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Split off this to a new thread. Moved elkhartjim's post to the new thread. elkhartjim Posted 19 minutes ago You would possibly get better answers if we knew if you have a trailer or motorhome. Year, make and model. If you're camping you may need to check what services will be available. I doubt water will be available but maybe so.

Read the fine-print. Let us know if the Prepaid plan is REALLY unlimited HIGH-SPEED, or throttles back as most do.

Agreed. Done Moderator

No, that is NOT correct. As posted above, anytime the inverter/charger receives an external source of 120 VAC (shore power or generator) it will charge the batteries-- irrespective of whether the inverter is turned on or off. The on/off switch ONLY controls the ability of the inverter portion to function when external sources of 120 VAC are not present. SO, turn it OFF and see for yourself what battery voltage does.

Looks like this thread took a real left turn. Please, let's get back to the original topic: Fuel stops at the flying J. Any discounts on fuel Thanks. Brett/Moderator

Hank, Please tell us what chassis and what coach you have.

https://www.vipwheels.com/technical-support https://www.vipwheels.com/sites/default/files/uploads/pdfs/TROUBLESHOOT.pdf

rsbilledwards is correct. I ran into that when ordering new seats for our 1997 Safari. Irrespective of how much reassurance I gave of the structure and through bolting, NO WAY on 3 point. Marketing decisions by LAWYER!

If an FMCA member, this link is a GREAT one for seeing what is towable 4 wheels down: https://fmca.com/towing-guides-towing-four-wheels-down/

If, as I suspect, both water heater and furnace are propane/12 VDC, you are good to go. Absolutely no need for generator. The alternator will supply the needed 12 VDC to keep the batteries charged.

Propane furnace is just fine. Assuming anywhere close to recommended installation, they are designed to be used while driving down the road.

While I have not worked on this late a model Xantrex MSW inverter, on all earlier ones, there IS a draw if the inverter is in the ON position/STANDBY position. With the remote panel we always had, you can very easily turn off the inverter function. Turning it off had no affect on charging. As soon as the inverter/charger sees a source of 120 VAC, it goes into charge mode, irrespective of whether you have the inverter function turned on or off.

I agree with kaypsmith. Check RV salvage yards for late model chairs with the three point belts you would prefer. Let us know where you are and we may be able to direct you to a yard nearby.

Understanding normal voltage with both engine running and generator running is a little complicated. Since BOTH sources (alternator and inverter/charger) are ON (if everything working properly) whichever is set to higher voltage will be doing the heavy lifting. But, even if one is not working, the other could "cover for its friend". So, to properly evaluate both alternator and inverter/charger, they need to be operated separately. Evaluating voltage drop with no charging device on is a little tricky. Absolutely, if checking while there is a load on the battery (either 12 VDC directly or especially 120 VAC through the inverter) it WILL read lower than the REST VOLTAGE. And, when discussing rest voltage, that is with no charging device on and no loads for at least one hour. Very common for voltage to "bounce back" after loads are turned off. The heavier the load, the more the drop under load and more the "bounce back" after removing the load.

Unless you had on some heavy loads, particularly powered by the inverter. dropping to 12.37 after 25 minutes may indicate bad battery. Most places that sell batteries will test them for FREE. How is the battery water level?

Ya, the remote panel gives you a lot more options. Try selecting AGM type batteries-- they call for a little lower float voltage that will make your batteries last longer.

FunGlamping08, Yes, welcome to the FMCA Forum. Please confirm that your front slide is HWH hydraulic. If not, please tell us what it is.

I do not see the telephone-type cable for a REMOTE. If you don't have a remote panel inside, you will need to pull out the Xantrex manual and look up programming/setting dip switches. You can also find it on-line on Xantrex's website. Ambient temperature is part of the initial setup along with battery bank size (in amp-hours) and battery technology (wet cell, gel or AGM).

Agreed. Again, try unplugging the temperature sensor (if you have one) and reprogramming for HOT ambient temperature.

If you are in Ft Worth as your signature says, temperatures are in the 70's. So, 13.9 is too high for FLOAT MODE. If you have a remote temperature probe, go to the inverter charger and unplug it (telephone type connection-- no tools needed). Then program the inverter charger to hot ambient temperature and see what you get after 24 hours.

The answer to the "high voltage" COULD be as simple as insufficient time has transpired for the inverter/charger to go into FLOAT MODE. Said another way, the inverter/charger may still be (correctly) in bulk or absorption mode. Answer to one question will rule that in/out: What is voltage at the battery 24 hours after plugging in (uninterrupted shore power)?

14 or even 14.2 VDC is just fine right after you plug in. When the inverter/charger first gets 120 VAC from shore power or generator, it starts in BULK MODE. The concern is what voltage drops to once the batteries are fully charged. So, after, say a couple of hours and on to days and weeks if plugged in, 14 is too high. The smart part of the inverter/charger (you don't say what brand/model you have) does this automatically (higher voltage, but drops it into the 13.2-13.5 range in FLOAT MODE.

Have you PROGRAMMED the new inverter/charger? Most are programmable. To be "smart", they need to know things like how large is the battery bank (in amp-hrs), what battery technology (wet cell, AGM or gel) and ambient temperature (if it does not have the optional temperature probe). Your inverter/charger owners manual (or on line) outlines this easy process. 14 VDC is just find for BULK MODE, but too high for FLOAT MODE-- once batteries are charged, float voltage should be in the 13.2 range. A little high if very cold out. Your last statement is a puzzler, as there is no difference to the inverter/charger whether it receives 120 VAC from shore power or generator. In fact there is only one set of wires carrying power from either source from the ATS through the 120 VAC main breaker box to the inverter/charger.

Guys, This thread is approaching 4 years old with only no follow up since then by the OP. Let's close this one. Anyone is very welcome to start a new thread, but let's not resurrect a thread from February 2015 with no followup by the original poster. Closed.

If the tank was contaminated 5 days ago, very likely there would be some residual DPF still in the tank. Concentration would not go from "enough to do damage to an engine" to zero in even a couple of tanker truck loads. Also, remember that DEF is 67% distilled water. Water is heavier than diesel so would go to the bottom of the storage tank so less likely to "turn over" with diesel added to the tank. And, if this occurred to others, that state agency is the one they as well as he should have contacted.