Class A RV battery is dead

[dfchelbay]

So, the last time we used our RV, when we got to the Fort, we plugged in and got everything going, including the air conditioner. Well, DH felt it wasn't cooling quick enough for him and started pushing buttons, including the converter, and everything else in that area... Well, when we left the Fort several weeks later, we unplugged electricity...but then the RV wouldn't start... It would not turn over at all. We plugged the RV back into the electric hook up and she started right up. We drove it back to storage (15 minutes) and parked it. Tried to start it up again, just after turning it off at the storage place...wouldn't start. Didn't even turn over.

So, my question is that the next time we pick up the RV from storage, can we just jump the battery from our SUV? Or, do we need to call for service. I'm thinking that if the RV started up just fine while plugged into electricity at the Fort, it should start with a jump from another battery. Am I wrong in thinking this? Is there something else I should be looking into? If I call for service, would I call for the RV's engine battery, or something else in this situation?

Thanks all.

 

[DisCamper]

I have had the same problem when I had a MH the converter overcharged your battery and burned it up. It started when you plugged it in because it used your converter as a jumper system and once it was running it used your alternator as the power source to run your motor.
1. You need a new battery
2. Have your converter check out and fixed by an RV repair shop
3. I added a battery cut off switch. I cut off the battery when I’m plugged it that saved me from buying more battery in the long run

 

[DisCamper]

Let me add a few more things. Take a volt meter and check you battery of it has 13-14 volts your battery is good. Since you said your hubby started pushing buttons look to see if your MH has a battery cut off switch he may have pushed the button to kill the battery. They are sometimes called battery storage switches also. Good luck

 

[jeepfreak]

In most RV's the chassis battery is not connected to the converter. The only time it charges is when the engine is running. There should be an emergeny switch on the dash that will , while holding that switch down connect the house battery to the chassis battery so you can start the RV. There should also be somewhere near the door a battery disconnect switch. Make sure thats on.

 

[mikron]

The chassis disconnect needs to be on when connected to land line or gen. Shpuld be switched off as with the coach disconnect when stored. If you already do this then get battery tested, might need a new one.