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kemer's avatar
kemer
Explorer
Jul 19, 2020

House Batteries

I want to clarify something. I have my 2014 Winnebago parked long term for the summer at my cabin. I have it plugged into shore power(50amp). I throw the disconnect for the chassis battery so as to not drain it from smoke detectors, etc. It's my understanding that when plugged into shore power, it will keep the house batteries charged. Correct? I had an issue earlier when I was going to run generator. I disconnected from shore power and the panel inside showed there was no voltage in the house batteries. Tried to start generator but wouldn't start. Didn't have power to even run lights in the coach. House battery fluids are good and batteries are only a couple years old. Suggestions?
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  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Jul 19, 2020
    You are correct, your converter or inverter/charger SHOULD charge the house bank when on shore power or generator (basically any source of 120 VAC). This assumes that there is no disconnect switch between your house bank and converter or inverter/charger that is in the off position. Some coaches have this switch, others wire the charging device direct to the battery.

    SO, start by verifying that you do have 120 VAC to your charging device (BTW, let us know what it is-- converter or inverter/charger and model if you know it). Check breakers/fuses to it.

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