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2009 Damon Avanti No power ?

tourusa
Explorer
Explorer
Hi all fellow rvers
The quest continues with a 2009 Damon Avanti, low low miles with new batteries but no power in coach or engine, any ideas of the issue on this rig,
Currently coast to coast
F350 dually 2020
2020 Vanleigh Pinecrest 392MBP
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
ITEM # BWRVK3305
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tourusa
Explorer
Explorer
100 percent, and totally agree. If the dealer cannot figure it out may be a ball of wax. Thanks for everyoneโ€™s input
Currently coast to coast
F350 dually 2020
2020 Vanleigh Pinecrest 392MBP
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
ITEM # BWRVK3305

4x4van
Explorer
Explorer
If it's at the dealer's, let them figure it out. We can't possibly solve the issue when you are not working with it in the first place. Or am I missing something?
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oldave
Explorer
Explorer
tourusa wrote:
Hi so bad invertor could stop the engine from starting ?


The inverter will not directly stop the engine from starting, however on most class A coaches the inverter is a combination inverter & battery charger. So, if the charger is not charging you may end up with dead batteries. On some coaches the inverter doesn't charge the engine batteries, they might only be charged by the alternator, and the alternator may not charge the house batteries. It all depends on how the coach was designed and if the system is still operating properly. Fortunately, those design limitations can easily be overcome. Virtually any coach that sits unconnected to shore or solar power will develop dead batteries, sometimes in just a few days.

You said they pulled the coach inside. So, did they jumper cable it to get it started?
Have they tried to repair the electrical problem?
With good batteries installed do the systems seem to work?
Things could seem ok with good batteries only to go down again if they are not being charged.

midnightsadie
Explorer II
Explorer II
mice ate the wires.

tourusa
Explorer
Explorer
Hi so bad invertor could stop the engine from starting ?
Currently coast to coast
F350 dually 2020
2020 Vanleigh Pinecrest 392MBP
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
ITEM # BWRVK3305

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
If it's sat long enough on a dealer's lot the batteries can go FLAT (no charge won't take one either) But I'd be a bit... Watchful of the batteries till you are sure they are charging.. Also might want to look up the converter or other charger device (inverter/charger) and let us know the make and model. Some are good.. Some fantastic. Some.. Well Some I'd recommend an upgrade now.
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tourusa
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Explorer
Hi they pulled it in today and charged all swapped out the batteries so they say
Currently coast to coast
F350 dually 2020
2020 Vanleigh Pinecrest 392MBP
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
ITEM # BWRVK3305

ArchHoagland
Explorer
Explorer
Have you yourself actually measured the voltage at the battery terminals?

Sitting on a dealers lot they may have run down.
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tourusa
Explorer
Explorer
Yes this one is sat in a dealers who im negotiating the price as is and they havenโ€™t figured it out, like you say check the generator if it gets power from the batteries then shore power

Could it be the ECM or havenโ€™t we got there yet if itโ€™s dead
Currently coast to coast
F350 dually 2020
2020 Vanleigh Pinecrest 392MBP
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
ITEM # BWRVK3305

MountainAir05
Explorer II
Explorer II
Check your cable for reverse, or a small one left off. It can happen. Battery has already been stated. Does the gen work. Master power switch if you have one.

With meter check from pos post on battery to a chassis ground any place you have metal.

tourusa
Explorer
Explorer
itโ€™s both house and engine separate battery banks
Currently coast to coast
F350 dually 2020
2020 Vanleigh Pinecrest 392MBP
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
ITEM # BWRVK3305

Lwiddis
Explorer
Explorer
Test the batteries? Clean and tighten connections?
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