Rendezvous came with a decent power system which I had hoped to use for a year before upgrading. However, performance and other problems cropped up in the first few months of using it, so I moved this project earlier in the list and jumped in. ?
I’m setting up a similar Balmar + wakespeen system on my Volvo TAMD63p’s and am getting the battery alarm now because there isn’t a D+ connection. I haven’t installed the multiplus or new batteries yet though, still charging my old GC2’s.
There is a FAQ on Balmars website that uses automotive relays but not sure that will work with the non-Balmar regulators.
Is there a work around for the alarms?
Thanks!
Jason
I had a challenge with this on my Volvo TAMD61s on Rendezvous. I can’t seem to remember how I solved it, but it wasn’t as pretty as I wanted.
I think a relay would work regardless of the alternator…
I am aware of the safety issue that Will Prowse has identified with Battle Born batteries. I recommend anyone who owns Battle Born batteries carefully review both the initial video, as well as his second video based on Battle Born’s rather unique response.
I also recommend if you have Battle Born batteries that you check the flag terminals as soon as possible to ensure none of them feel loose. If you have issues, contact Battle Born support.
Battle Born’s response is …. not great. I agree with Will in that the design is not a “ feature” and is highly concerning. Their response seems like one crafted by a marketing person, and not truly being forthcoming. I hope that they have the opportunity to deal with this situation more appropriately.
Battle Born have been a good brand for a long time, and not only did I recommend them, but I used them on a previous boat (what this article is about). However, this design is highly concerning, and I would want to make sure that if I owned them now, they were not exhibiting any issues, and would definitely think twice about purchasing them new based on this design.
I would highly recommend anyone with Battle Born batteries in their boat review testing that Will Prowse has done. The latest video here shows continual problems that are dangerous to have in any battery, whether it be aboard a boat or in an RV.
Battle Born’s responses have been very disappointing.
If I had these batteries aboard, I would be testing them individually, contacting Battle Born for replacements, joining the class action lawsuit that is in progress, and removing them from my boat as soon as possible.