sidney.shafer

Still working my house battery problem on our 2013 Itasca Suncruiser 35P. Found out the Xantrex 1000 Pro is only an inverter; our coach has a Schumacher SARVC55 converter that charges the batteries when on generator or shore power. I'm still intending to switch to AGM batteries, but I can't locate the converter to reprogram it. Yes, I've checked all galley and living space cabinets, including in back of the breaker panel below the entertainment cabinet, and the power cord compartment. Anyone out there have layout details on the 2013 Itasca Suncruiser 35P? Sid

Thanks again Brett for the expert advice. Time to go shopping.. Sid

Brett, Follow up. The chassis battery is also a wet cell, and it is fine, but since the inverter/charger charges the house and chassis batteries, do I need to replace the chassis battery if I switch to AGM? Sid

Brett, All of the cells do read about the same. They had all been pretty low, so topped them off with quite a bit of distilled water, maybe should have used an electrolyte liquid to fill them. Have you ever tried AGM vs wet cell for the house? Currently have a NAPA group 31 deep cycle. Sid Brett, Yes, several cells had plates exposed. Guess it's time to go shopping. ? Will take a look at AGMs.

Brett, All of the cells do read about the same. They had all been pretty low, so topped them off with quite a bit of distilled water, maybe should have used an electrolyte liquid to fill them. Have you ever tried AGM vs wet cell for the house? Currently have a NAPA group 31 deep cycle. Sid

Brett & Five, Appreciate the responses. Our Xantrex 1000 unit does charge the chassis and house batteries, and appears to be working since the readings for both were 13.4 VDC when being charged. When I disconnected shore power, both dropped to 13.1 VDC, and 2 hours later the chassis read 12.8, but the house was only 12.1 VDC. I haven't used the automotive charger yet, but need to confirm that I can connect it without disconnecting the battery cables. My charger reduces the rate of charge as the battery is charged. I checked all cells with an hydrometer, and the readings were a little below 1225. Appreciate your advice; my gut tells me I need new house batteries. Sid

Have two 12 V house batteries in our 2013 Itasca. Having trouble keeping them charged between camping trips. How can I determine if our Xantec inverter/charger is charging properly? Is it okay to use a separate battery charger to charge the house batteries without disconnecting the battery cables?