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    Battery issue

    I let the battery run down during the winter, by not turning off the disconnect switch. I recharged the battery and had it tested, and it tested positive with plenty of juice. When I first reconnected, I put the red on positive and black on negative. nothing would work however, a pump sound was running in the front storage area. After I switched the wires, everything started working, we traveled to our campsite and everything seemed fine. After one day, the battery seems to be running down, and if I turn the disconnect off even while hooked up to shore power, the ceiling lights do not come on. So I switch the battery back on, but it seems that the lights are getting dimmer. I am at a loss as to what to do now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by B51Hardy View Post
    I let the battery run down during the winter, by not turning off the disconnect switch. I recharged the battery and had it tested, and it tested positive with plenty of juice. When I first reconnected, I put the red on positive and black on negative. nothing would work however, a pump sound was running in the front storage area. After I switched the wires, everything started working, we traveled to our campsite and everything seemed fine. After one day, the battery seems to be running down, and if I turn the disconnect off even while hooked up to shore power, the ceiling lights do not come on. So I switch the battery back on, but it seems that the lights are getting dimmer. I am at a loss as to what to do now.
    Once a battery has been depleted completely, it never works well again. You may need a new battery.

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    Thank you! Will try to get one tomorrow.
    Barry and Holly Hardy
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    If you hooked your battery up backwards, the fuses in the converter likely blew.
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    Ok, I will check that. I know about the fuses in control center. Are there replaceable fuses in the converter?
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    Quote Originally Posted by B51Hardy View Post
    Ok, I will check that. I know about the fuses in control center. Are there replaceable fuses in the converter?
    Yes, usually two.
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    Okay �� thanks
    Barry and Holly Hardy
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