Posts Tagged ‘RV Battery Management’
Intellitec Launches Line of 250 Amp Smart Battery Disconnects
Heavy Duty Battery Disconnects Provide Unmatched Battery Protection DeLand, FL – Intellitec Products, LLC has introduced a new line of 250 amp battery disconnects. The line includes the Heavy Duty 250A Battery Disconnect, the Heavy Duty Battery Guard® automatic battery disconnect, and models with current sensing and RV-C communications. Ned Schiff, President of Intellitec Products…
Read MoreThe Basics of Battery Protection: Battery Disconnects
The battery disconnect solenoid and battery disconnect switch are both used to control the connection of the RV’s batteries to its electrical system, but they operate in different ways and are suited for different applications. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences: The choice between a solenoid and a switch depends on your RV setup,…
Read MoreIntelligent RV-C Solutions Keeps your Batteries Charged
RV-C Background RV-C is a communications protocol based on CAN-bus or the Controller Area Network-bus. This system was created to allow for house and chassis components to communicate with each other, allowing for control, coordination, and system diagnostics. Originally developed by RVIA, it was approved for use in 2005. In 2008, RVIA opened the protocol…
Read MoreWhat is the Blue Item in the Big Boy Disconnect Relay?
Question: I purchased one of your 00-00507-512 Battery Disconnects. In the box was the relay as well as a small round blue item. It has no labels so I’m not sure what it is. Answer: A varistor assembly or surge suppression part can be used with the Big Boy relay and is included in the…
Read MoreRV-C in RVs
About RV-C RV-C is a communications protocol based on CAN-bus or the Controller Area Network-bus. This system was created to allow for house and chassis components to communicate with each other, allowing for control, coordination, and system diagnostics. Originally developed by RVIA, it was approved for use in 2005. In 2008, RVIA opened the protocol…
Read MoreRisks of Renting Out Your RV
Renting out an RV can be a smart decision. During this past year in the pandemic, the need to escape to the wilderness and get away has greatly increased. Websites like Cruise America, El Monte and Outdoorsy currently make it easy to rent a RV for use. While not everyone can afford to buy an…
Read MoreUpgrading an RV Electrical System
The RVIA Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Survey Buying an RV is a big undertaking. Figuring out how much you’ll be using it, what you will be using it for, and how much to spend are all factored into finding the right RV model for you. After researching and deciding, most would assume that everything is…
Read MoreWhy Did My RV Battery Die?
Learn about common battery management issues and how they effect your RV battery.
Read MoreIntellitec Launches Integrated B.I.R.D. Battery Disconnect with RV-C Communications
Smart Disconnect Provides Superior Battery ManagementDeLand, Florida – Intellitec Products, LLC introduced the Integrated RV-C based Bi-directional Isolation Relay Disconnect (B.I.R.D.) today. The new product monitors the voltage of two battery sources and automatically links them when charging is available and required. Based on the new Battery Guard® 1000 platform, Intellitec can provide a complete…
Read MoreNew Battery Guard® 1000 Smart Disconnect Prevents Dead Batteries
Intellitec Products, LLC Introduces the BG1000 at the RVX Show Salt Lake City Utah– Intellitec Products, LLC launched the Battery Guard 1000 smart battery disconnect at the RVX show in Salt Lake City on March 12, 2019. The BG1000 alarms when the voltage is low and automatically disconnects power at a preset level to prevent…
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