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General Repair / Re: Batteries do not charge with shore power but does with generator
Last post by Larry B -If that does not fix problem look for Echo Charger. That is where fuse was blown.
Larry
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General Repair / Re: Batteries do not charge with shore power but does with generator
Last post by Dustin Hostetler -Thanks for the info.
I ordered a new surge guard yesterday so we will see🙏
Southwire and myself both are thinking that is the problem since there is no voltage coming out of one leg from the surge guard.
I’ll report the results after I install just so in case it helps someone else in the future here with similar problem.
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General Repair / Re: Batteries do not charge with shore power but does with generator
Last post by Larry B -I have had better luck on questions being answered on face book Country Coach Owners Group.
My batteries were not charging when using shore power and I had blown fuse on charging system on a 2003 Intrigue.
Good Luck
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General Repair / Batteries do not charge with shore power but does with generator
Last post by Dustin Hostetler -When we plug into shore power, no matter if 15, 30 or 50 amps, house batteries do not charge and strangely enough there are always 3 breakers in the house that do not have any voltage to them (front a/c, elec. aqua hot & inverter). Fridge, microwave, outlets etc works.
When we run the generator everything works fine. Charger from inverter does charge batteries.
Electric heat on Aqua Hot works.
Front air conditioner works
Since this problem has existed we have updated AGM batteries to LiFePo4 so batteries are not an issue and in the mean time we have an electric lithium battery charger that we use as a battery maintainer when we are plugged into shore.
The Xantrex inverter/charger works perfect when generator is running so that is not the problem.
The power wire coming into the inverter from the house main distribution panel does not show voltage when plugged into shore, which it shouldn’t due to the breaker not having power to it.
I have tried swapping the breakers with other ones and that did not work either, telling me it’s not a bad breaker issue.
We’re plugged into 30 amp right now and I have attached all voltage readings we have right now. Voltage coming into surge guard from power cord indicates 120 volts on both hot legs, but one leg coming out of surge guard has no voltage. This then goes to the transfer switch and I’ve found just one leg has voltage.
The generator power goes directly into the transfer switch, bypassing the surge guard so I am now leaning toward a bad surge guard. However, Southwire, the maker of the surge guard has informed me that “the contactor inside the relay has all legs ganged together such that one leg can not be individually engaged.” I have since sent them my voltage readings that I’ve attached here and am awaiting a reply. So far they have been willing to help.
Thanks in advance for any help here!
2006 CC Intrigue 40’
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Upgrades & Restorations / Upgraded/Replaced the 12v air compressor
Last post by Wes Owens -A guy in FB did a bang-up nice job with a 120vac upgrade...
I went with a 12 cfm 12vdc 90amp tankless air compress I found on Amazon for $169.
I can now go from zero air bag pressure to all bags 100% full in about 4 minutes. No problem lifting the rear.
Minimal modifications, I added a 12vdc 10 amp relay onto the existing HWH relay trigger, and added a remote switch jack to the compressor (goes to the new relay), and connected the compressor with quick connects so I can actually still take out the compressor and use elsewhere, or air up my rig tires without running the engine.
Simple and a nice upgrade.
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General Repair / Have any broken Fan-Tastic roof fan lift motor covers you need to replace?
Last post by Wes Owens -I have covers for both in WHITE ONLY, $8 each. Orange one in the pic was a prototype.
You can puchase on my other-business website, go to:
On The Go RO
Then click the Purchase button at the top.
On the order form, these are listed under "Accessories".
I only have 11 left, so if you need one/two of these get them before I'm out.
I go to Mexico in my coach for 6 months each winter, so the next availabilty will be May 2025.
Wes
2000 CC Allure 36' #30443
Currently in Santa Fe, NM
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Upgrades & Restorations / Re: WiFi in the coach
Last post by Techtrends -Was wondering about recommendations for some kind of WiFi repeater for the motor home. Am looking for something I can install on the roof for picking up existing WiFi ( like campgrounds ) and being able to boost/repeat in the Coach for better service. Is there something out there that works good?
Thank to all.
The CampPro 2 outdoor Wi-Fi extension has a long-range antenna that can be put on your motorhome's roof to pick up distant signals. It has an inside router to distribute signal throughout the motorhome. TL-WA855RE | 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender | TP-Link Philippines
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General Repair / Water filter location 2002 Affinity
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General Repair / Re: Air horns always on
Last post by tmginc -In case this can help someone else. The issue with the horns has been resolved. There were two problems. One the solenoid that operates the air horns was stuck. I replaced it with one from US Solid which I purchased from Amazon for $19, Amazon.com: U.S. Solid 1/4" NPT Brass Electric Solenoid Valve 12VDC Normally Closed VITON
The other issue was the Smartwheel controller not converting the horn signal to ground. Purchased another SmartWheel controller from REV Group in Indiana. Horn now works as it should.