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spotrot
Explorer
Dec 11, 2015

Lessons on Chassis Battery and Circuits, 2008 Itasca/Ford

The following may be useful for members inspecting or troubleshooting their coaches: When the engine is running, the alternator only charges the chassis battery -- it does not charge the coach batt...
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Dec 11, 2015
You SHOULD have coach batteries charged from engine alternator.
Something must be wrong with your system.
Going back (converter charging chassis) depends on the system.
When insulators will not allow it, the combiners will.
Also sounds like you have short in your steps, or light that does not go off?

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