Hallmark Guanella Question?

[surfdude2133]

Hello Hallmark people,

As the new Owner of a custom ordered Guanella (used) I has a few questions.

I only have a 7 prong plug outside of the camper, does this mean I can not use shore power if I went to a campsite with full hookups? Can I install shore power option?

My pop up is power only, my fear is that if my batteries die when I'm camping I wont be able to put the top down. DO you guys/girls have any recommendation to help ensure this doesn't happen or a back up system I can install?

Other than that this camper is awesome, thank you in advance for the help.

Brandon

 

[smlobx]

Welcome to the Hallmark family!
Are you sure that you don't have a shore power connection? It is standard as far as I know. The 20 amp plug is located on the underside of the overhang on the drivers side about half way down.

I can take a picture of mine if that helps..

 

[Cottonww]

Agree that is where my plug is on my Hallmark. It does have a cover. I am surprised there isn't a hand crank option for top lifting??

 

[smlobx]

Cottonmw we have a hand crank tool to lift the top if the cordless screw gun isn’t usable.

This is the product I’m referring to..

https://pantherrvproducts.com/320000/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlPnRvpyT8wIVyYpaBR03dQ02EAQYAiABEgJ2cfD_BwE

 

[surfdude2133]

Thanks everyone,

Found the plug for shore power! Contacted Hallmark (crazy nice people) and they said I could use a power drill on the motor if my batteries die. I'm still worried that would damage the motor but I will be taking a drill with me anyways. I'll post a photo of the beauty soon.

Brandon

 

[surfdude2133]

Forgot to ask but do you think the batteries will charge when hooked into shore power? or should I bring my trickle charger?

 

[smlobx]

Forgot to ask but do you think the batteries will charge when hooked into shore power? or should I bring my trickle charger?

Yes, the house batteries will charge when plugged into shore power. I usually plug my camper into shore power the day before going on a trip so that everything is fully charged up and the fridge can cool down completely before leaving.

 

[Bigfoot]

My response is late, but FWIW we have been using the power top for over 7 years without a power issue even when the camper battery was down to 11 volts. It would be possible to hand crank the top although that would involve e unscrewing the facia which would be a pain.

It sounds like your camper circuit is not connected to your truck. You may want to look into doing that to help keep the battery charged. Solar is not always enough.