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Pence

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Posted: 06/10/12 06:49pm

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The systems monitor, built in stereo and stove exhaust fan only works when a 12 volt battery is present.

Is this normal?

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Posted: 06/10/12 07:28pm

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Do any other 12-volt items work, or is the entire system acting this way?

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Posted: 06/10/12 07:52pm

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Moved from Forum Technical Support to Tech Issues.

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Posted: 06/10/12 09:26pm

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yes yes yes

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Pence

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Posted: 06/11/12 04:10am

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Thanks, Fischer!

Mr Bojangles

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Posted: 06/11/12 04:27am

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Why? one may ask....,

When most (if not all) RV systems with a "Converter/Charger" provide DC to "Rigg" or TT or MH when plugged into AC supply.

Why are those components (monitor, Stereo, Stove exhust fan) wired differently?

SAFBVET.....

Mr Bojangles

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Posted: 06/13/12 03:51am

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I'm confused..... I thought my question would be addressed.

My question was not intended to be "smart a#@ed"....
Are these components (Monitor, Stereo, Exhaust fan), wired differently in some RV's?

Dutch_12078

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Posted: 06/13/12 07:42am

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Mr Bojangles wrote:

I'm confused..... I thought my question would be addressed.

My question was not intended to be "smart a#@ed"....
Are these components (Monitor, Stereo, Exhaust fan), wired differently in some RV's?

Yes, in some RV's a few items are wired directly to the battery, usually with inline fuses. If the battery is removed, they get no power from the converter/charger. Also, some older converters do not operate properly without the battery in place.

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