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House batteries not charging off engine

stan909
Explorer
Explorer
Batteries charge from generator, solar and converter but when running the engine I here a cluncking sound coming from a black box under the hood where the isolators are located. It used to be I would run the engine in the morning before running the generator. I would turn on the light over the dash, watch it. I would here the clunk and the light would turn bright for a second then back to dim. This would occur a couple times until the last clunk and then full bright. I then would start generator. Now the clunk occurs over and over again but does not go full bright anymore. Is it the black box or one of the isolators ? Thanks in advance. I know someone will have the answer. I try to do things myself before taking to an expert so any help would be great.
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RLS7201
Explorer II
Explorer II
Stan,

Go here http://www.irv2.com/forums/f107/ and post your problem.
"Old Bounder" will jump in and offer you guidance. He is the most knowledgeable person about RV Custom Products battery control center, that I know. Work with Lou and your problem will be resolved.

Richard
95 Bounder
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stan909
Explorer
Explorer
I should add that the control panel is extremely easy to get to and using a long screw driver I listened to the black box as it clunked but wonder if the isolator in line between it and the starter battery could be the culprit. I can easily just replace parts (which I may end up doing) but if someone can advise all the better.

stan909
Explorer
Explorer
95 Bounder 87,000 miles. Chevy chassis.

Chopperbob
Explorer
Explorer
What make and model?