Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-19-2015, 09:15 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Steveanddianne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 138
Lost Power battery power to Coach after 1 week

We are new to RV'ing and can't configure out what happened to our battery power. We had 75 percent power and I turned off the battery disconnect on our sun seeker 2860DS (2016) it is a knob that is turned. A week later I went into to the coach turned the knob to on and went to turn a light on and there was no power - no lights. I turned the switch a few times and no luck. So I turned on the generator and the checked the power level and it was at 75%? I can't figure out how we could be at 75% - if I had no power before turning on generator. we are in New England temperature has been around 45-50 degrees

Thanks,
Steveanddianne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2015, 10:46 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
MNtraveler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,404
You can't check the battery level with the genny on. You have to turn it off and wait a bit. Otherwise it's just reading the power coming off the genny.
__________________
2016 FR Forester 2401R
Towing 2014 Honda CR-V
MNtraveler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2015, 11:50 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Bluepill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 1,645
Using a voltmeter or circuit tester is the best way to test 12 volt systems. If you can access both sides of the disconnect and make a connection (carefully to avoid a short to ground if the switch is on the positive side), you can jump the disconnect to see if it is not working properly.
__________________
2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS
2015 T12RBST Flagstaff Hardside

Disclaimer: The actual value of my "Two Cents" of advice varies just like a bitcoin.
Bluepill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2015, 03:50 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
VinceU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,570
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steveanddianne View Post
We are new to RV'ing and can't configure out what happened to our battery power. We had 75 percent power and I turned off the battery disconnect on our sun seeker 2860DS (2016) it is a knob that is turned. A week later I went into to the coach turned the knob to on and went to turn a light on and there was no power - no lights. I turned the switch a few times and no luck. So I turned on the generator and the checked the power level and it was at 75%? I can't figure out how we could be at 75% - if I had no power before turning on generator. we are in New England temperature has been around 45-50 degrees



Thanks,

First 75% is most of the effective usable energy stored in the battery. By disconnecting the iso switch, you have still left some parasitic loads that draw small current but 24/7. 1 week can be common in this situ. Better way is fully charge the battery then place on a trickle charger constant. If not possible, disconnect the battery one side, all connections. Generator takes hours to recharge, make sure breaker(s) are closed. Never use provided led voltmeter to estimate battery state of charge. Get a battery hydrometer at auto supply store.


Sent from my iPad using Forest River Forums
VinceU is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2015, 03:55 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,748
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steveanddianne View Post
We are new to RV'ing and can't configure out what happened to our battery power. We had 75 percent power and I turned off the battery disconnect on our sun seeker 2860DS (2016) it is a knob that is turned. A week later I went into to the coach turned the knob to on and went to turn a light on and there was no power - no lights. I turned the switch a few times and no luck. So I turned on the generator and the checked the power level and it was at 75%? I can't figure out how we could be at 75% - if I had no power before turning on generator. we are in New England temperature has been around 45-50 degrees

Thanks,
Did you ever fix your problem. Always nice to get back on and let the forum know how you resolved the issue.
Still Kickin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2016, 11:08 AM   #6
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 1
My batteries will not charge plugged in to house power or running gen but will charge when I start the engine. I believe I have a bad inverter ln my 2016 2860DS Sunseeker. I have not been able to locate the inverter. Any ideas on location?
LyleS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2016, 11:31 AM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Englewood FL
Posts: 2,797
Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleS View Post
My batteries will not charge plugged in to house power or running gen but will charge when I start the engine. I believe I have a bad inverter ln my 2016 2860DS Sunseeker. I have not been able to locate the inverter. Any ideas on location?
You have a bad power converter. It is probably in the bay where the shore power cord comes in, or it is built into your breaker and DC panel (WFCO.) Either that or the breaker for the converter is flipped off! Check that first.
__________________

2015 335DS
ScottBrownstein is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2016, 11:32 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
MNtraveler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,404
Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleS View Post
My batteries will not charge plugged in to house power or running gen but will charge when I start the engine. I believe I have a bad inverter ln my 2016 2860DS Sunseeker. I have not been able to locate the inverter. Any ideas on location?

Look for a black box at floor level down near the kitchen to control panel (gauges and such) area. It's a push and pop door on ours in with the AC power fuses.

It might be a bad unit but don't jump to conclusions. Check all fuses and also the wiring for any loose or corroded connections. Some connections might be solid while others are loose.


Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R
__________________
2016 FR Forester 2401R
Towing 2014 Honda CR-V
MNtraveler is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
battery, power

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:21 AM.