jerryneal Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Ms. Joan and I are pulling the part time work trigger and planning to hit the road for 9 months of the year. Yeah! We've had the Heartland Gateway for a year and after a half a dozen trips, have made all the changes (for now) to make it fit our needs. The last project was working out the kinks in our 12 volt system, especially our inverter to residential frig. We've had a dickens of a time this summer with a couple long pulls and finding a tripped inverter when we stopped at rest stops or returning to the domicile. I wish I could trust the dealer to fix the problem, but it usually takes 3 or 4 trips until they get it right and workmanship is usually marginal (not ranting, just stating a fact). I checked the wiring downstream - no problems. Batteries are in good shape and holding charge. Frustrated, guessing the inverter was the problem. Doing the Google search thing for a new inverter, a Heartland thread popped up and I found my inverter has a firmware issue with the residential Frigidaire frig. The compressor surge causes the inverter to trip. A couple of calls to Heartland CS, providing test results to the service rep and a new inverter was provided at no charge. Must say that was a very pleasant experience. As all of us who can't stand for status quo and since I was going to be in the electric bay anyway, I decided to add 2 more batteries to the string. This is where it gets interesting. First wire to inverter, connector was so loose, I could pull it off with a gentle pull. Second wire to the battery box, the same. General wiggle of all the wires on the batteries, half were in the same shape. Good grief, looks like the connectors were put on with a hammer and chisel. Back to Amazon for 2/0 welding cable and new connectors. A couple of hours of work with new cables, the trusty hydraulic cable lug crimper, new battery box and a couple new batteries, Ms. Joan and I are ready to hit the road. Moral of this story, check the forums. Someone else is probably having the same problem too. And lastly, check your cables. Give them a gentle tug and fix the wigglers. I knew better. Preach it all the time. Jerry and Joan 2014 Ford F350 with 6.7 turbo, TrailerSaver 2014 40' Heartland Gateway Fifth wheel iLoveRVlife.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltimer51 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thanks for sharing. George2011 F350 6.7PSD CC 4X4 DRW Lariate2015 Mobile Suites 41 RSSB4 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks for sharing. This what the forums are about! Thanks! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 which hydraulic crimper did you use? how do you like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david2015skp Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Appreciate the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryneal Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sehc I purchased this one off Amazon. $26 with Prime. Worked like a champ. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXQ2E5E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00 Jerry and Joan 2014 Ford F350 with 6.7 turbo, TrailerSaver 2014 40' Heartland Gateway Fifth wheel iLoveRVlife.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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