Bounder: RV won't start unless disconnect switches are on

[mdownesx]

I have a 1999 Fleetwood Bounder 36s with the Ford V10. I cannot start the engine unless I turn on my disconnect switches. I know I can trace the wiring diagram to see what is going on but I wanted to see if anyone has had this problem and can save me time by finding what may be wrong.

[Waiter21]

Welcome to the Forum.

This is normal.. If the chassis battery is disconnected with the disconnect/connect switches, you cannot start the engine..

There is a safeguard in the BCC (Battery Control Center) that prevents you from accidentally doing a "disconnect" when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

[Sweetbriar]

That is what is suppose to happen. The switches (house or chassis) will activate a solenoid that will disconnects the chassis or house battery so smalls loads like a radio or forgotten storage compartment light left on do not drain the battery while the coach is not being used and power for a maintenance charge is not available.

[EricV]

Normal