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 04-29-2015, 03:17 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: greeley
Posts: 1
Angry Hooked up batteries Backwards

So I got 2 new batteries for my 99 Jayco eagle motorhome, however when installing the camper battery I hooked pos. and neg. backwards. I then Hooked up the engine battery correctly, when I went to turn my key, I immediately turned the key off because there was smoke coming from the hood. I assume that I have blown a relay somewhere. I since am unable to get anything engine related to turn on, I can however still run all camper related power systems plugged in or on battery power. I have checked all fuses in cab and engine compartment, as well as camper fuses and can't find any that are bad. The camper battery has power to the relay and splitter next to the water control box, so I am thinking this is all in the engine. Any suggestions as to what I should check next, are there any fuseable links, has anybody ever done this before. The new engine has less than 1200 miles and cost 6k to replace about a year ago in an emergency repair in Indiana.
vancewgilliland is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2015, 06:47 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
ninjahbob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Eatonton
Posts: 305
Vancewgillliland. I feel sure that you have melted a wire, Physically check each wire near the batteries and fuse boxes for damage. Good Luck with this.
ninjahbob 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 PM.


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