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Post by rickinmuskoka on Apr 13, 2023 18:52:02 GMT -5
Hello, I just purchased a 2010 Spree 240BHS. I cannot find the Auxiliary Battery disconnect switch. Can anyone help? The battery is new nd charged. I don't have 12 volt power inside unless the shore power cord is connected. Thanks Rick Mroz
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 13, 2023 19:24:14 GMT -5
It is likely that you have no switch and you need to add one. With a voltmeter, start at the battery and check for voltage, then proceed down the line checking between a connection and ground till you find where the voltage is lost. Often a circuit breaker on the trailer tongue is the problem, check both terminals. It is possible that your battery was drained by small loads while the trailer wasn't being used. Never let a battery to be run down more than 50% and it is best to keep it fully charged as much as possible. A voltage at the battery of 12.05 volts means that the battery is at 50% charge.
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 16, 2023 22:03:05 GMT -5
I'll take a quick guess. It's a 2010 so it's had some use, I would look for a circuit breaker on the tongue or near it in the frame, they get mounted outside and are not weather protected. When you mount the new one, if that's the issue mount it with the screws facing down so it does not collect water. It should have power on both terminals. 12V on shore power says the converters working.
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Post by rickinmuskoka on Apr 17, 2023 10:18:27 GMT -5
It is likely that you have no switch and you need to add one. With a voltmeter, start at the battery and check for voltage, then proceed down the line checking between a connection and ground till you find where the voltage is lost. Often a circuit breaker on the trailer tongue is the problem, check both terminals. It is possible that your battery was drained by small loads while the trailer wasn't being used. Never let a battery to be run down more than 50% and it is best to keep it fully charged as much as possible. A voltage at the battery of 12.05 volts means that the battery is at 50% charge. |
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Post by rickinmuskoka on Apr 17, 2023 10:24:17 GMT -5
lynnmor: Thank you so much for the accurate advise. You are correct that the problem is the circuit breaker mounted on the tongue under a piece of black plastic tape. When I bypass the circuit breaker I get lights inside. We are in Biloxi MS right now on our first RV trip. I am headed to Campers World to see if they sell a replacement. thanks again. Rick in Muskoka.
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rvtravels
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Sportmen classic 180QB.
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Post by rvtravels on Apr 17, 2023 14:07:26 GMT -5
If they have in stock, get two. Always good ti have a spare.
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Post by nvguy on Apr 17, 2023 22:42:02 GMT -5
There is nothing RV specific for those breakers, any auto parts store should have them.
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Post by gwinger on Apr 23, 2023 12:30:51 GMT -5
There is nothing RV specific for those breakers, any auto parts store should have them.
Yes, those are used in a lot of cars. Just take the old one with you to the auto parts store. Going to be a lot less expensive than a RV Place.
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