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Originally Posted by jscanlon
So, for the past year in my 2011 Thor Ace I have had the dash battery light come on and off while driving. I had it checked and got no answer. "Just a glitch". I have had no problems starting it, driving it or with the chassis battery with steps etc. battery. Engine has always started right up, even in the winter.
Last week I was returning from Michigan to Ohio. Stopped for gas twice. Each time the engine seemed to "chug" before turning over, but it started. Never had this before. Got home to the storage lot. Turned off ignition for about 20 minutes while cleaning it. Tried to start it again and got nothing. No click. No chug. Nothing. Its dead.
Relay or "salesman" switch is on and green. Chassis Battery seems to be putting out 12.8 volts, and the steps and headlights seem to be working fine.
Before I get it towed, hoping somebody has a suggestion. Levelers are not extended, nor is slide-out.
BTW, while hooked up to power at the park in Michigan, I did leave the relay on for the chassis battery. Was this wrong?
Thanks to all.
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Step 1 - Remove, clean and reinstall both chassis battery terminals.
Step 2 - Check all chassis battery cable connections from the terminals to the starter and ground for tightness and corrosion.
Step 3 - Leave the voltmeter on the chassis battery and try to start the MH watching what happens to the battery voltage.
Step 4 - Charge and load test the chassis battery.
Of course you could always use the Emergency Start switch and/or jump the chassis battery to start the MH. If that doesn't work you do have bigger problems and may need a tow.
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