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Mar-06-2014 01:48 PM
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Mar-10-2014 04:35 PM
Harvey51 wrote:
X2 on the meter! The engine alternator provides about 14 volts. Put your meter on a DC 20 volt range, then leads on the engine battery posts when the engine is running and you should see about 14 volts. Then do the same for the auxiliary house battery and you should see the same 14 volts. If not, it isn't connected to the engine.
You can use the meter to tell how well the batteries are charged, too.
We find that engine charging of the house battery works very well if we just take a little drive every day when camping. We have no generator and we never stay at campsites with electric plugins.
You have a MH like me with large cables for charging battery-bank from alternator.
A pickup can only send 10 amps per hour with engine running at best. The 7-pin connector's wire to battery for charging can only handle that much. Don't forget that the trailer lights for brakes, turn-signals, and braking use the rest (on separate circuits) coming from the truck alternator.
2003 Fleetwood Jamboree 29
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Mar-10-2014 04:22 PM
Westsidebob wrote:
Thank you all so much, dead battery it is! Don't I feel silly!
Now the next step is to determine why it went dead in the first place. What is drawing on it that ran it down so the next time you are sure the battery is completely disconnected or switched off.
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Mar-10-2014 03:06 PM
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Mar-09-2014 06:08 PM
You can use the meter to tell how well the batteries are charged, too.
We find that engine charging of the house battery works very well if we just take a little drive every day when camping. We have no generator and we never stay at campsites with electric plugins.
No TV + 100W solar = no generator needed
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Mar-07-2014 09:41 AM
2013 Thor Chateau 31L
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Mar-07-2014 09:39 AM
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Mar-07-2014 06:44 AM
Symptoms: Everythind worked at CG (plugged into shore power)
Nothing works at Storage lot (no shore power)
Suspescion: Batteries are in DISCONNECT mode, switch normally just inside the door (If you have stairs in the stair well).
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times
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Mar-07-2014 05:22 AM
RE_Todd wrote:
12 volt disconnect switch??
Yes, some campers have them. Sometimes it is located in a storage compartment near the battery's. Could it have gotten bumped by something while you were driving to the storage lot?
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Mar-06-2014 11:34 PM
Westsidebob wrote:
My battery is totally dead, I was under the impression that if the rv was plugged into the truck, everything should work, am I mistaken?
probably not if the trailer battery is totally dead. and it would help if you posted your tow vehicle's info.
just so you know, most tow vehicle will only provide a trickle charge while driving.
sounds like you need to install a battery disconnect switch on your trailer.
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Mar-06-2014 08:59 PM
BTW, a hand held electrical meter will serve you well for diagnosing electrical issues in the future. Every RV'er should have one.
'71 Starcraft Wanderstar -- The Cowboy/Hilton
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Mar-06-2014 06:23 PM
2002 Jeep Wrangler
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BTW, It's a Super C!!
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