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Tina32955 · 08-05-2012, 06:36 AM

Help Please. The battery that starts the engine will only hold a charge for 3 days mx. Supposed to be new at least thats what they old me when I bought my camper 4 months ago. 1999 National Dolphin model 5370

nightriderrv · 08-05-2012, 08:56 AM

Take it out and let the guys at the auto parts store put the tester on it then you will know for sure if it's bad. Is it full of water and not dry, eather that or bad battery I would start there before troubleshooting the unit

RickO · 08-05-2012, 09:04 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum!

Yep, sounds like a bad battery but make sure it's not dry, then take it out and get it tested. Check the date on the battery. They should have warranty and purchase information on the label. Is you coach still under some kind of warranty or was it a private party that told you it was new?

Rick

Ed-Sommers · 08-05-2012, 09:06 AM

I would trouble shoot prior to anything else. At the least, test for a load when you think there should not be one. A good multimeter is IMHO, a must have item in an RV.

Ed