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I just drove two hours, when I got here and did my auto level it stopped halfway saying low-voltage ... once I plug it in to shore power, all was fine .? The meter says that I am on right now?
The trailer has been plugged into shore power for the past three weeks with no issues .. any ideas?

Right now, my meter sais 14.4 V - status float...

 
Posted : May 5, 2017 6:38 PM
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Posted : May 5, 2017 6:55 PM
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Look for loose wiring connections between the batteries and the reversing solenoid that operates the hydraulic pump motor.

 
Posted : May 6, 2017 12:15 AM
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That 14.4 volts is probably the voltage suppiied by the convertor if you are plugged in. I would agree with nw snowbirds as items to check. Another possibility (probably not the case) is that your battery switch is in the off position.

 
Posted : May 6, 2017 8:59 AM
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When we went to Alaska with our '12 36RL we started getting strange power issues and turned out to be extremely loose connection on the Battery Cutoff Switch. Tightened the connections and cured our problems.

 
Posted : May 7, 2017 9:36 AM
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Posted : May 7, 2017 2:28 PM
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Well I am home and cannot find my meter... I drove 2-1/2 hrs . . The bat meter was showing at 12.1 and 3/4 full . . Once I unhooked from the truck, the bats meter was showing 11.5 and less than 1/2 full. . . I really do not know ANYTHING about electrical systems, but it sounds like i need 2 batteries. . . I have deep cell, group 31 . . From the factory ... it was the option for sine wave inverter and upgraded bats . .

 
Posted : May 7, 2017 2:53 PM
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Posted : May 7, 2017 3:03 PM
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Can one check the levels on a "sealed" battery ?

 
Posted : May 7, 2017 3:19 PM
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Posted : May 7, 2017 3:43 PM
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Nope

 
Posted : May 7, 2017 3:45 PM
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Thanks Gip, they are gel.... i just need to find someone with a load tester...

 
Posted : May 7, 2017 4:12 PM
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I had my maintenance guy stop by today with his battery load tester...

My front battery tested on low end of yellow . . The rear battery tested on the upper end of red - dead. . .

Off to buy 2 batteries this week, got a good price on 2 Northstar AGM group 31's .. ..

I checked all y connections again, and put a turn on all to be sure .. .

 
Posted : May 8, 2017 8:15 PM
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Glad you found your problem young fella

 
Posted : May 8, 2017 9:01 PM
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WOW . . That's the first time in a LONG time I have been called a young fella !!! WIth the big 53 coming this Thursday, I will take that !! Thanks Shane

 
Posted : May 8, 2017 9:23 PM
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