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Change of Plan

Did not go for the day as planned, instead of going by car up and back we decided to take the camper and do an overnighter, but the campers 2 batteries were flat , had started ok a month ago, the ignition switch was off so I had to sort out reason why.
Called out the RAA to start and possibly tell me what was wrong with the electrics , and after jump
start the mechanic said I had short in system , suggested I run engine to charge starting battery and take to auto electrician to check relay that allows 2 battery to retain charge and not leak back to altenator, too complicated for me to understand how it works.
Auto electrician found the relay that was faulty and replaced it also put a fuse in live wire that goes to 3 way fridge and said all fixed, but would probably find 12 volt element that heats the burner part
burnt out and to replace that , the fridge runs on 12 volt when travelling, had an element already and sure enough I had to put it in .

posted on Aug 16, 2014 12:58 AM ()

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Didn't understand a word, but glad it's fixed. Off to the boonies, then, yes?
comment by tealstar on Aug 20, 2014 6:10 AM ()
weather permitting will be away shortly
reply by kevinshere on Aug 21, 2014 8:40 PM ()
At least it happened before you left and not while you were gone. Have you rescheduled your trip?
comment by nittineedles on Aug 17, 2014 9:19 PM ()
first day with sunshine will go, rain and cloud cover for next few days
reply by kevinshere on Aug 17, 2014 10:01 PM ()
Camping gets to be a lot like work when the units get older.
comment by jjoohhnn on Aug 17, 2014 5:56 PM ()
Toyoace is 31 years old , COMPLETELY restored as it is now a classic, $10 dollar relay to charge 2nd battery for fridge and accessories has been replaced , its a diesel engine must have electrics for glo plugs and starter
reply by kevinshere on Aug 17, 2014 10:08 PM ()
Sure whatever you say--I get lost with ANY technical jargon!
comment by greatmartin on Aug 16, 2014 7:52 AM ()
know enough to usually get out of trouble, electrics ---another matter
reply by kevinshere on Aug 17, 2014 10:11 PM ()
Now you are all set to enjoy the camping. I hope you have a lovely summer
as we are going in to fall and winter. It is getting dark earlier.
comment by elderjane on Aug 16, 2014 7:30 AM ()
long range forcaste is for a dry summer, moderate heat, so fingers crossed
reply by kevinshere on Aug 17, 2014 10:12 PM ()
Bummer but glad it's fixed.
comment by kristilyn3 on Aug 16, 2014 5:13 AM ()
$10 relay and $70 to put it in
reply by kevinshere on Aug 17, 2014 10:14 PM ()

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