Imelda

Thank you Got it filled in now.

I cannot figure out how to add my info to my forum posts. How do I do this?

On my 2020 Hull 642 it already had Shurflo 182-100 that cracked over last winter. Evidently, my winterization wasn't very effective. I couldn't find this model on Amazon but I did get a Shurflo 182-201. Now I am not sure this is the right model but the actual pump is a XXX-100. What is the difference between the Shurflo 182-201and the Shurflo 182-200? They look like they are interchangeable but maybe not.

Hi all, Imelda again Hull 642 etc. I am really happy with my newly installed 2X Li Times 230AH batteries and I now want to up grade my solar panels etc. I have already purchased the LiTime 30A MPPT 12V/24V Solar Charge Controller Bluetooth to go with the batteries and now I would like to purchase some light weight efficient solar panels. I was thinking of either 2X 200 watts or 4X 100 watts depending on weight of the panels, (no more that 20 lbs). I was looking at the Predator brand from Harbor freight or the thunderbolt that they carry there. The Predator one looks like the Jackery panels I have on my Jackery power stations. Anyone have have any recommendation on these Harbor Freight brands or any others? I am looking for 400 total watts (EITHER 2x200 WATTS OR 4X 100 WATTS) that are light weight and easy for me to carry and move around to catch the sun.

Hi all and thank you all for the good advice in getting a professional to put them in for me. I could easily have dropped a battery. Yiks and then got burned with battery acid ! I just picked my Ollie up from my local trailer place (it is actually a horse trailer repair place I use but same principles) and got the new 2X 230Ah batteries installed. They fit perfectly in the battery tray. Very pleased!

Thank you SeaDawg and all. I agree and there are all kind of opportunity where replacing the batteries can go wrong. Like moving the batteries out etc. A lot to consider here. I will get an expert to do it.

Yip this seems to be a good option. Amazon has them on Spring sale.. JD and all how many of these batteries did you get to in the Olly battery storage compartment? It loos like I can only fit 2 batteries It seems like a lot of batteries come with a Blu tooth options. How would this be useful?

I think I could fit 4 or probably just 2 of the Lifepo4 above the same compartment that has the existing 4X6V batteries . Would 2 be enough to provide Power to run the microwave or more batteries better?? Just checked, I can only get 2 batteries in this space

or there is the one that JD recommends. Too many choices. I think I could 4 of these in the battery compartmne to replace the 4X6V oned that are there. I amy need to buy some new connector cables.

I beleive I have the right XC Xantrex Freedom Inverter 2000 watts. Amazon has this lithium ion on sale. I dont believe living in Texas I need a heated battery

I have a tractor with a front loader bucket so I was thinking of sliding the old 6V batteries from the storage compartment onto the tractor bucket at the same height and getting the new ones on that way. If all else fails then get a neighbor.

I am eletcrically and mechanically decent. The biggest problem I see I lifting the batteries up into the battery storage compartment so I may recruit a friend to help lift them. I will try to do this and if all fails get an expert to do this.

I think that is a good idea to upgrade to lithium as I have a 2K Inverter and solar panels. Where do I find JD post regrading the upgrade? Also I forgot to ask is there a switch somewhere in my 2020 Oliver2 that I can disconnect the batteries from the 12V DC supply.

Hi all, Imelda (Hull 642 elite2) again. I need some advice on my 6V battery (see pics below) . They are about 5 years old and not holding charge over night. For some reason I though these were maintance free batteries but I now thinking I should have been topping them up with DI water and pouring the water through the clear plastic round plug. One question how do I top the batteries up if it is not too late and they are already damaged and how do I remove this plug? Second question is: does anyone have 6V battery replacement rcommendations if I have to replace these batteries? I called the Bright Way Group and these batteries are discontinued.

Thank you all. I am going to try these suggestions and I will keep you posted. Imelda