2018 FR3 (2)6 volt Battery Issue
Bought a new 2018 30DS FR3 last August and currently have only 2,300 miles which included the trip back from Elkhart, Indiana to Vero Beach, Fla then to Charleston, SC then back to Vero Beach. I thought all the " bugs" were worked out which included:
Ford 550 V10 cab AC Problems[/U] (replaced 2 Shrader Valves 9/17, replaced Expansion Valve (Hi Pressure side was blocked) & replaced Drier 10/17
Norcold Model 2118T Refrigerator Problem -replaced cooling unit 10/17
(2) 6 Volt Batteries (under step entrance) Problem - Have not held charge - Entrance step control module had a short & was replaced 2/18. Despite this, on Monday of this week, I have noticed that after approx. 12 days of not entering RV ( and with Disconnect Switch shut off), steps do not automatically come out when entering RV. I then turned on Disconnect Switch and checked battery indicator light & it showed no battery power since none of the battery indicator lights lit. I then ran engine & Aux Gen for 1/2 hr. and the 4 battery indication lights lit. Question - Is it "normal" for the (2) 6 volt batteries not to hold their charge after a 2 week period?
I've had several other minor problems that also have been covered under warrranty (ex. front electric outlet not hooked up, rear bumper rust after 1 month, etc. - starting to put more mileage in trips to my RV maint. shop than I am in actual RV trips - needless to say I am disappointed & discouraged with Forest River Quality.
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