Thank you, Iowagriz. I'm not sure it's the Inverter alone. We rarely have it on and when we do, it seems that the batteries drain too quickly. I'm thinking that the HB brand AGM factory-installed batteries are already getting shot, which is sad cuz they seem brand new. Thanks again and sorry for my tardy reply. Joe
I'm pretty late to this party, but thoughts.
First, with a 2024 rig, I'll bet you have a 12 volt compressor fridge.
Thanks Grumpy. Curiously, I checked the circuit breaker panel. I do not routinely do this so maybe I have been part of the problem. Anyway, I found that the circuit breaker for the Converter was NOT fully engaged. I have no idea how long that may have been in that position. Should I be checking the panel regularly? Peace all...Joe
Joe
If I interpret correctly, you described a tripped breaker. Tripped breakers can appear to be on until you examine closely. To reset, you must turn the breaker off, then turn it on.
If there is a breaker between your converter (the battery charger that draws from shore power to feed the batteries), then shore power was not charging the batteries. It's possible that only the engine alternator and/or generator would charge the batteries, and they will go dead fairly quickly.
If this was the case, you have "abused" your batteries, and they might need to be replaced. Badly abused batteries can't hold a full charge and deplete quickly. If you repeatedly discharge an AGM or lead-acid battery beyond 50% of its rated amp hour capacity, you'll kill it quickly.
You can get your batteries load tested, typically for free, at an auto parts store.
With all the responses you've received, I'm sure I duplicated some.
PS. the breaker could have tripped for any number of reasons, One of those reasons might be a short in one of the batteries...demanding more charging current than the converter can supply, with the internal damage in the battery messing up the essential feedback loop a healthy battery provides to the charger. Unless you just plan to replace the batteries, the load test is essential. And, as someone else said, your batteries MIGHT be under warranty.