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Re: House Power Problem
Malexander , do you think it could be the inverter, even though it appears to be working properly? (Charging the batteries, clicking on and off with power source change, breaker switches working?) I'm really hoping to not buy an inverter right now. My savings account has taken some pretty big hits this month.601Views0likes0CommentsRe: House Power Problem
Hello and thanks for your help so far. To give more info... We do have a large, permanent inverter near the battery compartment, and a smaller, portable one that we plug into the dash receptacle so we have 2 outlets for devices that don't have cigarette plugs. Husband bought 4 new batteries today. No change in status. We had flickering lights when we used the water pump this weekend while boondocking. When we switch from shore power to generator, the large inverter changes from a humming noise to a single click and then no noise. Breaker switches located on large inverter turn various things on and off. Two switches that each control half of RV. We have checked every breaker, fuse and switch we can find. Husband is continuing to go through every nook and cranny looking for one of the above. The following are items that are working or not. There is no change with the generator vs. Shore power: Cigarette lighter receptacle in dash NOT House lights NOT Both TVs WORKING Microwave WORKING Water heater NOT Water pump NOT Fridge (residential, only uses electric) WORKING A/C no power to controls/thermostat to turn them on Power outlets WORKING Washer/dryer NOT Cargo lights NOT Thanks again. Keep the ideas coming!602Views0likes0CommentsHouse Power Problem
HELP! We need help with a power/electrical issue in our 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. Went on a little trip over the weekend. We always travel with a dash camera, that is powered by a portable inverter that plugs into our cigarette lighter in the dash. We also had one cell phone plugged into the inverter. Generator not turned on. After a few hours of driving, the inverter started beeping and had a "low battery" indicator. We turned it off, as we were almost home. As we arrived home we discovered that we have power to outlets, microwave, and TV, but not lights or washing machine. This happened once before, but our house batteries were just low. Charged them up, and everything worked just fine. This time, however, after charging, we still have no power. Batteries are reading full according to voltage meter. All fuses and breaker switches have been checked. Husband says large inverter is good, because he hears it come on, click on as it's supposed to, and it charges the batteries. We have checked the water level in the batteries and took the batteries themselves to Auto Zone to get checked. All checked out at 100% charge and around 6.5V. What are we missing? Why do we have no power? And what do we need to do differently in the future to avoid this problem? Thanks in advance!4.2KViews0likes19CommentsNashville to Great Smoky Mts. via Fall Creek Falls SP
Hello, looking for advice on a route from Nashville to Great Smoky Mountains with a stop in Fall Creek Falls SP on the way. We have a 38ft Diesel Pusher with a Jeep toad. Trying to stay away from scary tight turns! We will be going in mid-September 2019. Thanks in advance!785Views0likes3CommentsRe: 2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Starting Problems
Johno02 wrote: As far as getting it off, good luck there, someone else will have to help with that. He is wondering exactly what you mean by this. Does it require two people, or is it a "mechanic only" type of thing? He has replaced numerous starters in cars before and doesn't think this should be this difficult. Thanks again for your help270Views0likes0Comments2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Starting Problems
Hello, my MH is having trouble starting. On our recent cross-country trip, it began having problems, but if we jiggled the key just right, we could get it to start. We thought there was a problem with the ignition switch. After returning home (thank goodness!), our MH will not start at all. We replaced the ignition switch, but that was not it. My husband has been working on finding the problem, but we thought we'd come here for help. Here are the symptoms and what he has done so far: -All lights light up on the dash, including the Allison transmission keypad indicating Neutral -One click noise as the key is turned, somewhere near/in the starter -All fuses and relays by driver's side wheel panel appear to be working -Batteries have been checked and load tested, they are good -Solenoid arches when trying to start with screwdriver, and one click can be heard -All connectors have been checked and are secure -Ground cables on frame have been cleaned -Battery connectors pos/neg on batteries have been cleaned -He has been attempting to remove the starter to bench test it, but after removing 2 bolts, it is still stuck in place and can't be removed. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.751Views0likes5Comments
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