House batteries and alternator
Hi all, I need your help. When it comes to electrical issues, I'm not the brightest bulb in the chandalier.I have a '07 monaco and I was told that the house batteries should be charging from the alter...
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First check that the chassis battery is charging with your voltmeter, you should read 13.2V+, engine running power plug unpluged. Look for the solenoid by tracing the wires from both battery banks. Check the big terminals with the engine off and power plug out, both should have voltage. Next check the small terminal (one is ground) for voltage with the engine running, power plug out. If you have voltage everywhere then that suggests a bad solenoid.
Both of my Monacos had Intellitec solenoids which failed in about 2 years. None of my Intellitec products seem to be good quality. Both of my Monacos had electronics that activated the solenoid depending upon battery voltage and/or which bank was being charged. Other rigs use the ignition switch to activate the solenoid.
BTW If you have solar disconnect it before checking the above and gen off.
Both of my Monacos had Intellitec solenoids which failed in about 2 years. None of my Intellitec products seem to be good quality. Both of my Monacos had electronics that activated the solenoid depending upon battery voltage and/or which bank was being charged. Other rigs use the ignition switch to activate the solenoid.
BTW If you have solar disconnect it before checking the above and gen off.
