Ultra V and Windjammer Battery Question

[SailorSam20500]

Newbie question. Looking at an Ultra V, it looks like you can only have one battery. Is it possible to hook up two or more batteries? I've read that upgrading to two 6volt batteries in series gives a lot more life than a single 12 volt. How would you do this on either an Ultra V or Windjammer? Any pictures of multiple battery installs on one of these units will be appreciated.

[bruin]

When we purchased our trailer we negotiated two six volt on our 2819vs. They are side by side. Doors to propane tank open no problem. I'll post picture later today.

[jeff64]

Opt #2 go to a group 27 battery and you'll need a bigger box

[bruin]

Here are photos of 6 Volt batteries. As you can see propane doors open no problem. I screwed on level to front of boxes and gorilla glued a loonie to each battery so screws don't bite into batteries. When we need to dry camp for a long period we bring generator to charge batteries. When we check the gauge for battery charge inside trailer we make sure all items using energy like furnace and lights are off to get a more true reading. If you turn everything on it will show batteries are low even though they are 100%.

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by bruin

Here are photos of 6 Volt batteries. As you can see propane doors open no problem. I screwed on level to front of boxes and gorilla glued a loonie to each battery so screws don't bite into batteries. When we need to dry camp for a long period we bring generator to charge batteries. When we check the gauge for battery charge inside trailer we make sure all items using energy like furnace and lights are off to get a more true reading. If you turn everything on it will show batteries are low even though they are 100%.

Waste of a good loonie? Couldn't find a few washers or a small piece of metal or something?

Or are loonies worthless these days?

[gectisme]

We have a similar setup as Bruin only ours are 2, 12v batteries. Also done by the dealer.

[SailorSam20500]

Thanks Bruin. Comparing your pictures and one I have of the unit we are looking at. Ours has the single battery strapped to a flat plate on the a-frame. Yours appears to have a pair of metal "L" brackets that extend just outside the size of the frame rails. The loonies you reference are to lift the batteries above the bolts you used to attach the L brackets?

Gectisme, your setup looks to be a complete tray? Also, how is your Furrion observation camera working? One of the first things I decided I wanted was a rear view camera. I haven't seen all that many reports on these units.

TIA!

[SailorSam20500]

Originally Posted by gectisme

We have a similar setup as Bruin only ours are 2, 12v batteries. Also done by the dealer.

One other question, why two 12 volt batteries? Some of what I have read recommended a dual 6 volt setup over dual 12 volt batteries?
The RV Doctor: RV Batteries - 6 or 12 - Volts, That Is
Looking to understand your reasoning....

[amforelectronics]

We have two deep cycle Optima batteries. They last about a week of dry camping

[gectisme]

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

Gectisme, your setup looks to be a complete tray? Also, how is your Furrion observation camera working? One of the first things I decided I wanted was a rear view camera. I haven't seen all that many reports on these units.
TIA!

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

One other question, why two 12 volt batteries? Some of what I have read recommended a dual 6 volt setup over dual 12 volt batteries?
The RV Doctor: RV Batteries - 6 or 12 - Volts, That Is
Looking to understand your reasoning....

Yes it is a complete tray. No technical reason for the 2 -12v batteries, we were figuring we are going to be plugged in more often than not because I am working out of the TT. The Trailer already had 2 battery boxes and the 12 volter's were much cheaper than 6 volter's.

I am soooo happy I got the Backup camera, I think it should be standard on any TT and would even go as far to say, a 3 camera setup should be standard. The ease of backing up and the ease of mind knowing whats behind you whether you are backing up or just watching who is behind you while driving makes it worth it for me. I went with the Furrion FOS48TA Observation Camera because I ran out of time to get the TT ready for our 2 year trip and needed a fast way to get a camera installed. It took me a whole 15 minutes or less to install because the WJ was Furrion ready. On the road it has been good. I would have rated it great but every now and then it loses signal and the screen either freezes on the last video or I see fuzz. It has never lasted more than a couple seconds and doesn't happen very often so it doesn't bother me. Backing up, it has never had any issues. I would not hesitate to recommend it if your TT is Furrion ready. If it isn't Furrion ready and you have the know how and time, there are some cheaper alternatives out there.

[ornery]

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

Newbie question. Looking at an Ultra V, it looks like you can only have one battery. Is it possible to hook up two or more batteries? I've read that upgrading to two 6volt batteries in series gives a lot more life than a single 12 volt. How would you do this on either an Ultra V or Windjammer? Any pictures of multiple battery installs on one of these units will be appreciated.

Sorry for the delayed reply, I just took the batteries off my 2016 26VFKS which a V-nose TT.
How I did 2 batteries on my 26VFKS.
Initially the TT came with just one battery. Since we mostly camp in forest service camp grounds without hook ups, I like dual battery power.
I started with an old aluminum cooking sheet that I cut in half. Filed down the rough edges.
Next I placed the halves on the V-frame to get a rough idea of how I would anchor them. I drilled 2 holes for each side through the cooking sheet and the flat plate on the frame where the original battery was.
I had some old perforated angle stock so I cut it to size so I could anchor those to the side of the frame, and then the cookie sheets and battery boxes to the angle stock. I cut the fronts ends of the angle stock at an angle so it wouldn‘t stick out past the battery boxes. Painted the angle stock black. Then mounted those to the side of the frame using self-tapping screws. And finally just drill holes in the bottom of the battery boxes, screw 2 holes with self-tapping screws and 2 holes (in the angle stock) with a couple of ¼-20 stove bolts.
Everything seems nice a sturdy.