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faucet1
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May 15, 2013

Chassis Battery Not Charging On Shore Power/Generator

I noticed That my Chassis Batteries only charge when the engine is started/running. I know there is an Isolator I suppose that controls the dual charging function. I have the 2002 Monaco Diplomat 40' ...
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HiTech
Explorer
May 16, 2013
Almost every Motorhome I know of has an ignition activated solenoid to join house and chassis batteries when the engine is running. Only some have a bidirectional system to charge the chassis battery when the house battery is being charged.

A Trik-l-start lets you add that reverse charge functionality pretty easily and automatically, ever as a new capabili, or instead of replacing a worn out solenoid or relay.

Jim

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