Batteries dead...won't start
Tried to start the RV after not using it for a while and it won't start. It was connected to shore power (30 amp) the entire time with battery switches on and the charger on. The water level on the ho...
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Like BigBlockTank says, check the battery first. Most auto parts places will load test it for free. Take it in for the test.
Another thing to check if the battery checks OK... My ground cable uses a clamp type terminal ( like THIS ). There was some corrosion inside the clamp that was preventing the coach from getting a good ground when cranking. I cut off the corroded cable end and put a new clamp on and have had no problems since. Everything seemed to work til I tried to start and the high load was too much for the damaged ground cable.
Another thing to check if the battery checks OK... My ground cable uses a clamp type terminal ( like THIS ). There was some corrosion inside the clamp that was preventing the coach from getting a good ground when cranking. I cut off the corroded cable end and put a new clamp on and have had no problems since. Everything seemed to work til I tried to start and the high load was too much for the damaged ground cable.
