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General Discussion / Re: Batteries brands vs cost vs efficiency

« on: October 01, 2025, 09:23:25 am »

Joseph asks
>Trojan T105-AES 6V AGM 207 amp hr has a DOD 0 % rating of 1200 cycles . $500-545.00. Each..  Three year warranty.

Those batteries only list for $200 ea and I saw this offer: https://advantagebatteries.com/shop/trojan-t105-6v-battery/ for $166 (All in FL) but I bet soemone could meet their price/

My T105's are over 7 years old and still going strong.
I monitor the state of charge and try never to go down less than 50% charged.

I don't mind adding water about every 45 days.

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General Discussion / Re: New batteries issue

« on: August 31, 2025, 07:40:18 am »

12v battereies should be connect in Parallel not series. You should be supplyimg 12.6 volts to your system.

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General Discussion / Re: Macenator / water pump fuse location

« on: July 28, 2025, 09:56:33 am »

The macerator does not have a fuse. It has a 20 amp circuit breaker. It has nothing to do with water pump circuit which is normally fuse #5 on your converter. Neither are powered by Chassis battery.

You have 3 circuit breakers under the bed that feed your macerator, slide-out & couch. You can check for power there but it is probably jammed or has a loose wire.

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General Discussion / Re: Sanicon Turbo 700 Macerator

« on: May 03, 2025, 09:39:44 am »

PC uses a circuit breaker not a fuse. Remember my old schematic
https://keelhauler.org/RV/2552ElectricalSystem.jpg

It shows 3 circuit breakers, one is for the Macerator.

Can you turn the macerator in both directions manually?

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Phoenix Cruisers for Sale by Owner / Re: A 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2552 - Ford 450 Chassis, 54,000 miles - $38,900

« on: April 17, 2025, 11:13:42 am »

Thanks for posting this for me.
I have vactioned in FL for the entire winter since the RV was new. I am now 88 years old and my wife has passed away  making me think I sould not do as much driving. I am now back home and have it in an RV storage area in Avon, OH, west of Cleveland, OH. Call me or e-mail me if you have any questions or you want to view it. https://bcpoa.org/JKRV/
440-554-1383
RV@bcpoa.org

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General Discussion / Re: Macerator pump will not turn on

« on: April 17, 2025, 09:15:09 am »

> The wires are backwards on my 2010 as well.

I don't think they are backward.

Automotive wiring colors are:
Black is negative -12v
Red & Yellow      +12v

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General Discussion / Re: Inverter Question

« on: April 01, 2025, 05:22:23 pm »

Tinturtle

That's the way it is supposed to work

Here is Wiring Schematic
 

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General Discussion / Re: Godzilla Engine?

« on: January 20, 2025, 08:20:16 am »

87 octane fuel actually has more BTU/gallon (better mileage) than premium fuel. You will notice a slight acceleration loss using 87 octane because of retarding the spark slightly.

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General Discussion / Re: Downsizing/Exterior storage/propane grill preference

« on: June 02, 2024, 10:42:42 am »

Coleman Grills only work with high pressure, and all have regulators. The hose was fabricated by a propane supply and is designed for high pressure. This is the third RV I used this sytem on.

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General Discussion / Re: Downsizing/Exterior storage/propane grill preference

« on: June 01, 2024, 08:52:10 pm »

I use a Coleman grill stove, that has one regular burner. I ran a 1/4" copper line to right next to the small side compartment, added a ball valve that I can reach in front of the tire. Ends at  a bulkhead fitting to attach a long high pressure propane hose that can reach to a table. In that small compartment I fit my 2 - 30 amp electric cables and two water hoses.

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General Discussion / Re: Replace the water heater?

« on: May 29, 2024, 10:09:32 am »

Sounds good but when I had a steel tank in an old RV I needed to use a cathodic protection rod, see if the new one has one on drain plug.

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General Discussion / Re: upgrading to lithium batteries and dealing with charging from the alternator

« on: December 11, 2023, 07:45:00 pm »

So if there is anyone that can help complete where all these wires go, I would greatly appreciate it as I can then complete my diagram and have a better understanding of how all this works

Year to year there are minor differences but this is the basic PC power schematic.

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General Discussion / Re: 110 plug in while stored

« on: December 11, 2023, 07:32:21 pm »

Yes you will use more water, but you can go 2 months without checking. It won't hurt the batteries. Be sure to always oil the sliding track or it will eventually sieze up and be an expensive repair requiring new slides.

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General Discussion / Re: 120v AC system on 2022 2552

« on: November 26, 2023, 10:39:38 am »

reluctant to use the furnace because birds are very sensitive to potential fumes.

The RV furnace is a sealed unit like any furnace at home. Should not be a hazard.

The burners on your stove do give off CO gas. These should not be used.

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General Discussion / Re: Another wax thread

« on: November 07, 2023, 07:43:11 am »

I've always used this: 3M Marine Scotchgard Liquid Wax - 1 Liter
Need to wipe off before it hazes.

At least once a year. My decals have never had a problem either.

What ever you use will take work, I do a lttle at a time, big RV = big job.