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Re: Low batteries- Gloso trips when I try to charge
Yes. I don't know that the WFCO converter is meant to recover a battery from this state, even if it's a lithium-compatible WFCO.pthomas745 said:@webtab2021 did you ever get your lithium out of "low voltage disconnect mode?" The battery and the surge of power it might need to "jump start" it is the issue here. You may need a separate charger to get the battery to start to accept a charge from the trailer.
Re: Low batteries- Gloso trips when I try to charge
The amperage rating of any wire is dependent on the temperature rating of the insulation. Most common #10 copper wire insulation is rated at 60 deg C and has a 30 Amp rating. Yes you can run more current than that if you have the correct temperature rated insulation. For example, #10 wire with THW or THWN which is rated at 75 deg C can carry 35 amps. But it will get hot and that means there are losses (voltage drop) which we can't afford at the low voltages we run in the T@Bs. If you are running anywhere near 30 Amps continuously I would recommend going to at least #8 AWG and if running 55 Amps use at least #6 AWG and always protect with the appropriate fuse or breaker. And don't forget that the terminations must also be rated appropriately for the maximum continuous current.
Re: Low batteries- Gloso trips when I try to charge
That 30 Amp rating is for household 120V wiring, where conductors are packed closely together, as in Romex cable. The 52 Amp rating is for individual wires which can dissipate heat more readily, which is what you've got. I stand by my statements. It's all very well suggesting that @WebTab2021 goes out and buys a specialized charger when they have a perfectly good charger already which just needs a little assistance, but some of us don't have money to burn.
Re: 2024 Tab 320 S Changes?
We just got word that our 2024 T@B 320 CS-S is going into production next week. From what I understand the changes are interior wallpaper color, elm cabinets, and the galley design is changed. They are now using a 45L 12v slide in cooler instead of a built in fridge. Over the cooler is a removable cutting board which needs to be tilted in order to access the cooler (or you can just pull the cutting board out). I can post any other changes here. I think the only other minor change is that the door frame is black, not white. We have ordered ours with the Lithium package as well.
Re: Water Pump Died!
@DukeHewett, @jimcenname, and @otr_320, thanks for the input. I'll check out the Shurflo Pentair 4008, and possibly an accumulator.
I guess I can't complain too much. I gotten nine full seasons out of the pump (though certainly not full time), and at least it had the decency to die after my last trip of 2023! :-)
Re: Winterizing Methods Revisited
Another perspective. Our 2021 320 cannot be fully drained due to faulty factory installations of sagging tank, ineffective low points, and improper sloping of lines. No amount of compressed air can compensate.
So in goes four or more gallons of antifreeze after draining all lines and valves, pumping it up through systems, emptying ranks and priming drains with full strength mix.
Having wintered decades back in uninsulated cabins, learned the hard way that drained piping still has lots of water coating piping walls, which coalesces and freezes, cracking fittings at the hardest to solder spots.
I find it safer to use antifreeze and not wonder if you got all the water out of low points and valves.
Leaving in AM for two weeks in the 20s South through 60s North. Weird weather.
So in goes four or more gallons of antifreeze after draining all lines and valves, pumping it up through systems, emptying ranks and priming drains with full strength mix.
Having wintered decades back in uninsulated cabins, learned the hard way that drained piping still has lots of water coating piping walls, which coalesces and freezes, cracking fittings at the hardest to solder spots.
I find it safer to use antifreeze and not wonder if you got all the water out of low points and valves.
Leaving in AM for two weeks in the 20s South through 60s North. Weird weather.
Re: Winterizing Methods Revisited
I've always used the antifreeze method without blowing anything out with no issues. I use prestone -100 antifreeze and our trailer is winterized from October to May with regular temps in the single to negative digits. Never had anything break over the winter.
Re: Water Pump Died!
Yep, same year T@B and pump failed with no warning within the last year. Might have been the pressure switch, but it wasn't worth the time trying to troubleshoot further. We just bought a replacement that was easy to accomplish. I may have had to mover the new one over or down just a tad, but it fit fine. Not sure where we got it, but you can Google: Pentair Shurflo 4008 RV Revolution By-Pass Pump. It has worked great and supposedly will not burn up if you run it dry. Under $70 on Amazon. Good Luck and "let it flow".
Re: Water Pump Died!
I live in a 2019 400, I use the pump and tank water exclusively. I've replaced pumps 3 times until I installed a Shurflo accumulator. Smoother operation and longer lasting service.
