Battery charging issue resolved, perhaps
1999 Coachmen Santara 23rb (Class C) I few days ago I posted a question about my battery seeming not to charge when camped with shore power. I've been nosing around this, and I think I found the...
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1. Measurements -- I reported "With external power and the battery disconnect switch in "use" position, there's 7.8V coming out of the converter into the battery. Same using generator power.In the "store" position, there's 15.7V. " These measurements are taken at the battery position, with the cables disconnected from the battery. This, I thought, would show me the output from the converter. Yes?
2. When the Battery Disconnect switch ( Intellitec BD) js in the "store" position, the electric step still functions. All other 12V systems that I can find are off. Normal?
3. I'll go looking for the fuses associated with the BD unit as msg suggested, check grounds as Snowman suggested, and take readings at the battery with no power. I charged the battery to full at home and let it sit for over 24 hours. It seemed to hold its charge.
4. I'm satisfied that the automatic cutover from shore power to generator is working. Is there any reason why I can't test this using generator power. I can do that in the storage yard, as opposed to driving the thing to a friend's house.
Many thanks for help and patience!
Rich
2. When the Battery Disconnect switch ( Intellitec BD) js in the "store" position, the electric step still functions. All other 12V systems that I can find are off. Normal?
3. I'll go looking for the fuses associated with the BD unit as msg suggested, check grounds as Snowman suggested, and take readings at the battery with no power. I charged the battery to full at home and let it sit for over 24 hours. It seemed to hold its charge.
4. I'm satisfied that the automatic cutover from shore power to generator is working. Is there any reason why I can't test this using generator power. I can do that in the storage yard, as opposed to driving the thing to a friend's house.
Many thanks for help and patience!
Rich
