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Originally Posted by croused
Okay, just learned a good and subtle lesson on the electrical system that most of you veterans probably know. I've had my rig parked for a few weeks waiting for the next big trip. I was aware of the fact that house batteries discharge over time with small misc. loads (CO2 sensor, radio, etc.) so thought I was being smart to plug in 15AMP cord from house. The surge suppressor showed good voltage, the battery panel showed full charge and all was good ....I thought. I put the Store/Use relay in Store mode just to be safe (big mistake).
After two weeks I went to start up and found that house batteries were dead and the Store/use relay would not reset. Chassis battery was fine and I drove to General RV for some other warranty work. Was informed that 15AMP supply will not charge house batteries if the Store/Use relay is not in the Use mode even though I will see the battery indicator show a full charge. Once the batteries fall below 2V the Store/Use relay will not reset and the Engine alternator cannot recharge the house batteries.  lesson learned! |
Yup leave in use when plugged in. Only time to put in store is when its stored and not plugged in.
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