Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Gulf Stream Owners RV Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 10-06-2022, 10:08 AM   #1
M0mmydee
New Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 3
Default 03 Sun Voyager 12V issues

We need help please!! Our 03 Sun Voyager 8638 had flickering lights and low voltage alarm with information panel showing 9V. Slides, electric steps, fridge on gas, water heater worked then quit working when battery low. When we turn coach lights on after 2-4 minutes alarm sounds. We replaced both coach and chassis batteries, the 3 circuit breaker boxes near the batteries, (2-80A, 1-100A), the converter, cleaned all connections when installing new batteries, checked all fuses and breakers, checked battery and power connections with volt meter, all good, and still having same issues. When plugged into shore power all outlets, W/D, dishwasher, microwave, AC work. We put a trickle charger on house batteries to be able to use water heater and fridge last 2day trial trip. Any suggestions on what to check next? Thank you in advance!
M0mmydee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-07-2022, 12:12 AM   #2
Bike Dr
Senior Member
 
Bike Dr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 304
Default

Hello and welcome!! Just a thought! I see you mentioned replacing the batteries, check them again with a load test to rule out a bad battery unfortunately I have gotten brand new bad ones in the past that worked a short time them had a cell go bad and would work for a short time but would not hold the charge any length of time.
the water heater should run on gas like the fridge when disconnected from shore power to keep the draw off the batteries.
Second could you be having and issue with your inverter and depending on your model is it set correctly if you have the optional monitor panel.
This should help give you some ideas as to where to start.

LIFE IS GOOD!!!! LIVING IT!!!!

2005 41'4 Atrium 8410 SE CAT
2017 20' weller's inclosed trailer
2014 Streetglide Special
2010 mini cooper
Bike Dr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-07-2022, 06:01 PM   #3
M0mmydee
New Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 3
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bike Dr View Post
Hello and welcome!! Just a thought! I see you mentioned replacing the batteries, check them again with a load test to rule out a bad battery unfortunately I have gotten brand new bad ones in the past that worked a short time them had a cell go bad and would work for a short time but would not hold the charge any length of time.
the water heater should run on gas like the fridge when disconnected from shore power to keep the draw off the batteries.
Second could you be having and issue with your inverter and depending on your model is it set correctly if you have the optional monitor panel.
This should help give you some ideas as to where to start.

LIFE IS GOOD!!!! LIVING IT!!!!

2005 41'4 Atrium 8410 SE CAT
2017 20' weller's inclosed trailer
2014 Streetglide Special
2010 mini cooper
Thank you! We have now checked new batteries and all good. We tracked the grounds and also all good. We started at converter and tracked the positive cable to a small fuse then 2 canister solenoids and power off one side of supply solenoid was less and under load dropped to 6v power from there through 2 fuses and at 12V fuse box. Ordered new solenoid and fuse and will post here if it works! Thanks again for your information!
M0mmydee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-07-2022, 08:50 PM   #4
Bike Dr
Senior Member
 
Bike Dr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 304
Default

Outstanding I'm glad you were able to figure it out!
Happy camping!! And good luck!
At cruise week OC MD!!
Enjoying all the old cars and hotrods..

LIFE IS GOOD!!!! LIVING IT!!!

2005 41'4 Atrium 8410 SE CAT
2017 20' weller's inclosed trailer
2014 Streetglide Special
2010 mini cooper
Bike Dr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-07-2022, 09:09 PM   #5
M0mmydee
New Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 3
Default

Thanks again and enjoy that show!!
M0mmydee is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×