Hypothetical DC electrical Question
Hello All, I have a hypothetical question concerning DC electrical power in a diesel pusher RV. Our rig is a 96 Dynasty with a mechanical Cummins C8.3 (96 was supposedly the last year for the mechani...
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When I had my Triple E motorhome is was equipped with a Bi-Directional relay in the charging circuit. Which ever side had available charging voltage would send the power through the relay contacts to the other side.
All this worked very well until the day I pulled up to the ferry terminal knowing gas was cheaper on the other side. It was a wait, and I did not open the door so the head light alarm never came on. Blah, withing an hour, the chassis battery was dead. I started the generator, and blah blah, I was so low on gas, it would not stay running.
Long story was, got going and onto the ferry just in time with help from the ferry station jump start, kept the engine running for a few minutes, and all was well again.
All this worked very well until the day I pulled up to the ferry terminal knowing gas was cheaper on the other side. It was a wait, and I did not open the door so the head light alarm never came on. Blah, withing an hour, the chassis battery was dead. I started the generator, and blah blah, I was so low on gas, it would not stay running.
Long story was, got going and onto the ferry just in time with help from the ferry station jump start, kept the engine running for a few minutes, and all was well again.
