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ArmySFCRet
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Jan 04, 2014

Batteries don't charge

Let the two house batteries get down to 3.92 volts. Yes, I got stupid, but on with the story. Serviced them but now they won't charge from converter. Voltage from converter is 13.45. Across battery solenoid 9.28. From cutoff switch to solenoid 2.35. I have checked both 175 amp fuses. I also checked fuses on solenoid. It appears the solenoid is not passing power to the batteries and does not click when cutoff switch is pressed.

Would charging the batteries off coach solve this or do I have other issues?

Batteries are dated 1/09 and 2/09 and this is the first time they have been below 10.5 volts.

35 Replies

  • BFL13 wrote:
    I thought MHs have that "cut-off switch" (often by the doorway) that operates the actual cut-off solenoid.


    Yes, mine is set up that way.
  • I thought MHs have that "cut-off switch" (often by the doorway) that operates the actual cut-off solenoid.
  • These people (RV manufacturers) do such wacky things. You have a solenoid between your batteries and the converter?
  • The cut off switch to solenoid has 13.45 on one side and 2.35 on the other?
  • Here is a handy voltage chart so you don't ruin your next set of batteries:



    WoodGlue

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