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Why is my aux switch not working on my RV?

By David Perry |

Why is my aux switch not working on my RV?

All house systems are working without the chassis. Found the solenoid, with the chassis battery disconnected I started the chassis using the aux switch and house battery. Then after turning the engine off, hecked the disconnected cables at the chassis battery and they showed 12 volts from the house battery.

Where is the ground on an aux start switch?

If only one small wire, it will be the signal wire and the ground is through the body of the relay/solenoid. Remove the signal wire from the terminal on the relay/solenoid. With the switch on, you should have 12 VDC between it and chassis ground. If you don’t you need to check the switch and/or fuse and/or wiring.

What happens when the combine / boost switch is not on?

There are two large lugs– when batteries are not combined, they will have different voltage, one for chassis and one for house battery. When the Combine/Boost switch is on, the two large lugs should have the same reading, as the batteries are combined.

All house systems are working without the chassis. Found the solenoid, with the chassis battery disconnected I started the chassis using the aux switch and house battery. Then after turning the engine off, hecked the disconnected cables at the chassis battery and they showed 12 volts from the house battery.

What does the battery disconnect switch do on a RV?

Welcome to the wonderful world of RVing! This switch is commonly called the Battery Disconnect Switch and is designed to disconnect your house batteries while being stored. Pushing it to the Storage side is like taking off the battery cable.

Is there a battery disconnect switch on a Monaco?

They are small loads but may in a weeks time completely discharge the battery. Tom, We too have a Monaco product, a 2007 HR Endeavor and just recently experienced the battery disconnect switch problems. The switch has been cutting out requiring a reset by turning switch back on. Battery seems to be fully charged.

Why is my aux battery not getting power?

If your having problems with your aux battery switch not getting power, check this out before going to a shop. If your having problems with your aux battery switch not getting power, check this out before going to a shop. Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading… Close This video is unavailable. RV Auxiliary battery switch not getting power?

How to disconnect battery on Fleetwood motorhome?

I did a “field service” to the relay by connecting some “plumbers tape” (metal strap that plumbers use to hang pipes under a house) across the two large posts of the relay (thus defeating the battery disconnect function) until I could get a replacement.

Where are the relays on a Fleetwood motorhome?

There are three large relays located in the box. All three have four electrical connection posts: two large posts that carry the battery current; two small posts that are used to operate the relay (s).

How to download a Fleetwood RV owner’s manual?

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What kind of battery does a Fleetwood Jamboree have?

I have a 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree “C” Ford F450. The last two months when I took the MH out of storage to exercise it, the chassis battery was completely dead (2 year old battery). 1st month removed battery to charge and noticed dash lights where on, and the engine would start without chassis battery?

If only one small wire, it will be the signal wire and the ground is through the body of the relay/solenoid. Remove the signal wire from the terminal on the relay/solenoid. With the switch on, you should have 12 VDC between it and chassis ground. If you don’t you need to check the switch and/or fuse and/or wiring.