12 V electrical problem
Hello all! I have a 2009 Freedom Vision 3150 DS Class A motorhome. I believe it is the same as a Coachmen Mirada. The chassis is Ford F-53 and the manufacturer was, according to the VIN, Coachmen.....
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I wanted to thank you all for your help and efforts the past few days. I did locate the problem… a very simple one. About 2 years ago, I had experienced a failed primary engine battery and had to use my dashboard Aux Start switch to start the vehicle. In order to avoid having the drained battery experience repeat itself, I installed a heavy duty marine battery switch (you have probably seen them.. red, round and rated at 300 amps) so the battery could be switched off when I did not plan to use the MH for long periods of time. I did not realize the electrical system was designed to start the engine from the ‘house battery’ without actually depressing the Aux Start switch.
Well, you have probably guessed by now, the disconnect switch I installed was in the ‘off’ position…. noticed it when I was looking for any other inline fuses that may have been causing the problem. I had COMPLETELY forgotten about the battery cut off switch. After turning it on, all was well. Talk about a dumb a** thing to do! I guess age is finally getting to me.
I thank all of you for your help and I will try to NOT cry wolf in the future. I will say this though, I learned a great deal about my rig I did not know, but more importantly, learned there are good people still out there willing to lend a hand and their knowledge to a complete stranger.
Well, you have probably guessed by now, the disconnect switch I installed was in the ‘off’ position…. noticed it when I was looking for any other inline fuses that may have been causing the problem. I had COMPLETELY forgotten about the battery cut off switch. After turning it on, all was well. Talk about a dumb a** thing to do! I guess age is finally getting to me.
I thank all of you for your help and I will try to NOT cry wolf in the future. I will say this though, I learned a great deal about my rig I did not know, but more importantly, learned there are good people still out there willing to lend a hand and their knowledge to a complete stranger.
