Why RV has no power?
In some cases, the RV breaker may be tripped and could prevent you from getting power to your RV. To fix this issue, you’ll first need to connect to shoreline power. Reset the RV breaker and reconnect to shoreline power. Check the outlet to see if you now have power.
What happens if the battery disconnect switch is not working?
Otherwise, there is a high risk to your safety besides the RV battery disconnect switch not working. A switch can solve several RV battery-related problems. Do not keep the disconnect switch turned on when your RV is connected to shore power. Keeping your batteries connected to the unit will charge it well for use when you unplug the AC system.
When to use a battery disconnect switch on a motorhome?
Your motorhome battery disconnect switch preserves the batteries from such draining and helps them last longer. Complete power shutdown is necessary when you do repairs or other work on your RV. But a 12 volt battery disconnect switch saves you the hassle. Instead of removing the battery, you can just disconnect the switch.
Why is my IntelliTec battery disconnect relay not working?
It could be the relay (solenoid) having a bad contactor from wiring the battery backwards. My RV is a 1999 Georgie Boy “Pursuit”. I was told it could be the BD Switch so I had a mechanic look at it before ordering a new switch. I am getting power to the BD switch, but it is NOT engaging and the red light isn’t coming on.
What happens if I Disconnect my Propane Charger?
Once plugged in, the power converter or inverter/charger provides power even when the disconnect is thrown. So suppose you are plugged into shore power and your refrigerator is set on the “auto” function, which means it would normally switch over to propane if the RV was unplugged from shore power.
Otherwise, there is a high risk to your safety besides the RV battery disconnect switch not working. A switch can solve several RV battery-related problems. Do not keep the disconnect switch turned on when your RV is connected to shore power. Keeping your batteries connected to the unit will charge it well for use when you unplug the AC system.
Your motorhome battery disconnect switch preserves the batteries from such draining and helps them last longer. Complete power shutdown is necessary when you do repairs or other work on your RV. But a 12 volt battery disconnect switch saves you the hassle. Instead of removing the battery, you can just disconnect the switch.
How does the battery disconnect switch work on a coach?
They are small loads but may in a weeks time completely discharge the battery. In our coach the battery disconnect switch activates a solenoid which switches the battery circuit on and off. You haven’t indicated the make, model and year of your coach so this may or may not apply to your situation.
It could be the relay (solenoid) having a bad contactor from wiring the battery backwards. My RV is a 1999 Georgie Boy “Pursuit”. I was told it could be the BD Switch so I had a mechanic look at it before ordering a new switch. I am getting power to the BD switch, but it is NOT engaging and the red light isn’t coming on.
