Since there is a doubt as to main battery cable phasing, use your meter with continuity to frame from both cables. One should have continuity, one not. Mark the (+) phase cable with red tape, nail polish, or a marker. That is my color schedule and if I ever have to work on your rig, I'll know right away. :B
As was posted, you should have a circuit protector within a few feet of the batteries, either a circuit breaker or a fuse. The RV mfgs. like to hide these on the frame or inside a box.
if the protector faults when powered, check all your DC wiring and think if you have recently used a DC device. Disconnect it for testing. With two good batteries, the main problem should be easy to find.
Good luck in the morning.