Re: [tabtrailers] Furnace, battery and Norcold

8:14 AM |

Pierre, the battery will show a lower voltage under load than when it is disconnected. To find the true battery charge, it has to be disconnected from all loads and left for some period of time, at least several hours. A faster way of checking it would be to stop by an auto parts store and ask them to check it for you. The devices they use can check the battery quickly.

If your battery is not being charged adequately, it may be a problem with a connection to your tow vehicle. Put a meter across the battery with the engine running--the charge voltage should be above 13.5V, but not greater than 14.5V.

Good luck

Jerry J

----- Original Message -----

From: Pierre

To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 10:08 AM

Subject: [tabtrailers] Furnace, battery and Norcold

We left Québec Thursday and went through New-York, Baltimore and Washington, DC just after the snow storm. We were in a Rest Area in South Carolina last night. Quite cool and needed a good heater. When I started the furnace, the voltmeter of the battery indicated less than 8.5. I'm wondering if it is an indication of a problem with the furnace or the battery. When I turned off the furnace, the voltmeter went up to 12.3. I'm planning to change the battery today for a better one. Some body have an idea?
An other problem is with the refrigerator. I started it on propane. It worked well but stopped after a few minutes. I observed that it stopped almost when I started the furnace.
I'm wondering also if it is a problem with the electronic ignition of the frig or with the battery which can't do the job...
In spite of these little ''problems'' we appreciate to be in the southern states with our T@B.