Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-30-2013, 05:03 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 31
Inverter or battery

Hello i have a jayhawk 19h and noticed that if i unplug from electric outlet my battery shows dead, i have been plugged in for 5 days? So my battery is a few years old , what is the best way to tell if i have a bad battery that will no longer take a charge or a issue with camper.

Thanks
winstmk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-30-2013, 05:59 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
VicS1950's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 517
Quote:
Originally Posted by winstmk View Post
... , what is the best way to tell if i have a bad battery that will no longer take a charge or a issue with camper.

Thanks
I guess that depends. If you have a voltmeter and are inclined to take some readings, then there are some tests which can be done. If not, one simple method may be to remove your battery and take it to a battery shop for charging and a load test. They may need it over night to do a proper assessment. That should narrow it down a bit for you.

Even a young battery can have a short service life it is often taken below 50% capacity.

Just one suggestion. There may be better ideas. vic
__________________
Double Secret Probation
VicS1950 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2013, 08:00 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
Posts: 958
Check the 30A fuse at the battery. I bet it's blown or not there!
__________________


2017 28BHBE Kitchen skylight, remote control and Aluminum wheels hitched by ProPride 3P
2017 Ram 2500 CC LB 4x4 Big Horn Cummins
LiftedAWDAstro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2013, 08:55 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
RoyBraddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: King George
Posts: 2,761
If you have a multimeter check across the battery terminals which should read 13.6VDC when you have shore power on and 12.6VDC if the shore power is off and the battery is charged. If you dont have a multimeter then you should go get one. They are very inexpensive and can be purchased at LOWES, WALMART, any number of auto parts stores for $10-$20. Everyone should have one of these in your RV TOOLBOX... Looks like this



While you are at the battery terminals you need to confirm the battery is hooked up correctly. This is real easy to get reversed.

What I do is look on the battery case and find the word "NEG" or the symbol "-" and make sure this connected battery cable goes directly to the TRAILER FRAME GROUND which should be real close to the battery.

If this is reversed then you will find a blown 30AMP in-line fuse real close to the battery and also two fuses on the 12VDC DC POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (where all of your 12VDC fuses are located) labeled "REVERSE POLARITY"...

Change the battery cable to their correct terminals and then replace the blown fuses.

Let everyone know what you find out...

Roy Ken
__________________
Roy and Carolyn
I claim Horse Creek Country in Southern Ill - Momabear is from North Texas
We live in King George VA
RETIRED DOD DOAF DON CONTRACTOR Electronics Tech 42YRS

"We're burning daylight" - John Wayne
2008 STARCRAFT 14RT OFF-ROAD POPUP with PD9260C and three 85AH 12VDC batteries
2010 F150 FX4 5.4 GAS with 3.73 gears - Super Cab - Towing Package - 2KW Honda EU2000i Gen
K9PHT (since 1957) 146.52Mhz
"We always have a PLAN B"
RoyBraddy is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:53 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.