Joe Hogan
RVF Supporter
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2019
- Messages
- 3,539
- Location
- Florida
- RV Year
- 2024
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Dutch Star 4311
- RV Length
- 43
- Chassis
- Spartan
- Engine
- Cummins
- TOW/TOAD
- 2018 Ford Flex
- Fulltimer
- No
Our Dutchstar has the factory optional LiFePo package. The BIM seems to charge at 13.x volts rather than the expect 14.2V. Also, the BIM remains Bridged when on shore power, but doesn't appear to Bridge/charge house batteries by engine alternator when engine is running.
Been talking with Newmar Service to investigate this. Mark, mobile service, will be here next week.
I am trying to find a wiring diagram specific to the 2024 Dutchstar with this option so I can determine what is the factory specs. The resting LiFePo Voltage appears correct 13.5 or 13.6 and 13.2 for the Chassis batteries.
What brought this to my attention is a depleted house battery when arriving at nightly stop. The charger absorbs many amps limiting our use of other appliances until batteries are done charging.
Thoughts?
Been talking with Newmar Service to investigate this. Mark, mobile service, will be here next week.
I am trying to find a wiring diagram specific to the 2024 Dutchstar with this option so I can determine what is the factory specs. The resting LiFePo Voltage appears correct 13.5 or 13.6 and 13.2 for the Chassis batteries.
What brought this to my attention is a depleted house battery when arriving at nightly stop. The charger absorbs many amps limiting our use of other appliances until batteries are done charging.
Thoughts?