Electrical system discharging WAY too quickly
I’m having an issue with my electrical setup. A few days ago my system began going from a full charge to 50% overnight instead of in it’s usual ~3 days. We have been on the road for a little over 4 mo...
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One additional thing to test - make a note of the voltage at the chassis and house battery terminals, then start the engine and check the voltage at the chassis and house battery terminals again. The voltage at the chassis battery will rise if the alternator is working. If the voltage of the house batteries doesn't rise to be close to the chassis battery, you aren't charging from the alternator while driving.
Our Class C has a relay that connects the chassis and house batteries together when the ignition is on. In 11 years, I have replaced this relay three times because charging of the house batteries became unreliable.
Our Class C has a relay that connects the chassis and house batteries together when the ignition is on. In 11 years, I have replaced this relay three times because charging of the house batteries became unreliable.
