Coachmen with Triton V10 Dead Battery problems

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Sounds like the classic "bad ground" connection to me.

Thanks all.
Its just weird because we have let it sit for 3 or 4 months no problem. Started fine. I will those things out. Some suggest that trying to start the Triton with a dead batt kills the starter but that doesn't explain why the dash lights are so dim.
Mike

First I'd say bad connection. I'd check the other end of the ground and positive cables to make sure they are making good connections.

Second I'd say there is a powerful draw on the battery. Something is eating that 12V batts amps if there is a good connection. Hopefully this is behind a battery isolator.

Check those things and write back.

Sounds like your battery is ok. Suggestion of using a meter is correct. Many coaches have things that will drain the battery, like smoke detectors, radios etc, even though the coach is not running. I use a battery maintainer to avoid this problem.
Great idea to make sure your cables and connections are clean and tight.
IF you suspect your battery is being drained, connect your meter (using DC amp scale) in series with the pos cable coming from your battery. In between your battery and the pos cable. If you see major current draw you should try unplugging fuses, one at a time. When the current flow stops, you have found the culprit.
Could be many things, maybe someone else can chime in.
Good luck, let us know what you find
Hoyt

Sam Spade wrote:

MikeDavies wrote:
Got a new Battery, put it the charger for a few hours, installed it.

First, "a few hours" probably isn't enough. Many/most new batteries specify charging for 12 hours or more, depending on the charger.

Second, you NEED a meter because it's hard to give good advice without some voltage readings.....at a minimum.

And yes, the house lights work off the house batteries.

Thanks
They told me the new battery was charged. Voltage was 12.9 V with a DVM.
Thanks

MikeDavies wrote:
Got a new Battery, put it the charger for a few hours, installed it.

First, "a few hours" probably isn't enough. Many/most new batteries specify charging for 12 hours or more, depending on the charger.

Second, you NEED a meter because it's hard to give good advice without some voltage readings.....at a minimum.

And yes, the house lights work off the house batteries.

Bad connection!
Check the chassis battery ground connection.
Inspect battery cable crimp connections for sign of corrosion.
House lights work off coach batteries.