This was suppose to be the hickup we worked on this weekend, being new we just thought that turn it on and bam it works. So after figuring out all the steps to bring in and take out slides, we were to tired to tackle the problem we had scheduled. What a learning curve. We have not hooked up water yet, please oh please let that go smoothly.I guess as long as I never boondock I would be fine, but I want battery power because that is what we want to do.

I hope you know that batteries usually just operate the interior lights, water pump, and supply 12 volts to run the refer control boards. The batteries do not supply power to the 110 volt AC outlets throughout the RV, you need to plug into a 30 amp 110 volt outlet normally called shore power, or run a generator if you have one. So more detail on whats not working would help us help you.This link might help you understand how the 12 volt stuff works.12 volt side of life

Just think of the the gas savings if it could :)

othertonka wrote:I hope you know that batteries usually just operate the interior lights, water pump, and supply 12 volts to run the refer control boards. The batteries do not supply power to the 110 volt AC outlets throughout the RV, you need to plug into a 30 amp 110 volt outlet normally called shore power, or run a generator if you have one. So more detail on whats not working would help us help you.This link might help you understand how the 12 volt stuff works.12 volt side of lifeNo lights no nothing. I believe I need Battery system to be functioning for the fridge, and hot water heater to spark on to run on Propane. We have a portable generator to plug into when needed. On board one needs to be repaired.

Nave you used a volt meter to see if the batteries are charged or dead? Should be 12.7 volts if fully charged.

othertonka wrote:Nave you used a volt meter to see if the batteries are charged or dead? Should be 12.7 volts if fully charged.yes 11.6 on batteries

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othertonka
Explorer
Jun 29, 2014
Nave you used a volt meter to see if the batteries are charged or dead? Should be 12.7 volts if fully charged.
Burwoods
Explorer
Jun 29, 2014
othertonka wrote:
I hope you know that batteries usually just operate the interior lights, water pump, and supply 12 volts to run the refer control boards. The batteries do not supply power to the 110 volt AC outlets throughout the RV, you need to plug into a 30 amp 110 volt outlet normally called shore power, or run a generator if you have one. So more detail on whats not working would help us help you.
This link might help you understand how the 12 volt stuff works.
12 volt side of life

No lights no nothing. I believe I need Battery system to be functioning for the fridge, and hot water heater to spark on to run on Propane. We have a portable generator to plug into when needed. On board one needs to be repaired.
et2
Explorer
Jun 29, 2014
Just think of the the gas savings if it could :)
othertonka
Explorer
Jun 29, 2014
I hope you know that batteries usually just operate the interior lights, water pump, and supply 12 volts to run the refer control boards. The batteries do not supply power to the 110 volt AC outlets throughout the RV, you need to plug into a 30 amp 110 volt outlet normally called shore power, or run a generator if you have one. So more detail on whats not working would help us help you.
This link might help you understand how the 12 volt stuff works.
12 volt side of life

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