Common ground

[Jim Davis]

Do the coach batteries and chasis batteries use the same ground? I see that in some of the dicussions that it is important to be sure the grounds are clean. There is a different potential between my ground on the chasis and the ground on the coach. Thanks......

 

[RV Wizard]

Jim, welcome to Gulf Stream Owners RV Forum. You should not have any voltage potential between the two grounds. Be sure to not only check the DC side of things but also the AC side as the equipement ground is bonded to the frame as well. Good luck and let us know what you find.

 

[Jim Davis]

Thanks! I checked and grounded both battery sets and they both charge when on shore power.

 

[Jim Davis]

Follow-up

Just wanted to say tat the grounding of both battery packs, Coach and Chasis kepps the batteries in good shape in between trips, thanks again.

 

[RV Wizard]

Jim, It is amassing how such a simple thing can make such a hugh difference. Good luck and enjoy.