Handheld amp/volt meter
Looking for a decent amp/volt meter to use around RV, I have a DVM, but looking for something for amps also. I'm trying to chase down the what's drawing down a fully charger battery in 3 days. I have ...
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Dan,
You didn't list any info on your camper so there no fact to base the guesses on.
Guessing you have a 5W, TT, or TC. Haven't worked on many MHs.
If you're confident you have a good battery, as they can charge and then discharge over time without being used if bad, I'll guess at it.
The only things I can think of that normally bypass the fuse box are slideouts, electric jacks, generator starter, battery charger, and solar. They usually have an in line breaker or fuse. The CO and LP detectors are normally fused through the box.
Having 12v between the positive post and the positive cable means there's something connected to the positive cable that returns to ground.
You can measure the DC current draw using most DVMs. If yours doesn't have DC current, the $5 meter from Harbor Freight will work.
With all the fuses pulled, put the DVM in the high current position (many are 10A) and connect the leads between the positive post and the positive cable.
You'll need to follow the positive cable back to the fuse box disconnecting those items that aren't fed through the fuse box to verify if anything else is on the line drawing power.
Good luck with it. Hope everything is where you can follow the wire path.
You didn't list any info on your camper so there no fact to base the guesses on.
Guessing you have a 5W, TT, or TC. Haven't worked on many MHs.
If you're confident you have a good battery, as they can charge and then discharge over time without being used if bad, I'll guess at it.
The only things I can think of that normally bypass the fuse box are slideouts, electric jacks, generator starter, battery charger, and solar. They usually have an in line breaker or fuse. The CO and LP detectors are normally fused through the box.
Having 12v between the positive post and the positive cable means there's something connected to the positive cable that returns to ground.
You can measure the DC current draw using most DVMs. If yours doesn't have DC current, the $5 meter from Harbor Freight will work.
With all the fuses pulled, put the DVM in the high current position (many are 10A) and connect the leads between the positive post and the positive cable.
You'll need to follow the positive cable back to the fuse box disconnecting those items that aren't fed through the fuse box to verify if anything else is on the line drawing power.
Good luck with it. Hope everything is where you can follow the wire path.
