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Entegra Motorhome Discussions / Sirius Radio connectors in dash

Last post by C. Leinonen - June 28, 2024, 12:05:14 pm

Just picked up our 2019 Anthem and set up Sirius Radio. Worked fine when parked at NIRVC. Once on road, stopped working, screen says no antenna. We've located a sm blk box with wire as well as a magnet with Sirius logo. Had it working for a bit when parked, as soon as we pulled out, it stopped again. Thoughts on how to rectify?

Entegra Motorhome Technical Talk / Re: 2023 Entegra Ethos Li 20T - Lithium Battery notes.

Last post by fpasta - June 25, 2024, 04:53:44 pm

I have the same LI battery and inverter as you guys. For the inverter setting #37, battery charging boost return setpoint. What does that do really? You can toggle from 52.0V to 52.8V. I see it as part of troubleshooting under lithium battery not charging. Does that go the same as well for alternator not charging the battery? If I have mine set at 52.8V, now just to experiment.

Entegra Motorhome Technical Talk / Re: 2023 Entegra Ethos LI BATTERY

Last post by fpasta - June 25, 2024, 04:16:23 pm

Quote from: jvoiss1953 – June 02, 2024, 09:51:57 am

Update. I turned off / shut down the Li battery. Then turned back on. Inverter now functioning once again.

How about the charging while driving? Read my first reply to your OP. Thanks.

Entegra Motorhome Technical Talk / Re: 2023 Entegra Ethos LI BATTERY

Last post by fpasta - June 25, 2024, 03:39:08 pm

Quote from: jvoiss1953 – May 31, 2024, 01:23:24 am

Bought my Entegra Ethos in January, 2024. It’s on the Ram Promaster 3500 chassis and no problems with the chassis. Initially used it for day outings and all was well. Received the recall notice on the Renogy battery in April and ran through the tests but didn’t have any of the issues warned about in the recall. Went on the first multi day trip recently. After three days of all working as it should, Renogy battery is no longer charging while driving. Had previously charged perfectly while driving, but no more. Still charged up when connected to 30 amp shore power. Upon returning home, noticed an imbalance in the cell voltages so ran the process to correct and recalibrate. Also completely shut down the battery and then restarted as some posts said that had solved recharging while driving issue. Today put on 60 miles but still no battery charging while driving. Started at 92% and ended at about 84% SOC. Only current draw was frig and brief use of water pump. Wanted to use the microwave so switched the inverter on…… it would not turn on, tried couple times. So non-functioning converter my latest problem.

So you did you take your van in to get the software firmware update to ...4-4 correct? I didn't see that in your post. And now you can't charge while driving. I have the same van as you.

I am having the same problem regarding the alternator not charging the battery. I did take mine in for the firmware update only. I didn't have any stuck contactor. Charging while driving worked before the software/firmware update. That is the main way I get the battery charged. The dealership who installed the software/firmware doesn't know how to fix it. I called another dealership of same company. And she said that if the total voltage in the Samkoon screen is 53.0V and above, the battery wont charge while in transit (alternator charging battery). So I asked her how to get it below 53.0V. She said to use the battery. And not to rely on the SOC. Its the total voltage is what matter. So hopefully this will work. She also said that the software update was to prevent from overcharging and heating the battery to the point of fire and this is why you won't be able to charge while driving. I am boondocked right now and won't be able to test till a couple of days from now. I am using the battery and i got it as low as 52.8V (I don't know if me setting inverter#37 to 52.8V is why, more on that below) but then it jumped back to 53.1V, so I don't get that. If its depleting the battery why did it jump back up. Solar? At night i saw it go from 53.0V to 53.1 lol.

But before i called the other dealership. I also tried to recalibrate and maybe thinking per manual that it was a stuck SOC was the issue. So again per the manual switched #9 inverter setting to 54.4V and used shore power to charge to 100%. Switched it back. to 54.0V. Then drove to the place I boondock by work. I won't know if the alternator charged the battery of course because its already at 100%. But i will soon find out when i go to my next place in a couple of days now. So then I called the other dealership to schedule a visit.

My inverter does work though, thank god.

I will use up the battery to try and get it to lower than 53.0V. One, I hope that recalibrating (if I even did that right) that i will now charge while driving regardless of total voltage. Two, that the other dealership is correct that that it has to be under 53.0V to charge in transit. And that is what the software update did to our battery.

Also in the manual under troubleshooting. Under, lithium battery, If battery not charging, voltage may be too high. Which basically to me means 53.0V and above according to the other dealership. So i guess that the other dealership is right in that regard. But this is pre recall manual. And the remedy for that is "Inverter Setting #37 default is 52.0V - The unit will need to discharge before charging" This is not under the Alternator not charging category. Only under the Lithium Battery. Also I have mine now set to 52.8V whatever that does. I switched thinking it can charge under transit depending on a higher total voltage. Mind you this is pre recall manual. No where in the Alternator troubleshooting category does it say that if battery not charging, voltage is too high. Its not even published anywhere post recall software update if that is one of things the software was suppose to do.

So I am not getting my hopes up.

You posted this 4 weeks ago, I just just got the software/firmware update over the weekend. Any udpates or fixes to your van that you can share.

Entegra Motorhome Discussions / Re: forum questions?

Last post by SpudsRv - June 20, 2024, 12:33:38 pm

Not super active but that is kind of up to the membership

There are several communities for entegra, but this is the only one that I've found that is open, no ads, no data collection. I pop in every week or so to see if there is anything I can answer or ask.

Entegra Motorhome Discussions / Re: forum questions?

Last post by johndeerefarmer - June 18, 2024, 03:27:30 pm

Appears to be dead. I probably won't be back. I don't care for Facebook either but if that's where the action is I will go there

Entegra Motorhome Discussions / 27U questions

Last post by johndeerefarmer - June 18, 2024, 12:36:59 pm

I am looking at a 27U. So far the only things I really dislike are the TV placement and the small kitchen countertop. Can't do much about the countertop other than use the table if extra space is needed.
For the TV has anyone found a longer swing arm to get it farther in line with the sofa? Or maybe just sit the TV on the table which watching?

For those with this model, how do they handle in the wind? And with a TOAD or trailer?

Are the hydraulic jacks up high enough that you don't tear them off? I did that twice in my Grand design fiver before I finally took them off!

What else do you like or dislike about your 27U?

Thanks

Entegra Motorhome Discussions / Re: Actively shopping for Odyssey

Last post by g. v. m. - June 17, 2024, 07:03:23 pm

Evening... we recently purchased a 2023 (orphan) Odyssey 26M from Meyer's RV in Bath, NY. They have dealerships in Albany, NY, Syracuse, NY, Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY, Sayre, PA, and a few other places. It took awhile to come together on pricing but we all walked away happy. and so far, their service what with warranty items and general information on what is what has been pretty darn good.
The Mrs and I did look at the 24B model, she liked it and I liked it (if were just a little bit longer). We agreed on the 26M, as I explained to her, you need to take approximately 7 feet off the length for the engine and cab and that end dimension is the living space.

Entegra Motorhome Technical Talk / Water Pump: 2023 Odyssey 26M

Last post by g. v. m. - June 17, 2024, 06:48:09 pm

evening... first time RV owner, purchased new 2023 [orphan] Odyssey 26M in January '24. In getting familiar with its operation, well it's been a lengthy road. I am now at using the RV water systems and am looking at running it under 'normal' valve/water conditions. I've filled the fresh water tank and turned on the water pump but I get a combination of air and sputtering water through any of the faucets, toilet, showers. It's almost like it is sucking air.
QUESTION: Where is the water pump located on the 2023 model 26M?
It wasn't 'properly' de-winterized, so I had to go in and open the hot water valves and place the cap back on the hot water tank and so forth.
I am curious if there is some valve that could be open regarding the pump as it seems as if the pump won't prime.

Thanks in advance for any info.
g.v.marmuscak

Renovation / Upgrade Corner / Wireless Tower and plug close by

Last post by SJansky - June 15, 2024, 05:08:37 pm

We just purchased a 2024 Vision 29 F and. Just realized the power tower and a plug close by do not have power. We have checked fuses, breakers and made sure it was plugged in under sink and are at a loss on how to fix it. Any ideas?