2008 Forest River Wildwood 27rlss

Emeraldjen72 · 07-25-2018, 02:05 PM

Hi everyone -
I am new to this site and I am hoping someone could help me out. My bf and I just purchased this camper I mentioned above and it didn't come with a owner's manual or any paperwork. Just trying to see if anyone had one or has any info on this camper. Please and ty

fonzie · 07-25-2018, 02:10 PM

Travel Trailer have generic owners manual, here is link to download one....

Forest River Forums - Downloads - 2010 Forest River Generic Manual

Emeraldjen72 · 07-25-2018, 02:14 PM

Thank you so much! Do you know anything about why are battery would lose iit's charge? We put a brand new deep cell in and was filly charged but was completely dead the next day

fonzie · 07-25-2018, 02:18 PM

To prevent battery from fully discharging, you need to either disconnect the negative lead to battery or install a battery disconnect. There is small current draw from the radio, LP/CO detector to name a few.

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fonzie · 07-25-2018, 02:21 PM

and welcome to forum, best place to get your questions answered.

Emeraldjen72 · 07-25-2018, 02:27 PM

Thanks!

**Bama Rambler** · 07-25-2018, 04:00 PM

While the battery will discharge over a period of time due to parasitic loads, it shouldn't discharge fully overnight. It usually takes a few days to a couple of weeks for them to discharge.

It takes a pretty high draw device to completely discharge a battery overnight. Check to make sure all the lights, fans, radio, tv booster power supply, etc. are shut off. Also check the breakaway brake switch to make sure it isn't pulled. That will drain a battery pretty quickly.

Emeraldjen72 · 07-25-2018, 04:04 PM

We have made sure everything is off. Where is the breakaway brake swith located? I feel we are still missing something. Frustrated for sure!

CedarCreekWoody · 07-25-2018, 04:10 PM

You can find online many manuals for the equipment in the trailer. Get the manufacturer name and model numbed then do a Google search for a manual. I have a 27 RLSS but it is newer and most likely equipped differently.

Emeraldjen72 · 07-25-2018, 04:17 PM

Nevermind just found it. I will have him check that. Thanks so much for your help! Much appreciated!

Emeraldjen72 · 07-25-2018, 04:18 PM

Thank you! I will try

Emeraldjen72 · 07-25-2018, 05:02 PM

I have tried nothing comes up for the yr and model

fonzie · 07-25-2018, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Emeraldjen72

I have tried nothing comes up for the yr and model

What he meant is that you can find owners manual for your appliances for the trailer eg: your refrigerator, you stove, your water heater etc etc....

CedarCreekWoody · 07-25-2018, 05:54 PM

Yes, what Fonzie said. For example get the brand and model number for the fridge and search for that. Then the brand and model number of the stove and search that. Do the same for other equipment (A/C, water heated, furnace, etc.)

Emeraldjen72 · 07-26-2018, 08:36 AM

I just love this forum. We have been having issues with the battery going dead. I have learned a lot from all of you. I have tried various idea's. From climate control on fridge (which was on and is now off) to making sure nothing is on. Ect...
But to no avail battery was dead again this am.
Does anyone know where are switch might be to turn off the draw from battery would be on my 2008 wildwood ? Any other ideas of what might be causing the battery to go dead?

CedarCreekWoody · 07-26-2018, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emeraldjen72

I just love this forum. We have been having issues with the battery going dead. I have learned a lot from all of you. I have tried various idea's. From climate control on fridge (which was on and is now off) to making sure nothing is on. Ect...
But to no avail battery was dead again this am.
Does anyone know where are switch might be to turn off the draw from battery would be on my 2008 wildwood ? Any other ideas of what might be causing the battery to go dead?

Most likely not a switch. Remove the negative battery cable or get a switch that fits on the battery post.

**Bama Rambler** · 07-26-2018, 10:36 AM

As Woody said, unless someone added an after market disconnect, there's not one.

What I'd do is start removing fuses and see which one(s) spark. If you get a pretty good spark when either removing or replacing the fuse then that's probably your power draw. Figure out what that is and go from there.

Don't be fooled by a tiny spark because there are several items (LP detector, etc.) that are powered all the time, but they draw a tiny bit of current.

**bikendan** · 07-26-2018, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emeraldjen72

Does anyone know where are switch might be to turn off the draw from battery would be on my 2008 wildwood ? Any other ideas of what might be causing the battery to go dead?

A 2008 Wildwood wouldn't have a factory battery disconnect switch unless a previous owner installed one.

Emeraldjen72 · 07-26-2018, 01:28 PM

Thanks everyone! Will try what you all said

Larry-NC · 07-26-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody

Yes, what Fonzie said. For example get the brand and model number for the fridge and search for that. Then the brand and model number of the stove and search that. Do the same for other equipment (A/C, water heated, furnace, etc.)

Emerald,

Once you have collected all the makes and models, come back here and click "Library" near the top left of the page. It's likely that most of the manuals you need will be there.

Larry

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