Battery Boost Not Working
We have a Winn 2007 Voyage. We camped recently plugged in at a state park. My DW used the driver's seat to do her cross-stitching and used the driver's dome light over her shoulder. Well when we go...
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jerseyjim wrote:
When new (2001) the RV mechanic told me not to use the "boost" at all....something about a relay or something else having a habit of blowing out.
Particularly on coaches that require a LOT of starting amps (like diesel coaches with intake manifold heaters) common advice is to ALWAYS use the boost switch if the house batteries are fully charged to put all the amp-hrs possible into the heater and starter.
BUT, the proper sequence IS IMPORTANT to solenoid longevity:
Engage boost switch BEFORE turning the key-- that way you are not switching under high amp load. If you were to engage boost after turning the key, you would arc the contacts and absolutely would shorten solenoid life.
Start engine. After starting, and after intake manifold heater kicks off if diesel engine, THEN turn off boost switch.
