R-pod Owners Forum : 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring

R-pod Owners Forum : 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 03:31:06 +0000 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:43:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15369 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring : Well, consider that you have 200+... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148916#148916 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15369
Posted: 14 Jul 2022 at 12:43pm

Well, consider that you have 200+ AH of battery capacity. The converter is a multi-mode charger. Bulk charge will bring it up some, then absorption mode kicks in to finish the job. Once it is charged, it changes to float mode. Charging in absorption mode is slower. You don't want to boil your batteries. That would be a very bad thing. Given the year, you likely have the WFCO 8955 power center. It is likely working properly. WFCO has troubleshooting charts on the web site that you can download and use to figure out if your converter is working correctly or if it is having an issue.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:43:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148916#148916 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring : Thanks for the help, seems like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148915#148915 Author: Barryb125
Subject: 15369
Posted: 14 Jul 2022 at 12:28pm

Thanks for the help, seems like batteries are wired correctly. Now my question, they are very slow to charge up to full power using shore power. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Barry

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:28:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148915#148915 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring : +1 on both the above posts. Re... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148912#148912 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15369
Posted: 14 Jul 2022 at 8:52am

+1 on both the above posts. Re wire gauge you need the wire ampacity to match up with the battery fuse size in your panel, which should be 40A That is 8 gauge minimum.

How you're enclosing the batteries will define how long the single jumper you need has to be. I used two separate cases so had to run the jumper out and down one case and then back up into the other. IIRC that required about a 16 inch jumper. ]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:52:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148912#148912 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring : When you make up or purchase your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148909#148909 Author: JR
Subject: 15369
Posted: 14 Jul 2022 at 7:30am

When you make up or purchase your jumper cables make sure they are of the proper gauge of wire to take the amperage load you will be using. Unless you have changed (added more) the electrical load since getting the trailer you would be safe in using the same gauge wire that is connecting the original battery (should be around an 8 gauge wire). But do check it to make sure. Hope this helps.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:30:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148909#148909 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring : Description:You will need one... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148904#148904 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15369
Posted: 13 Jul 2022 at 8:28pm

Description:

You will need one jumper. You can find them at your local auto parts store if you don't have the tools to make one.

Positive cable goes to positive on one battery. Jumper goes from negative terminal on that battery to positive post on second battery. Negative cable goes to negative post on 2nd battery. It is pretty simple. I don't have that setup anymore since I switched to an LiFePO4 battery located inside.

POS NEG POS NEG

Positive cable -----------+ - ----Jumper cable---+ - -------------------- Negative cable

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:28:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148904#148904 2017 Rpod 178 2-6 volt batteries wiring : Hello FolksWould anyone be kind... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148902#148902 Author: Barryb125
Subject: 15369
Posted: 13 Jul 2022 at 5:33pm

Hello Folks

Would anyone be kind enough to post (if possible) or email me a picture of how you have your dual 6 volt batteries wired in series? My email is: bvbrodd@sonic.net

Thanks in advance.

Barry

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:33:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15369&PID=148902#148902