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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-01-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
I finally opted to install a Magnum Smart Battery...

I finally opted to install a Magnum Smart Battery Combiner. Given the fact that I have a solar system that often provides high voltage charging, the Magnum unit with its adjustable controls will...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-14-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Bad BIRD

Hi....thanks for your post. There is still question as to whether or not the coarch has a BIRD in the first place. From the pictures I posted a few days ago, it is likely my coach has an IRD...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-13-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Trombetta Install

Installed the Trombetta with silver contacts and have no change. Engine batts still don't charge on shore power. I think I have an IRD (see photo in previous post) and am now looking for a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-09-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Confused

I can't locate two long wires coming off the board. What confuses me is that my photo looks exactly like the one pictured in your attachment (see 1st paragraph under Update) and that one is an...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-09-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Might you know a source for a new board? Also, I...

Might you know a source for a new board? Also, I didn't see any attachments to your post.....did you intend to send any?

When I start the engine, the solenoid energizes and charges the engine...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-08-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Finally got the pics to load

Hi Myron: Thanks for hanging with me.

Attached are the pics you requested. Hopefully this will answer the question as to whether I have a BIRD or an IRD.

If an IRD....what is the best...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-04-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Will also measure voltages again but previously I...

Will also measure voltages again but previously I believe I got 13+ volts on both sides of the solenoid
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-04-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Ok. Will try to get a photo posted today however...

Ok. Will try to get a photo posted today however my board looks exactly like Drifters in post#4 except that mine has the red black and blue wires going from the board into the plug where Drifters are...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-04-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
You won't believe this, but per Drifters photo in...

You won't believe this, but per Drifters photo in message #4, I DO NOT have a bird system (even though my owners manual states that my chassis batteries WILL charge with shore power). the question...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-02-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Ok . Will check that out at our next stop. The...

Ok . Will check that out at our next stop. The Batt Boost switch will activate the solenoid and when depressed, it produces 12 volts at the purple wire where it attaches to the solenoid. Does...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-01-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Yes... That is correct. The solenoid is cold...

Yes... That is correct. The solenoid is cold and i get no voltage from the purple wire. When i test it the meter registers a few rapidly changing numbers and then settles down to zero volts
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-01-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Got it! New solenoid has been ordered and I...

Got it! New solenoid has been ordered and I should have it in a few days.

Yes...touched solenoid and it was cold. Could not get any voltage on the purplevwire.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Thanks for this most helpful info. I have...

Thanks for this most helpful info. I have determined the solenoid is bad....13 volts on feed side; 11.75 volts on engine battery side .

Can't locate the forums recommendation fora ether product. ...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
YC1....from your post I would assume that the...

YC1....from your post I would assume that the engine batteries WILL charge when connected to shore or generator power.

What will joining the two large leads on the solenoid do? Might that cause...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Many thanks...will look into an auxiliary charger.

Many thanks...will look into an auxiliary charger.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Interesting...p 152 Section 8 of my manual states...

Interesting...p 152 Section 8 of my manual states that when the "motorhome is plugged into shore power, or the generator is running, the engine batteries are being charged."
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Please pardon my ignorance but what is a big boy...

Please pardon my ignorance but what is a big boy relay and where might I find it?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Yes...my Monaco manual states that the chassis...

Yes...my Monaco manual states that the chassis batts will charge when hooked to shore power or using the gen.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Both the inverter and the generator should them...

Both the inverter and the generator should them but neither are producing charging current at the battery posts.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
PS. The genny won't charge them either.

PS. The genny won't charge them either.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-28-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,760
Posted By Stan&Jacquie
Chassis batteries not charging

I've been parked and plugged into shore power for the last month and noticed the chassis batteries have steadily discharged down to 11.8 volts today. House batts are fully charged.

Any ideas how...
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