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Babara · 09-19-2012, 07:17 PM

My husband kept our Monaco Knight pusher connected to power when parked at our house. I don't remember why--we did keep the furnace on low (but LP, I think) last winter. The overhead & wall lights were working with this power supply, but won't come on now. Any ideas?

TAZ · 09-19-2012, 07:21 PM

Have you checked the house battery disconnect switch?

Babara · 09-19-2012, 07:31 PM

No, sir, but I will if I can find it.

akadeadeye · 09-19-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TAZ

Have you checked the house battery disconnect switch?

As in.........is it on or off? If it is off then you might have some drained batteries. One possible reason for this could be that a breaker tripped on the house side of things and needs to be re-set. If it is kept plugged in to shore power there is no need to turn off the battery disconnect switch.

Don

akadeadeye · 09-19-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Babara

No, sir, but I will if I can find it.

Barbara

It should be near the front door or in a panel where other control switches and monitors are located. It should be labeled BATT or Battery Disconnect, etc.

I would suspect you need some help in recharging your house (coach) batteries and checking to be sure you are receiving power from your house connection so that your batteries are continually being recharged.

Don

Babara · 09-19-2012, 07:42 PM

I will look into that. Thank you. A friend of mine is thinking about buying my Baby. It certainly needs a man to take care of it. We had it only a year when my husband died and we had taken it on the road twice for short trips. I haven't had a chance to learn much about it. I need an instruction book--didn't get one, ha.

Tony Lee · 09-19-2012, 07:45 PM

If nothing at all works in the MH - ie no 12V lights, no TV, no microwave or aircon, no furnace then maybe your house outlet is switched off or the CB tripped, the shore lead come unplugged or there is a breaker tripped on the 120V board inside the coach, or ...

If some items are working, and others not, that info would help a lot to help you.

"007" · 09-19-2012, 07:53 PM

Babara it will look as in the picture the switch is in lower left of picture.
Maybe in your display area as the one pictured.
If you leave coach plugged into house the converter may recharge the batteries.
With it plugged into house you will get your lights back working off the converter.
You may want to shut off the LP tank also.

Babara · 09-19-2012, 07:54 PM

I moved it to plug up at the shop in the spring. Kilo usage went from less than 100 usage to 300 for three months and thn shot up to 621 past month. Something is using power.

"007" · 09-19-2012, 08:17 PM

You can shut off all circuit brakers in your load center just leave the one on for converter outlet.
You maybe able to find a Mobil RV Repairman to help you, ask around your area to find a responsible one.

historyljc · 09-19-2012, 08:29 PM

Hi Barbara, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I can't really add to the advice that has already been posted. Best of luck in solving the issue.

Babara · 09-19-2012, 08:34 PM

Thanks to you all. You were very helpful.

Dogpatch · 09-19-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Babara

Passing of your husband

Sorry for your loss. The other guys here should be able to help. Post your RV in he classifieds here. We may all be able to help.

Babara · 09-22-2012, 10:11 AM

THe battery switch is by my front door. OK, how to know if battery switch is "on or off". One push turns panel with all the green lights over door "ON" and another push turns panel lights "OFF". If I am plugged to shore, do I want this panel lit up or not? (I'm having a "mental" disconnect here.)

(By the way, my TVs and microwave come on, air and overhead lights don't, but of course everything works when engine is running, so batteries must be low, although I have been plugged to shore.?) (See my increased KILOWATT usage above.)
I am searching the forum but sooo much info. to wade thru. Thanks for your help, you are great!