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08-09-2022, 06:39 PM #21
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Yes I promise the battery disconnect switch is in the correct (on) position. But I haven't checked its function in the off position except at that position it generally can be removed or falls out. I am hopeful that it's a simple issue but it seems simple is an oxymoron in the world of RVs. However if we can get home and live with it for a month, we have a rally we're going to....at which I'm guessing it would be evaluated and hopefully fixed. Once we get home from this trip we dont' travel again until October when we go to the rally in DE.
That being said thank you for your help.
Thank you,
SueSusan (and Alan, Oliver, and Shiloh).
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08-09-2022, 09:03 PM #22
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08-09-2022, 10:39 PM #23
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08-10-2022, 11:04 AM #24
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Sue,
A lot of times a good samaritan from the park can help. Just get some tools out make it look you are meddling with the batter (or whatever) and someone is more than likely ask if you need help. Maybe then that person could shed some light on what you are challenged with. Usually in the evening when folks are back from their day activities and walking around socializing is a good time to try this.Larry KE4DMG
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08-10-2022, 02:26 PM #25
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Hi All,
I'd really like to thank everyone who took the time to post an answer to my question. I have learned a good deal.
It looks like the fuse was blown which innervates one of the prongs on the truck receptacle, which the 7 pin cord from the RV is plugged into. That particular fuse is specific for the RV battery. The other prongs on the receptacle, are linked to other fuses of their own, each providing a different function to the RV such as the lights and etc. You all probably know that. But there was definitely no power to the battery part of the receptacle so that's fixed now with a new fuse in the truck. However we don't leave until tomorrow and will test it then.
I feel like there is still something else amiss. Ultimately I'm wondering if the battery is somehow compromised by the lack of a full charge multiple times. But I will let you know if this does fix our problem in any way. Fingers crossed.
Thanks again,
SueSusan (and Alan, Oliver, and Shiloh).
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08-10-2022, 03:38 PM #26
Thats great you got your truck wiring resolved. I think you still need to check your battery as previously discussed. The truck really doesnt fully charge a battery since it isnt connected long enough to provide enough charge.
If you were plugged in shore power, and the battery still isnt fully charged after removing shore power, there is a chance your battery has issues.
A load test of the battery an auto parts store will determine that, or even a multimeter on the battery when shore power is turned off can help identify potential issues.2023 Momentum 398M-R
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08-10-2022, 04:47 PM #27
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I couldn't agree more. I have to admit to being intimidated about removing the battery, but the multimeter with shore power turned off showed the battery to have a charge of about 12.4. It seemed to hold it then (that was yesterday) and I was very surprised. But I do think that there is an issue with it, and it will still probably need to be addressed. I have a feeling the truck issue just made matters worse.
Thanks again,
SueSusan (and Alan, Oliver, and Shiloh).
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08-10-2022, 05:26 PM #282021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
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08-13-2022, 02:34 PM #29
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I used to think that all 12 V had to "go through" the batteries, but that is not the case. I can turn my battery master off (nothing in the trailer works) and hook up to shore power, and turn the converter off at the breaker. If I do that, the straight 120 stuff like the outlets, microwave, TV, etc. will work, but no 12 V stuff (like lights, etc.) will work. Now, if I turn the converter back on, all of the 12 volt stuff will work again, even with the batteries in off position. So, the converter will power 12 volt in the trailer, even if the battery master is off. The converter will not charge the battery in that instance either, as it is isolated.
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08-13-2022, 02:49 PM #30
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