpensive.
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Yep I get that for free every day lol
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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07-30-2018, 05:02 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 357
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I can recommend Victron 712 Battery Monitor with Bluetooth.
If you plan to install Solar it talks to the Victron SmartSolar Controler with Bluetooth too.
Its easy to configure via Smartphone App and makes fun also for weekend warriors to watch historical data.
Its fairly easy to install as even I could do it.
Most time you spend figuring out how to run communication cable 
Mike
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07-30-2018, 06:00 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Jerome
Posts: 97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by suny07
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I just ordered a Victron 712. My father in law has one and loves it. My cable running will be easy, installing in the front storage and using the Bluetooth!!
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07-30-2018, 09:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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I have been using a Bogart TriMetric since 2006. One of the best items I have ever added. One of things that I like, besides knowing the constant state of my batteries, is that before I go to bed I check the monitor when dry camping so that I know that all needless power draws, like a light left on in the basement, have been turned off.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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07-31-2018, 04:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Atlanta
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M.O.C. #21337
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike639
I just ordered a Victron 712. My father in law has one and loves it. My cable running will be easy, installing in the front storage and using the Bluetooth!!
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Thought so too but wanted a cool gadget in my control panel 
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Montana 3123RL Legacy 'Boon-docking Edition'
RAM 3500 Mega Cab Cummins Diesel DRW
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08-02-2018, 06:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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I have had a Victron 702 since 2010, just upgrade to the BMV-712 last April. Love the Bluetooth interface to you phone, and history with the phone app.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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08-04-2018, 12:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,318
M.O.C. #17894
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I purchased a cheap LCD ? meter and mounted it right below the control panel. Its accurate enough to know when battery voltage is low and to start the genny to charge them up for a bit. They can be had for around $6-$10
It also doubles as a night lite do its blue glowing display at night.
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