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Originally Posted by gmc
The converter isn't meant to charge from that deep a discharge - to it it would appear no battery is present...
I expect the alternator from the engine would have worked if given enough time - certainly would need more than a few minutes.
I do carry an independent battery charger in my coach - just in case...
Had to use it on my previous rig when I had an alternator/wiring issue - and drained the chassis battery while traveling.
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Evidently not. Gone are the days when a battery charger could charge any battery, not just a good partially discharged battery. This is the first RV that I've owned (I've had 12) that would not. I suspect its the BIRDs programming that might be the actual culprit. It is my first motor home so battery handling is vastly different compared to an camper/trailer. Anyone reading this and thinking about getting a standby battery charger. Test it first. 99 percent of off-the-shelf chargers will not turn on and charge a dead battery
One major issue here if my experience is typical. If the coach battery is discharged you cant start the generator. Nothing in the coach will work. No lights etc. No bypass switch etc. I need to try this again tomorrow when I am at the campground.
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