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- Jan 28, 2020
- Messages
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- Location
- Cypress Inn, TN
- RV Year
- 2016
- RV Make
- Forest River
- RV Model
- Georgetown XL M-369DS
- RV Length
- 37ft
- Chassis
- F550
- Engine
- Titan V10
- TOW/TOAD
- 2020 Polaris Slingshot
- Fulltimer
- No
Thanks for the reply. I to have a bird type system, just not as elaborate as yours it sounds like.The BIM (Battery Isolator) is programed to bridge house battery and Chassis battery at certain voltages for a set time under specific conditions. These parameters are "hard coded". No networking connection.
From my understanding it works well for its intended purpose.
In the Newmar 2024 DSDP 4311 with LiFe option the BIRD ( a controller and separate bridging solenoid) is connected to the Silverleaf network, is programable to respond to various specs and reports data back to a central controller. Many data points are displayed on a screen in the DSDP living room.
The Bridging solenoid opens and closes based on commends from the controller using data from various inputs around the RV.
This BIRD setup on the DSDP is only on the LIFe option and other models with Silverleaf in the Newmar Lineup.
I was going to tie this BIM between the Chassis battery and the BIRD system just as a safety device when the engine/chassis battery is charging the house battery. I’m letting the BIRD do everything else.