 |
|
05-17-2021, 06:32 AM
|
#1
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
Battery issues for 2020 HC 331rl
My batteries no longer seem to be charging like they should. They are two years old, I didn’t properly unhook them like I should of the past two winters. Do you think I need to replace the batteries or would this be something Else like something that charges the batteries?
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 09:07 AM
|
#2
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,708
M.O.C. #24086
|
You can take them to any auto parts store and they can test them.
Lead acid batteries (FLA) don't like to be Discharged more than 50%. It greatly shortens their life.
__________________
Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 11:19 AM
|
#3
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,257
M.O.C. #26190
|
My 2019 batteries finally bit the dust. They were Group 24 wet cells. One tested fine and the other was completely shot. I replaced them with slightly larger Group 27 Duracell AGM Marine/RV batteries from Sam's Club. Both new batteries fit the battery boxes and seem to be working just fine. I was to blame for not taking care of the original batteries, by not checking the water level. The new batteries have a 30 month warranty and get 5 star reviews.
__________________
2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 02:07 PM
|
#4
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,888
M.O.C. #19944
|
What I learned the hard way is that when you drop the rig off they will be dead in a day or two if not hooked up to shore power. Quicker if a resi-fridge is installed. I put a disconnect on the ground cable so they won't discharge.
__________________
 RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 02:58 PM
|
#5
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,558
M.O.C. #2283
|
If you discharged them all the way they probably are ruined.
Lynwood
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 07:29 PM
|
#6
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
Auto parts place tested batteries. One bad one ok, they recommended replacing both. Put batteries and and have plugged into house. Batteries seem to be recharging. Residential fridge working. Only thing that won’t turn on is the inverter underneath that runs fridge of battery for travel. Any ideas why that’s not turning on? Have a camping trip planned this week and thinking I will just go without that working. Any reason why I shouldn’t?
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 07:42 PM
|
#7
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,381
M.O.C. #4831
|
Be sure the separate disconnect, in the battery compartment, for the inverter is ON. Then check there is 12V to the inverter.
__________________
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
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 07:54 PM
|
#8
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
Disconnect is on, are there any fuses for that inverter somewhere?
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 08:08 PM
|
#9
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,381
M.O.C. #4831
|
There is a fuse inline in front of the disconnect switch. But nothing after that as far as I know. Did you check for 12V at the inverter?
__________________
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
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 06:11 AM
|
#10
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
This morning I went out to check as I had the fridge running and a couple lights and checked the batteries levels in the panel and they were down to 2/3 so I must have something else going on right? My batteries are obviously not charging while plugged into my house? Any suggestions? Starting to think I’m gonna have to cancel my trip and take the camper in.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 07:33 AM
|
#11
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
|
Did you get new batteries?
__________________
2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 07:48 AM
|
#12
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
Yes I did, all that needs the batteries is lights and the furnace correct? Everything else will work off shore power? I am thinking of bringing a battery charger if that’s the case and going on my trip and taking into dealer after.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 08:02 AM
|
#13
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
|
It sounds like the batteries are not being charged since the level is low and it was plugged into shore power all night. The first thing I would check are the fuses that are (generally) on the converter. If during the battery change out the + - cables were reversed it will blow the fuses
__________________
2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 08:11 AM
|
#14
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
How do I access the converter?
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 08:19 AM
|
#15
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
|
Generally the converter is located in the lower front storage compartment. Unscrew the bulkhead wall and pull it back and you'll see an electrical box with wires all around. The fuses I've seen are the blade style like what newer cars have. Probably two 40 amp fuses.
__________________
2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 09:08 AM
|
#16
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
I located converter and checked fuses. All good. I also unplugged shore power and turned on lights and other things and I don’t see the fan turning on the converter? It must mean it needs to be replaced?
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 09:20 AM
|
#17
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
Does anyone think it would be a problem to go on my planned trip for 5 days with full 50 amp shore power with this issue? I was thinking I would bring a battery charger to charge the batteries if it got low.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 09:35 AM
|
#18
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Montello
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #19941
|
Ok now I feel stupid. I just noticed the converter breaker was off. I flipped it and the batteries now show full power. I still don’t hear or see that fan on the converter working. The other thing I can’t get on is the inverter for fridge
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 09:46 AM
|
#19
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
|
Good find. I wouldn't worry about that fan. They run when they need to. Can't help with the other issue. I have a non residential fridge.
__________________
2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2021, 09:47 AM
|
#20
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Calgary
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #25402
|
The converter is easy to replace and not very expensive either. Going on a trip with your battery charger should be okay as long as you watch the state of charge levels and don't let your batteries get below 50%.
__________________
2020 294RL
2019 GMC 3500HD 6.6L 4x4 SRW
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
