I have a Winnebago Chieftain 27. When the switch is set to work on the house batteries, nothing works. Previously, when I disconnected from electrical, it would automoatically switch to the house batteries. When I set the switch to Dual, lights, refrigerator, water pump, etc. works off of the engine battery. I am thinking there must be a fuse blown on the house batteries, but I don't know where to look for this possibility. Does anyone have other suggestions as to the possibility of the electrical not working on house batteries?
1987 Winnebago Chieftain Electrical Issue
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Take a close look at the condition of the house battery terminals. Corrosion between the terminal and the wires connected to it can block electrical flow in and out of the batteries.
If there is corrosion, remove the wires from the terminals and clean them with a mixture of baking soda dissolved in water to neutralize the acid. Be careful not to get any of the baking soda solution inside the battery cells.
If there is corrosion, remove the wires from the terminals and clean them with a mixture of baking soda dissolved in water to neutralize the acid. Be careful not to get any of the baking soda solution inside the battery cells.
