Solar Trickle Charger on Roof
On our 2001 Fleetwood Bounder there is a small (about one square foot) solar panel mounted on the roof above the front air conditioner unit. Our assumption is that this maintains a trickle charge to ...
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stoutz429 wrote:
OP here. If I am understanding Richard's post correctly, it is saying that the BCC of my 2001 Fleetwood Bounder should be allowing my engine battery to recharge along with the coach batteries when I am plugged in to shore power?
When I purchased the coach used, the dealer told me my coach batteries do not recharge while I am driving the unit, only the engine battery. He said the coach batteries only recharge while plugged in to shore power, but he didn't make any mention of shore power recharging the engine battery.
Rick in PA
The dealer lips were moving. GRIN
As designed RV Custom Products and installed by Fleetwood.
The engine battery will start charging on shore/generator power when the coach batteries reach 13.2 volts.
The coach batteries will start charging from the alternator when the engine battery reaches 13.2 volts.
The ability to charge the engine battery from shore power was introduced in 1995 with Rev.C of RV Custom Products CB200 circuit board. Since then the circuit board had been revised to CB115. Yeah I know, it sound backwards but the 115 replaced the 200 CB.
You might find the Yahoo Bounder Forum a good place to visit.
Richard
