Southwind not starting

Question

My 96 Southwind, P 30 chassis, will not turn over. It acts like the battery is dead.
According to my multi meter the battery is at 12.9 volts.

I had the same problem about a year ago. I cleaned the battery terminals and later it started. I didn't have any problems since, until today.
The battery terminals are clean, the battery is good.
What should I check first? The ground connection on the frame?

I know, I should have checked it out better when I originally had the problem. But I didn't.

Any recommendations will be appreciated.

We had a major storm two nights ago. It dumped over an inch in about 40 minutes.
Could something be soaked?

Thank You.

gbopp · Answer

I got it started. I cleaned the house battery terminals.I don't know if that was the problem but, it started immediately after cleaning them.I'll be checking for a bad battery cable.

wyotraveler · Answer

A volt meter takes very little current to measure voltage. A better reading would be to put the probes on the starter and watch voltage when someone else tries to start the engine. With dirty contacts voltage would drop and show true voltage starter is getting.

pianotuna · Answer

Hi,Probably time to consider new cables.

gbopp · Answer

Thanks, I need to find the problem. New cables may be a good place to start.And, I should probably test the voltage at the starter before and after the new cables are installed.

outofplace · Answer

I would try starting it again then go disconnect the House batteries and see if the starter wire is on the wrong battery

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