Battery Disconnect Confusion
Okay, so I went out on Monday to take off on my first trip in my (new to me) 2018 Leprechaun, and the engine battery was dead. Had to call for a jump start. So I learned if my coach is just sitting ...
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See page 39 Generic owner's manual
You should have two battery systems. Coach which operates 12 volt items such as lights, water pump, refer (12 volt control, and furnace)
Another battery system operates the chassis.
The coach system is charged by converter while plugged into shore power or when the main chassis engine is running.
The chassis battery is in most cases charged by chassis engine. Parasitic loads can drain this battery. It needs a trickle charger to keep it up.
Many MHs are equipped with an "AUX" or "Battery Boost" start button to tie battery systems together so if chassis battery is dead you can jump start it with this switch.
You should have two battery systems. Coach which operates 12 volt items such as lights, water pump, refer (12 volt control, and furnace)
Another battery system operates the chassis.
The coach system is charged by converter while plugged into shore power or when the main chassis engine is running.
The chassis battery is in most cases charged by chassis engine. Parasitic loads can drain this battery. It needs a trickle charger to keep it up.
Many MHs are equipped with an "AUX" or "Battery Boost" start button to tie battery systems together so if chassis battery is dead you can jump start it with this switch.
