We wanted to replace our XanTrek ProSine 2.5 inverter/charger with something more modern. We also wanted to update the Heliotrope RV-30DE solar charge controller as well as replace the single 100Watt solar panel that we had. We ended up choosing a Victron based system as we liked the features as well as many system components they offer.
Our coach came equipped with the original crank-up powered Sensar antenna. Although functional, it showed its age with peeling paint, bent wings in several areas, and worn coax cables and boots that needed replacement.
We had many issues to address in our starting battery compartment. The primary thing we wanted to address were the slow starting of the engine, often requiring the use of the boost switch to prevent setting the engine light due to low voltage at the ECM (set during cranking).
After fixing the remote/key fob so the bay door lock actuators trigger, a simple wiring issue at the main connector, I figured I was done only to find out the actuators triggered but most were no longer working.
What started out as a simple job of replacing the air filter and the Vacuator (a.k.a. duckbill) valve on our Donaldson ECG Konepac G11-2001 air cleaner ended up becoming “one of those” projects.
