I'm going to copy my introduction posts here to get the questions and pictures in the correct area:
Greetings!
I've just obtained my first rv that will actually be road worthy.
Other things were just out near the river to stay in.
I just traded an enduro motorcycle for this 2000 Aljo 245LT 5th wheel and hitch.
It seems to have a few bumps and bruises but it's pretty nice inside. I've tested everything out and everything is in working order.
Only thing I can't figure out is why the battery doesn't seem to charge when I'm plugged into shore power.
While it's entry-level, it seems it will do everything I need it to do at this point.
I replaced the water pump and the shroud on the roof AC unit. I had to replace ALL BUT ONE of the little window cranks as they were all missing for some reason. Replaced the toilet paper hanger which was missing the center and left pieces. Propane tank was apparently stolen so I put in a new 7 gallon. Installed the hitch, added a break controller and looking forward to hitting El Mirage next weekend for the Land Speed Races.
A few pictures since we all know that Threads Are Useless Without Pics!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-16-15_621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-16-36_306.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-53-28_338.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-53-54_647.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-54-11_924.jpg
I do only have the single 12vt battery. Looks like there may be space to add a second one in the box. Still unsure why it's not charging if I'm on shore power. Hopefully it will charge while towing. I found the Trailer/Charge fuse was blown on my truck. This weekend I will hook up the truck and see if it blows again. Any tips on where to start tracking it down if it blows again? And is this trailer SUPPOSED to charge the battery if plugged into the house?
Right now, I have the battery in the garage, covers off, on a 2amp charge.
Looks like this will be my new favorite forum. I'll post pics from the lakebed if I can get a cell signal out there.
oooh... Only thing I haven't checked yet... How jacked up the awning is. I bought a roll of awning repair tape just in case it's just a few spots or in AWESOME shape and don't need it. lol.
Anyway, my name is Robert and I live in the IE... as in newbIE...
I've since removed the battery and put it in the garage on a 2amp charger overnight. Before that, I had already checked with the DVM.
Before, the battery was showing only about 11.65 volts. With the meter on it, I plugged in the shore power line. DVM went to 11.66 right away, but no significant change.
Below are links to the breaker box setup:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-18-56_141.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-19-13_838.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-19-35_291.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-18-17_919.jpg
Somehow, in my limited time inside the trailer while it's in the driveway, I managed to leave the pump switch turned on. Pump is on demand so it wasn't running, but the little light was on. Trailer wasn't plugged in. When I pulled the battery, it was down to just over 8 volts. I pulled it from the charger today. Meter showed 12.66 vts... as I left the meter there, it dropped to 12.65, etc. It eventually stabilized, but I thought it odd that it was dropping. It's a single 12vt marine battery that appears to be about 1 year old. Cells are filled, etc.
Greetings!
I've just obtained my first rv that will actually be road worthy.
Other things were just out near the river to stay in.
I just traded an enduro motorcycle for this 2000 Aljo 245LT 5th wheel and hitch.
It seems to have a few bumps and bruises but it's pretty nice inside. I've tested everything out and everything is in working order.
Only thing I can't figure out is why the battery doesn't seem to charge when I'm plugged into shore power.
While it's entry-level, it seems it will do everything I need it to do at this point.
I replaced the water pump and the shroud on the roof AC unit. I had to replace ALL BUT ONE of the little window cranks as they were all missing for some reason. Replaced the toilet paper hanger which was missing the center and left pieces. Propane tank was apparently stolen so I put in a new 7 gallon. Installed the hitch, added a break controller and looking forward to hitting El Mirage next weekend for the Land Speed Races.
A few pictures since we all know that Threads Are Useless Without Pics!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-16-15_621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-16-36_306.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-53-28_338.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-53-54_647.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-04-28_08-54-11_924.jpg
I do only have the single 12vt battery. Looks like there may be space to add a second one in the box. Still unsure why it's not charging if I'm on shore power. Hopefully it will charge while towing. I found the Trailer/Charge fuse was blown on my truck. This weekend I will hook up the truck and see if it blows again. Any tips on where to start tracking it down if it blows again? And is this trailer SUPPOSED to charge the battery if plugged into the house?
Right now, I have the battery in the garage, covers off, on a 2amp charge.
Looks like this will be my new favorite forum. I'll post pics from the lakebed if I can get a cell signal out there.
oooh... Only thing I haven't checked yet... How jacked up the awning is. I bought a roll of awning repair tape just in case it's just a few spots or in AWESOME shape and don't need it. lol.
Anyway, my name is Robert and I live in the IE... as in newbIE...
I've since removed the battery and put it in the garage on a 2amp charger overnight. Before that, I had already checked with the DVM.
Before, the battery was showing only about 11.65 volts. With the meter on it, I plugged in the shore power line. DVM went to 11.66 right away, but no significant change.
Below are links to the breaker box setup:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-18-56_141.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-19-13_838.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-19-35_291.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/HeloMech/Aljo%20245LT/2012-05-12_19-18-17_919.jpg
Somehow, in my limited time inside the trailer while it's in the driveway, I managed to leave the pump switch turned on. Pump is on demand so it wasn't running, but the little light was on. Trailer wasn't plugged in. When I pulled the battery, it was down to just over 8 volts. I pulled it from the charger today. Meter showed 12.66 vts... as I left the meter there, it dropped to 12.65, etc. It eventually stabilized, but I thought it odd that it was dropping. It's a single 12vt marine battery that appears to be about 1 year old. Cells are filled, etc.