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SGTJOE
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2020

Tradewinds 2001 model 7390

My MH has been sitting for about 7 months and today I fired her up with no problems. I have a question on the Freedom Remote Control Panel. As long as I'm plugged into shore power it is lit up showing battery state, DV Volts, DC Amps and incoming AC Breaker Amps, but when I shut down the shore power it shows nothing. Is this the way it is supposed to be? Sorry but it's been awhile since I've used her.
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  • SGTJOE's avatar
    SGTJOE
    Explorer II
    Sep 15, 2020
    Well, when I plugged her in after I got back from the shop I lost half my power. I unplugged her and fired up the good ole Genny. Everything was working even the residential fridge. I took a walk around the neighborhood to cool down and when I got home I pulled the 50 amp cable so I could check the male plug. BINGO, had a couple of loose wires in the male end. Gonna go get a new plug tomorrow.
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    SGTJOE
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2020
    Oh Happy Days, Inverter and Remote panel are good to go. Yipee, soon to be On The Road Again.
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    SGTJOE
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2020
    My Remote Panel does lite up when I push the Invert button with no shore power. I had a new inverter installed back in Jan, so today I'm taking her in to make sure every thing was connected and turned on correctly.
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    SGTJOE
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2020
    Taking her in this morning to have everything checked out. Thanks for all the replies.
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    howdy35
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2020
    I have a 99 Tradewinds and had a similar problem after having some service done on my unit. I found a cable had not been reconnected and had nothing showing when I got off shore power. After checking battery water and charge on each battery, check to see that the cables are on correctly and tight. If you are not sure of cable hookup, check google, utube for help. Happy travels. Arnold
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    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Sep 13, 2020
    SGTJOE wrote:
    MountainAir05 wrote:
    Check your battery voltage off the batteries.


    My 6v GC2 batteries are reading 6.4 and 6.3 I have 4 and that is what they are reading


    Reading the CORRECT Posts at the batteries should yield 12.6/8 volts. EACH 6 volt battery will read what you posted. I would say you have connected the 4 batteries incorrectly and are NOT providing 12 volts to the RV as required. Hence, your Xantrex panel does NOT read. Doug
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    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Sep 13, 2020
    6.3-4v per battery across one pair of battery posts,
    That's 12.6 to 12.8 per pair and OK

    But 6.4v. From ground to main positive
    Means the batteries are dead

    Main ground to main positive for the RV is 12.8 for full charge,
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    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Sep 12, 2020
    SGTJOE wrote:
    MountainAir05 wrote:
    Check your battery voltage off the batteries.


    My 6v GC2 batteries are reading 6.4 and 6.3 I have 4 and that is what they are reading


    Read Doug's post if you have not. Also run the trouble shooting in the manual.
  • SGTJOE's avatar
    SGTJOE
    Explorer II
    Sep 12, 2020
    MountainAir05 wrote:
    Check your battery voltage off the batteries.


    My 6v GC2 batteries are reading 6.4 and 6.3 I have 4 and that is what they are reading
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Sep 12, 2020
    cavie wrote:
    turn your battery disconnect on.


    Will NOT affect Inverter display function. The Inverter is connected DIRECT to the coach batteries as is the Display panel to the Inverter. His batteries are dead or DRY. The display will hibernate after a few minutes. But if the display goes OFF as soon as he disconnects 120 power, he has battery problems. Doug

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