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03-06-2018, 09:39 PM
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Electrical question
After setting for few months on shore power my generator won't start, awning won't work and radio in coach won't work. Checked batteries and all are charged, any ideas.
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03-06-2018, 09:53 PM
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How did you check your batteries to know they are fully charged? Did you use a volt meter or other?
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03-06-2018, 09:56 PM
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I am assuming breakers and fuses have been checked?
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03-06-2018, 10:33 PM
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Generator won't start as in won't turn over or turnover and not start? Those are 3 unrelated things. We need more info. 12-volt lighting not working? 12-volt igniters on stove working?
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03-07-2018, 08:02 AM
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need a clarification. you used the word coach so I am assuming you are referring to a motor home that has both house and chassis batteries. which set did you check to say the batteries are charged?
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03-07-2018, 08:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pseatower22
After setting for few months on shore power my generator won't start, awning won't work and radio in coach won't work. Checked batteries and all are charged, any ideas.
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The battery would have to be pretty damn dead for radio not to work. It works off the chassis battery assuming your talking about the dash radio. Please explain to us ALL that is not working.
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03-07-2018, 08:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pseatower22
After setting for few months on shore power my generator won't start, awning won't work and radio in coach won't work. Checked batteries and all are charged, any ideas.
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what yr,make,brand,model of coach do you have?
are you referring to the 'Chassis' batteries for the engine, or the 'House' batteries for the coach?
typically the items you are referring to that are not working are actually on the 'House' batteries, as to not run down the engine starting batteries.
Are you sure you have your 'Charger' ON while on shore power?
Are you sure your shore power is ON?
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03-07-2018, 09:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
Generator won't start as in won't turn over or turnover and not start? Those are 3 unrelated things. We need more info. 12-volt lighting not working? 12-volt igniters on stove working?
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Cavie,
Is your stove this way from factory?
In all the many campers I've owned or been in, I've never seen a 12v igniter to light the burners. Most have a knob that turns to create spark (piezo) and I have seen a very few with a AA battery igniter but never one connected to 12v.
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03-07-2018, 09:03 AM
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Check to see that your main battery disconnect on the panel near the floor is on.
Just a suggestion.
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03-07-2018, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Cavie,
Is your stove this way from factory?
In all the many campers I've owned or been in, I've never seen a 12v igniter to light the burners. Most have a knob that turns to create spark (piezo) and I have seen a very few with a AA battery igniter but never one connected to 12v.
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My bad, I was thinking WH and Furnace but my fingers were in charge.
Where's that damn edit button when you need it?
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03-07-2018, 11:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pseatower22
After setting for few months on shore power my generator won't start, awning won't work and radio in coach won't work. Checked batteries and all are charged, any ideas.
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How can I check the inverter for power? Everything so far checks ok when checked by guys in cg with volt meter???
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03-07-2018, 12:04 PM
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How can I check the inverter?
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03-07-2018, 12:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pseatower22
How can I check the inverter?
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Residental fridge? unplug the shore power and open the fridge door. Got light? TV on?
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03-07-2018, 12:40 PM
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Since the OP won't answer our questions my work in done here.
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03-07-2018, 01:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
My bad, I was thinking WH and Furnace but my fingers were in charge.
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No they wernt... it was the ku-nut behind the wheel......
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03-07-2018, 01:38 PM
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Had a call from FR and all they come up with is the converter. Sorry I didn't answer fast enough, was on phone.
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03-07-2018, 04:35 PM
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Did you remember to plug the motorhome back in to itself
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