Breakdown Information
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RV particulars: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 40 foot
Driveline :Cummins ISC360
Miles: 25,000
Year: 2008
Break Down Description: Engine alternator failure.
Symptoms:Low Voltage warning - alternator not putting out full power
Effect: alternator could not keep up with coach and motor battery demands
Cause: Pilot error I believe. In getting RV ready for next day use the shore power cable came loose and that resulted in sapping the coach batteries pretty hard. The Coach engine alternator put out extreme power to meet the demand and failed after 200 miles of thruway driving.
Outcome: New alternator put in from air cleaner side of engine (not top bedroom cover where it isn't accessible). Shop took alternator to truck alternator specialist and brought back another. Cost was s$280.00 for unit and $740.00 for everything. DON'T LEAVE HOME WITH NEARLY DEAD COACH BATTERIES OR YOUR ALTERNATOR MAY NOT FINISH THE TRIP.
Driveline :Cummins ISC360
Miles: 25,000
Year: 2008
Break Down Description: Engine alternator failure.
Symptoms:Low Voltage warning - alternator not putting out full power
Effect: alternator could not keep up with coach and motor battery demands
Cause: Pilot error I believe. In getting RV ready for next day use the shore power cable came loose and that resulted in sapping the coach batteries pretty hard. The Coach engine alternator put out extreme power to meet the demand and failed after 200 miles of thruway driving.
Outcome: New alternator put in from air cleaner side of engine (not top bedroom cover where it isn't accessible). Shop took alternator to truck alternator specialist and brought back another. Cost was s$280.00 for unit and $740.00 for everything. DON'T LEAVE HOME WITH NEARLY DEAD COACH BATTERIES OR YOUR ALTERNATOR MAY NOT FINISH THE TRIP.
