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Re: Help with troubleshooting house battery
Roger that- No Microwave/AC on the house batt. Thanks! I was tooling around. The converter is a magnatek 6300 series model 6345, for which I've found the manual. (link here) I found that the 3 slots for the 20 amp fuse was empty so I installed 3 fuses but it didn't seem to change anything. (pic 1) New discovery just now: The interior lights on the drivers side, along with the oven light and fan now work (I hadn't checked those earlier). However, all the lights on the passengers side remain non-functional. I found a couple of switches (one by the door), and another next to the interior generator switch, set both to "on" but nothing happens. The odd thing is that even with the generator running all the passenger side lights are off. Really appreciate the tips and advice. I will keep plugging away at this. (Next step is to...1- check all the 15a fuses and 2- plug into shore power and see what happens.... Was gonna do that tonight but ran out of steam and daylight). Edit..... The culprit was one of the 15a fuses. all good now.... Onto my next round of silly questions: I was reading up on 12v batteries at this link http://rvroadtrip.us/library/12v_system.php 1) how do I set up the 110v electrical outlets to run off 12v? I just tested all of them using my phone charger and they were not functional (didn't run the genny this time as it's late) Is this possible or will I always need the generator for this (I'll be dry camping and will need to recharge phones/cameras/laptops etc) 2) how long can I typically run the interior lights as pictured before the Marine battery needs a recharge? I will be dry camping for about a week at a time.370Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help with troubleshooting house battery
Thanks- it is the roof a/c, microwave and fridge that do not work off the house batt (only when it is on shore power or generator is on). I had assumed, based on the prior owner's advice to replace the house batt, that these would run once it was replaced. I found an unlabeled kill switch next to the interior generator switch.... I'll go play with it to see if that changes anything.370Views0likes0CommentsHelp with troubleshooting house battery
Hi All, I bought a brand new house battery (SRM-24 Interstate Marine Battery) as the old one was dead. The new one still does not power the appliances and am trying to troubleshoot the possible cause. The appliances (fridge+microwave, house lights, etc) work when the generator is running and when I'm plugged into shore power. I took the previous owner's word that the House batt simply needed replacement. Appreciate any troubleshooting tips as I familiarize myself with my new toy and am unsure as to where to begin (inverter/ wiring/ etc) Donovan '92 Four Winds / E3502.9KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Manuals for a 92 Four Winds (Ford e350) MH?
Thank you very much! The E350 manual is very helpful. The previous owner included a Chilton's manual but most of the operations were tribal knowledge passed down from the previous owner. I'll check on the roof when I get her back from my mechanic, who's doing a thorough inspection. There is a Propane setup, but the prior owner advised to have it checked professionally before using, I'll include some photos when I get her back today. (Was hoping its as simple as plugging in a propane tank similar to what I use for my gas BBQ. Appreciate your helpful tips.542Views0likes0CommentsManuals for a 92 Four Winds (Ford e350) MH?
Greetings everyone, I'm a newbie to RVing and this forum. I just picked up an older '92 Four Winds 30ft MH which came without any manuals (looking for manuals for the house, the e350 chassis is easy to figure out). I was unable to find anything via an internet search so I was wondering if any of you have a Four Winds from the same year or model so that I can pay you to copy and send me the manuals. Thanks! Donovan4.8KViews0likes3Comments
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