Switching from AC to Coach batteries
When I unplug my motorhome from ac power or when there's a power outage, I have to manually switch to Coach batteries. I thought the Coach should switch automatically. Is this normal or do I have ...
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Rikilee wrote:
When I'm plugged in to power the battery disconnect switch is on. it has a green light. We had a storm which caused a power outage and I had to physically push the Coach battery switch on. The second time was when I unplugged from campground to travel, again noticed I had to push switch on to battery power.
Thank you for the replies. Really appreciate the assistance
On most motorhomes, when the battery disconnect is OFF(light off) and you plug into 120 shore power, the charger system comes online and that disconnect light will be ON, but the batteries are not connected. Now, to confuse you more. lets say you do have the battery disconnect ON(indicator light is on), you plug into 120 shore power. IF you turn that battery disconnect to the off indent, it will indeed disconnect the coach batteries BUT THE INDICATOR LIGHT WILL STAY ON, due to the Converter/Inverter-Charger still supplying power. Not all motorhomes react this way but a lot do. You need to state Year/ Brand/Model of RV. Doug
If your RV is the 1990 model listed in your profile, then the odds are it is what I am stating to you.
