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DrewE
May 05, 2021Explorer II
The chance of getting a wiring diagram for a particular RV is usually quite slim, even if it's a current model. There are a couple manufacturers that are better about that than others, but most don't have them available, at least to the general public.
However, things are pretty standardized as far as how most things are done, so getting general information is likely to apply fairly closely to your unit. It sounds like perhaps the house battery disconnect relay (which is separate from the emergency start solenoid) is switched or stuck off. There should be a momentary two-way switch somewhere to activate it--one direction to switch it on, the other to switch it off.
If the converter is original, it would be worthwhile to replace it even if it's working perfectly as modern converters are significantly improved over most old models (in terms of efficiency, electrically clean output, charging profiles, and such like). That is, of course, assuming it is worth your while to put any money into the RV; if it has any significant water or frame damage, I would think long and hard before spending much on it.
However, things are pretty standardized as far as how most things are done, so getting general information is likely to apply fairly closely to your unit. It sounds like perhaps the house battery disconnect relay (which is separate from the emergency start solenoid) is switched or stuck off. There should be a momentary two-way switch somewhere to activate it--one direction to switch it on, the other to switch it off.
If the converter is original, it would be worthwhile to replace it even if it's working perfectly as modern converters are significantly improved over most old models (in terms of efficiency, electrically clean output, charging profiles, and such like). That is, of course, assuming it is worth your while to put any money into the RV; if it has any significant water or frame damage, I would think long and hard before spending much on it.
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