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Bill-R's avatar
Bill-R
Explorer
Apr 13, 2016

Electric repair shop

I am looking for a repair shop that specializes in trouble shooting electrical system in a class A diesel motor home. Motor home is a 1989 executive 36xl model with a Cummings diesel engine. Shop has to know solar as the motor home has a solar installed on it. Modesto Ca area. Can be a mobile service or a shop. Thanks for any information provided.
Class A

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  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2016
    Pretty simple stuff. Can you use a meter? What is the voltage on the house battery? What is the voltage on the 12 volt circuit panel?

    Does it work when you jumper the two batteries? Does it work when you only jumper one side?

    Assuming a good battery in the house, jumper from the house battery to the 12 volt panel, first do the negative side. Does it work now? Try the positive side? Try both together?

    Something is disconnected or loose. That should find it.
  • Bill-R's avatar
    Bill-R
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2016
    solar is charging starting battery not the house. when you disconnect the starting battery no 12 volt in the motor home.
  • wildmanbaker's avatar
    wildmanbaker
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2016
    You may want to contact an Electricians Union and try to get them to recommend a contractor who is qualified in the discipline's you require.
  • wildmanbaker's avatar
    wildmanbaker
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2016
    You may want to contact an Electricians Union and try to get them to recommend a contractor who is qualified in the discipline's you require.

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