So we picked up our new KZ Durango which has the Rieco Titan 4PT levellng system installed...4 electric jacks. 2 are front landing gear and 2 more in the rear.
When I turn the battery disconnect to off, I can still power the jacks. No other 12V source exists inside (everything appears to be off)so I am not getting any unnecessary battery drawhile in storage, so my question is, given the Rieco system still seems operable with the disconnect off....doesen't that sort of defeat the purpose of the disconnect? I woould not think they draw any power unless they are being operated.
Please help me if I am misunderstanding something.
OktsCamp wrote: So we picked up our new KZ Durango which has the Rieco Titan 4PT levellng system installed...4 electric jacks. 2 are front landing gear and 2 more in the rear.
When I turn the battery disconnect to off, I can still power the jacks. No other 12V source exists inside (everything appears to be off)so I am not getting any unnecessary battery drawhile in storage, so my question is, given the Rieco system still seems operable with the disconnect off....doesen't that sort of defeat the purpose of the disconnect? I woould not think they draw any power unless they are being operated.
Please help me if I am misunderstanding something.
Thanks
Mike
Mike, I think every RV with electric jacks has them hot-wired direct to the battery, from the factory. Not sure how good an idea this is with an auto-leveling system, unless the system has a "set" point that locks out any further adjustment. With "regular" jacks, it's a moot point since there's no current draw unless the switch is activated. If there =is=, then you've got a short somewhere.
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RoyB wrote: Most of those I have ever seen have one of these auto reset circuit breakers directly attached to the battery terminal. They only draw current when the raise/lower switch is activated.
ALot of trailer slide-outs and roof for POPUPs , electric tongue jacks, etc all do the same thing. They are not powered through the trailer 12VDC Power Distibution Center but are wired directly to the battery terminals.
What does the auto-reset circuit breaker have to do with anything? The power is always on through it unless it has tripped. All that does is take the place of a fuse..
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The Rieco Titan is wired directly to the battery. The control box automatically shuts the system off after 15 seconds of no activity. That is why you have to turn it on, LED on, each time you use the system. If the dealer did not give you a manual you can download one here manual. It is the installation and operating manual.
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fpresto wrote: The Rieco Titan is wired directly to the battery. The control box automatically shuts the system off after 15 seconds of no activity. That is why you have to turn it on, LED on, each time you use the system. If the dealer did not give you a manual you can download one here manual. It is the installation and operating manual.
The only difference is mine is not the wireless version. My mistake because I did not select this option. So, I have 4 toggle switches behind a small door, one for each leg. Its a real pain because you cannot see the rears unless your on your knees looking underneath. I talked to Rieco and they said I could add the brains for the wireless system in place of the piece that is there now...for another $383. I will decide shortly whether or not that's the way to go. I really wish I would have just selected in from new....my bad.
fpresto wrote: The Rieco Titan is wired directly to the battery. The control box automatically shuts the system off after 15 seconds of no activity. That is why you have to turn it on, LED on, each time you use the system. If the dealer did not give you a manual you can download one here manual. It is the installation and operating manual.
The only difference is mine is not the wireless version. My mistake because I did not select this option. So, I have 4 toggle switches behind a small door, one for each leg. Its a real pain because you cannot see the rears unless your on your knees looking underneath. I talked to Rieco and they said I could add the brains for the wireless system in place of the piece that is there now...for another $383. I will decide shortly whether or not that's the way to go. I really wish I would have just selected in from new....my bad.
With the manual adjustment, if no switches are pressed, there's no draw, so no disconnect is really needed =there=. With the MW oven, gas sensors, stereos, TV's etc., they all have parasitic draw and that's what the disconnect really helps with, though it's not a bad idea to have one at the battery terminal, as well, just in case you get critters nibbling away at wiring that might cause a short. My disconnect is directly above the main door.
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