It's lonely here

[NWJeeper]

Originally Posted by Prepilot_3ck

I've just bought a 2000 FR Reflections DP, also with the Cummins motor! So far we LOVE it! Looking for some other people with similar units. I'm having problems with the battery shut off... Doesn't work. It's like those buttons at the cross-walks of a busy interesection, you can press the button until your finger falls off but the light never changes.

Brian

If it's anything like our newer rigs, you should hear a click from the disconnect solenoid which will be near the batteries when the switch is pushed. If you are plugged into power then the light will never shut off. Only if you are disconnected from power and press the switch will the light go out but it will do so slowly in most cases. To be sure press the switch in the on postition and use a volt meter to test the voltage at the battery terminals, it should be at or over 13.2 volts. Then press the disconnect, turn on a light inside and wait for about 5 minutes. Go test the voltage again. If it is below 13.2 then the disconnect is working as it has disconnected the battery from the charger. Unplug the rig, you should have no lights at all at this point.

[Prepilot_3ck]

yeah, I had a solar panel on my HTT, Loved it! Worked great. With a 4 battery setup I wondered if 1 would do it. I guess I'll see about getting one.

OH! On a side note, I've seen some links for some little wind turbines meant for RVs and boats. I'm thinking about going with both technologies.

Brian

[Prepilot_3ck]

Originally Posted by NWJeeper

If it's anything like our newer rigs, you should hear a click from the disconnect solenoid which will be near the batteries when the switch is pushed. If you are plugged into power then the light will never shut off. Only if you are disconnected from power and press the switch will the light go out but it will do so slowly in most cases. To be sure press the switch in the on postition and use a volt meter to test the voltage at the battery terminals, it should be at or over 13.2 volts. Then press the disconnect, turn on a light inside and wait for about 5 minutes. Go test the voltage again. If it is below 13.2 then the disconnect is working as it has disconnected the battery from the charger. Unplug the rig, you should have no lights at all at this point.

I'm not hearing any click, but I'll wait the 5 minutes and check the voltage. Maybe it's working and I just don't realize it.

Thanks,
Brian