Does Chassis batteries charge when plugged in
I've had two different answers, from two different RV tech's. I have a 2000 DP 39Z Bounder. its in inside storage, plugged in, but the chassis batteries keep losing charge. I keep having to charge t...
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Simply put, all Fleetwood Class-A Coaches have had the capability, via the BCC, to charge both the CHASSIS and HOUSE batteries from shore power for nearly 20 years..
You may have a problem with the solenoid and/or BIRD circuitry that is supposed to perform this function. IF your house batteries, also do NOT charge from the engine alternator or IF the aux start function does not work, you have a bad solenoid. There are other techniques to determine a failing BIRD.
If you know what a BCC is, and if you know where to find it in your coach, you can easily find and fix your problem.
BTW - since your coach is a diesel, the subject solenoid is external to the BCC and located in a bay very near the batteries.
You can always just use a jumper cable between the larger terminals of the solenoid to get charging until you get the solenoid replaced.
I'll PM you with a link to all the trouble shooting procedures and diagrams you need to fix your problem.
You may have a problem with the solenoid and/or BIRD circuitry that is supposed to perform this function. IF your house batteries, also do NOT charge from the engine alternator or IF the aux start function does not work, you have a bad solenoid. There are other techniques to determine a failing BIRD.
If you know what a BCC is, and if you know where to find it in your coach, you can easily find and fix your problem.
BTW - since your coach is a diesel, the subject solenoid is external to the BCC and located in a bay very near the batteries.
You can always just use a jumper cable between the larger terminals of the solenoid to get charging until you get the solenoid replaced.
I'll PM you with a link to all the trouble shooting procedures and diagrams you need to fix your problem.
