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02-14-2012, 03:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Kettle Falls
Posts: 363
M.O.C. #10354
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Dual Battery Hookup Configuration
For a dual 12volt battery hookup in the Montana, would someone detail how the cables should be connected? Thanks
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02-14-2012, 03:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Positive to positive to trailer positive
Negative to negative to trailer ground.
Suggest you put a knife switch between the trailer positive and the last battery positive.
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02-14-2012, 03:34 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Lack of electrical knowledge question again, why the knife switch, John?
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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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02-14-2012, 03:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Arnold
Posts: 1,200
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Chuck, I'd listen to John. As you know, he's good. Nice to see you back here!!!
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02-14-2012, 04:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,159
M.O.C. #6433
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If you like pictures look here.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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02-14-2012, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
Lack of electrical knowledge question again, why the knife switch, John?
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I like the ability to immediately remove the battery feed from the trailer. The knife switch or Battery switch is not essential but I feel a good safety factor.
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02-14-2012, 05:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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I do exactly what H. John suggests. The knife switch is a very convenient way to disconnect the batteries from the coach when needed. I also use a separate battery minder conditioner/charger and the knife switch makes it very easy to isolate the batteries so the Battery Minder can do its work.
When its time to RV, I remove the Battery Minder (and the batteries are charged up), then put the knife switch back down and voila! we're ready to go!
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02-14-2012, 08:41 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by H. John Kohl
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
Lack of electrical knowledge question again, why the knife switch, John?
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I like the ability to immediately remove the battery feed from the trailer. The knife switch or Battery switch is not essential but I feel a good safety factor.
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Thanks John, that makes sense. It'll be on my list of stuff to do when I get home.
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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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02-14-2012, 10:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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Dick,
If your still next to the Ozz, get him to do all your "RV Honey Do's". Lord knows he's bored out of his mind trying to hide stuff from our transient neighbors from the south.
Mike
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02-14-2012, 02:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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05-05-2018, 08:02 AM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Okotoks
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #21699
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when hooking up the batteries, I have two 6 volt. The two black wires go to the positive of which battery, does it matter. Where does the red wire go? thanks, First time out. The batteries were not hooked up when i bought the unit.
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05-05-2018, 09:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I'd not rely on color ... a short cable should connect the positive of one battery to the negative of the other. The remaining negative terminal should be hooked to the cable that is grounded (attached) to the frame. The third cable should go on the remaining positive terminal. Be sure you have two six volt batteries or you'll end up with 24 volts as I described the battery hookup in series.
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05-05-2018, 06:50 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: West Melbourne
Posts: 310
M.O.C. #18980
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Quote:
Originally Posted by H. John Kohl
Positive to positive to trailer positive
Negative to negative to trailer ground.
Suggest you put a knife switch between the trailer positive and the last battery positive.
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I recommend putting the knife switch between the negative terminal and the chassis. They are typically unprotected and subject to shorting. I tried to take a picture of my knife switch installation but too dark tonight...
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2016 3160RL Legacy, Sailun S637, Centramatic Balancers, 2-T105s, Amish Refrigeration, ARPrv, SoftStartRV, FlexArmor roof
2016 F350 6.7L SRW
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