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Heapie
Dec 17, 2016Explorer
Hi Folks,
Took my Roadtrek 190V out for an exercise this week. Discovered two things.
1. After filling the gas station and adding an additative, I tried to start the generator. After grinding on and off, the generator went boom and started. After warming it up, I tried to start the heat pump. The generator stopped. Would not start again.
2. While the main engine was on and charging the house battery, the battery minder showed full charge. After shutting off the engine, the minder cowed one. I checked the battery and added distilled water. No change.
The reason I am bringing this up is every time I go to the local rv mechanic who is good, it cost a bundle. I am thinking of adding two AGM batteries for improved power.
Heapie
Took my Roadtrek 190V out for an exercise this week. Discovered two things.
1. After filling the gas station and adding an additative, I tried to start the generator. After grinding on and off, the generator went boom and started. After warming it up, I tried to start the heat pump. The generator stopped. Would not start again.
2. While the main engine was on and charging the house battery, the battery minder showed full charge. After shutting off the engine, the minder cowed one. I checked the battery and added distilled water. No change.
The reason I am bringing this up is every time I go to the local rv mechanic who is good, it cost a bundle. I am thinking of adding two AGM batteries for improved power.
Heapie
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