Class A Motorhome Wont Start!
Hi everyone I am a newbie been living in my RV since August 2015. I have a 1990 Safari Ivory 38 ft long Diesel Pusher. Its A Cummins/OshKosh Chassis? I keep reading these forums and i know this has...
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A short course on how your coach works:
1. You will have TWO STARTER batteries. 12VDC, usually in the engine compartment.
2. You will have TWO to FOUR HOUSE batteries, may be 6VDC (4) or 12VDC (2). They should be in a separate compartment near the rear on the coach.
3. The starter batteries need to have sufficient starting power, stated as CCA, cold cranking amps, to start your coach. Check your owner's manual if you have one. Since the house batteries do not play a part in starting your coach, CCA is not important but ability to recharge often is. That's why the 6VDC golf cart batteries are the preferred battery for the house systems.
4. On most coaches, there is a switch, usually on the dash, that will momentarily connect your house batteries and the starter batteries to get you going if one or more are weak.
5. Batteries should be replaced in pairs as a weak battery will draw down a good battery quickly.
6. If plugged into shore power, your charger/inverter/converter should keep your batteries up to speed. If not, you have a short.
It sounds like money is tight for you right now, but a few bucks spent learning from a mobile mechanic may be worth it to you in the long run. Good luck...Dennis
1. You will have TWO STARTER batteries. 12VDC, usually in the engine compartment.
2. You will have TWO to FOUR HOUSE batteries, may be 6VDC (4) or 12VDC (2). They should be in a separate compartment near the rear on the coach.
3. The starter batteries need to have sufficient starting power, stated as CCA, cold cranking amps, to start your coach. Check your owner's manual if you have one. Since the house batteries do not play a part in starting your coach, CCA is not important but ability to recharge often is. That's why the 6VDC golf cart batteries are the preferred battery for the house systems.
4. On most coaches, there is a switch, usually on the dash, that will momentarily connect your house batteries and the starter batteries to get you going if one or more are weak.
5. Batteries should be replaced in pairs as a weak battery will draw down a good battery quickly.
6. If plugged into shore power, your charger/inverter/converter should keep your batteries up to speed. If not, you have a short.
It sounds like money is tight for you right now, but a few bucks spent learning from a mobile mechanic may be worth it to you in the long run. Good luck...Dennis
