Post by johnr on Dec 5, 2022 8:22:35 GMT -5
Hi. A battery disconnect switch in an RV is not meant to completely disconnect the battery from the RV.
Crucial systems such as brakes, slides and a few other things will continue to have power even if you're using the disconnect. These systems are for safety and security and I would highly recommend to anyone that you don't change the wiring. ( I am not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV )
I would guess that the battery was not fully charged when you left the dealer. I'm sure it sat on their lot on battery power for some time prior to getting it ready for you. The RV is designed to re-charge the battery once you plug it into shore power.
What type of receptacle are you using at your home? Is it a standard 110V outlet, or did you get a 30amp or 50amp outlet installed specifically for this? They make testers like the one listed below that will tell you if the leg is decent to plug into. In my travels, I've seen a few people here and there use surge protectors, but most of the rigs I see don't use them (some may have them hardwired into the rig).
www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3HY27REPHLG2F&keywords=110v+outlet+tester&qid=1670246112&sprefix=110v+outlet+tester%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUVlaWjJTQ01BNDZIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ0ODA1MzZHOUJWTEdQUjI5UyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTk5MDk2M09HMzdFSFhNV0UxTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
There is a lot to learn, so be patient and you'll get the hang of it. A lot of us on here have been RVing for a long time and don't remember that we had to learn it all at one point too. You've got this, don't give up because of a couple bumps in the road.
Crucial systems such as brakes, slides and a few other things will continue to have power even if you're using the disconnect. These systems are for safety and security and I would highly recommend to anyone that you don't change the wiring. ( I am not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV )
I would guess that the battery was not fully charged when you left the dealer. I'm sure it sat on their lot on battery power for some time prior to getting it ready for you. The RV is designed to re-charge the battery once you plug it into shore power.
What type of receptacle are you using at your home? Is it a standard 110V outlet, or did you get a 30amp or 50amp outlet installed specifically for this? They make testers like the one listed below that will tell you if the leg is decent to plug into. In my travels, I've seen a few people here and there use surge protectors, but most of the rigs I see don't use them (some may have them hardwired into the rig).
www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3HY27REPHLG2F&keywords=110v+outlet+tester&qid=1670246112&sprefix=110v+outlet+tester%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUVlaWjJTQ01BNDZIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ0ODA1MzZHOUJWTEdQUjI5UyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTk5MDk2M09HMzdFSFhNV0UxTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
There is a lot to learn, so be patient and you'll get the hang of it. A lot of us on here have been RVing for a long time and don't remember that we had to learn it all at one point too. You've got this, don't give up because of a couple bumps in the road.