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Old 09-03-2017, 06:26 PM   #1
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See if anyone thinks this is a useful idea

I am.thinking it might be good to have voltage readouts on the dash of our VEGAS one for the chassis batteries and the other for the coach batteries


I thought before I tackled it I would see if anyone else thought it would be useful, or if it was a completely lame idea.

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Old 09-03-2017, 07:19 PM   #2
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Good idea. I went as far as buying a digital gauge on Amazon but have not installed it yet. Probably start with the chassis battery since the inverter display in my coach displays house battery voltage.
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Old 09-04-2017, 05:27 PM   #3
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If you have a Cigarette Lighter plug on the dash something like this can plug in there for only $6 and measure the voltage. Granted that is only 1 system, but it does get you 1/2 way there.
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Old 09-04-2017, 05:33 PM   #4
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Also a good idea but I need both 12 volt outlets, had to add a second as only came with one at the dash, one for TPMS and one for GPS. I could add another 12 volt at the dash for this plug in meter.
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Old 09-04-2017, 08:08 PM   #5
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I'm not sure I would personally find it all that useful. This is one area where I think the little KIB light panel is somewhat useful....the little 1/3, 2/3 lights that show the battery and tank levels. Just a quick dirt simple way to tell if the house battery is nearly full or not. For the chassis battery.... in 35 years of driving I've never really found that I need to know the exact voltage to the single digit or tenth....


well you know, as I type this and think it through a bit more, I'm almost inclined to change my answer. A simple dual display might have helped me to see that my BIRD relay had failed before the dead house battery clued me into it.
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Old 09-04-2017, 10:52 PM   #6
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If you have a Cigarette Lighter plug on the dash something like this can plug in there for only $6 and measure the voltage. Granted that is only 1 system, but it does get you 1/2 way there.
Good idea, already got one with USB ports. But, was thinking that having both chassis and coach indicators on the dash might be handy.
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Old 09-04-2017, 10:56 PM   #7
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I'm not sure I would personally find it all that useful. This is one area where I think the little KIB light panel is somewhat useful....the little 1/3, 2/3 lights that show the battery and tank levels. Just a quick dirt simple way to tell if the house battery is nearly full or not. For the chassis battery.... in 35 years of driving I've never really found that I need to know the exact voltage to the single digit or tenth....


well you know, as I type this and think it through a bit more, I'm almost inclined to change my answer. A simple dual display might have helped me to see that my BIRD relay had failed before the dead house battery clued me into it.
That's kind of the reason I was thinking about it. It would be nice to make sure that everything is charging and not getting below voltage so I could start the Genny if I needed to before it was too late
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Old 09-05-2017, 12:01 AM   #8
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Voltage

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Hughe...-p/dvm1221.htm


I plugged one of these in next to the door of our Axis. I like to know how things are going. It notes that voltage under 108 could cause harm to the AC unit.
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Old 09-05-2017, 12:06 AM   #9
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I plugged one of these in next to the door of our Axis. I like to know how things are going. It notes that voltage under 108 could cause harm to the AC unit.
Great idea. I had been concentrating on the 12v hadn't thought too much about the 120V
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Old 09-05-2017, 12:22 AM   #10
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The dash area is a great location to observe coach battery level. Never felt the need for chassis battery gauge.
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Old 09-05-2017, 12:30 AM   #11
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The dash area is a great location to observe coach battery level. Never felt the need for chassis battery gauge.
Nice setup..
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Old 09-06-2017, 04:45 AM   #12
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I'm not sure I would personally find it all that useful. This is one area where I think the little KIB light panel is somewhat useful....the little 1/3, 2/3 lights that show the battery and tank levels. Just a quick dirt simple way to tell if the house battery is nearly full or not. For the chassis battery.... in 35 years of driving I've never really found that I need to know the exact voltage to the single digit or tenth....





well you know, as I type this and think it through a bit more, I'm almost inclined to change my answer. A simple dual display might have helped me to see that my BIRD relay had failed before the dead house battery clued me into it.


Quit worrying about it. You can't monitor everything. Soon it will be all you do is worry about too many things. Just relax and enjoy.
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Old 09-06-2017, 01:14 PM   #13
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I wish I would have had this on my house battery it is on store and it still dies every time I go to start the generator. Have had to jump it twice. Dealer said it's not the battery it said even though you have a use store battery switch we still need to install a complete disconnect. What could be drawing on this house battery? Any thoughts would be appreciated. It's a 2017 Thor chateau
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Old 09-06-2017, 01:23 PM   #14
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I've got a coach battery display neatly tucked-in by the doorsteps.
I'm not sure if one for the chassis is completely necessary...
But it might be nice!
I can bring the coach batteries in to help with starting chores, so I guess that there's a pretty good "Plan B" already set up.
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Old 09-06-2017, 01:57 PM   #15
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I wish I would have had this on my house battery it is on store and it still dies every time I go to start the generator. Have had to jump it twice. Dealer said it's not the battery it said even though you have a use store battery switch we still need to install a complete disconnect. What could be drawing on this house battery? Any thoughts would be appreciated. It's a 2017 Thor chateau


Make sure storage switch in store & ALL basement lights are off, etc.
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Old 09-06-2017, 02:31 PM   #16
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I've got a coach battery display neatly tucked-in by the doorsteps.
I'm not sure if one for the chassis is completely necessary...
But it might be nice!
I can bring the coach batteries in to help with starting chores, so I guess that there's a pretty good "Plan B" already set up.
Your CO/LP monitor is always on, radios with clocks, any illuminated light switches. The only sure way is to disconnect batteries.
Also as previously stated, I don't need more monitors to have to be concerned about, there's enough to keep up with now.
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I didn't know that... Thanks!
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Old 09-06-2017, 03:07 PM   #18
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Also a good idea but I need both 12 volt outlets, had to add a second as only came with one at the dash, one for TPMS and one for GPS. I could add another 12 volt at the dash for this plug in meter.
I installed a 1->3 socket extender on the engine cover with velcro. (I also have two desk organizer boxes on either side). The bonus is that the 12V plug also has a USB charger in it.. So now I have 4 plugs up front.
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Old 09-06-2017, 05:43 PM   #19
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This looks great- will pick one up. I am correct in the assumption that the 12v at the dash are run by the coach batteries, correct?
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I don't believe so. Thor Tech told me that the 12-volt on the desk are run off the truck battery and the engine had to be running
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