Is my alternator going?
I have a 2017 Coleman 30' TT that I keep parked at a camping ground where we have power at. It sit for 4-6 weeks then it gets used for 3-4 days and repeat. I had to replaced the battery in a few m...
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MFL wrote:
All converters (not alternator) are not equal, so hard to say how normal yours is. If you have not heard the converter fan running often, in the previous several years of ownership, then you may have an issue.
If you have a digital volt meter, what does it read at the battery posts, with the converter in use. A reading of 13.2 is a float charge, and anything over 13.6 is indicating the converter is charging to catch up.
You say your camper is at a place with available shore power, so if plugged in, not disconnect switch shut off, your battery should be at full charge, each time you return.
If you are not plugged in while away for a month, yes your battery is depleted, may be damaged.
Jerry
Ok, I'll check the voltage at the battery next time I'm up there.
Yes I do unplug the battery when I leave because we have heavy trucks and side by sides running over the cord a lot. We're burying the power line now so I could leave it plugged in the future just wasn't sure that was a good idea. It's in a lot of woods 4 hours drive north of me.
