Electrical Question on class C
This is a 2002 Coachmen Pathfinder, 29 foot. I've been reading about batteries and charging and smart vs. dumb chargers/converters and i'm trying to figure out what I have. I can't even FIND a cha...
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Mocoondo wrote:
It is very likely you do not have a charger. It does not look like your configuration has been tampered with from the factory install. That old "Model 80" load distribution panel does not have an integrated charger. You basically just have voltage hot wired to the battery, charged via the alternator.
I'd get rid of that whole operation and replace with a converter/smart charger.
A 2002 Coachman 29' class C without a charger? Possible, I suppose, but doubtful. Check the DC voltage at the battery (or the large red wire) when you are plugged in vs when you are not plugged in. If the voltage increases when plugged in, then you DO have a charger SOMEWHERE. As jillhop suggests, listen for a soft "hum" when plugged into shore power.
