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Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 07-05-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Replacing Balmar Smart Shunt

I'm replacing the Balmar Smart Shunt in my 22 Tellaro on Thor's recommendation. I'm always leary of doing electrical work simply because of my lack of knowledge. Does anyone have any experience with...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 04-18-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,322
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
So far I've had it happen at 3 different...

So far I've had it happen at 3 different campgrounds but there have been other campgrounds mixed in there where it hasn't happened. I moved to another campground yesterday and so far it hasn't...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 04-17-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,322
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Randomly and temporarily loosing shore power

Here's a new one in my 22 Tellaro.

When connected to 30amp shore, the power cuts out randomly and for just a split second. Without warning, I will hear a click from the Mastervolt (the same click...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 03-22-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
So I reached out to Thor and they suggested I...

So I reached out to Thor and they suggested I bring the van to them. I've just left their service center and am nothing but happy with the service I received.

They found multiple loose connections...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 03-13-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
I'll post one more finding here and then I'll...

I'll post one more finding here and then I'll shut up and try to find a dealer.

The Mastervolt showed 13.6 volts. When I unplugged, the volts dropped to 12.6. Meanwhile, the Balmar display say 41%...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 03-12-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
I should clarify that the SOC was 100% when I...

I should clarify that the SOC was 100% when I plugged in as I had just driven 4 hours.



I did check that several days ago. I checked at the Mastervolt unit, unplugged and the inverter off. I...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 03-12-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,457
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Thanks for the reminder. I need to get my...

Thanks for the reminder. I need to get my medicine cabinet door secured before it breaks. I'm also on the hunt for something to hold items better on the upper shelf of the cabinet. The lack of a lip...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 03-12-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
I seem to be no closer to a solution or even an...

I seem to be no closer to a solution or even an understanding of where the problem might be.

I've been connected to 30amp shore for 3 days. The Balmar SOC is 15% this morning and shows a voltage...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 03-05-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Let me ask a newbie question. When the...

Let me ask a newbie question.

When the Combimaster monitor says Charging/Float, it believes the batteries to be full or nearly so?

Right now, the Combimaster shows 13.6 volts and 2 amps. The...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 03-01-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Are you saying the alternator can have some...

Are you saying the alternator can have some impact on charging even when the engine is off? As for how it failed, I have no idea. I simply noticed that the batteries were not being charged when the...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-27-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Thanks for all the info, so far. By way of...

Thanks for all the info, so far.

By way of an update, the dealer has been unable to replicate and now wants to charge me upwards of $600 just for trying. I haven't figure out my next steps yet.
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-27-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Warrantee Work

My Tellaro is about 11 months into the original 2 year warrantee and the Truma Combi unit needs to be replaced. Thor has approved the replacement under warrantee but won't cover all of the labor. It...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-13-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,593
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
More charging issues

My 22 Tellaro K is currently in the shop for several repairs. One of the biggest is one they can't seem to replicate (mostly because they won't listen to my explanation of the problem). Maybe the...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 01-13-2023, 03:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,138
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
RonRM, that may be just the info I needed to...

RonRM, that may be just the info I needed to read. The style of camping I want to do won't allow me to plug in to shore power and I really don't want to add anything to the outside of the van...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 01-12-2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,138
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Storing a generator

My 22 Tellaro has limited storage space inside and zero space outside. I find myself needing a generator to make up for the minuscule solar and battery capacity Thor puts in these things.

Does...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 01-12-2023, 01:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,817
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Thanks for the replies. Very helpful information....

Thanks for the replies. Very helpful information.

I have been using the propane since October with no issues. Just prior to the leak, I had traveled some distance so I'm going to assume a fitting...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 01-11-2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,817
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
22 Tellaro Propane System

Tonight, my first night in an RV park, and I have a propane leak. That's not actually the reason for my post, but the leak made me realize how little I know about the propane system in this van.
...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-22-2022, 01:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,975
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Thanks you! I cut the wire, spliced it back...

Thanks you! I cut the wire, spliced it back together and I'm back in business.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,975
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
I'm finding myself in the same situation. The...

I'm finding myself in the same situation. The Balmar display doesn't see the battery bank and Thor cut out the fuse. I have located the shunt and the red wire. Do I need to be concerned about the...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-26-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,969
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Every time I learn something, I realize how...

Every time I learn something, I realize how little I know. lol

Thanks David for the information!
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-25-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,969
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Upgrading Solar Panels

Does anyone have any experience upgrading the solar capacity on their van?

I'm in a 22 Thor Tellaro with 200ah lithium and a 190w solar panel. It looks like the Go Power GP-PWM-30-SQ solar charge...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-12-2022, 09:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,577
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
Thanks for the pics, guys! Very helpful. Those...

Thanks for the pics, guys! Very helpful. Those are both set to the specs I have. On mine, only the first 2 dip switches were turned on. I got brave today and flipped #3 on.

I am happy to report...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-11-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,577
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
There are actually only two switches that don’t...

There are actually only two switches that don’t match the documentation. One is for battery type and the other is AC Input Support. The battery type switch is currently set to “MasterBus” which is...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-11-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,577
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
The Balmar is reporting SOH at 96%. I did...

The Balmar is reporting SOH at 96%.

I did contact Thor and they provided me with the same doc I already had showing the dip switch positions. They would not, however, advise me to change them and...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-11-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,577
Posted By JourneyingTurtle
A little bit more information. I unplugged...

A little bit more information.

I unplugged from shore power with the Balmar indicating 67% SOC. A few minutes later, I plugged back in and the MasterVolt panel indicated Charging/Bulk then...
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