smkettner
Southern California
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Yes
2001 F150 SuperCrew
2006 Keystone Springdale 249FWBHLS
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2inAlabama
Huntsville, AL
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Welcome. Yes, your batteries will last longer if you keep them charged and properly watered. I learned this lesson the hard way, charging my TT batteries only when they got down to about 50%. They lasted less than 3 years. The discharge/charge cycle wears them out prematurely.
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msg1951
Tenneessee
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Thanks for the advice folks. Someone asked what kind of inverter I had. It's an AC Source Manager II. I'm not sure if its a 2500 or 3000
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Kiwi_too
Western, WA
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Get the 15-50 amp dogbone and use the least amount of extension cord available. Do not use 14 gauge extension cord as that will get hot, because of the resistance. I would run your 50 amp cable, if it reaches. If you must by another extension cable, get a 10/3 cable, to allow more volts through and keeping resistance down. Resistance increases heat and ya don't want that.
May God bless your travels
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pianotuna
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Hi,
Here is the manual:
source manager 2
Regards, Don
Kustom Koach Class C 28'5" 256 watts Unisolar, 875 amp hours in two battery banks 12 volt batteries, 2500 MSW watt inverter.
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David0725
Florida
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Just make sure you check the outlet before you plug Anything in!! make sure there is only 120v and NOT 240V.. ok that said! check all the batteries your self to be sure there all good. then charged them. check the outlet fist!!!!
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John & Angela
Full Timers in Canada, USA and Mexico
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gss036 wrote:You need to find out if you inverter will charge the chassis batteries also. Mine does not and I use a battery tender to keep those charged, then when you want to start your engine, you will power.
Congrats and enjoy, the best way to get to know your unit is to use it.
His coach (as do all the American Line including the Revolution) has a BCC or Battery Control Centre. It looks after charging the coach and chassis batteries from shore power.
2003 Revolution 40C Class A. 2002 Vanguard 22 foot Class C. Diesel smart car Toad or pulling a 2009 Timeout Tent Trailer.
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wa_desert_rat
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David0725 wrote:Just make sure you check the outlet before you plug Anything in!! make sure there is only 120v and NOT 240V.. ok that said! check all the batteries your self to be sure there all good. then charged them. check the outlet fist!!!!
+1 to this. Some 240VAC outlets look like - and will accept - 30-amp plugs but they will not do your motor home any good. Make sure you understand what you are looking at. Use an adapter and your 50-A cord. Extension cords can lead to heat buildup and fires.
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brogan gary
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does all this mean there is no desconect
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bsinmich
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I have my MH in storage for the winter and there is no hookup. I am stored inside, on a cement floor, but without electric. Every spring I have no problem with my batteries. A battery that is put away fully charged will stay over the winter and be able to start in the spring. I also don't get to run my generator but have never had a generator problem.
2003 Newmar Mountain Aire, Workhorse W22, 2008 Saturn Vue, Falcon 5250, & US Gear Unified Tow Brake
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